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Fang, B. (author), Lü, Tao (author), Li, Wei (author), Moultos, O. (author), Vlugt, T.J.H. (author), Ning, Fulong (author)Knowledge on the kinetics of gas hydrate dissociation in clay pores at static and dynamic fluid conditions is a fundamental scientific issue for improving gas production efficiency from hydrate deposits using thermal stimulation and depressurization respectively. Here, molecular dynamics simulations were used to investigate poly- and mono...journal article 2024
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van Nijen, D.A. (author), Stevens, Tristan (author), Mercimek, Yavuzhan (author), Yang, G. (author), van Swaaij, R.A.C.M.M. (author), Zeman, M. (author), Isabella, O. (author), Manganiello, P. (author)Nowadays, an increasing share of photovoltaic (PV) systems makes use of module- or submodule-level power electronics (PE). Furthermore, PE is used in stand-alone devices powered by PV-storage solutions. One way to facilitate further implementation of PE in PV applications is to integrate PE components into crystalline silicon PV cells. Herein...journal article 2024
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Liu, Baoju (author), Ye, Huiwen (author), Jiang, Junyi (author), Shi, Jinyan (author), Yalçınkaya, Çağlar (author), Šavija, B. (author)Crystalline admixture (CA) is an effective self-healing agent for mortar. However, the effects of crack parameters (i.e. crack width and cracking age) and the service environment on the self-healing behavior of CA-containing mortar are not well understood. Herein, the self-healing behavior of mortar containing a self-developed CA was assessed...journal article 2024
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Ghayeni, Seyed Mehdi (author)Thin-film silicon solar cells are an innovative approach to utilizing solar energy. Thanks to their flexibility, lower material usage, and production cost, they have the potential to be used in a range of applications. The conversion efficiencies of thin-film silicon solar cells need to be improved to make them commercially viable. This involves...master thesis 2023
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Iványi, Charlotte (author)Laser-assisted fiber placement (LAFP) is a promising manufacturing process for thermoplastic composites (TPCs), which enables out-of-autoclave production and eliminates post-consolidation steps. In LAFP, thermoplastic carbon fiber tapes are heated with a laser heat source and placed into the desired layup with the help of a robot, while being...master thesis 2023
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Swamy, G. Venkat (author), Rout, P.K. (author), Pandey, Himanshu (author), Riscob, B. (author), Basheed, G. A. (author)We report the magnetic domain structure, and electrical and magnetoresistance properties of laser ablated Co<sub>40</sub>Fe<sub>40</sub>B<sub>20</sub> (CoFeB) (6 to 36 nm) thin films deposited on SiO<sub>2</sub> / Si(001) substrates. Magnetic force microscopy performed on annealed CoFeB thin films revealed larger magnetic domains, which are...journal article 2023
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Ishikawa, Satoshi (author), Shimoda, Kosuke (author), Kamachi, Takashi (author), Aoki, Nagisa (author), Hagiwara, Takeshi (author), Urakawa, A. (author), Ueda, Wataru (author)Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane (ODHE) is an essential reaction in modern society to produce ethylene. The orthorhombic Mo<sub>3</sub>VO<sub>x</sub> catalyst (MoVO) was reported as one of the best catalysts for this reaction after a particular redox treatment to generate lattice oxygen defects. This study elucidates the location and...journal article 2023
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van Nijen, D.A. (author), Muttillo, M. (author), Van Dyck, R.I.K. (author), Poortmans, Jef (author), Zeman, M. (author), Isabella, O. (author), Manganiello, P. (author)To achieve a high performance in sub-module power conditioning circuits, it is important that power converters are designed in accordance with the photovoltaic (PV) cell impedance at the input. Taking this one step further, exploiting the impedance of cell strings could even support novel power conditioning approaches in PV modules. In this...journal article 2023
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Blackstone, Thijs (author)A next step in the energy transition is to produce green fuels from sunlight. One way to achieve this is via high voltage photovoltaic (PV) devices which can directly drive electrolysis reactions to produce hydrogen or other chemical fuels. Group IV based multijunction (MJ) PV devices are a candidate to function as these high voltage devices.<br...master thesis 2022
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de Vrijer, T. (author), van Nijen, D.A. (author), Parasramka, Harsh (author), Procel Moya, P.A. (author), Zhao, Y. (author), Isabella, O. (author), Smets, A.H.M. (author)Two terminal multi-junction (MJ) photovoltaic (PV) devices are well established concepts to increase the solar-to-electrical power conversion in reference to single PV junctions. In multi-junction PV devices two consecutive sub-cells are interconnected using a tunnel recombination junction (TRJ) in which the light excited holes of one sub...journal article 2022
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van Nijen, D.A. (author), Manganiello, P. (author), Zeman, M. (author), Isabella, O. (author)Power electronics traditionally plays a crucial role in conditioning the power of photovoltaic (PV) modules and connecting the systems to the electricity grid. Recently, PV module designs with more sub-module power electronics are gaining increased attention. These designs can offer higher reliability and improved resilience against non...review 2022
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Fang, Piet Xiaowen (author), Nihtianova, S. (author), Sberna, P.M. (author), de Wijs, Gilles A. (author), Fang, Changming (author)Metal-Semiconductor (M/S) heterojunctions, better known as Schottky junctions play a crucial role in modern electronics. At present, the mechanisms behind the M/S junctions are still a subject of discussion. In this work, we investigate the interfaces between semiconducting crystalline Si and amorphous metallic indium, Si{0 0 1}/a-In and Si{1...journal article 2022
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de Vrijer, T. (author), Wiering, M. (author), van Nijen, D.A. (author), Padmakumar, G. (author), Sambamurthy, S. (author), Limodio, G. (author), Smets, A.H.M. (author)Surface textures that result in high optical yields are crucial for high efficiency photovoltaic (PV) devices. In this work three different texturing approaches are presented that result in smooth concave structures devoid of sharp features. Such features can sustain the crack-free growth of device quality nano- to poly-crystalline materials...journal article 2022
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Sweygers, Nick (author), Depuydt, Delphine E.C. (author), Eyley, Samuel (author), Thielemans, Wim (author), Mosleh, Yasmine (author), Ivens, Jan (author), Dewil, Raf (author), Appels, Lise (author), Van Vuure, Aart Willem (author)Natural fibre-based materials offer various advantages compared to synthetic fibres, however their applications are limited mainly due to their hygroscopic properties, which are affected by their chemical composition, microstructure and the porosity of the plant cells of which the fibre is composed. Therefore, this work investigates the...journal article 2022
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Wymenga, Luutzen (author)Heart Failure (HF) is a disease of high mortality and morbidity with huge impact on health care systems worldwide. HF is a result of decreased contraction of the heart muscle. Current treatments focus on symptoms,and only a minor portion of HF patients is eligible for surgery. Assistance devices for cardiac contractionare currently only...master thesis 2021
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PADMAKUMAR, GOVIND (author)Our world is on its way to re-engineer the daily life based on renewable clean energy. And this multilateral attempt to combat environmental and climate change has its focus perfectly poised to embrace the infinite energy source - solar energy as an alternative. Thin-film photovoltaic technology also referred to as second-generation technology...master thesis 2021
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Haegens, Tobias (author)This research focuses on the possible causes of variation in the tensile strength and stiffness of witness specimens that are used in the manufacturing of aerospace grade selective laser sintered parts. Using specimens and data obtained from Materialise of the PA2241FR samples, the crystallinity and porosity of the samples was determined. The...master thesis 2021
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de Vrijer, T. (author), Smets, A.H.M. (author)Crystalline silicon tandem devices with perovskites, CIGS, and nanocrystalline silicon, as well as the TOPCon design, are incompatible with the conventional pyramidal surface texture of silicon. This is a result of crack formation in nano to polycrystalline growth on large sharp surface features. In this work, three texturing approaches are...journal article 2021
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Koutras, N. (author), Benedictus, R. (author), Villegas, I.F. (author)The effect of temperature on the lap shear strength (LSS) and failure mechanisms of ultrasonically welded carbon fibre reinforced polyphenylene sulphide (CF/PPS) joints was investigated, correlating the weld performance to the crystallinity degree of PPS at the weldline. The single-lap shear tests were carried out at temperatures ranging from...journal article 2021
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Koutras, N. (author)The use of high performance thermoplastic composites (TPCs) in the aviation industry has increased over the last years. TPCs have significant advantages such as superior damage tolerance, excellent chemical resistance and the ability to be welded. To date, mechanical fastening, primarily, and adhesive bonding are the two traditional joining...doctoral thesis 2020