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Fe(II) interaction with cement phases: Method development, wet chemical studies and X-ray absorption spectroscopy
(2021)Journal of Colloid and Interface ScienceFe(II) interaction with cement phases was studied by means of co-precipitation and sorption experiments in combination with X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy. Oxidation of Fe(II) was fast in alkaline conditions and therefore, a methodology was developed which allowed Fe(II) to be stabilised in the sorption experiments and to prepare samples for spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction (XRD) of the co-precipitation samples showed ...Journal Article -
Design and Application of Mini‐libraries of the miRNA Probes for an Efficient and Versatile miRNA‐mRNA Cross‐linking
(2021)Chemistry - A European JournalMicroRNAs constitute a class of endogenous, non-coding RNAs that influence various processes within the cell. By base-pairing to partially-complementary sites located in the 3’ untranslated region of target messenger RNAs, microRNAs participate in post-transcriptional regulation of the majority of human protein-coding genes. Their dysregulation has been related to many pathological processes and diseases. Thus, an in-depth understanding ...Journal Article -
Basement v3: a modular freeware for river process modelling over multiple computational backends
(2021)Environmental Modelling & SoftwareModelling river physical processes is of critical importance for flood protection, river management and restoration of riverine environments. Developments in algorithms and computational power have led to a wider spread of river simulation tools. However, the use of two-dimensional models can still be hindered by complexity in the setup and the high computational costs. Here we present the freeware basement version 3, a flexible tool for ...Journal Article -
Proof-of-concept analytical instrument for label-free optical deconvolution of protein species in a mixture
(2021)Journal of Chromatography AThe adoption of process analytical technologies by the biopharmaceutical industry can reduce the cost of therapeutic drugs and facilitate investigation of new bioprocesses. Control of critical process parameters to retain critical product quality attributes within strict bounds is important for ensuring a consistently high product quality, but developing the sophisticated analytical technologies required has proven to be a major challenge. ...Journal Article -
Last Lateglacial glacier advance in the Gran Paradiso Group reveals relatively drier climatic conditions established in the Western Alps since at least the Younger Dryas
(2021)Quaternary Science ReviewsThe Late Pleistocene to Holocene transition in the Northern Hemisphere was characterized by abrupt millennial-scale climatic changes testified in the Alpine Chain by proxy records derived from glacial landforms and deposits. A detailed reconstruction of the paleo-glaciers during the deposition of the pre-Little Ice Age (LIA) moraines and newly obtained 10Be exposure ages provide information on the timing of a glacier advance in the Gran ...Journal Article -
Rothia aeria and Rothia dentocariosa as biofilm builders in infective endocarditis
(2021)International Journal of Medical MicrobiologyBackground Rothia sp. are Gram-positive bacteria in the class of Actinobacteria that are part of the physiological oral flora. In rare cases, Rothia aeria and Rothia dentocariosa can cause infective endocarditis (IE). The biofilm potential of Rothia in endocarditis is unknown. Methods Specimen from two cases of Rothia endocarditis were obtained during cardiac surgery. One of the patients suffered mitral valve IE from Rothia aeria. ...Journal Article -
Fostering collaboration in city governments’ sustainability, emergency management and resilience work through competency-based capacity building
(2021)International Journal of Disaster Risk ReductionCities are challenged by climate change, natural and technological disasters and related injustices. At least three fields address these challenges within cities: sustainability, emergency management and resilience. However, these three fields often still work in silos, separated by administrative structures. One way to promote a synergistic and integrative city-level approach across the three fields is through actively fostering ...Journal Article -
Renewable Carbon Feedstock for Polymers - Environmental Benefits from Synergistic Use of Biomass and CO2
(2021)Faraday DiscussionsPolymer production is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To reduce GHG emissions, the polymer industry needs to shift towards renewable carbon feedstocks such as biomass and CO2. Both feedstocks have been shown to reduce GHG emissions in polymer production; however, often at the expense of increased utilization of the limited resources biomass and renewable electricity. Here, we explore synergetic effects between biomass ...Journal Article -
Nonlocal mechanisms of attosecond interferometry in three-dimensional systems
(2021)JPhys PhotonicsJournal Article -
Seismic signatures reveal persistence of soil compaction
(2021)Vadose Zone JournalA well-developed soil structure is a key attribute of a productive and functioning soil. Evidence shows that subtle changes in the spatial arrangement and binding of soil constituents impart large changes in soil mechanical and hydraulic properties and associated ecological services. However, these features remain difficult to quantify at spatial scales relevant for agricultural management. In this work, we propose a pedophysical model ...Journal Article