Publications
2019
Roels E., Terryn S., Brancart J., Van Assche G. and Vanderborght B.A Multi-Material Self-Healing Soft Gripper,RoboSoft 2019 - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics,: 316-321,2019 (May).Van Damme J., van den Berg O., Brancart J., Van Assche G. and Du Prez F.A novel donor-π-acceptor anthracene monomer: Towards faster and milder reversible dimerization,Tetrahedron,75(7): 912-920,2019 (February).Jacobs, A., Tytgat, L., Maus, M., Meeusen, R., Vanderborght, B. (editors)Homo Roboticus: 30 vragen en antwoorden over mens, robot & artificiële intelligentie,VUB Press,Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussel,2019.Jacobs, A., Tytgat, L., Maus, M., Meeusen, R., Vanderborght, B. (editors)Homo Roboticus 30 questions and answers about humans, robots & artificial intelligence,VUB Press,Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussel,2019.Mangialetto J., Cuvellier A., Verhelle R., Brancart J., Rahier H., Van Assche G., Van den Brande N. and Van Mele B.Diffusion- and Mobility-Controlled Self-Healing Polymer Networks with Dynamic Covalent Bonding,Macromolecules,52(21): 8440-8452,2019 (October).
2018
Van Damme J., van den Berg O., Vlaminck L., Brancart J., Van Assche G. and Du Prez F.Anthracene-based polyurethane networks: Tunable thermal degradation, photochemical cure and stress-relaxation,European Polymer Journal,205: 412-420,2018 (Augustus).Cuvellier A., Verhelle R., Brancart J., Van Assche G. and Rahier H.The influence of stereochemistry on the reactivity of the Diels–Alder cycloaddition and the implications for reversible network polymerization,Polymer Chemistry,10: 473-485,2018 (December).Brancart J., Verhelle R., Mangialetto J. and Van Assche G.Coupling the Microscopic Healing Behaviour of Coatings to the Thermoreversible Diels-Alder Network Formation,Coatings,9(1): 13,2018 (December).Diaz M.M., Brancart J., Van Assche G. and Van Mele B.Room-temperature versus heating-mediated healing of a Diels-Alder crosslinked polymer network,Polymer,153: 453-463,2018 (September).
2017
Cuvellier A., Torre-Muruzabal A., Van Assche G., De Clerck K. and Rahier H.Selection of healing agents for a vascular self-healing application,POLYMER TESTING,62: 302-310,2017 (SEP).Diaz M.M., Van Assche G., Maurer F.H.J. and Van Mele B.Thermophysical characterization of a reversible dynamic polymer network based on kinetics and equilibrium of an amorphous furan-maleimide Diels-Alder cycloaddition,POLYMER,120: 176-188,2017 (JUN).Voorhaar L., Diaz M.M., Leroux F., Rogers S., Abakumov A.M., Van Tendeloo G., Van Assche G., Van Mele B. and Hoogenboom R.Supramolecular thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomer materials with self-healing ability based on oligomeric charged triblock copolymers,NPG Asia Materials,9,2017 (May).Rehan M., Barhoum A., Van Assche G., Dufresne A., Gatjen L. and Wilken R.Towards multifunctional cellulosic fabric: UV photo-reduction and in-situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles into cellulose fabrics,INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES,98: 877-886,2017 (MAY).Barhoum A., Van Assche G., Rahier H., Fleisch M., Bals S., Delplancked M.P., Leroux F. and Bahnemann D.Sol-gel hot injection synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles into a porous silica matrix and reaction mechanism,MATERIALS & DESIGN,119: 270-276,2017 (APR).Barhoum A., Melcher J., Van Assche G., Rahier H., Bechelany M., Fleisch M. and Bahnemann DSynthesis, growth mechanism, and photocatalytic activity of Zinc oxide nanostructures: porous microparticles versus nonporous nanoparticles,Journal of Materials Science,52(5): 2746-2762,2017 (MAR).Scheltjens G., Van Assche G. and Van Mele B.Effect of Substrate Temperature on Thermal Properties and Deposition Kinetics of Atmospheric Plasma Deposited Methyl(methacrylate) Films, PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS,14(3),2017 (MAR).Oyen E., Martin C., Caveliers V., Madder A., Van Mele B., Hoogenboom R., Hemot S. and Ballet S.In Vivo Imaging of the Stability and Sustained Cargo Release of an Injectable Amphipathic Peptide-Based Hydrogel,BIOMACROMOLECULES,18(3): 994-1001,2017 (MAR).Rimez B., Rahier H., Biesemans M., Bourbigot S. and Van Mele B.Modelled decomposition mechanism of flame retarded poly(vinyl acetate) by melamine isocyanurate,JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY,127(3): 2315-2324,2017 (MAR).Van Damme J., van den Berg O., Brancart J., Vlaminck L., Huyck C., Van Assche G., Van Mele B. and Du Prez F.Anthracene-Based Thiol-Ene Networks with Thermo-Degradable and Photo-Reversible Properties,MACROMOLECULES,50(5): 1930-1938,2017 (MAR).Daelemans L., van der Heijden S., De Baere I., Rahier H., Van Paepegem W. and De Clerck K.Improved fatigue delamination behaviour of composite laminates with electrospun thermoplastic nanofibrous interleaves using the Central Cut-Ply method,COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING,94: 10-20,2017 (MAR).Van den Brande N., Patil N., Guizar-Sicairos M., Claessens R., Van Assche G., Breiby D.W. and Van Mele B.Probing the bulk heterojunction morphology in thermally annealed active layers for polymer solar cells,ORGANIC ELECTRONICS,41: 319-326,2017 (FEB).Esaifan M., Hourani M., Khoury H., Rahier H. and Wastiels J.Synthesis of hydroxysodalite zeolite by alkali-activation of basalt powder rich in calc-plagioclase,ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY,28(2): 473-480,2017 (FEB).van der Heijden S., Daelemans L., De Bruycker K., Simal R., De Baere I., Van Paepegem W., Rahier H. and De Clerck K.Novel composite materials with tunable delamination resistance using functionalizable electrospun SBS fibers,COMPOSITE STRUCTURES,159: 12-20,2017 (JAN).Moors S.L.C., Deraet X., Van Assche G., Geerlings P. and De Proft F.Aromatic sulfonation with sulfur trioxide: mechanism and kinetic model,CHEMICAL SCIENCE,8(1): 680-688,2017.Terryn S., Brancart J., Lefeber D., Van Assche G. and Vanderborght B.Self-healing soft pneumatic robots,Science Robotics,2(9): 1--12,2017 (August).Willocq B., Khelif F., Brancart J., Van Assche G., Dubois P. and Raquez J.M.One-component Diels-Alder based polyurethanes: a unique way to self-heal,RSC ADVANCES,7(76): 48047-48053,2017.Terryn S., Brancart J., Lefeber D., Van Assche G. and Vanderborght BA Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Manufactured Out of Self-Healing Polymers That Can Repair Macroscopic Damages,IEEE Robotics and Automation,3(1): 16-21,2017 (July).
2016
Vangerven T., Verstappen P., Patil N., D'Haen J., Cardinaletti I., Benduhn J., Van den Brande N., Defour M., Lemaur V., Beljonne D., Lazzaroni R., Champagne B., Vandewal K., Andreasen J., Adriaensens P., Breiby D.W., Van Mele B., Vanderzande D., Maes W. and Manca J.Elucidating Batch-to-Batch Variation Caused by Homocoupled Side Products in Solution-Processable Organic Solar Cells,CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS,28(24): 9088-9098,2016 (DEC).Samal S., Marvalova B., Petrikova I., Vallons K.A.M., Lomov S.V. and Rahier H.Impact and post impact behavior of fabric reinforced geopolymer composite,CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS,127: 111-124,2016 (NOV).van der Heijden S., Daelemans L., Meireman T., De Baere I., Rahier H., Van Paepegem W. and De Clerck K.Interlaminar toughening of resin transfer molded laminates by electrospun polycaprolactone structures: Effect of the interleave morphology,COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,136: 10-17,2016 (NOV).Torre Muruzabal A., Daelemans L., Van Assche G., , De Clerck, K. and Rahier H.Creation of a nanovascular network by electrospun sacrificial nanofibers for self-healing applications and its effect on the flexural properties of the bulk material,Polymer Testing,54: 78-83,2016 (SEP).Govaerts S., Govaerts S., Govaerts S., Defour M., Van Mele B., Lutsen L., Vanderzande D. and Maes W.Synthesis of Highly Fluorescent All-Conjugated Alternating Donor Acceptor (Block) Copolymers via GRIM Polymerization,MACROMOLECULES,49(17): 6411-6419,2016 (SEP).Rimez B., Van Assche G., Bourbigot S. and Rahier H.Modelled decomposition kinetics of flame retarded poly(vinyl acetate),POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY,130: 245-256,2016 (AUG).Patil N., Skjonsfjell E.T.B., Van den Brande N., Panduro E.A.C., Claessens R., Guizar-Sicairos M., Van Mele B. and Breiby D.W.X-Ray nanoscopy of a bulk heterojunction,PloS one,11(7): e0158345,2016 (JUL).Van Damme J., Vlaminck L., Van Assche G., Van Mele B., van den Berg O and Du Prez F.Synthesis and evaluation of 9-substituted anthracenes with potential in reversible polymer systems,Tetrahedron,72(29): 4303-4311,2016 (JUL).Terryn S., Mathijssen G., Brancart J., Verstraten T., Van Assche G. and Vanderborght B.Toward Self-Healing Actuators: A Preliminary Concept,IEEE Transactions on Robotics,32(3): 736-743,2016 (JUN).Esaifan M., Khoury H., Aldabsheh I., Rahier H., Hourani M. and Wastiels J.Hydrated lime/potassium carbonate as alkaline activating mixture to produce kaolinitic clay based inorganic polymer,APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE,126: 278-286,2016 (JUN).Steyaert I., Rahier H., Van Vlierberghe S., Olijve J. and De Clerck K.Gelatin nanofibers: Analysis of triple helix dissociation temperature and cold-water-solubility,FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS,57: 200-208,2016 (JUN).Scheltjens G., Da Ponte G., Paulussen S., De Graeve I., Terryn H., Reniers F., Van Assche G. and Van Mele B.Deposition Kinetics and Thermal Properties of Atmospheric Plasma Deposited Methacrylate-Like Films,Plasma Processes and Polymers,13(5): 521-533,2016 (MAY).Daelemans L., van der Heijden S., De Baere I., Rahier H., Van Paepegem W. and De Clerck K.Damage-Resistant Composites Using Electrospun Nanofibers: A Multiscale Analysis of the Toughening Mechanisms,ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES,8(18): 11806-11818,2016 (MAY).Barhoum A., Rehan M., Rahier H., Bechelany M. and Van Assche G.Seed-Mediated Hot-Injection Synthesis of Tiny Ag Nanocrystals on Nanoscale Solid Supports and Reaction Mechanism,ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,8(16): 10551-10561,2016 (APR).Heckler I.M., Kesters J., Defour M., Madsen M.V., Penxten H., D'Haen J., Van Mele B., Maes W. and Bundgaard E.The Influence of Conjugated Polymer Side Chain Manipulation on the Efficiency and Stability of Polymer Solar Cells,Materials,9(181),2016 (MAR).Kesters J., Govaerts S., Pirotte G., Drijkoningen J., Chevrier M., Van den Brande N., Liu X., Fahlman M., Van Mele B., Lutsen L., Vanderzande D., Manca J., Clément S., Von Hauff E. and Maes W.High-permittivity conjugated polyelectrolyte interlayers for high-performance bulk heterojunction organic solar cells,ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,8(10): 6309-6314,2016 (MAR).Daelemans L., van der Heijden S., De Baere I., Rahier H., Van Paepegem W. and De Clerck K.Using aligned nanofibres for identifying the toughening micromechanisms in nanofibre interleaved laminates,COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,124: 17-26,2016 (MAR).Mangelschots J., Bibian M., Gardiner J., Waddington L., Van Wanseele Y., Van Eeckhaut A., Diaz Acevedo MM., Van Mele B., Madder A., Hoogenboom R. and Ballet S.Mixed alpha/beta-Peptides as a Class of Short Amphipathic Peptide Hydrogelators with Enhanced Proteolytic Stability,Biomacromolecules,17(2): 437-445,2016 (FEB).Martin C., Oyen E., Mangelschots J., Bibian M., Ben Haddou T., Andrade J., Gardiner J., Van Mele B., Madder A., Hoogenboom R., Spetea M. and Ballet S.Injectable peptide hydrogels for controlled-release of opioids,Medicinal Chemical Communications,7(3): 542-549,2016 (FEB).Van den Brande N., Van Assche G. and Van Mele B.Thermal behaviour below and inside the glass transition region of a submicron P3HT layer studied by fast scanning chip calorimetry,Polymer,83: 59–66,2016 (JAN).Peys A., Rahier H. and Pontikes Y.Potassium-rich biomass ashes as activators in metakaolin-based inorganic polymers,APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE,119: 401-409,2016 (JAN).Troian-Gautier L., Valkenier H., Mattiuzzi A., Jabin I., Van den Brande N., Van Mele B., Hubert J., Reniers F., Bruylants G., Lagrost C. and Leroux Y.Extremely robust and post-functionalizable gold nanoparticles coated with calix[4]arenes via metal-carbon bonds,Chemical Communications,52(69): 10493-10496,2016.Heckler I.M., Kesters J., Defour M., Penxten H., Van Mele B., Maes W. and Bundgaard E. A stability study of polymer solar cells using conjugated polymers with different donor or acceptor side chain patterns,JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A,4(42): 16677-16689,2016.Defour M., Van den Brande N., Van Lokeren L., Van Assche G., Maes W., Vanderzande D. and Van Mele B.Influence of the amorphous phase and preceding solution processing on the eutectic behaviour in the state diagram of P3HT: PC61BM determined by rapid heat-cool calorimetry,RSC ADVANCES,6(95): 92981-92988,2016.Terryn S., Mathijssen G., Brancart J., Verstraete T., Van Assche G. and Vanderborght BTowards self-healing actuators:a preliminary concept,IEEE Transaction on Robotics,32(3): 736 - 743,2016 (June).
2015
Barhoum A., Van Lokeren L., Rahier H., Dufresne A. and Van Assche G.Roles of in situ surface modification in controlling the growth and crystallization of CaCO3 nanoparticles, and their dispersion in polymeric materials,Journal of Materials Science,50(4): 7908-7918,2015 (DEC).Van den Brande N., Van Assche G. and Van Mele B.Isothermal Crystallization of PC61BM in Thin Layers Far below the Glass Transition Temperature,Crystal Growth & Design,15(11): 5614-5623,2015 (NOV).Chevrier M., Houston J.E., Kesters J., Van den Brande N., Terry A.E, Richeter S., Mehdi A., Coulembier O., Dubois P., Lazzaroni R., Van Mele B., Maes W., Evans R.C. and Clement S.Self-assembled conjugated polyelectrolyte– surfactant complexes as efficient cathode interlayer materials for bulk heterojunction organic solar cells,Journal of Materials Chemistry A,2015 (NOV).Rimez B., Rahier H., Biesemans M., Bourbigot S. and Van Mele B.Flame retardancy and degradation mechanism of poly(vinyl acetate) in combination with intumescent flame retardants: I. Ammonium poly(phosphate),Polymer Degradation and Stability,121: 321-330,2015 (NOV).Scheltjens G.Structure-processing-property relationships in plasma deposited films in an atmospheric dielectric barrier discharge reactor,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels,2015 (OCT).Aldabsheh I., Khoury H., Wastiels J. and Rahier H. Dissolution behavior of Jordanian clay-rich materials in alkaline solutions for alkali activation purpose. Part I,APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE,115: 238-247,2015 (OCT).Daelemans L., van der Heijden S., De Baere I., Muhammad I., Van Paepegem W., Rahier H. and De Clerck K.Bisphenol A based polyester binder as an effective interlaminar toughener,COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING,80: 145-153,2015 (OCT).Deyab N.M.Ti-Mo-Ni Oxide Nanotube Photoanodes for Enhanced Solar Fuel Production,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels,2015 (SEP).Daelemans L., van der Heijden S., De Baere I., Rahier H., Van Paepegem W. and De Clerck K.Nanofibre bridging as a toughening mechanism in carbon/epoxy composite laminates interleaved with electrospun polyamide nanofibrous veils,COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,117: 244-256,2015 (SEP).Ganendra G., Wang J., Ramos J.A., Derluyn H., Rahier H., Cnudde V., Ho A. and Boon N.Biogenic concrete protection driven by the formate oxidation by Methylocystis parvus OBBP,FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY,6(786),2015 (AUG).Terryn S., Mathijssen G., Brancart J., Lefeber D., Van Assche G. and Vanderborght B.Development of a self-healing soft pneumatic actuator: a first concept,Bioinspiration & Biomimetics,10(4): 046007,2015 (JUL).Gruyaert E., Van Tittelboom K., Rahier H. and De Belie N. Activation of Pozzolanic and Latent-Hydraulic Reactions by Alkalis in Order to Repair Concrete Cracks,JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING,27(7),2015 (JUL).Thébault M., Pizzi A., Essawy H.A., Barhoum A. and Van Assche G.Isocyanate free condensed tannin-based polyurethanes,European Polymer Journal,67: 513-526,2015 (JUN).Spoltore D., Vangerven T., Verstappen P., Piersimoni F., Bertho S., Vandewal K., Van den Brande N., Defour M., Van Mele B., De Sio A., Parisi J., Lutsen L., Vanderzande D., Maes W. and Manca J.V.Effect of molecular weight on morphology and photovoltaic properties in P3HT:PCBM solar cells,Organic Electronics,21: 160,170,2015 (JUN).Van den Brande N.Organic photovoltaics: development of novel methodologies for the study of phase transformations and charge transfer,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels,2015 (MAY).Terryn S., Mathijssen G., Brancart J., Verstraten T., Van Assche G. and Vanderborght B.Investigation of self-healing compliant actuators for robotics,Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA),: 258-263,2015 (MAY).Deyab N.M., Steegstra P., Hubin A., Delplancke M.P., Rahier H. and Allam N.K.Influence of electrolyte composition on the formation of mixed oxide nanotube arrays for solar fuel production,Journal of Power Sources,280: 339,346,2015 (APR).Da Ponte G., Ghosh A.K., Kakaroglou A., Van Hemelrijck D., Van Mele B. and Verheyde B.Adhesion Improvement between Epoxy and Stainless Steel Using a Silane Coupling Agent in an Atmospheric Plasma Process,Plasma Processes and Polymers,12(4): 347,361,2015 (APR).Ghosh A.K.The Interphase in Stainless Steel-Polymer Hybrids: Characterisation and Optimisation of Interfacial Interaction via Surface Treatment and Nano-modification of the Polymer,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels,2015 (MAR).Scheltjens G., Da Ponte G., Paulussen S., De Graeve I., Terryn H., Reniers F., Van Assche G. and Van Mele BThermal Properties of Plasma Deposited Methyl Methacrylate Films in an Atmospheric DBD Reactor,Plasma Processes and Polymers,12(3): 260,270,2015 (MAR).Barhoum A., Van Assche G., Hamdy A.S., Terryn H., Baert K., Delplancke M.P., El-Sheikh S.M. and Rahier H.A Green, Simple Chemical Route for the Synthesis of Pure Nanocalcite Crystals,Crystal Growth & Design,15(2): 573,580,2015 (FEB).Slaty F., Khoury H., Rahier H. and Wastiels J.Durability of alkali activated cement produced from kaolinitic clay,Applied Clay Science,104: 229,237,2015 (FEB).Van den Brande N., Van Assche G. and Van Mele B.Isothermal structure development in submicron P3HT layers studied by fast scanning chip calorimetry,Polymer,57: 39,44,2015 (JAN).Ghosh A.K., Bertels E., Goderis B., Smet M., Van Hemelrijck D. and Van Mele B.Optimisation of wet chemical silane deposition to improve the interfacial strength of stainless steel/epoxy,Applied Surface Science,324: 134,142,2015 (JAN).Bibian M., Mangeschots J., Gardiner J., Waddington L., Acevedo M.M.D., De Geest B.G., Van Mele B., Madder A., Hoogenboom R. and Ballet S.Rational design of a hexapeptide hydrogelator for controlled-release drug delivery,Journal of Materials Chemistry B,3(5): 759,765,2015.Hamaideh A., Komnitsas K., Esaifan M., Al-Kafawein J., Rahier H. and Alshaaer M.Advantages of applying a steam curing cycle for the production of kaolinite-based geopolymers,Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering.,39: 7591, 7597,2015 (02).Mathijssen G., Terryn S., Furnémont R., Garabini M., Catalano M., Grioli G., Lefeber D., Bicchi A. and Vanderborght B.Potential merits for space robotics from novel concepts of actuation for soft robotics,Proceedings of Advanced Space Technologies for Robotics and Automation (ASTRA) by the European Space Agency (ESA),2015.Vandenbergh J., Ramakers G., Van Lokeren L. and Van Assche G.Synthesis of degradable multi-segmented polymers via Michael-addition thiol-ene step-growth polymerization,RSC ADVANCES,5(100): 81920-81932,2015.Kakaroglou A., Nisol B., Baert K., De Graeve I., Reniers F., Van Assche G. and Terryn H.Evaluation of the Yasuda parameter for the atmospheric plasma deposition of allyl methacrylate,RSC ADVANCES,5(35): 27449-27457,2015.Steyaert I., Rahier H. and De Clerck KNanofibre-Based Sensors for Visual and Optical Monitoring,Nanoscience and Technology,: 157-177,Natl ResCouncil, Inst Atmospher Pollut Res, Rome, ITALY,2015.
2014
Blom J., Rahier H. and Wastiels J.Effect of curing conditions on the dimensional and thermal stability of calcium phosphate cement for elevated temperature applications,CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH,66: 102,109,2014 (DEC).van der Heijden S, Daelemans L., De Schoenmaker B., De Baere I., Rahier H., Van Paepegem W. and De Clerck K.Interlaminar toughening of resin transfer moulded glass fibre epoxy laminates by polycaprolactone electrospun nanofibres,Composites Science and Technology,104: 66-73,2014 (NOV).Hamaideh A., Komnitas K., Esaifan M., Al-Kafawein J.K., Rahier H. and Alshaaer M.Advantages of Applying a Steam Curing Cycle for the Production of Kaolinite-Based Geopolymers,Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering,39(11): 7591-7597,2014 (NOV).Morsy F.A., El-Sheikh S.M. and Barhoum A.Nano-Silica and SiO2/CaCO3 Nanocomposite Prepared from Semi-Burned Rice Straw Ash as Modified Papermaking Fillers,Arabian Journal of Chemistry,2014 (NOV).El-Sheikh S.M., Barhoum A., El-Sherbiny S., Morsy F., El-Midany A.A.H. and Rahier H.Preparation of superhydrophobic nanocalcite crystals using Box-Behnken design,Arabian Journal of Chemistry,2014 (NOV).De Meirleir N., Pellens L., Broeckx W., Van Assche G. and De Malsche W.The rheological properties of hydrogenated castor oil crystals,COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE,292(10): 2539,2547,2014 (OCT).Van den Brande N., Van Lier G., Da Pieve F., Van Assche G., Van Mele B., De Proft F. and Geerlings P.A time dependent DFT study of the efficiency of polymers for organic photovoltaics at the interface with PCBM,RSC Advances,4(95): 52658-52667,2014 (OCT).Hillewaere X.K.D., Teixeira R.F.A., Nguyen L.T., Ramos J.A., Rahier H. and Du Prez F.E.Autonomous Self-Healing of Epoxy Thermosets with Thiol-Isocyanate,ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS,24(35): 5575,5583,2014 (SEP).Bibian M., Mangelschots J., Martin C., Gardiner J., Waddington L., Acevedo M.M.D., Van Mele B., Madder A., Hoogenboom R. and Ballet S.Rational Design of Injectable Hexapeptide Hydrogelators for Controlled-Release Drug Delivery,Journal of Peptide Science,20: S208,2014 (SEP).Lemougna P.N., Madi A.B., Kamseu E., Melo U.C., Delplancke M.P. and Rahier H.Influence of the processing temperature on the compressive strength of Na activated lateritic soil for building applications,Construction and Building Materials,65: 60-66,2014 (AUG).Ganendra G., De Muynck W., Ho A., Arvaniti E.C., Hosseinkhani B., Ramos J.A., Rahier H. and Boon N.Formate Oxidation-Driven Calcium Carbonate Precipitation by Methylocystis parvus OBBP,Applied and Environmental Microbiology,80(15): 4659-4667,2014 (AUG).Barhoum A., El-Sheikh S.M., Morsy F., El-Sherbiny S., Reniers F., Dufour M., Delplancke M.P. and Van Assche, G.. Rahier, H.Preparation and characterization of ultra-hydrophobic calcium carbonate nanoparticles,IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering,64(1): 012037,2014 (AUG).Ciesla K., Watzeels N. and Rahier H.Effect of gamma irradiation on thermophysical properties of plasticized starch and starch surfactant films,RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY,99: 18-22,2014 (JUN).Cardinaletti I., Kesters J., Bertho S., Conings B., Piersimoni F., D'Haen J., Lutsen L., Nesladek M., Van Mele B., Van Assche G., Vandewal K., Salleo A., Vanderzande D., Maes W. and Manca J.V.Toward bulk heterojunction polymer solar cells with thermally stable active layer morphology,JOURNAL OF PHOTONICS FOR ENERGY,4,2014 (JUN).Ghoos T., Van den Brande N., Defour M., Brassinne J., Fustin C.A., Gohy J.F., Hoeppener S., Schubert U.S., Vanormelingen W., Lutsen L., Vanderzande D.J., Van Mele B. and Maes W.Amphiphilic N-methylimidazole-functionalized diblock copolythiophenes,EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL,53: 206-2014,2014 (APR).Nisol B., Arnoult G., Bieber T., Kakaroglou A., De Graeve I., Van Assche G., Terryn H. and Reniers F.About the Influence of Double Bonds in the APPECVD of Acrylate-Like Precursors: A Mass Spectrometry Study of the Plasma Phase,PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS,11(4): 335,344,2014 (APR).Barhoum A., Rahier H., Abou-Zaied R.E., Rehan M., Dufour T., Hill G. and Dufresne A.Effect of Cationic and Anionic Surfactants on the Application of Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles in Paper Coating,ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES,6(4): 2733-2743,2014 (FEB).Grossiord N., Noordover B.A.J., Miltner H.E., Hoeks T., Alexandre V., Loos J., Van Mele B., Meuldijk J. and Koning C.E.A Latex-Based Route to Disperse Carbon Nanotubes in Poly(2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-Phenylene Ether)/Polystyrene Blends,MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING,299(2): 228-236,2014 (FEB).Kudret S., Kesters J., Janssen S., Van den Brande N., Defour M., Van Mele B., Manca J., Lutsen L., Vanderzande D. and Maes W.Facile synthesis of 3-(omega-acetoxyalkyl)thiophenes and derived copolythiophenes using Rieke zinc,REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS,75: 22-30,2014 (FEB).Kesters J., Kudret S., Bertho S., Van den Brande N., Defour M., Van Mele B., Penxten H., Lutsen L., Manca J., Vanderzande D. and Maes W.Enhanced intrinsic stability of the bulk heterojunction active layer blend of polymer solar cells by varying the polymer side chain pattern,ORGANIC ELECTRONICS,15(2): 549-562,2014 (FEB).Demir F.Phase Behavior and Crystallization Kinetics of Polymer:Fullerene Solar Cell Blends,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,2014 (FEB).Stassen C., Desmet G., Broeckhoven K., Van Lokeren L. and Eeltink S.Characterization of polymer monolithic columns for small-molecule separations using total-pore-blocking conditions,Journal of Chromatography A,1325: 115-120,2014 (Jan).Lemougna P.N., Melo U.F.C., Delplancke M.P. and Rahier H.Influence of the chemical and mineralogical composition on the reactivity of volcanic ashes during alkali activation,CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL A,40(1): 811-820,2014 (JAN).Brancart J., Scheltjens G., Muselle T., Van Mele B., Terryn H. and Van Assche G.Atomic force microscopy-based study of self-healing coatings based on reversible polymer network systems,JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MATERIAL SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES,45(1): 40-46,2014 (JAN).Wouters S., Wouters B., Vaast A., Terryn H., Van Assche G. and Eeltink S.Monitoring the morphology development of polymer-monolithic stationary phases by thermal analysis,JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE,37(1): 179,186,2014 (JAN).Thomas A., Houston J.E., Van den Brande N., De Winter J., Chevrier M., Heenan R.K., Terry A.E, Richeter S., Mehdi A., Van Mele B., Dubois P., Lazzaroni R., Gerbaux P., Evans R.C. and Clement S.All-conjugated cationic copolythiophene “rod–rod” block copolyelectrolytes: synthesis, optical properties and solvent-dependent assembly,Polymer Chemistry,5(10): 3352-3362,2014.Kudret S., Van den Brande N., Defour M., Van Mele B., Lutsen L., Vanderzande D. and Maes W.Synthesis of ester side chain functionalized all-conjugated diblock copolythiophenes via the Rieke method,POLYMER CHEMISTRY,5(6): 1832-1837,2014.Esaifan M.Development of kaolinitic clay and volcanic rock based mineral polymers as sustainable building materials,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,2014.
2013
Steyaert I., Delplancke M., Van Assche G., Rahier H. and De Clerck K.Fast-scanning calorimetry of electrospun polyamide nanofibres: Melting behaviour and crystal structure,POLYMER,54(25): 6809,6817,2013 (NOV).Ghoos T., Brassinne J., Fustin C.A., Gohy, J.F. Defour, M., Van den Brande N., Van Mele B., Lutsen L., Vanderzande D.J. and Maes W.Imidazolium-substituted ionic (co)polythiophenes: Compositional influence on solution behavior and thermal properties,Polymer,54(23): 6293,6304,2013 (NOV).Van Lokeren, Luk and Ben Sassi, Hanen and Van Assche, Guy and Ribot, FrancoisQuantitative analysis of polymer mixtures in solution by pulsed field-gradient spin echo NMR spectroscopy,JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE,231: 46-53,2013 (JUN).De Schoenmaker B, Goethals A, Van der Schueren L, Rahier H and De Clerck KPolyamide 6.9 nanofibres electrospun under steady state conditions from a solvent/non-solvent solution,Journal of Materials Science,47(9): 4118-4126,2013 (May).Mignot A., Truillet C., Lux F., Sancey L., Louis C., Denat F., Boschetti F., Bocher L., Gloter A., Stephan O., Antoine R., Dugourd P., Luneau D., Novitchi G., Ribot F., Van Lokeren L., Tillement O. and Perriat P.A Top-Down Synthesis Route to Ultrasmall Multifunctional Gd-Based Silica Nanoparticles for Theranostic Applications,CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL,19(19): 6122-6136,2013 (MAY).Watzeels N, Van Durme K, Miltner HE, Block C, Van Assche G, Van Mele B, Bogdanov B and Rahier HOptimization of Extrusion Parameters for Preparing PCL-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites Supported by Modeling of Twin-Screw Extrusion,Macromolecular Materials and Engineering,298(2): 210-220,2013 (Feb).Block C, Van Mele B, Van Puyvelde P and Van Assche GTime-temperature-transformation (TTT) and temperature-conversion-transformation (TxT) cure diagrams by RheoDSC: Combined rheometry and calorimetry on an epoxy-amine thermoset,Reactive & Functional Polymers,73(2): 332-339,2013 (Feb).Scheltjens G, Diaz MM, Brancart J, Van Assche G and Van Mele BA self-healing polymer network based on reversible covalent bonding,Reactive & Functional Polymers,73(2): 413-420,2013 (Feb).De Vos C, Vandencasteele N, Kakaroglou A, Nisol B, de Graeve I, Van Assche G, Van Mele B, Terryn H and Reniers FPlasma Polymerization of a Saturated Branched Hydrocarbon. The Case of Heptamethylnonane,Plasma Processes and Polymers,10(1): 51-59,2013 (Jan).
2012
Van Tittelboom K, Gruyaert E, Rahier H and De Belie NInfluence of mix composition on the extent of autogenous crack healing by continued hydration or calcium carbonate formation,Construction and Building Materials,37: 349-359,2012 (Dec).Ghaffari M, Ehsani M, Khonakdar Hossein A, Van Assche G and Terryn HThe kinetic analysis of isothermal curing reaction of an epoxy resin-glassflake nanocomposite,Thermochimica Acta,549: 81-86,2012 (Dec).Rusu MC, Block C, Van Assche G and Van Mele BInfluence of temperature and UV intensity on photo-polymerization reaction studied by photo-DSC,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,110(1): 287-294,2012 (Oct).Van Mierloo S, Vasseur K, Van den Brande N, Boyukbayram AE, Ruttens B, Rodriguez SD, Botek E, Liegeois V, D'Haen J, Adriaensens PJ, Heremans P, Champagne B, Van Assche G, Lutsen L, Vanderzande DJ and Maes WFunctionalized Dithienylthiazolo[5,4-d]thiazoles For Solution-Processable Organic Field-Effect Transistors,ChemPlusChem,77(10): 923-930,2012 (Oct).Block CCalorimetric and rheological characterization of polymers – Advances in RheoDSC,Vrije Universiteit BrusselBrussels, Belgium,2012 (Oct).Kakaroglou A, Scheltjens G, Nisol B, De Graeve I, Van Assche G, Van Mele B, Willem R, Biesemans M, Reniers F and Terryn HDeposition and Characterisation of Plasma Polymerised Allyl Methacrylate Based Coatings,Plasma Processes and Polymers,9(8): 799-807,2012 (Aug).Yousef RI, El-Eswed B, Alshaaer M, Khalili F and Rahier HDegree of reactivity of two kaolinitic minerals in alkali solution using zeolitic tuff or silica sand filler,Ceramics International,38(6): 5061-5067,2012 (Aug).Demir F, Van den Brande N, Bertho S, Voroshazi E, Manca J, Vanderzande D, Heremans P, Van Mele B and Van Assche GCrystallization Kinetics and Morphology Relations on Thermally Annealed Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cell Blends Studied by Rapid Heat Cool Calorimetry (RHC),,8435,2012 (May).Van den Brande N, Demir F, Geerlings P, Van Mele B, Van Lier G and Van Assche GLooking at bulk-heterojunction organic photovoltaics from two viewpoints: morphology development and charge transfer,,8435,2012 (May).Billiet S, Van Camp W, Hillewaere XKD, Rahier H and Du Prez FEDevelopment of optimized autonomous self-healing systems for epoxy materials based on maleimide chemistry,Polymer,53(12): 2320-2326,2012 (May).Ghaffari M, Ehsani M, Khonakdar Hossein Ali, Van Assche G and Terryn HEvaluation of curing kinetic parameters of an epoxy/polyaminoamide/nano-glassflake system by non-isothermal differential scanning calorimetry,Thermochimica Acta,533: 10-15,2012 (Apr).Miltner HE, Watzeels N, Gotzen N, Goffin A, Duquesne E, Benali S, Ruelle B, Peeterbroeck S, Dubois P, Goderis B, Van Assche G, Rahier H and Van Mele BThe effect of nano-sized filler particles on the crystalline-amorphous interphase and thermal properties in polyester nanocomposites,Polymer,53(7): 1494-1506,2012 (Mar).Mens R, Demir F, Van Assche G, Van Mele B, Vanderzande D and Adriaensens PInfluence of the processing solvent on the photoactive layer nanomorphology of P3HT/PC60BM solar cells,Journal of Polymer Science Part A - Polymer Chemistry,50(5): 1037-1041,2012 (Mar).Hauffman T, Van Lokeren L, Willem R, Hubin A and Terryn HIn Situ Study of the Deposition of (Ultra)thin Organic Phosphonic Acid Layers on the Oxide of Aluminum,Langmuir,28(6): 3167-3173,2012 (Feb).Wouters S, Demir F, Beenaerts L and Van Assche GCalibration and performance of a fast-scanning DSC-Project RHC,Thermochimica Acta,530: 64-72,2012 (Feb).Van Mierloo S, Hadipour A, Spijkman M, Van den Brande N, Ruttens B, Kesters J, D'Haen J, Van Assche G, de Leeuw DM, Aernouts T, Manca J, Lutsen L, Vanderzande DJ and Maes WImproved Photovoltaic Performance of a Semicrystalline Narrow Bandgap Copolymer Based on 4H-Cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b ']dithiophene Donor and Thiazolo[5,4-d]thiazole Acceptor Units,Chemistry of Materials,24(3): 587-593,2012 (Feb).Brancart J., Scheltjens G., Muselle T., Van Mele B., Terryn H. and Van Assche G.Atomic force microscopy–based study of self-healing coatings based on reversible polymer network systems,Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures,2012 (August).Watzeels N.Nanocomposite Thermoplastic Polymer Sheets for Medical Applications: Influence of Processing Conditions on Material Properties,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,2012.Steyaert I., Van Der Schueren L., Rahier H. and De Clerck K.An alternative solvent system for blend electrospinning of polycaprolactone/chitosan nanofibres,”,Macromolecular Symposia,321: 71,75,2012.
2011
Block C, Ghosh AK, Van Mele B and Van Assche GRheoDSC: Design optimisation by heat transfer modelling,Thermochimica Acta,547: 130-140,2011 (Nov).Vandenbergh J, Conings B, Bertho S, Kesters J, Spoltore D, Esiner S, Zhao J, Van Assche G, Wienk MM, Maes W, Lutsen L, Van Mele B, Janssen RA J, Manca J and Vanderzande DJMThermal Stability of Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2 '-phenylethoxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] (MPE-PPV):Fullerene Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells,Macromolecules,44(21): 8470-8478,2011 (Nov).Gonzalez-Garcia Y, Mol JMC, Muselle T, De Graeve I, Van Assche G, Scheltjens G, Van Mele B and Terryn HA combined mechanical, microscopic and local electrochemical evaluation of self-healing properties of shape-memory polyurethane coatings,Electrochimica Acta,56(26): 9619-9626,2011 (Nov).Gotzen N, Van Assche G and Van Mele BConstruction of the state diagram of polymer blend thin films using differential AC chip calorimetry,Polymer,52(19): 4277-4283,2011 (Sep).Van den Brande N, Koning C, Geerlings P, Van Lier G, Van Assche G and Van Mele BrunoPartially miscible polystyrene/polymethylphenylsiloxane blends for nanocomposites,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,105(3): 775-781,2011 (Sep).Scheltjens G, Brancart J, De Graeve I, Van Mele B, Terryn H and Van Assche GSelf-healing property characterization of reversible thermoset coatings,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,105(3): 805-809,2011 (Sep).Demir F, Van den Brande N, Van Mele B, Bertho S, Vanderzande D, Manca J and Van Assche GIsothermal crystallization of P3HT:PCBM blends studied by RHC,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,105(3): 845-849,2011 (Sep).Block C, Watzeels N, Rahier H, Van Mele B and Van Assche GRheology of nanocomposites,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,105(2): 731,2011 (Aug).Van Lokeren L, Kerssebaum R, Willem R and Denkova PERETIC implemented in diffusion-ordered NMR as a diffusion reference: a clarification,Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry,49(3): 137-139,2011 (Mar).De Vrieze S, De Schoenmaker B, Ceylan O, Depuydt J, Van Landuyt L, Rahier H, Van Assche G and De Clerck KMorphologic Study of Steady State Electrospun Polyamide 6 Nanofibres,Journal of Applied Polymer Science,119(5): 2984-2990,2011 (Mar).Van Assche G, Van Mele B, Li T and Nies EAdjacent UCST Phase Behavior in Aqueous Solutions of Poly(vinyl methyl ether): Detection of a Narrow Low Temperature UCST in the Lower Concentration Range,Macromolecules,44(4): 993-998,2011 (Feb).Gonzalez-Garcia Y, Mol JMC, Muselle T, De Graeve I, Van Assche G, Scheltjens G, Van Mele B and Terryn HSECM study of defect repair in self-healing polymer coatings on metals,Electrochemistry Communications,13(25): 169-173,2011 (Feb).Alshaaer M, Cuypers H, Rahier H and Wastiels JProduction of monetite-based Inorganic Phosphate Cement (M-IPC) using hydrothermal post curing (HTPC),Cement and Concrete Research,41(1): 30-37,2011 (Jan).Alshaaer M, Cuypers H, Mosselmans G, Rahier H and Wastiels JEvaluation of a low temperature hardening Inorganic Phosphate Cement for high-temperature applications,Cement and Concrete Research,41(1): 38-45,2011 (Jan).Perineau F, Pensec S, Sassoye C, Ribot F, van Lokeren L, Willem R, Bouteiller L, Sanchez C and Rozes LNew hybrid core-shell star-like architectures made of poly(n-butyl acrylate) grown from well-defined titanium oxo-clusters,Journal of Materials Chemistry,21(12): 4470-4475,2011.Zhao J, Bertho S, Vandenbergh J, Van Assche G, Manca J, Vanderzande D, Yin X, Shi J, Cleij T, Lutsen L and Van Mele BPhase behavior of PCBM blends with different conjugated polymers,Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics,13(26): 12285-12292,2011.Khoury Hani, Abu Salhah Yousif, Al Dabsheh Islam, Slaty Faten, Alshaaer Mazen, Rahier Hubert, Esaifan Muayad and Wastiels JanGeopolymer Products from Jordan for Sustainability of the Environment,Advances in Materials Science for Environmental and Nuclear Technology II,227: 289-300,2011.
2010
Meersman F, Geukens B, Wuebbenhorst M, Leys J, Napolitano S, Filinchuk Y, Van Assche G, Van Mele B and Nies EDynamics of the Crystal to Plastic Crystal Transition in the Hydrogen Bonded N-Isopropylpropionamide,Journal of Physical Chemistry B,114(44): 13944-13949,2010 (Nov).Van Lokeren L, Willem R, van der Beek D, Davidson P, Morris GA and Ribot FProbing the Anions Mediated Associative Behavior of Tin-12 Oxo-Macrocations by Pulsed Field Gradient NMR Spectroscopy,Journal of Physical Chemistry C,114(39): 16087-16091,2010 (Oct).Grossiord N, Wouters MEL, Miltner HE, Lu K, Loos J, Van Mele B and Koning CEIsotactic polypropylene/carbon nanotube composites prepared by latex technology: Electrical conductivity study,European Polymer Journal,46(9): 1833-1843,2010 (Sep).Janssens V, Block C, Van Assche G, Van Mele B and Van Puyvelde PRheoDSC Analysis of Hardening of Semi-Crystalline Polymers during Quiescent Isothermal Crystallization,International Polymer Processing,25(4): 304-310,2010 (Sep).Jorcin J, Scheltjens G, Van Ingelgem Y, Tourwe E, Van Assche G, De Graeve I, Van Mele B, Terryn H and Hubin AInvestigation of the self-healing properties of shape memory polyurethane coatings with the 'odd random phase multisine' electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,Electrochimica Acta,55(21): 6195-6203,2010 (Aug).Zhao J, Hoogenboom R, Van Assche G and Van Mele BDemixing and Remixing Kinetics of Poly(2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline) (PIPOZ) Aqueous Solutions Studied by Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry,Macromolecules,43(16): 6853-6860,2010 (Aug).Miltner HE, Watzeels N, Block C, Gotzen N, Van Assche G, Borghs K, Van Durme K, Van Mele B, Bogdanov B and Rahier HQualitative assessment of nanofiller dispersion in poly(epsilon-caprolactone) nanocomposites by mechanical testing, dynamic rheometry and advanced thermal analysis,European Polymer Journal,46(5): 984-996,2010 (May).Gotzen N, Huth H, Schick C, Van Assche G, Neus C and Van Mele BPhase separation in polymer blend thin films studied by differential AC chip calorimetry,Polymer,51(3): 647-657,2010 (Feb).Goffin A, Duquesne E, Raquez J, Miltner HE, Ke X, Alexandre M, Van Tendeloo G, Van Mele B and Dubois PFrom polyester grafting onto POSS nanocage by ring-opening polymerization to high performance polyester/POSS nanocomposites,Journal of Materials Chemistry,20(42): 9415-9422,2010.Miltner HE, Watzeels N, Goffin A, Duquesne E, Benali S, Dubois P, Rahier H and Van Mele BQuantifying the degree of nanofiller dispersion by advanced thermal analysis: application to polyester nanocomposites prepared by various elaboration methods,Journal of Materials Chemistry,20(42): 9531-9542,2010.Alshaaer Mazen, Slaty Faten, Khoury Hani, Rahier Hubert and Wastiels JanDevelopment of Low-cost Functional Geopolymeric Materials,Advances in Materials Science for Environmental and Nuclear Technology,222: 159-167,2010.Slatyi F.Durability of geopolymers product from Jordanian Hiswa clay,University of JordanAmman, Jordan,2010.Gotzen N.A.Characterisation of thermally-induced phase separation in polymer blend thin layers using chip calorimetry and SPM related techniques,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,2010.Aldabsheh I.Dissolution of Jordanian raw materials in alkaline solutions and their stabilization for construction purposes,University of JordanAmman, Jordan,2010.
2009
Janssens V, Block C, Van Assche G, Van Mele B and Van Puyvelde PRheoDSC: design and validation of a new hybrid measurement technique,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,98(3): 675-681,2009 (Dec).Goossens V, Gotzen N, Van Gils S, Stijns E, Van Assche G, Finsy R and Terryn HPredicting reflections of thin coatings,Surface & Coatings Technology,204(5): 551-557,2009 (Dec).Van Durme K, Van Assche G, Rahier H and Van Mele BLCST demixing in poly(vinyl methyl ether)/water studied by means of a High Resolution Ultrasonic Resonator,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,98(2): 495-505,2009 (Nov).Vanderzande DJM, Oosterbaan WD, Vrindts V, Bertho S, Bolsee JC, Gadisa A, Vandewal K, Manca J, Lutsen L, Cleij TJ, D'Haen J, Zhao J, Van Assche G and Van Mele BThe use of nanofibers of P3HT in Bulk HeteroJunction Solar Cells: The effect of order and morphology on the performance of P3HT:PCBM blends,Organic Photovoltaics X,7416,2009 (Oct).D'hollander S, Van Assche G, Van Mele B and Du Prez FNovel synthetic strategy toward shape memory polyurethanes with a well-defined switching temperature,Polymer,50(19): 4447-4454,2009 (Sep).Vanderzande D, Oosterbaan WD, Vrindts V, Bertho S, Bolsee JC, Gadisa A, Vandewal K, Manca J, Lutsen L, Cleij TJ, D'Haen J, Zhao J, Van Assche G and Van Mele BThe use of nanofibers of P3HT in bulk heterojunction solar cells: the effect of order and morphology on the performance of P3HT:PCBM blends,Organic Photovoltaics X,7416,2009 (Aug).Zhao J, Shan J, Van Assche G, Tenhu H and Van Mele BDemixing and Remixing Kinetics in Aqueous Dispersions of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) Brushes Bound to Gold Nanoparticles Studied by Means of Modulated Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry,Macromolecules,42(14): 5317-5327,2009 (Jul).Van Biesen LP, Rahier H, Vanherzeele H, Willem R, Hubin A, Veretennicoff I, Deblauwe N and Ponet MEngineering skills education: the Bachelor of Engineering programme of the 'Vrije Universiteit Brussel' as a case study,European Journal of Engineering Education,34(3): 217-228,2009 (Jun).Denkova Pavletta S, Van Lokeren Luk and Willem RudolphMixed Micelles of Triton X-100, Sodium Dodecyl Dioxyethylene Sulfate, and Synperonic L61 Investigated by NOESY and Diffusion Ordered NMR Spectroscopy,Journal of Physical Chemistry B,113(19): 6703-6709,2009 (May).Zhao J, Swinnen A, Van Assche G, Manca J, Vanderzande D and Van Mele BPhase Diagram of P3HT/PCBM Blends and Its Implication for the Stability of Morphology,Journal of Physical Chemistry B,113(6): 1587-1591,2009 (Feb).Gotzen N, Van Assche G, Ghanem A, Van Ingelgem Y, Hubin A and Van Mele BMicro- and nano-thermal analysis applied to multi-layered biaxially-oriented polypropylene films,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,95(1): 207-213,2009 (Jan).Van Lokeren Luk, Gotzen Nicolaas-Alexander, Pieters Ronny, Van Assche Guy, Biesemans Monique, Willem Rudolph and Van Mele BrunoPhase Behavior in Blends of Ethylene Oxide-Propylene Oxide Copolymer and Poly(ether sulfone) Studied by Modulated-Temperature DSC and NMR Relaxometry,Chemistry - A European Journal,15(5): 1177-1185,2009.Van Lier G, Van Assche G, Miltner HE, Grossiord N, Koning CE, Geerlings P and Van Mele BTheoretical analysis of carbon nanotube wetting in polystyrene nanocomposites,Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics,11(47): 11121-11126,2009.
2008
Lu K, Grossiord N, Koning CE, Miltner HE, Van Mele B and Loos JCarbon Nanotube/Isotactic Polypropylene Composites Prepared by Latex Technology: Morphology Analysis of CNT-Induced Nucleation,Macromolecules,41(21): 8081-8085,2008 (Nov).Van Lokeren L, Kerssebaum R, Willem R and Denkova PERETIC implemented in diffusion-ordered NMR as a diffusion reference,Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry,46: S63-S71,2008 (Oct).Denkova PS, Van Lokeren L, Verbruggen I and Willem RSelf-aggregation and supramolecular structure investigations of triton X-100 and SDP2S by NOESY and diffusion ordered NMR spectroscopy,Journal of Physical Chemistry B,112(35): 10935-10941,2008 (Sep).Miltner HE, Grossiord N, Lu K, Loos J, Koning CE and Van Mele BIsotactic polypropylene/carbon nanotube composites prepared by latex technology. Thermal analysis of carbon nanotube-induced nucleation,Macromolecules,41(15): 5753-5762,2008 (Aug).Ribot F, Martinez-Ferrero E, Boubekeur K, Hendrickx PMS, Martins JC, Van Lokeren L, Willem R and Biesemans MSn12O8(OH)(4)(OEt)(28)(HOEt)(4): an additional member in the family of dodecameric oxo clusters,Inorganic Chemistry,47(13): 5831-5840,2008 (Jul).Rimez B, Rahier H, Van Assche G, Artoos T, Biesemans M and Van Mele BThe thermal degradation of poly(vinyl acetate) and poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate), Part I: Experimental study of the degradation mechanism,Polymer Degradation and Stability,93(4): 800-810,2008 (Apr).Denkova P, Vassilev N, Van Lokeren L and Willem RInvestigation of the dynamic stereochemistry of dimesityl-2,4,6-trimethoxyphenylmethane by complete lineshape analysis and 2D EXSY NMR spectroscopy,Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry,46(4): 362-369,2008 (Apr).Brocorens P, Benali S, Broekaert C, Monteverde F, Miltner HE, Van Mele B, Alexandre M, Dubois P and Lazzaroni RMicroscopic morphology of chlorinated polyethylene-based nanocomposites synthesized from poly(epsilon-caprolactone)/clay masterbatches,Langmuir,24(5): 2072-2080,2008 (Mar).Kiewiet S, Janssens V, Miltner HE, Van Assche G, Van Puyvelde P and Van Mele BRheoDSC: a hyphenated technique for the simultaneous measurement of calorimetric and rheological evolutions,Review of Scientific Instruments,79(2): 23905,2008 (Feb).Van Lokeren L, Cartuyvels E, Absillis G, Willem R and Parac-Vogt TNPhosphoesterase activity of polyoxomolybdates: diffusion ordered NMR spectroscopy as a tool for obtaining insights into the reactivity of polyoxometalate clusters,Chemical Communications,(24): 2774-2776,2008.Miltner H.On the importance of interfaces, mobility and interaction in polymeric nanocomposites: A novel characterization methodology based on advanced thermal analysis.,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,2008.
2007
Pinoie V, Poelmans K, Miltner HE, Verbruggen I, Biesemans M, Van Assche G, Van Mele B, Martins JC and Willem RA polystyrene-supported tin trichloride catalyst with a C11-spacer. Catalysis monitoring using high-resolution magic angle spinning NMR,Organometallics,26(27): 6718-6725,2007 (Dec).De Clerck K, Rahier H, Van Mele B, Westbroek P and Kiekens PDye-fiber interactions in PET fibers: Hydrogen bonding studied by IR-spectroscopy,Journal of Applied Polymer Science,106(3): 1648-1658,2007 (Nov).Swinnen A, Zhao J, Van Assche G, Vanderzande D, D'Olieslaeger M, Manca JV and Van Mele BElucidating the aspect of "phase separation" in organic blends by means of thermal analysis - art. no. 665619,Organic Photovoltaics VIII,6656: 65619,2007 (Aug).Grossiord N, Miltner HE, Loos J, Meuldijk J, Van Mele B and Koning CEOn the crucial role of wetting in the preparation of conductive polystyrene-carbon nanotube composites,Chemistry of Materials,19(15): 3787-3792,2007 (Jul).Poelmans K, Pinoie V, Verbruggen I, Biesemans M, Van Assche G, Deshayes G, Degee P, Dubois P and Willem RCatalytic properties of cross-linked polystyrene grafted diorganotins in a model transesterification and the ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone,Applied Organometallic Chemistry,21(7): 504-513,2007 (Jul).Miltner HE, Peeterbroeck S, Viville P, Du Bois P and Van Mele BInterfacial interaction in EVA-carbon nanotube and EVA-clay nanocomposites,Journal of Polymer Science Part B - Polymer Physics,45(11): 1291-1302,2007 (Jun).Mosselmans G, Biesemans M, Willem R, Wastiels J, Leermakers M, Rahier H, Brughmans S and Van Mele BThermal hardening and structure of a phosphorus containing cementitious model material,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,88(3): 723-729,2007 (Jun).Van Durme K, Van Assche G, Aseyev V, Raula J, Tenhu H and Van Mele BInfluence of macromolecular architecture on the thermal response rate of amphiphilic copolymers, based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) and poly(oxyethylene), in water,Macromolecules,40(10): 3765-3772,2007 (May).Rahier H, Wastiels J, Biesemans M, Willlem R, Van Assche G and Van Mele BReaction mechanism, kinetics and high temperature transformations of geopolymers,Journal of Materials Science,42(9): 2982-2996,2007 (May).Grossiord N, Loos J, Meuldijk J, Regev O, Miltner HE, Van Mele B and Koning CEConductive carbon-nanotube/polymer composites: Spectroscopic monitoring of the exfoliation process in water,Composites Science and Technology,67(5): 778-782,2007 (Apr).Rimez B, Van Assche G, Rahier H and Van Mele BDegradation mechanism and kinetic modeling of intumescent flame retarded poly (vinyl acetate),Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society,233,2007 (Mar).Van Durme K, Van Assche G, Nies E and Van Mele BPhase transformations in aqueous low molar mass poly(vinyl methyl ether) solutions: Theoretical prediction and experimental validation of the peculiar solvent melting line, bimodal LCST, and (adjacent) UCST miscibility gaps,Journal of Physical Chemistry B,111(6): 1288-1295,2007 (Feb).Van Lokeren L, Maheut G, Ribot F, Escax V, Verbruggen I, Sanchez C, Martins JC, Biesemans M and Willem RCharacterization of titanium dioxide nanoparticles dispersed in organic ligand solutions by using a diffusion-ordered spectroscopy-based strategy,Chemistry - A European Journal,13(24): 6957-6966,2007.Rimez B.The role of intumescent flame retardants on the fire behavior of poly(vinyl acetate) and poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate): a mechanistic and kinetic study.,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,2007.
2006
Kesters E, Swier S, Van Assche G, Lutsen L, Vanderzande D and Van Mele BNon-isothermal elimination process in the solid state of n-alkyl-sulphinyl precursor polymers towards conjugated poly[2-(3 ',7 '-dimethyloctyloxy)-5-methoxy-1,4-phenylene vinylene] studied with MTDSC and TGA,Polymer,47(23): 7935-7942,2006 (Oct).Loozen E, Van Durme K, Nies E, Van Mele B and Berghmans HThe anomalous melting behavior of water in aqueous PVME solutions,Polymer,47(20): 7034-7042,2006 (Sep).Smirnova NN, Bykova TA, Van Durme K and Van Mele BThermodynamic properties of deuterium oxide in the temperature range from 6 to 350 K,Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics,38(7): 879-883,2006 (Jul).Kesters E, Swier S, Van Assche G, Lutsen L, Vanderzande D and Van Mele BIsothermal elimination of n-alkylsulfinyl OC1C10-PPV precursor polymers studied with FT-IR, UV-vis, and MTDSC: Kinetics of the elimination reaction,Macromolecules,39(9): 3194-3201,2006 (May).Pieters R, Miltner HE, Van Assche G and Van Mele BKinetics of temperature-induced and reaction-induced phase separation studied by modulated temperature DSC,Macromolecular Symposia,233(1): 36-41,2006 (Mar).Miltner HE, Van Assche G, Pozsgay A, Pukanszky B and Van Mele BRestricted chain segment mobility in poly(amide) 6/clay nanocomposites evidenced by quasi-isothermal crystallization,Polymer,47(3): 826-835,2006 (Jan).Van Durme K, Van Mele B, Bernaerts KV, Verdonck B and Du Prez FEEnd-group modified poly(methyl vinyl ether): Characterization and LCST demixing behavior in water,Journal of Polymer Science Part B - Polymer Physics,44(2): 461-469,2006 (Jan).Mosselmans G.Inorganic phosphorus based materials, produced at low temperature in an acid environment: mechanism, kinetics, molecular structure and thermomechanical properties,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,2006.
2005
Van Durme K, Rahier H and Van Mele BInfluence of additives on the thermoresponsive behavior of polymers in aqueous solution,Macromolecules,38(24): 10155-10163,2005 (Nov).Van Durme K, Loozen E, Nies E and Van Mele BPhase behavior of poly(vinyl methyl ether) in deuterium oxide,Macromolecules,38(24): 10234-10243,2005 (Nov).Van Durme K, Van Mele B, Loos W and Du Prez FEIntroduction of silica into thermo-responsive poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) hydrogels: A novel approach to improve response rates,Polymer,46(23): 9851-9862,2005 (Nov).Miltner HE, Rahier H, Pozsgay A, Pukanszky B and Van Mele BExperimental evidence for reduced chain segment mobility in poly(amide)-6/clay nanocomposites,Composite Interfaces,12(8): 787-803,2005 (Sep).Van Assche G, Ghanem A, Lhost O and Van Mele BThrough-thickness analysis of the skin layer thickness of multi-layered biaxially-oriented polypropylene films by micro-thermal analysis,Polymer,46(18): 7132-7139,2005 (Aug).Pyda M, Van Durme K, Wunderlich B and Van Mele BHeat capacity of poly(vinyl methyl ether),Journal of Polymer Science Part B - Polymer Physics,43(16): 2141-2153,2005 (Aug).Van Durme K, Delellio L, Kudryashov E, Buckin V and Van Mele BExploration of high-resolution ultrasonic spectroscopy as an analytical tool to study demixing and remixing in poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide)/water solutions,Journal of Polymer Science Part B - Polymer Physics,43(11): 1283-1295,2005 (Jul).Swier S, van Assche G, Vuchelen W and van Mele BRole of complex formation in the polymerization kinetics of modified epoxy-amine systems,Macromolecules,38(6): 2281-2288,2005 (Mar).Grossiord N, Regev O, Loos J, Voogt B, Miltner HE, van Mele B and Koning CEModeling of the conductivity of a composite nanotube-polystyrene made with a latex-based process.,Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society,229: U923-U924,2005 (Mar).De Clerck K, Van Oostveldt P, Rahier H, Van Mele B, Westbroek P and Kiekens PVariations in diffusion coefficient of disperse dyes in single PET fibres: monitored and interpreted by confocal laser scanning microscopy,Polymer,46(1): 101-108,2005 (Jan).Van Durme K.Phase separation kinetics of aqueous polymer systems by means of modulated temperature DSC,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,2005.Pieters R.Kinetics of Phase transformations in polymer blends by means of Modulated Temperature DSC,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,2005.
2004
Van Durme K, Van Assche G and Van Mele BKinetics of demixing and remixing in poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)/water studied by modulated temperature DSC,Macromolecules,37(25): 9596-9605,2004 (Dec).De Clerck K, Van Oostveldt P, Rahier H, Van Mele B, Westbroek P and Kiekens PDye diffusion studies in PET fibres by confocal laser scanning microscopy and the interrelation with the glass transition,Polymer,45(12): 4105-4112,2004 (May).Swier S, Van Assche G and Van Mele BReaction kinetics modeling and thermal properties of epoxy-amines as measured by modulated-temperature DSC. I. Linear step-growth polymerization of DGEBA plus aniline,Journal of Applied Polymer Science,91(5): 2798-2813,2004 (May).Swier S, Van Assche G and Van Mele BReaction kinetics modeling and thermal properties of epoxy-amines as measured by modulated-temperature DSC. II. Network-forming DGEBA plus MDA,Journal of Applied Polymer Science,91(5): 2814-2833,2004 (Mar).Swier S and Van Mele BMechanistic modeling of the reaction kinetics of phenyl glycidyl ether (PGE) plus aniline using heat flow and heat capacity profiles from modulated temperature DSC,Thermochimica Acta,411(2): 149-169,2004 (Mar).Van Durme K, Verbrugghe S, Du Prez FE and Van Mele BInfluence of poly(ethylene oxide) grafts on kinetics of LCST behavior in aqueous poly(N-vinylcaprolactam) solutions and networks studied by modulated temperature DSC,Macromolecules,37(3): 1054-1061,2004 (Feb).Ciesla K, Rahier H and Zakrzewska-Trznadel GInteraction of water with the regenerated cellulose membrane studied by DSC,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,77(1): 279-293,2004.Kalogiannakis G, Van Hemelrijck D and Van Assche GMeasurements of thermal properties of carbon/epoxy and glass/epoxy using modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry,Journal of Composite Materials,38(2): 163-175,2004.
2003
De Clerck K, Rahier H, Van Mele B and Kiekens PInterrelation between dyeing and thermal properties of PET fibers,Journal of Applied Polymer Science,90(1): 105-114,2003 (Oct).Swier S and Van Mele BThe heat capacity signal from modulated temperature DSC in non-isothermal conditions as a tool to obtain morphological information during reaction-induced phase separation,Polymer,44(22): 6789-6806,2003 (Oct).De Clerck K, Rahier H, Van Mele B and Kiekens PThermal properties relevant to the processing of PET fibers,Journal of Applied Polymer Science,89(14): 3840-3849,2003 (Sep).Teerenstra MN, Steeman PAM, Iwens W, Vandervelden A, Suwier DR, Van Mele B and Koning CEOn the entanglement density of differently N-substituted alternating styrene-maleimide copolymers,E-Polymers,45: 1-12,2003 (Sep).Swier S, Van Durme K and Van Mele BModulated-temperature differential scanning calorimetry study of temperature-induced mixing and demixing in poly (vinylmethyl ther)/water,Journal of Polymer Science Part B - Polymer Physics,41(15): 1824-1836,2003 (Aug).Swier S and Van Mele BIn situ monitoring of reaction-induced phase separation with modulated temperature DSC,Macromolecular Symposia,198: 363-375,2003 (Aug).Rahier H, Denayer JF and Van Mele BLow-temperature synthesized aluminosilicate glasses - Part IV - Modulated DSC study on the effect of particle size of metakaolinite on the production of inorganic polymer glasses,Journal of Materials Science,38(14): 3131-3136,2003 (Jul).Swier S and Van Mele BMechanistic modeling of the epoxy-amine reaction in the presence of polymeric modifiers by means of modulated temperature DSC,Macromolecules,36(12): 4424-4435,2003 (Jun).Swier S and Van Mele BIn situ monitoring of reaction-induced phase separation with modulated temperature DSC: comparison between high-T-g and low-T-g modifiers,Polymer,44(9): 2689-2699,2003 (Apr).Biesemans M, Buytaert G, Van Lokeren L, Martins JC, Willem R and Tiekink ERTStructure characterization of the products of the reaction between racemic 1,2,4-butane triol and di-tert-butyltin oxide,Organometallics,22(9): 1888-1893,2003 (Apr).Swier S and Van Mele BReaction thermodynamics of amine-cured epoxy systems: Validation of the enthalpy and heat capacity of reaction as determined by modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry,Journal of Polymer Science Part B - Polymer Physics,41(6): 594-608,2003 (Mar).
2002
Van Assche G and Van Mele BInterphase formation in model composites studied by micro-thermal analysis,Polymer,43(17): 4605-4610,2002 (Aug).Saruyama Y and Van Assche GMathematical modeling of the thermal system of modulated temperature differential scanning calorimeter,Thermochimica Acta,391(1): 87-95,2002 (Aug).Swier S, Pieters R and Van Mele BKinetics of demixing and remixing in poly(ethylene oxide)/poly(ether sulphone) blends as studied by modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry,Polymer,43(13): 3611-3620,2002 (Jun).Van Assche G, Swier S and Van Mele BModeling and experimental verification of the kinetics of reacting polymer systems,Thermochimica Acta,388(1): 327-341,2002 (Jun).Huybrechts G, Daniels Y, Van Assche G and Van Mele BMechanistic modeling of the wall reactions in the pyrolysis of pentachloroethane,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,34(5): 322-330,2002 (May).Swier S.Reaction kinetics modeling and reaction-induced phase separation of epoxy-amine systems by means of Modulated Temperature DSC,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,2002.
2001
Van Assche G, Van Mele B and Saruyama YFrequency dependent heat capacity in the cure of epoxy resins,Thermochimica Acta,377(1): 125-130,2001 (Oct).Mancilla T, Carrillo L, Rivera LSZ, Camacho CC, de Vos D, Kiss R, Darro F, Mahieu B, Tiekink ERT, Rahier H, Gielen M, Kemmer M, Biesemans M and Willem RDi-n-butyltin(IV) derivatives of bis(carboxymethyl)benzylamines: synthesis, NMR and X-ray structure characterization and in vitro antitumour properties,Applied Organometallic Chemistry,15(7): 593-603,2001 (Jul).Van Assche G, Verdonck E and Van Mele BInterrelations between mechanism, kinetics, and rheology in an isothermal cross-linking chain-growth copolymerisation,Polymer,42(7): 2959-2968,2001 (Mar).Dreezen G, Groeninckx G, Swier S and Van Mele BPhase separation in miscible polymer blends as detected by modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry,Polymer,42(4): 1449-1459,2001 (Feb).
2000
Teerenstra MN, Suwier DR, Van Mele B, Teuwen L, Maassen M, Van den Berg HJ and Koning CEFlexibilized styrene-N-substituted maleimide copolymers. I. Multiblock copolymers prepared from styrene-maleimide telechelics and polytetrahydrofuran,Journal of Polymer Science Part A - Polymer Chemistry,38(19): 3550-3557,2000 (Oct).Huybrechts G, Hubin Y and Van Mele BKinetics and mechanism of the thermal chlorination of chloroform in the gas phase,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,32(8): 466-472,2000 (Aug).Rahier H, Wullaert B and Van Mele BInfluence of the degree of dehydroxylation of kaolinite on the properties of aluminosilicate glasses,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,62(2): 417-427,2000.Van Assche G, Verdonck E and Van Mele BTMDSC and dynamic rheometry, gelation, vitrification and autoacceleration in the cure of an unsaturated polyester resin,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,59(1): 305-318,2000.
1999
De Meuter P, Rahier H and Van Mele BThe use of modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry for the characterisation of food systems,International Journal of Pharmaceutics,192(1): 77-84,1999 (Dec).De Meuter P, Amelrijckx J, Rahier H and Van Mele BIsothermal crystallization of concentrated amorphous starch systems measured by modulated differential scanning calorimetry,JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS,37(20): 2881-2892,1999 (Oct).Swier S and Van Mele BReaction-induced phase separation in polyethersulfone-modified epoxy-amine systems studied by temperature modulated differential scanning calorimetry,Thermochimica Acta,330: 175-187,1999 (May).Huybrechts G and Van Assche GPyrolysis of 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane: Considerations about its molecular nature,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,31(4): 283-289,1999 (Apr).Van Mele B, Van Assche G and Van Hemelrijck AModulated differential scanning calorimetry to study reacting polymer systems,Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites,18(10): 885-894,1999.Koning C, Delmotte A, Larno P and Van Mele BInfluence of polymerization conditions on melt crystallization of partially aliphatic polyimides,Polymer,39(16): 3697-3702,1999 (7).De Meuter P.Modulated DSC study of thermal transitions and structure of starch and thermoplastic starch systems,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,1999.
1998
Van Assche G.Pultrusion: study of the process parameters for unsatured polyester resins and numerical modeling,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,1998 (OCT).Huybrechts G, Van Assche G and Van der Auwera SKinetics and mechanism of the pyrolysis of 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane in the presence of additives,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,30(5): 539-366,1998 (May).Van Mele B, Van Assche G and Van Hemelrijck AModulated differential scanning calorimetry to study reacting polymer systems,Conference Proceedings at ANTEC '98: Plastics on my Mind,44: 2037-2041,1998 (Apr).Swier S, Van Assche G, Van Hemelrijck A, Rahier H, Verdonck E and Van Mele BCharacterization of reacting polymer systems by temperature-modulated differential scanning calorimetry,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry,54(2): 585-604,1998.Huybrechts G and Van Assche GOPTKIN - Mechanistic modeling by kinetic and thermodynamic parameter optimization,Computers & Chemistry,22(5): 413-417,1998.
1997
Van Assche G, Van Hemelrijck A, Rahier H and Van Mele BModulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry: Cure, vitrification, and devitrification of thermosetting systems,Thermochimica Acta,305: 317-334,1997 (Nov).Van Assche G, Van Hemelrijck A and Van Mele BModulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry - Considerations for a quantitative study of thermosetting systems,Journal of Thermal Analysis,49(1): 443,1997 (Aug).Rahier H, Simons W, Van Mele B and Biesemans MLow-temperature synthesized aluminosilicate glasses .3. Influence of the composition of the silicate solution on production, structure and properties,Journal of Materials Science,32(9): 2237-2247,1997 (May).Van Hemelrijck A and Van Mele BModulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry - Characterization of curing systems by TTT and CHT diagrams,Journal of Thermal Analysis,49(1): 437-442,1997.
1996
Delmotte A, Biesemans M, Gielen M, Gu J and VanMele BThermal properties and processability of dialkoxy-PPV precursors,Polymer,37(24): 5395-5399,1996 (Nov).Huybrechts G, Theys J and Van Mele BPyrolysis of hexachloroethane in the gas phase: Computer aided kinetic study,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,28(10): 755-761,1996 (Oct).Van Assche G, Van Hemelrijck A, Rahier H and Van Mele BModulated differential scanning calorimetry: Non-isothermal cure, vitrification, and devitrification of thermosetting systems,Thermochimica Acta,286(2): 209-224,1996 (Sep).Van Mele B and Verdonck EPhysico-chemical characterisation of the influence of moisture on the fibre/matrix interaction in epoxy/anhydride composites,Journal of Adhesion,57(1): 245-260,1996 (Apr).Rahier H, Van Mele B, Biesemans M, Wastiels J and Wu XLow-temperature synthesized aluminosilicate glasses .1. Low-temperature reaction stoichiometry and structure of a model compound,Journal of Materials Science,31(1): 71-79,1996 (Jan).Rahier H, Van Mele B and Wastiels JLow-temperature synthesized aluminosilicate glasses .2. Rheological transformations during low-temperature cure and high-temperature properties of a model compound,Journal of Materials Science,31(1): 80-85,1996 (Jan).Huybrechts G, Narmon M and Van Mele BThe pyrolysis of CCl4 and C2Cl6 in the gas phase. Mechanistic modeling by thermodynamic and kinetic parameter estimation,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,28(1): 27-36,1996 (Jan).Van Hemelrijck A.Modelling of cure kinetics and chemorheology in organic thermosetting systems by modulated temperature DSC, TTT and CHT diagrams,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,1996.
1995
Van Assche G, Van Hemelrijck A, Rahier H and Van Mele BModulated differential scanning calorimetry: Isothermal cure and vitrification of thermosetting systems,Thermochimica Acta,268: 121-142,1995 (DEC).Delmotte A, Biesemans M, Van Mele B, Gielen M, Bouman MM and Meijer EWSelective Elimination in Dialkoxy-PPV Precursors Yielding Polymers with Isolated Tetraalkoxy-stilbene Units,Synthetic Metals,68(3): 269-273,1995 (Feb).Rahier H.Production, Structure and Properties of Low Temperature Synthesised Inorganic Polymer Glasses,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,1995.
1994
De Laet J, Terryn H, Thompson GE, Van Mele B and Vereecken JNon destructive optical characterization of anodic oxide films on aluminium with spectroscopic ellipsometry and FTIR reflection spectroscopy,Proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium on Oxide Films on Metals and Alloys,: 13-24,1994 (Oct).Huybrechts G and Van Mele BStructure-Reactivity Correlations for Gas-phase Thermal Diels-Alder Reactions of Cyclohexa-1,3-diene with Substituted Ethenes and Reverse Reactions,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,26(3): 333-339,1994 (Mar).Verdonck E.The interphase in composite materials: interactions between polyethylene fibres and an epoxy matrix,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) (BE)Brussels,1994.
1993
Van Mele B and Verdonck ECharacterization of the Interphase in Composites - a Physicochemical Approach,Vide-Science Technique et Applications,(268): 234,1993 (Oct).Delmotte A, Biesemans M, Rahier H, Gielen M and Meijer EWFormation of Poly(2,5-Dibutoxy-1,4-Phenylenevinylene) at Room Temperature in CHCl3 Catalyzed by CHCl3 Photoproducts,Synthetic Metals,58(3): 325-334,1993 (May).
1989
Van Mele B and Huybrechts GSelectivity Reactivity Correlations for Thermal Diels-Alder Reactions of Cyclohexa-1,3-diene with Substituted Ethenes in the Gas-phase,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,21(10): 967-976,1989 (Oct).Huybrechts G, Hubin Y and Van Mele BPyrolisis of 1,1,1-Trichloroethane in the Absence and the Presence of Added HCl and/or CCl4,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,21(7): 575-591,1989 (Jul).
1987
Van Mele B, Tybaert C and Huybrechts GKinetics, Mechanisms and Stereochemistry of Diels-Alder Reactions of Carbonyl-Substituted Ethenes with Cyclohexa-1,3-dieneI in the Gas-phase,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,19(12): 1063-1072,1987 (Dec).Van Mele B and Huybrechts GKinetics and Mechanisms of the Thermal Reactions of Endo-5-Cyanobicyclo[2,2,2]oct-2-ene and Exo-5-cyanobicyclo[2,2,2]oct-2-ene and Methyl-Substituted Derivatives in the G-phase,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,19(10): 885-894,1987 (Oct).Van Mele B and Huybrechts GKinetics, Mechanism and Stereochemistry of Diels-Alder Reactions of CN-Substituted Ethenes with Cyclohexa-1,3-diene in the Gas-phase,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,19(4): 363-371,1987 (Apr).
1982
Huybrechts G, Hubin Y, Narmon M and Van Mele BKinetics of the Thermal Reactions of Bicyclo[4,2,2]deca-3,7-diene and Endo-5-vinylbicyclo[2,2,2]oct-2-ene and Exo-5-vinylbicyclo[2,2,2]oct-2-ene in the Gas-phase,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,14(3): 251-257,1982.Huybrechts G, Narmon M and Van Mele BKinetics and Mechanism of the Addition of 1,3-Butadiene to Cyclohexa-1,3-diene in the Gas-phase,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,14(3): 259-267,1982.Huybrechts G, Leemans W and Van Mele BKinetics and Mechanisms of the Reaction of Acetylene with Cyclohexa-1,3-diene and the Decomposition of Bicyclo[2,2,2]-octa-2,5-diene in the Gas-phase,International Journal of Chemical Kinetics,14(9): 997-1005,1982.