Université Libre de Bruxelles

Accelerating Electrode Optimization for Alkaline Water Splitting With SECCM And SEM/EDX for a Ni–Co Gradient Alloy

Abstract The growing demand for clean energy storage has driven extensive research into electrocatalysts for alkaline water electrolysis (AWE). In order to bring down the energy cost of the H2 produced by AWE, high-performance electrode materials are needed. Electrodes for this p...

Biorefining of whole cotton plant residues for bioethanol production with greenhouse gas emission reduction and social carbon benefits

This study evaluated the potential of cotton-processing residues, including leaves, bolls, linters, and stalks, as feedstocks for bioethanol production using ethanol-based organosolv pretreatment. Biomass samples were pretreated with 65 % (v/v) ethanol at 120, 150, and 180 °C for...

A risky business: navigating autocratization through ideological legitimation claims

Abstract Autocratization typically results from measures aiming at seizing, strengthening, and consolidating political power. However, it is not without risks: it may produce adverse reactions from multiple actors and possibly lead to the fall of its perpetrators from power. What...

PRISM with a Pinch of Salt: Simple, Efficient, and Strongly Unforgeable Signatures from Isogenies

Abstract The problem of computing an isogeny of large prime degree from a supersingular elliptic curve of unknown endomorphism ring is assumed to be hard both for classical as well as quantum computers. In this work, we first build a two-round identification protocol whose securi...

Evaluation of the usability and usefulness of the vocal’iz mobile application in a population of teachers

Background Although mobile health (mHealth) tools for vocal health are increasingly used, their scientific evaluation remains limited.Objectives To assess the perceived usability and usefulness of the Vocal’iz mobile application among teachers. To examine the relationships betwee...

A DPP6 ‐Targeted PET Tracer for Non‐Invasive Imaging of Transplanted Human Islets

ABSTRACT Introduction Dipeptidyl peptidase‐like protein 6 (DPP6) is a potential molecular imaging biomarker for pancreatic and transplanted islets of Langerhans. 4hD29 is a single‐domain antibody with nanomolar affinity for DPP6. Here, we demonstrate the generation and validation...

Line‐Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography: A Diagnostic Tool Facilitating the Diagnosis of Sweet's Syndrome. A Case Report

ABSTRACT Sweet's syndrome is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by an acute onset of erythematous and infiltrative lesions. Diagnosis is based on clinical, histopathological, and laboratory findings. We propose that non‐invasive skin imaging techniques, such as line‐fie...

The few, the loud: platform-mediated articulation of conspiratorial discourse by political elites on X and Facebook

Despite growing concerns about the role of political elites in producing and amplifying conspiracy theories, little is known about which politicians engage in this behavior, how prevalent it is across countries and platforms, and what ideological patterns it follows. We address t...

Long-Time Behavior of an Anisotropic Rigid Body Interacting with a Poiseuille Flow in an Unbounded 2-Dimensional Channel

Abstract. We study the long-time behavior of an elliptic rigid body which is allowed to vertically translate and rotate in a 2-dimensional unbounded channel under the action of a Poiseuille flow at large distances. The motion of the fluid is modeled by the incompressible Navier–S...

Heat pumps for high-temperature industrial applications: low-global warming potential (GWP) working fluids and statistical thermodynamic modelling

The industrial sector requires scalable decarbonization strategies to address high-temperature heat demand and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This study presents a predictive thermodynamic and economic modeling framework to evaluate the integration of high-temperature heat pump...

Beyond deliberation: Why we need affect for ecological democracy

In the context of growing affective polarization, climate backlash and emotionally charged climate mobilizations, this article argues that theorists of environmental democracy must take affect and emotions seriously. Drawing on early feminist and ecofeminist critiques of delibera...

Activation of Metal Complexes With Ultrasound Waves for Targeted Anticancer Therapy

ABSTRACT Ultrasound technology has undergone a fundamental paradigm shift, evolving from a conventional diagnostic instrument into a sophisticated platform for non‐invasive, site‐specific cancer therapy. By harnessing the inverse piezoelectric effect, ultrasound generates mechani...

Comparison of birth positions for breech presentation at term: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Breech presentation accounts for 3.5 to 5.0% of all term births. The majority of term breech babies are delivered by caesarean section. When the criteria for a vaginal delivery are met and the choice is made to attempt a vaginal delivery, delivery remains a ch...

Disease progression in hidradenitis suppurativa: A multidimensional framework

Abstract Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is increasingly recognized as a progressive inflammatory disease in which recurrent follicular inflammation, tunnel formation and systemic inflammation drive cumulative, largely irreversible tissue damage, quality‐of‐life impairment and card...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Musculoskeletal Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are increasingly used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, but their effects on musculoskeletal health remain completely misunderstood. This systematic review/meta-analysis aims to synthesise clinical data on the...

Space‐Based Observation of Decadal Variations of Ammonium Sulfate Aerosols Over Northern China

Abstract The concentrations of ammonium sulfate, an important component of secondary inorganic aerosols, have dropped substantially in the North China Plain (NCP) over the past decade. However, current understanding of its variations is limited by the small number of ground‐based...

Colloidal Layer Deposition with a Controllable Number of Layers and Compositional Order

Abstract We design a system with a binary suspension of colloids and a surface that triggers the self-assembly of crystallites with a finite thickness. The proposed design allows controlling the number of layers forming the aggregate and constrains the two types of particles to l...

Controlling Solid Carbon Formation in Gliding Arc CH4 Plasmas

Abstract Non-oxidative coupling of methane (CH4) in plasma reactors offers a promising route for electrified hydrocarbon production but is hindered by solid carbon formation, reducing efficiency and causing reactor fouling. Here, we systematically investigate solid carbon formati...

3D Imaging Without Light-Sheet: An Accessible Tissue-Clearing and Confocal Workflow for Human Cortical and Retinal Organoids

Human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neural organoids have emerged as valuable models for investigating human neurodevelopment and neurological disorders. However, their complex three-dimensional architecture poses significant challenges for conventional histologica...

Evidence of hydrodynamic control of phytoplankton seasonality in a tropical urban estuary

Tropical urban estuaries receive year-round nutrient loads, yet their strongest phytoplankton blooms often occur in the dry season. The proximate control on this seasonality remains unresolved in wastewater-impacted tropical systems. Here we apply a transient one-dimensional Carb...