Karen Van Hecke

Research output

Research output per year 2005 2005 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2024

• 21 Article
• 5 Master's thesis
• 4 ER - External report
• 3 Literature review
• 3 More
  • 2 In-proceedings paper
  • 1 BLG - Open report

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2024

  Experimental setup of the ²³⁹Pu neutron capture and fission cross-section measurements at n_TOF, CERN

  the n_TOF Collaboration, 17 Apr 2024, 6th International Workshop on Nuclear Data Evaluation for Reactor Applications: WONDER 2023. Aix-en-Provence, Vol. 294. 9 p. 01003. (EPJ Web of Conferences).

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Improving americium/curium separation factors in the AmSel process through symmetry lowering of the diglycolamide extractant

  Kolesar, F., Van Hecke, K., Verguts, K., Marie, C., Berthon, L., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 10 Dec 2024, In: ACS Omega. 9, 49, p. 48336-48349 14 p., 4c06426.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Influence of the gamma source on the radiolytic stability of N,N,N′,N′-tetra-n-octyl-diglycolamide (TODGA)

  Verguts, K., Van Hecke, K., Jordens, J., Voorspoels, S. & Cardinaels, T., Nov 2024, In: Radiochimica Acta. 5 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Kinetics of electrochemical Eu³⁺ to Eu²⁺ reduction in aqueous media

  Arman, M. Ö., Geboes, B., Van Hecke, K., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 20 Apr 2024, In: Electrochimica Acta. 484, 10 p., 144055.

  Research output › peer-review

• Separation of terbium as a first step towards high purity terbium-161 for medical applications

  Arman, M., Mullaliu, A., Geboes, B., Van Hecke, K., Das, G., Aquilanti, G., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 20 Jun 2024, In: RSC Advances. 14, 28, p. 19926-19934 9 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2023

  ²³⁸Pu production:a State-of-the-Art review of NpO2 target fabrication technologies and processing of irradiated targetsA State-of-the-Art review of NpO₂target fabrication technologies and processing of irradiated targets

  Acevedo Muñoz, B., Van Hecke, K., Cardinaels, T. & Verwerft, M., 1 Dec 2023, In: Radiochimica Acta. 111, 12, p. 857-885 29 p.

  Research output › peer-review

• Beyond U/Pu separation: separation of americium from the highly active PUREX raffinate

  Zsabka, P., Wilden, A., Van Hecke, K., Modolo, G., Verwerft, M. & Cardinaels, T., 1 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 581, 1 p., 154445.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Feasibility evaluation on European capabilities for 238Pu based radioisotope power systems

  Acevedo Muñoz, B., Romojaro, P., Van den Eynde, G., Van Hecke, K., Cardinaels, T. & Verwerft, M., 6 Nov 2023, 2023 13th European Space Power Conference, ESPC 2023. 2023 ed. Elche, Spain: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 13 p. (2023 13th European Space Power Conference, ESPC 2023).

  Research output › peer-review

• First-principles study of the radiolytic degradation of diglycolamides

  Verlinden, B., Van Hecke, K., Wilden, A., Modolo, G., Binnemans, K., Cardinaels, T. & Kowalski, P. M., 1 Oct 2023, In: Radiochimica Acta. 111, 10, p. 741-750 10 p.

  Research output › peer-review

• Separation of americium from highly active raffinates by an innovative variant of the AmSel process based on the ionic liquid Aliquat-336 nitrate

  Kolesar, F., Van Hecke, K., Zsabka, P., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 12 Dec 2023, In: RSC Advances. 13, 51, p. 36322-36336 15 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Solvent Optimization Studies for a New EURO- GANEX Process with 2,2’-Oxybis(N,N-di-ndecylpropanamide) (mTDDGA) and Its Radiolysis Products

  Verlinden, B., Wilden, A., Van Hecke, K., Egberink, R. J. M., Huskens, J., Verboom, W., Hupert, M., Weßling, P., Geist, A., Panak, P. J., Hermans, R., Verwerft, M., Modolo, G., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., Jan 2023, In: Solvent extraction and ion exchange. 41, 1, p. 59-87 29 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2022

  Electrochemical oxidation of terbium(III) in aqueous media: influence of supporting electrolyte on oxidation potential and stability

  Arman, M., Geboes, B., Van Hecke, K., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 11 Jan 2022, In: Journal of Applied Electrochemistry. 52, p. 583-593 11 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Gamma radiolytic stability of the novel modified diglycolamide 2,20-oxybis(N,Ndidecylpropanamide) (mTDDGA) for grouped actinide extraction

  Verlinden, B., Van Hecke, K., Wilden, A., Hupert, M., Santiago-Schübel, B., Egberink, R. J. M., Verboom, W., Kowalski, P., Modolo, G., Verwerft, M., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 25 Apr 2022, In: RSC Advances. 12, 20, p. 12416-12426 11 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Reference composition of the fission product and rest waste stream: ASOF WP3

  Lemmens, K. & Van Hecke, K., 12 Dec 2022, SCK CEN. 19 p. (SCK CEN Reports; no. ER-1190)

  Research output › peer-review

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• 2021

  Dosimetry and methodology of gamma irradiation for degradation studies on solvent extraction systems

  Verlinden, B., Zsabka, P., Van Hecke, K., Verguts, K., Mihailescu, C., Modolo, G., Verwerft, M., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 2021, In: Radiochimica Acta. 109, 1, p. 61-72 12 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Recovery of cesium and strontium isotopes: ASOF deliverable D1.2.1

  Verguts, K. & Van Hecke, K., 6 Dec 2021, SCK CEN. 28 p. (SCK CEN Reports; no. ER-1012)

  Research output › peer-review

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• Selective extraction of trivalent actinides using CyMe4BTPhen in the ionic liquid Aliquat-336 nitrate

  Zsabka, P., Van Hecke, K., Adriaensen, L., Wilden, A., Modolo, G., Verwerft, M., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 3 Feb 2021, In: RSC Advances. 11, p. 6014-6021 8 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2020

  Deliverable D 1.1.1. Proof of concept Actinide separation: ASOF WP1

  Zsabka, P., Van Hecke, K. & Verguts, K., 20 Oct 2020, (In preparation) SCK CEN. 16 p. (SCK•CEN Reports; no. ER-0811)

  Research output › peer-review

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• Gamma Radiolysis of TODGA and CyMe4BTPhen in the Ionic Liquid Tri-n-Octylmethylammonium Nitrate

  Zsabka, P., Van Hecke, K., Wilden, A., Modolo, G., Hupert, M., Jespers, V., Voorspoels, S., Verwerft, M., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 20 Jan 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Solvent extraction and ion exchange. 38, 2, p. 212-235 24 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Selective Extraction of Americium from Curium and the Lanthanides by the Lipophilic Ligand CyMe4BTPhen Dissolved in Aliquat-336 Nitrate Ionic Liquid

  Zsabka, P., Van Hecke, K., Cardinaels, T., Wilden, A., Modolo, G., Verwerft, M., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 21 Jan 2020, In: Solvent extraction and ion exchange. 38, 2, p. 1-18 18 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Solvent Extraction Studies for the Separation of Trivalent Actinides from Lanthanides with a Triazole-functionalized 1,10-phenanthroline Extractant: Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange

  Zsabka, P., Opsomer, T., Van Hecke, K., Dehaen, W., Wilden, A., Modolo, G., Verwerft, M., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 13 Jul 2020, In: Solvent extraction and ion exchange. 38, 7, p. 719-734 16 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Supported ionic liquid phases for the separation of samarium and europium in nitrate media: Towards purification of medical samarium-153

  Van de Voorde, M., Van Hecke, K., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., Jan 2020, In: Separation and Purification Technology. 232, p. 1-10 10 p., 115939.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2019

  Boundary conditions for separation and conditioning: ASOF deliverable D4.1

  Weetjens, E., Govaerts, J., Perko, J., Van Hecke, K. & Govers, K., 28 May 2019, SCK CEN. 52 p. (SCK•CEN Reports; no. ER-0537)

  Research output › peer-review

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• Monte Carlo simulations of pre-clinical SPECT systems with (99m)Tc and (188)Re sources: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, 46, S829-S830.

  Van Hecke, K., Cardinaels, T. & Vandenberghe, S., 10 May 2019, (In preparation) In: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. 46, p. S829-S830 2 p.

  Research output › peer-review

• Radiochemical processing of nuclear-reactor-produced radiolanthanides for medical applications

  Van de Voorde, M., Van Hecke, K., Cardinaels, T. & Binnemans, K., 1 Mar 2019, In: Coordination Chemistry Reviews. 382, p. 103-125 23 p.

  Research output › peer-review

• Solvent Extraction of Am(III), Cm(III), and Ln(III) Ions from Simulated Highly Active Raffinate Solutions by TODGA Diluted in Aliquat-336 Nitrate Ionic Liquid

  Zsabka, P., Van Hecke, K., Adriaensen, L., Wilden, A., Modolo, G., Verwerft, M., Binnemans, K. & Cardinaels, T., 4 Feb 2019, In: Solvent extraction and ion exchange. 36, 6, p. 519-541 24 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access

• Stability of europium(II) in aqueous nitrate media

  Van de Voorde, M., Geboes, B., Van Hecke, K., Cardinaels, T., Vander Hoogerstraete, T. & Binnemans, K., 5 Sep 2019, In: Dalton Transactions. 48, 39, p. 14758-14768 11 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2018

  Separation of samarium and europium by solvent extraction with an undiluted quaternary ammonium ionic liquid: towards high-purity medical samarium-153

  Van de Voorde, M., Van Hecke, K., Cardinaels, T. & Binnemans, K., 24 May 2018, In: RSC Advances. 8, p. 20077-20086 10 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2017

  Thorium-229 quantified in historical thorium-228 sources

  Boden, S., Vints, K., Cagno, S., Maertens, D., Van Hecke, K. & Cardinaels, T., 1 Feb 2017, In: Applied Radiation and Isotopes. 120, p. 40-44 5 p.

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2009

  Comparison of Positron Emission Tomography and X-ray radiography for studies of physical processes in sandstone

  Goethals, P., Volkaert, A., Jacobs, P., Roels, S., Carmeliet, J. & Van Hecke, K. (Peer reviewer), Feb 2009, In: Engineering Geology. 103, 3-4, p. 134-138

  Research output › peer-review

  Open Access
• 2006

  De studie over de electrolytische afzetting van Ag+ en Pd2+ uit een salpeterzure MOX oplossing en de electrolytische reductie van U(VI) naar U(IV).

  Jacobs, P. & Van Hecke, K. (Peer reviewer), Jun 2006, Antwerpen, Belgium: AP - Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen. 68 p.

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• Research on Advanced Aqueous Reprocessing of Spent Nuclear Fuel: Literature Study

  Van Hecke, K. & Goethals, P., Jul 2006, 0 ed. SCK CEN. 87 p. (SCK•CEN Reports; no. BLG-1030)

  Research output › peer-review

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• 2005

  Analysemogelijkheden bij de studie van geavanceerde opwerkingsprocessen voor bestraalde splijtstof.

  Willekens, S., Van Hecke, K. & Goethals, P. (Peer reviewer), Jun 2005, Hoboken: KdG - Karel de Grote Hogeschool. 64 p.

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  Open Access

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• Kolomchromatografische scheiding van Americium en Neodymium met CMPO/SiO2 -P extractiehars

  Leen Van Hoof, [. V., Van Hecke, K. & Bruggeman, A., Jun 2005, Leuven: Campus Groep T. 116 p.

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• Scheiding van de actiniden (241Am) en lanthaniden (Eu, Sm, Nd, Gd) in kernsplijtingsafval. De keuze van een geschikt complexant voor extractiechromatografie.

  Suzy, G., Bruggeman, A., Goethals, P. & Van Hecke, K., 27 Jun 2005, Hasselt: UCLL - UC Leuven-Limburg. 103 p.

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• Separation of trivalent lanthanides and actinides by extraction chromatography

  Huys, T. & Van Hecke, K. (Peer reviewer), 1 Sep 2005, SCK-CEN, Mol: BNEN - Belgian Nuclear Higher Education Network. 73 p.

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