THEWYS, Theo

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12019Sustainable Education: Essential Contributions to a 'Quadruple Helix' Interaction and Sustainable Paradigm ShiftFRANCO, Dirk; DE VOCHT, Alain; KUPPENS, Tom; MARTENS, Hilda; THEWYS, Theo; VANHEUSDEN, Bernard; Schepers, Marleen; SEGERS, Jean-PierreBook SectionB2
22018Combining Monte Carlo simulations and experimental design for incorporating risk and uncertainty in investment decisions for cleantech: a fast pyrolysis case studyKUPPENS, Tom; RAFIAANI, Parisa; VANREPPELEN, Kenny; YPERMAN, Jan; CARLEER, Robert; SCHREURS, Sonja; THEWYS, Theo; VAN PASSEL, StevenJournal ContributionA1
32017Sustainable Education: An essential contribution in the quadrupool helix interaction towards a sustainable paradigm shiftFRANCO, Dirk; DE VOCHT, Alain; KUPPENS, Tom; MARTENS, Hilda; THEWYS, Theo; VANHEUSDEN, BernardConference MaterialC2
42014Techno-economic assessment of fast pyrolysis for the valorization of short rotation coppice cultivated for phytoextractionKUPPENS, Tom; VAN DAEL, Miet; VANREPPELEN, Kenny; THEWYS, Theo; YPERMAN, Jan; CARLEER, Robert; SCHREURS, Sonja; VAN PASSEL, StevenJournal ContributionA1
52013The impact of soil contamination on farmland values: Revealed preference versus stated preferenceSCHREURS, Eloi; LIZIN, Sebastien; VAN PASSEL, Steven; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
62013Analyzing the impact of soil contamination on farmland values: A spatial hedonic approach using quantile regressionSCHREURS, Eloi; VAN PASSEL, Steven; PEETERS, Ludo; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
72013Economic impact assessment of farmland contamination: A policy perspectiveSCHREURS, Eloi; VAN PASSEL, Steven; PEETERS, Ludo; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
82013Economic impact assessment of environmental contamination: A damage function approachSCHREURS, Eloi; CLEEMPUT, Irina; NAWROT, Tim; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
92013Analyzing the impact of soil contamination on farmland valuesSCHREURS, Eloi; LIZIN, Sebastien; VAN PASSEL, Steven; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
102013Activated Carbon by Co-pyrolysis and Steam Activation from Particle Board and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin: Production, Adsorption Properties and Techno Economic EvaluationVANREPPELEN, Kenny; SCHREURS, Sonja; KUPPENS, Tom; THEWYS, Theo; CARLEER, Robert; YPERMAN, JanJournal ContributionA2
112013Techno-economic assessment of fast pyrolysis for the valorisation of short rotation coppice cultivated for phytoextractionKUPPENS, Tom; VANREPPELEN, Kenny; THEWYS, Theo; YPERMAN, Jan; CARLEER, Robert; SCHREURS, Sonja; VAN PASSEL, StevenProceedings PaperC2
122013GIS-BASED location optimization of a biomass conversion plant on contaminated willow in the Campine region (Belgium)VOETS, Thomas; NEVEN, An; THEWYS, Theo; KUPPENS, TomJournal ContributionA1
132013Phytoremediation of Metal Enriched Agricultural Soils: an Economic Optimization ToolWITTERS, Nele; Mendelsohn, Robert; VAN SLYCKEN, Stijn; THEWYS, Theo; MEERS, Erik; TACK, Filip; VANGRONSVELD, JacoConference MaterialC2
142012Haalbaarheidsstudie van fotovoltaïsche geluidsschermen in BelgiëDE SCHEPPER, Ellen; VAN PASSEL, Steven; MANCA, Jean; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA3
152012Biomassapotentieel van energiegewassen op licht vervuilde landbouwgronden: Gevalstudie uit de Belgische KempenSCHREURS, Eloi; VOETS, Thomas; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA3
162012The value of dynamic remediation processes: a real option approachCOMPERNOLLE, Tine; VAN PASSEL, Steven; Lebbe, L.; Huisman, K.; Kort, P.; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
172012The impact of soil contamination on agricultural land prices in the Campine regionSCHREURS, Eloi; HOOGMARTENS, Rob; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
182012Economics of poplar pyrolysis stemming from phytoremediation of metal polluted soilsTHEWYS, Theo; KUPPENS, TomConference MaterialC2
192012Economic trade-off between char for active coal and oil for energy from fast pyrolysis of willow cultivated for phytoremediationKUPPENS, Tom; VANREPPELEN, Kenny; YPERMAN, Jan; CARLEER, Robert; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
202012Techno-economic assessment of fast pyrolysis for the valorisation of short rotation coppice cultivated for phytoremediation in the CampineKUPPENS, Tom; VOETS, Thomas; VANREPPELEN, Kenny; CORNELISSEN, Tom; SCHREURS, Sonja; CARLEER, Robert; YPERMAN, Jan; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
212012Combining photovoltaics and sound barriers – A feasibility studyDE SCHEPPER, Ellen; VAN PASSEL, Steven; MANCA, Jean; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA1
222012Groundwater remediation and the cost effectiveness of phytoremediationCOMPERNOLLE, Tine; VAN PASSEL, Steven; WEYENS, Nele; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; Lebbe, L.; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA1
232011An integrated Cost Benefit Analysis of a Photovoltaic Noise BarrierDE SCHEPPER, Ellen; VAN PASSEL, Steven; MANCA, Jean; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
242011Economics of flash pyrolysis for valorising short rotation willow cultivated for phytoremediationKUPPENS, Tom; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
252011GIS-based assessment of the agricultural land suitable for heavy metal phytoextraction: A case study of the Campine region (Belgium)SCHREURS, Eloi; VOETS, Thomas; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
262011An integrated CBA of a Photovoltaic Noise BarrierDE SCHEPPER, Ellen; VAN PASSEL, Steven; MANCA, Jean; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
272011Activated carbon from co-pyrolysis of particle board and melamine (urea) formaldehyde resin: a techno-economic evaluationVANREPPELEN, Kenny; KUPPENS, Tom; THEWYS, Theo; CARLEER, Robert; YPERMAN, Jan; SCHREURS, SonjaJournal ContributionA1
282011Activated carbon by co-pyrolysis and steam activation from particle board and melamine formaldehyde resin: production, adsorption properties and techno economic evaluationVANREPPELEN, Kenny; KUPPENS, Tom; THEWYS, Theo; SCHREURS, Sonja; YPERMAN, Jan; CARLEER, RobertProceedings PaperC1
292011Activated Carbon by Co-Pyrolysis and Steam Activation from Particle Board and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin: Production, Adsorption Properties and Techno Economic EvaluationVANREPPELEN, Kenny; KUPPENS, Tom; THEWYS, Theo; SCHREURS, Sonja; CARLEER, Robert; YPERMAN, JanConference MaterialC2
302011Economics of electricity and heat production by gasification or flash pyrolysis of short rotation coppice in Flanders (Belgium)VOETS, Thomas; KUPPENS, Tom; CORNELISSEN, Tom; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA1
312011GIS-based assessment of the biomass potential from phytoremediation of contaminated agricultural land in the Campine region in BelgiumSCHREURS, Eloi; VOETS, Thomas; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA1
322011Analyzing a self-managed CHP system for greenhouse cultivation as a profitable way to reduce CO2-emissionsCOMPERNOLLE, Tine; WITTERS, Nele; VAN PASSEL, Steven; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA1
332011Energy crops for sustainable use and remediation of metal enriched agricultural soilsVANGRONSVELD, Jaco; Van Slycken, Stijn; WITTERS, Nele; Meiresonne, Linda; MEERS, Erik; WEYENS, Nele; THEWYS, Theo; CARLEER, Robert; Tack, Filip M. G.Conference MaterialC2
342011Phytoremediation, or how a gentle remediation technique might be a cost effective solution to groundwater contaminationCOMPERNOLLE, Tine; VAN PASSEL, Steven; Lebbe, L.; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
352011Short rotation coppice culture of willows and poplars as energy crops on metal contaminated agricultural soilsRUTTENS, Ann; BOULET, Jana; WEYENS, Nele; SMEETS, Karen; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; MEERS, Erik; Van Slycken, Stijn; Tack, F.; Meiresonne, Linda; THEWYS, Theo; WITTERS, Nele; CARLEER, Robert; DUPAE, Joke; VANGRONSVELD, JacoJournal ContributionA1
362010Pyrolyse als valorisatietechniek voor korteomloophout uit fytoremediatieKUPPENS, Tom; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA3
372010Economics of flash pyrolysis of short rotation willow from phytoextractionKUPPENS, Tom; THEWYS, TheoProceedings PaperC1
382010Economic assessment of flash co-pyrolysis of short rotation coppice and biopolymer waste streamsKUPPENS, Tom; CORNELISSEN, Tom; CARLEER, Robert; YPERMAN, Jan; SCHREURS, Sonja; JANS, Maarten; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA1
392010Energiegewassen op landbouwgronden aangerijkt met zware metalen: eindverslagVan Slycken, Stijn; MEERS, Erik; Tack, Filip M. G.; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; RUTTENS, Ann; Meiresonne, Linda; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; Michiels, Boudewijn; Van Peteghem, Pierre; WITTERS, Nele; THEWYS, TheoResearch ReportR2
402010The use of bio-energy crops (Zea mays) for 'phytoattenuation' of heavy metals on moderately contaminated soils: A field experimentMEERS, Erik; Van Slycken, S.; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; RUTTENS, Ann; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; Du Laing, G.; WITTERS, Nele; THEWYS, Theo; Tack, F. M. G.Journal ContributionA1
412010Populieren en hun bacteriën: een sanering hoeft niet altijd duur en ingrijpend te zijnCOMPERNOLLE, Tine; VAN PASSEL, Steven; Lebbe, Luc; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA3
422010Sustainable management of metal contaminated soils in the Campine region using phytoremediation with short rotation coppiceVAN SLYCKEN, Stijn; WITTERS, Nele; MEIRESONNE, Linda; MEERS, Erik; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; THEWYS, Theo; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; TACK, FilipConference MaterialC2
432010Sustainable management of metal contaminated soils in the Campine region using phytoremediation with short rotation coppiceVAN SLYCKEN, Stijn; WITTERS, Nele; MEIRESONNE, Linda; MEERS, Erik; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; THEWYS, Theo; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; TACK, FilipConference MaterialC2
442010Economic Viability of Phytoremediation of a Cadmium Contaminated Agricultural Area Using Energy Maize. Part I: Effect on the Farmer's IncomeTHEWYS, Theo; WITTERS, Nele; Van Slycken, Stijn; RUTTENS, Ann; MEERS, Erik; Tack, Filip M.G.; VANGRONSVELD, JacoJournal ContributionA1
452010Economic Viability of Phytoremediation of a Cadmium Contaminated Agricultural Area Using Energy Maize. Part II: Economics of Anaerobic Digestion of Metal Contaminated Maize in BelgiumTHEWYS, Theo; WITTERS, Nele; MEERS, Erik; VANGRONSVELD, JacoJournal ContributionA1
462009Is the introduction of phytoremediation crops economically viable?THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
47200910% biobrandstoffen in België in 2020 ?Declercq, Sofie; WITTERS, Nele; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA3
482009Analyzing a self-managed CHP system for greenhouse cultivation as a profitable way to reduce CO2 emissions.COMPERNOLLE, Tine; WITTERS, Nele; VAN PASSEL, Steven; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
492009Methode voor de bepaling van de prijs voor korteomloophout uit fytoremediatieKUPPENS, Tom; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
502009Economic opportunities of phytoremediationTHEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
512009Flash (co-)pyrolysis as a sustainable technique for bio-oil productionKUPPENS, Tom; CORNELISSEN, Tom; CARLEER, Robert; YPERMAN, Jan; SCHREURS, Sonja; THEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
522009Flash co-pyrolysis of biomass: The influence of biopolymersCORNELISSEN, Tom; JANS, Maarten; STALS, Mark; KUPPENS, Tom; THEWYS, Theo; JANSSENS, Gerrit K.; Pastijn, H.; YPERMAN, Jan; REGGERS, Guy; SCHREURS, Sonja; CARLEER, RobertJournal ContributionA1
532009Phytoremediation of a heavy metal contaminated agricultural area combined with energy production. Multifunctional use of energy maize, rapeseed and Short Rotation Crops in the Campine (BE)WITTERS, Nele; Van Slycken, S.; MEERS, Erik; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; Meiresonne, Linda; Tack, F.M.G.; THEWYS, Theo; VANGRONSVELD, JacoProceedings PaperC1
542009Metal accumulation in plants with added economic value grown on metal contaminated soils: sustainable use of these soils for bio-energy production and possibilities for phytoextractionVANGRONSVELD, Jaco; MEERS, Erik; VAN SLYCKEN, Stijn; MEIRESONNE, Linda; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; WITTERS, Nele; THEWYS, Theo; BOULET, Jana; WEYENS, Nele; VAN DER LELIE, Daniel; DEJONGHE, Winnie; CARLEER, Robert; RUTTENS, AnnConference MaterialC2
552009The use of energy maize (Zea mays) for phytoattenuation of metal-enriched soils in the Campine Region.VAN SLYCKEN, Stijn; WITTERS, Nele; MEERS, Erik; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; MEIRESONNE, Linda; THEWYS, Theo; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; TACK, FilipConference MaterialC2
562009Phytoremediation of contaminated soils and groundwater: lessons from the fieldVANGRONSVELD, Jaco; Herzig, Rolf; WEYENS, Nele; BOULET, Jana; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; RUTTENS, Ann; THEWYS, Theo; Vassilev, Andon; MEERS, Erik; Nehnevajova, Erika; VAN DER LELIE, Daniel; Mench, MichelJournal ContributionA1
572009Short Rotation Coppice for Phytoremediation of a Metal-Contaminated Agricultural Area: A Sustainability AssessmentWITTERS, Nele; Van Slycken, Stijn; RUTTENS, Ann; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; MEERS, Erik; Meiresonne, Linda; Tack, Filip; THEWYS, Theo; Laes, Erik; VANGRONSVELD, JacoJournal ContributionA1
582009Energy maize for phytoremediation of metal-enriched soils and production of energy; Case: the Campine region, BelgiumVan Slycken, V.; WITTERS, Nele; MEERS, Erik; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; THEWYS, Theo; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; Tack, Filip M.G.Proceedings PaperC1
592008Economic opportunities of phytoremediationTHEWYS, TheoConference MaterialC2
602008Kosten-batenanalyse van pyrolyse van korteomloophout na fytoremediatieKUPPENS, Tom; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA3
612008Milieurendement van biovergistingMEERS, Erik; Soetaert, Wim; Vandamme, Erwin; Verstraete, Willy; WITTERS, Nele; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA3
622008Multiple criteria deciding on phytoremediation of a heavy metal contaminated agricultural area. Case: The Campine, BelgiumWITTERS, Nele; RUTTENS, Ann; THEWYS, TheoProceedings PaperC2
632008Vergisting van energiemaïs: economisch en energetisch rendabelWITTERS, Nele; MEERS, Erik; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA3
642008Face to face: stellingname tegen afschaffing subsidies voor eerste generatie biobrandstoffenMEERS, Erik; Soetaert, W.; WITTERS, Nele; THEWYS, Theo; Vandamme, E.Journal ContributionA3
652008Biobrandstoffen: Feiten en mythes rond het voedsel vs. bio-energie debatMEERS, Erik; WITTERS, Nele; Soetaert, W.; Vandamme, E.; THEWYS, TheoJournal ContributionA3
662008Economics of willow pyrolysis after phytoextractionTHEWYS, Theo; KUPPENS, TomJournal ContributionA1
672008The use of bio-energy crops for phytoremediation of metal enriched soils in the Campine regionVAN SLYCKEN, S.; MEERS, Erik; Meiresonne, Linda; WITTERS, Nele; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; PEENE, A.; DEJONGHE, W.; THEWYS, Theo; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; TACK, F.M.G.Journal ContributionA3
682008How can plants help us to remediate soils and create green energy?VAN SLYCKEN, Stijn; WITTERS, Nele; MEERS, Erik; MEIRESONNE, Linda; ADRIAENSEN, Kristin; THEWYS, Theo; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; TACK, FilipConference MaterialC2
692008Teelt van energiegewassen als alternatief voor de klassieke landbouwJANSSENS, B.; MEERS, Erik; VAN SLYCKEN, S.; RUTTENS, Ann; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; THEWYS, Theo; WITTERS, Nele; Meiresonne, Linda; TACK, F.M.G.Journal ContributionA3
702008Energiegewassen op landbouwgronden aangerijkt met zware metalen: onderzoek naar functionaliteitsherstel door middel van fytoextractie en/of biomassateelt als volwaardig alternatief voor klassieke landbouwVan Slycken, Stijn; WITTERS, Nele; MEERS, Erik; RUTTENS, Ann; Meiresonne, Linda; KUPPENS, Tom; Tack, Filip M.G.; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; THEWYS, TheoResearch ReportR2
712007Economic aspects of phytoremediationTHEWYS, TheoProceedings PaperC2
722007Flash co-pyrolysis of biomass with biopolymers : a preliminary evaluation.CORNELISSEN, Tom; JANS, Maarten; YPERMAN, Jan; Reggers, R.; SCHREURS, Sonja; THEWYS, Theo; CARLEER, RobertConference MaterialC2
732007Energy crop production combined with phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soilsDiels, Ludo; Dejonghe, Winnie; Geurds, M.; Guisson, Ruben; Van Ginneken, Luc; MEERS, Erik; RUTTENS, Ann; WITTERS, Nele; THEWYS, Theo; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; Kegels, Jan; Defoort, Benjamin; Beeckman, E.; Smis, Jan; De Schepper, Sam; Fastenaekels, HansProceedings PaperC2
742007Phytoremediation for heavy metal contaminated soils and combined bio-energy productionDejonghe, W; Geurds, M; Guisson, R; Van Ginneken, L; Diels, L; MEERS, Erik; WITTERS, Nele; THEWYS, Theo; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; Kegels, J; Befoort, B.; Beeckman, E.; Smis, J; De Schepper, S; Fastenaekels, HProceedings PaperC2
752006Water and energy in the Euregion Meuse-Rhine, an intercultural and multidisciplinary approach, Vol . 2(Eds.) Maks, H.; THEWYS, TheoBookB1
762005De kringloopcentra in het Vlaams Gewest. Financieel verslag 2004THEWYS, TheoResearch ReportR2
772005De kringloopcentra in het Vlaams Gewest. Sectorverslag 2004THEWYS, TheoResearch ReportR2
782005De kringloopcentra in het Vlaamse Gewest: opvolgingsverslag 2002 en 2003THEWYS, Theo; Baeyens, D.Research ReportR2
792005Fytoremediatie van metaalverontreinigde bodems in de Kempen: haalbaar of niet?VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; THEWYS, Theo; Verkleij, J.A.C.Journal ContributionA3
802004Tewerkstelling in de intramurale seniorenzorg in de provincie LimburgTHEWYS, Theo; Heeren, J.Book SectionB2
812004De kringloopcentra in het Vlaams Gewest: financieel verslag 2003THEWYS, TheoResearch ReportR2
822004De toekomst van de werkgelegenheid in LimburgTHEWYS, Theo; VEREECK, LodeBook SectionB2
832004De kringloopcentra in het Vlaams Gewest: financieel verslag 2002THEWYS, TheoResearch ReportR2
842004De kringloopcentra in het Vlaams Gewest: SECTORVERSLAG 2003THEWYS, TheoResearch ReportR2
852004The use of plants for remediation of metal contaminated soilsTHEWYS, Theo; VAN DER LELIE, Daniel; VANGRONSVELD, Jaco; Vassilev, A.; Schwitzguébel, J.-P.Journal ContributionA1
862003Estimating economic benefits of soil remediation by hedonic pricesTHEWYS, Theo; CLAUW, FrederikProceedings PaperC2
872003Are people willing to pay to avoid health risk arising from land contamination? Evidence from housing values in BelgiumTHEWYS, Theo; CLAUW, FrederikProceedings PaperC1
882002Bodemsanering in een stakeholdersperspectief: het meten van milieubaten via de hedonistische prijsmethodeTHEWYS, Theo; CLAUW, FrederikBook SectionB2
892001Kostenbatenanalyse inzake de potentiële aanwerving van een ambtenaar belast met het verwerven van Europese milieusubsidiesTHEWYS, Theo; DRAYE, Anne Mie; BUIJS, BiancaResearch ReportR2
902001Baten van bodemsanering: een toepassing van de hedonistische prijsmethodeTHEWYS, Theo; DRAYE, Anne Mie; KWANTEN, AnBook SectionB3
912001Europese leefmilieusubsidies: op zoek naar een geïnformatiseerd instrument en interne procedures met als doel een efficiëntere benutting van Europese middelenDRAYE, Anne Mie; THEWYS, Theo; BUIJS, BiancaResearch ReportR2
922000Afwegingskader voor exploitatie- en gebruiksvoorwaarden voor het verlenen van milieuvergunningenBiesemans, P.; Kestemont, J.; Witters, L.; THEWYS, Theo; DRAYE, Anne MieResearch ReportR2
932000Economische baten van bodemsaneringTHEWYS, Theo; DRAYE, Anne Mie; KWANTEN, AnResearch ReportR2
942000Analyse van de baten van bodemsanering: toepassing voor twee woonwijken en een brownfieldDRAYE, Anne Mie; THEWYS, Theo; KWANTEN, AnResearch ReportR1
951999Vlaamse seniorenvoorziening vóór en na 2000: vademecum omtrent de juridische, maatschappelijke en socio-economische aspecten van de oma- en opaboomTHEWYS, Theo; Heeren, J.Book
961999Strategic R&D and patent behaviour in some EU-countriesPlasmans, Joseph E.J.; Pauwels, Wilfried; THEWYS, TheoResearch Report
971998O&O investeringsgedrag en octrooigedrag in VS en enkele Europese landen:Pauwels, Wilfried; Plasmans, Joseph; THEWYS, TheoJournal Contribution
981998Onderzoek en ontwikkelingsinvesteringsgedrag in de VS en enkele Europese kernlandenPlasmans, J.; Pauwels, W.; THEWYS, TheoJournal Contribution
991998Kosten-batenanalyse en kosteneffectiviteitanalyse in het kader van bodemsaneringTHEWYS, TheoJournal Contribution
1001996Belgian sectoral employment and competitivenessTHEWYS, TheoJournal Contribution