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| Author | Lebedev, O.I.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Snoeck, G.E.; Retoux, R.; Boudin, S.; Hervieu, M. | ||||
| Title | Mixed (Sr1-xCax)33Bi24Al48O141 fullerenoids: the defect structure analysed by (S)TEM techniques | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2006 | Publication | International journal of materials research | Abbreviated Journal | Int J Mater Res |
| Volume | 97 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 978-984 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | (Sr1-xCax)(33)Bi-24,partial derivative Al48O141+3 partial derivative/2 fullerenoid solid solutions have been synthesized and the effect of partial substitution of Sr by Ca has been characterized by (scanning) transmission electron microscopy, applying different imaging methods. Most of the defects commonly observed in face centered cubic compounds, have also been observed in (Sr1-xCax)(33)Bi24-partial derivative Al48O141+3 partial derivative/2. Based on purely geometrical and topological models, structural presentations for the coherent twin boundaries and stacking faults have been constructed on the basis of complex spherical “Al84O210” units. The results are compared to defects observed in the crystallite fullerite C-60. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000239916700017 | Publication Date | 2013-12-09 | |
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| ISSN | 1862-5282;2195-8556; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 0.681 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved  |
Most recent IF: 0.681; 2006 IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60966 | Serial | 2091 | ||
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| Author | Venturi, F.; Calizzi, M.; Bals, S.; Perkisas, T.; Pasquini, L. | ||||
| Title | Self-assembly of gas-phase synthesized magnesium nanoparticles on room temperature substrates | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Materials research express | Abbreviated Journal | Mater Res Express |
| Volume | 2 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 015007 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Magnesium nanoparticles (NPs) with initial size in the 10-50 nmrange were synthesized by inert gas condensation under helium flow and deposited on room temperature substrates. The morphology and crystal structure of the NPs ensemble were investigated as a function of the deposition time by complementary electron microscopy techniques, including high resolution imaging and chemical mapping. With increasing amount of material, strong coarsening phenomena were observed at room temperature: small NPs disappeared while large faceted NPs developed, leading to a 5-fold increase of the average NPs size within a few minutes. The extent of coarsening and the final morphology depended also on the nature of the substrate. Furthermore, large single-crystal NPs were seen to arise from the self-organization of primary NPs units, providing a mechanism for crystal growth. The dynamics of the self-assembly process involves the basic steps of NPs sticking, diffusion on substrate, coordinated rotation and attachment/coalescence. Key features are the surface energy anisotropy, reflected by the faceted shape of the NPs, and the low melting point of the material. The observed phenomena have strong implications in relation to the synthesis and stability of nanostructures based on Mg or other elements with similar features. | ||||
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| Publisher | IOP Publishing | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
| Language | Wos | 000369978500007 | Publication Date | 2014-12-31 | |
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| ISSN | 2053-1591 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.068 | Times cited | 14 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | ; Financial support by COST Action MP1103 'Nanostructured Materials for Solid-State Hydrogen Storage' is gratefully acknowledged. ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.068; 2015 IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132275 | Serial | 4240 | ||
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| Author | Montoya, E.; Bals, S.; Rossell, M.D.; Schryvers, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Evaluation of top, angle, and side cleaned FIB samples for TEM analysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2007 | Publication | Microscopy research and technique | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Res Techniq |
| Volume | 70 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 1060-1071 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | ITEM specimens of a LaAlO3/SrTiO3 multilayer are prepared by FIB with internal lift out. Using a Ga+1 beam of 5 kV, a final cleaning step yielding top, top-angle, side, and bottom-angle cleaning is performed. Different cleaning procedures, which can be easily implemented in a dual beam FIB system, are described and compared; all cleaning types produce thin lamellae, useful for HRTEM and HAADF-STEM work up to atomic resolution. However, the top cleaned lamellae are strongly affected by the curtain effect. Top-angle cleaned specimens show an amorphous layer of around 5 nm at the specimen surfaces, due to damage and redeposition. Furthermore, it is observed that the LaAlO3 layers are preferentially destroyed and transformed into amorphous material, during the thinning process. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000251868200008 | Publication Date | 2007-08-25 | |
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| ISSN | 1059-910X;1097-0029; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.147 | Times cited | 36 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Aip; Fwo | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.147; 2007 IF: 1.644 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:67282 | Serial | 1090 | ||
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| Author | Cremers, V.; Rampelberg, G.; Baert, K.; Abrahami, S.; Claes, N.; de Oliveira, T.M.; Terryn, H.; Bals, S.; Dendooven, J.; Detavernier, C. | ||||
| Title | Corrosion protection of Cu by atomic layer deposition | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films | Abbreviated Journal | J Vac Sci Technol A |
| Volume | 37 | Issue | 37 | Pages | 060902 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a vapor phase technique that is able to deposit uniform, conformal thin films with an excellent thickness control at the atomic scale. 18 nm thick Al2O3 and TiO2 coatings were deposited conformaly and pinhole-free onto micrometer-sized Cu powder, using trimethylaluminum and tetrakis(dimethylamido)titanium(IV), respectively, as a precursor and de-ionized water as a reactant. The capability of the ALD coating to protect the Cu powder against corrosion was investigated. Therefore, the stability of the coatings was studied in solutions with different pH in the range of 0–14, and in situ raman spectroscopy was used to detect the emergence of corrosion products of Cu as an indication that the protective coating starts to fail. Both ALD coatings provide good protection at standard pH values in the range of 5–7. In general, the TiO2 coating shows a better barrier protection against corrosion than the Al2O3 coating. However, for the most extreme pH conditions, pH 0 and pH 14, the TiO2 coating starts also to degrade. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000517925800003 | Publication Date | 2019-09-19 | |
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| ISSN | 0734-2101 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.374 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | The authors acknowledge financial support from the Strategic Initiative Materials in Flanders (SIM, SBO-FUNC project) and the Special Research Fund BOF of Ghent University (No. GOA 01G01513). J.D. acknowledges the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen) for a postdoctoral fellowship. | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.374 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:162640 | Serial | 5361 | ||
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| Author | Bals, S.; Rijnders, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | TEM of ultra-thin DyBa2Cu3O7-x films deposited on TiO2 terminated SrTiO3 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2001 | Publication | Physica: C : superconductivity | Abbreviated Journal | Physica C |
| Volume | 355 | Issue | 3/4 | Pages | 225-230 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Using pulsed laser deposition ultra-thin DyBa2Cu3O7-x films were deposited on a single terminated (0 0 1) SrTiOr(3) substrate. The initial growth was studied by high-resolution electron microscopy. Two different types of interface arrangements occur and were determined as: bulk-SrO-TiO2-BaO-CuO-BaO-CuO2-Dy-CuO2-BaO bulk and bulk-SrO-TiO2-BaO-CuO2-Dy-CuO2-BaO-CuO-BaO-bulk This variable growth sequence causes structural shifts, resulting in antiphase boundaries with displacement vector R = [0 0 1/3]. as well as local chemical variations. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000169479500006 | Publication Date | 2002-07-26 | |
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| ISSN | 0921-4534; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.404 | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.404; 2001 IF: 0.806 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54793 | Serial | 3484 | ||
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| Author | Gottschalck Andersen, L.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Poulsen, H.F.; Liu, Y.L. | ||||
| Title | Transmission electron microscopy investigation of Bi-2223/Ag tapes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2001 | Publication | Physica: C : superconductivity | Abbreviated Journal | Physica C |
| Volume | 353 | Issue | 3/4 | Pages | 251-257 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The microstructure of (Bi,Pb)2Sr2Ca2Cu3Ox (Bi-2223) tapes has been investigated by means of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high-resolution TEM. The emphasis has been placed on: (1) an examination of the grain morphology and size, (2) grain and colony boundary angles, which are formed during the tape processing, (3) a study of the grain boundaries on an atomic scale, including intergrowth investigations. Tapes with different process parameters have been compared with respect to the microstructure. A fully processed tape has on the average 50% thicker Bi-2223 grains than a tape after the first annealing. The angles of c-axis tilt grain boundaries are on average 14° and 26° for the fully processed tape and the tape after the first annealing, respectively. The intergrowth content (15%) and distribution are similar in these two tapes. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000168861100012 | Publication Date | 2002-07-25 | |
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| ISSN | 0921-4534; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.404 | Times cited | 13 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.404; 2001 IF: 0.806 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87591 | Serial | 3708 | ||
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| Author | Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rijnders, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Leca, V.; Salluzzo, M. | ||||
| Title | Optimisation of superconducting thin films by TEM | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2002 | Publication | Physica: C : superconductivity | Abbreviated Journal | Physica C |
| Volume | 372/376 | Issue | part 2 | Pages | 711-714 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | High-resolution electron microscopy is used to study the initial growth of different REBa2CU3O7-5 thin films. In DyBa2CU3O7-5 ultra-thin films, deposited on TiO2 terminated SrTiO3, two different types of interface arrangements occur: bulk-SrO-TiO2-BaO-CuO-BaO-CuO2-Dy-CuO2-BaO-bulk and bulk-SrO-TiO2-BaO-CuO2-Dy-CuO2-BaO-CuO-BaO-bulk. This variable growth sequence is the origin of the presence of antiphase boundaries. In Nd1+xBa2-xCu3O7-5 thin films, antiphase boundaries tend to annihilate by the insertion of extra Nd-layers. This annihilation is correlated with the flat morphology of the film and the absence of growth spirals at the surface of the Nd-rich films. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000178018800033 | Publication Date | 2002-08-26 | |
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| ISSN | 0921-4534; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.404 | Times cited | 6 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.404; 2002 IF: 0.912 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54796 | Serial | 2485 | ||
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| Author | Salluzzo, M.; Aruta, C.; Ausanio, G.; Bals, S.; d' Agostino, A.; Maglione, M.G. | ||||
| Title | Role of Nd/Ba substitution on the growth mode and on the structural properties of Nd-rich Re1(NdxBa2-x)Cu3O7-\delta (Re=Nd, Y) thin films | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2002 | Publication | Physica: C : superconductivity | Abbreviated Journal | Physica C |
| Volume | 372-376 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 675-678 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Thin films of the superconducting Nd1+xBa2−xCu3O7−δ (NBCO) and Y1(NdxBa2−x)Cu3O7−δ (YNBCO) compounds have been deposited by dc magnetron sputtering and diode high pressure oxygen sputtering. Different techniques, including scanning tunneling microscopy, atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) have been used to study the film microstructures and the surface morphology. It is shown that the Nd/Ba exchange promotes a 2D heteroepitaxial growth in the case of the NBCO films deposited on (1 0 0) SrTiO3 substrates, with a suppression of the characteristic 3D spirals structures. On the contrary in YNBCO the Nd/Ba exchange does not provide a driving force for the suppression of screw-dislocations, since spirals or towers originated by screw and half loop dislocations are observed on the surface. TEM reveals that anti-phase boundaries are eliminated during the growth of NBCO films thanks to the Nd/Ba exchange while this mechanism is not operating in the case of YNBCO films. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000178018800024 | Publication Date | 2002-08-26 | |
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| ISSN | 0921-4534; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.404 | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.404; 2002 IF: 0.912 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87909 | Serial | 2917 | ||
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| Author | Musolino, N.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Clayton, N.; Walker, E.; Flükiger, R. | ||||
| Title | Modulation-free phase in heavily Pb-doped (Bi,Pb)2212 crystals | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2003 | Publication | Physica: C : superconductivity | Abbreviated Journal | Physica C |
| Volume | 399 | Issue | 1/2 | Pages | 1-7 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | We report the complete disappearance of the structural modulation in heavily lead-doped Bi2-xPbxSr2CaCu2O8+delta crystals observed by transmission electron microscopy. Crystals with a nominal lead content of x = 0.8, corresponding to an effective lead content of x = 0.39, yield the non-modulated phase. The superconducting properties of this modulation-free phase (beta phase) have been studied and compared to those of undoped crystals displaying the modulated phase (alpha phase). Magnetisation measurements reveal that the irreversibility field H-irr(T) and relaxation rates are strongly improved within the beta phase. Measurements of the lower critical field, H-c1, show that the anisotropy factor, epsilon, is considerably reduced in the modulation-free crystals. This is the signature of stronger coupling between CuO2 layers which in turn deeply influences the effectiveness of the pinning. These measurements explain the enhanced pinning properties in moderately Pb-doped crystals in which the alpha phase and beta phase coexist. The enhanced pinning is not only due to the alpha/beta interfaces, which act as effective pinning centers: the emergence of modulation-free domains, characterized by a strongly reduced anisotropy, also significantly contribute to this effect. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000186526200001 | Publication Date | 2003-09-03 | |
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| ISSN | 0921-4534; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.404 | Times cited | 31 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.404; 2003 IF: 1.192 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54797 | Serial | 2167 | ||
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| Author | Musolino, N.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Clayton, N.; Walker, E.; Flukiger, R. | ||||
| Title | Investigation of (Bi,Pb)2212 crystals : observation of modulation-free phase | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2004 | Publication | Physica: C : superconductivity | Abbreviated Journal | Physica C |
| Volume | 401 | Issue | 1-4 | Pages | 270-272 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | We report the complete disappearance of the structural modulation in heavily lead-doped Bi2-xPbxSr2CaCu2O8+delta crystals observed by transmission electron microscopy. Crystals with a nominal lead content of x = 0.8, corresponding to an effective lead content of x = 0.39, yield the non-modulated phase. The superconducting properties of this modulation-free phase (beta phase) have been studied and compared to those of undoped crystals displaying the modulated phase (alpha phase). Magnetisation measurements reveal that the irreversibility field H-irr(T) and relaxation rates are strongly improved within the beta phase. Measurements of the lower critical field, H-cl, show that the anisotropy factor, E, is considerably reduced in the modulation-free crystals. This is the signature of stronger coupling between CuO2 layers which in turn deeply influences the effectiveness of the pinning. These measurements explain the enhanced pinning properties in moderately Pb-doped crystals in which the a phase and P phase coexist. The enhanced pinning is not only due to the alpha/beta interfaces, which act as effective pinning centers: the emergence of modulation-free domains, characterized by a strongly reduced anisotropy, also significantly contribute to this effect. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000187852100050 | Publication Date | 2003-10-17 | |
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| ISSN | 0921-4534; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.404 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.404; 2004 IF: 1.072 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94809 | Serial | 1730 | ||
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| Author | Bals, S.; Kabius, B.; Haider, M.; Radmilovic, V.; Kisielowski, C. | ||||
| Title | Annular dark field imaging in a TEM | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2004 | Publication | Solid state communications | Abbreviated Journal | Solid State Commun |
| Volume | 130 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 675-680 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Annular objective apertures are fabricated for a CM300 transmission electron microscope using a focused ion beam system. A central beam stop in the back focal plane of the objective lens of the microscope blocks all electrons scattered up to a semi-angle of approximately 20 mrad. In this manner, contributions to the image from Bragg scattering are largely reduced and the image contrast is sensitive to the atomic number Z. Experimentally, we find that single atom scattering cross sections measured with this technique are close to Rutherford scattering values. A comparison between this new method and STEM-HAADF shows that both techniques result in qualitatively similar images although the resolution of ADF-TEM is limited by contrast delocalization caused by the spherical aberration of the objective lens. This problem can be overcome by using an aberration corrected microscope. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000221489300007 | Publication Date | 2004-04-10 | |
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| ISSN | 0038-1098; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.554 | Times cited | 43 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.554; 2004 IF: 1.523 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87584 | Serial | 132 | ||
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| Author | Martin, É.; Gossuin, Y.; Bals, S.; Kavak, S.; Vuong, Q.L. | ||||
| Title | Monte Carlo simulations of the magnetic behaviour of iron oxide nanoparticle ensembles: taking size dispersion, particle anisotropy, and dipolar interactions into account | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | European physical journal : B : condensed matter and complex systems | Abbreviated Journal | Eur Phys J B |
| Volume | 95 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 201 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | In this work, the magnetic properties of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) submitted to an external magnetic field are studied using a Metropolis algorithm. The influence on the M(B) curves of the size distribution of the nanoparticles, of uniaxial anisotropy, and of dipolar interaction between the cores are examined, as well as the influence of drying the samples under a zero or non-zero magnetic field. It is shown that the anisotropy impacts the shape of the magnetization curves, which then deviate from a pure Langevin behaviour, whereas the dipolar interaction has no influence on the curves at 300 K for small particles (with a radius of 3 nm). The fitting of the magnetization curves of particles with magnetic anisotropy to a Langevin model (including a size distribution of the particles) can then lead to erroneous values of the distribution parameters. The simulation results are qualitatively compared to experimental results obtained for iron oxide nanoparticles (with a 3.21 nm median radius). | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000901937400001 | Publication Date | 2022-12-21 | |
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| ISSN | 1434-6028 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 1.6 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | The authors would like to thank Sophie Laurent from the University of Mons for the access to the Dynamic Light Scattering equipment. Computational resources have been provided by the Consortium des Equipements de Calcul Intensif (C ´ ECI), funded by the ´ Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique de Belgique (F.R.S.- FNRS) under Grant No. 2.5020.11 and by the Walloon Region. | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.6 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:192706 | Serial | 7232 | ||
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| Author | Montoya, E.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Redeposition and differential sputtering of La in transmission electron microscopy samples of LaAIO3/SrTiO3 multilayers prepared by focused ion beam | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2008 | Publication | Journal of microscopy | Abbreviated Journal | J Microsc-Oxford |
| Volume | 231 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 359-363 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000259611000001 | Publication Date | 2008-08-28 | |
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| ISSN | 0022-2720;1365-2818; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 1.692 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | The authors are grateful to M. Huijben and G. Rijnders of the MESA+ group at the University of Twente (NI) for the growth of the multilayers. This work has been performed under the Interuniversity Attraction Poles programme – Belgian State Belgian Science Policy. The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure initiative. Part of this work was performed with financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 programme, under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 02601.9 ESTEEM). | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.692; 2008 IF: 1.409 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76522 | Serial | 2849 | ||
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| Author | De Schutter, B.; Devulder, W.; Schrauwen, A.; van Stiphout, K.; Perkisas, T.; Bals, S.; Vantomme, A.; Detavernier, C. | ||||
| Title | Phase formation in intermixed NiGe thin films : influence of Ge content and low-temperature nucleation of hexagonal nickel germanides | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | Microelectronic engineering | Abbreviated Journal | Microelectron Eng |
| Volume | 120 | Issue | Pages | 168-173 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | In this study, we focus on phase formation in intermixed NiGe thin films as they represent a simplified model of the small intermixed interface layer that is believed to form upon deposition of Ni on Ge and where initial phase formation happens. A combinatorial sputter deposition technique was used to co-deposit a range of intermixed NiGe thin films with Ge concentrations varying between 0 and 50 at.%Ge in a single deposition on both Ge (100) and inert SiO2 substrates. In situ X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy where used to study phase formation. In almost the entire composition range under investigation, crystalline phases where found to be present in the as-deposited films. Between 36 and 48 at.%Ge, high-temperature hexagonal nickel germanides were found to occur metastabily below 300 °C, both on SiO2 and Ge (100) substrates. For Ge concentrations in the range between 36 and 42 at.%, this hexagonal germanide phase was even found to be present at room temperature in the as-deposited films. The results obtained in this work could provide more insight in the phase sequence of a pure Ni film on Ge. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000336697300028 | Publication Date | 2013-09-20 | |
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| ISSN | 0167-9317; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.806 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | FWO project Nr. G076112N | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.806; 2014 IF: 1.197 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116958 | Serial | 2584 | ||
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| Author | Esteban, D.A.; Vanrompay, H.; Skorikov, A.; Béché, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Freitag, B.; Bals, S. | ||||
| Title | Fast electron low dose tomography for beam sensitive materials | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Microscopy And Microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 27 | Issue | S1 | Pages | 2116-2118 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-07-30 | ||
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| Series Volume | Series Issue | Edition | |||
| ISSN | 1431-9276 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891 | |||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:183278 | Serial | 6813 | ||
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| Author | Jinschek, J.R.; Bals, S.; Gopal, V.; Xus, X.; Kisielowski, C. | ||||
| Title | Probing local stoichiometry in InGaN based quantum wells of solid-state LEDs | Type | A3 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2004 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | S:2 | Pages | 294-295 |
| Keywords | A3 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Editor | |||
| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2008-01-04 | ||
| Series Editor | Series Title | Abbreviated Series Title | |||
| Series Volume | Series Issue | Edition | |||
| ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2004 IF: 2.389 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87599 | Serial | 2714 | ||
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| Author | Bals, S.; Radmilovic, V.; Kisielowski, C. | ||||
| Title | TEM annular objective apertures fabricated by FIB | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2004 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | S:2 | Pages | 1148-1149 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge, Mass. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2008-01-04 | ||
| Series Editor | Series Title | Abbreviated Series Title | |||
| Series Volume | Series Issue | Edition | |||
| ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2004 IF: 2.389 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87603 | Serial | 3475 | ||
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| Author | Bals, S.; Tirry, W.; Geurts, R.; Yang, Z.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
| Title | High-quality sample preparation by low kV FIB thinning for analytical TEM measurements | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2007 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 80-86 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Focused ion beam specimen preparation has been used for NiTi samples and SrTiO(3)/SrRuO(3) multilayers with prevention of surface amorphization and Ga implantation by a 2-kV cleaning procedure. Transmission electron microscopy techniques show that the samples are of high quality with a controlled thickness over large scales. Furthermore, preferential thinning effects in multicompounds are avoided, which is important when analytical transmission electron microscopy measurements need to be interpreted in a quantitative manner. The results are compared to similar measurements acquired for samples obtained using conventional preparation techniques such as electropolishing for alloys and ion milling for oxides. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge, Mass. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000245662200002 | Publication Date | 2007-03-19 | |
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| ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | 82 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Fwo; Goa | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2007 IF: 1.941 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:65850 | Serial | 1441 | ||
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| Author | Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Structural, chemical and electronic characterization of ceramic materials using quantitative (scanning) transmission electron microscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2007 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | S:3 | Pages | 332-333 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge, Mass. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2008-02-13 | ||
| Series Editor | Series Title | Abbreviated Series Title | |||
| Series Volume | Series Issue | Edition | |||
| ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2007 IF: 1.941 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96553 | Serial | 3224 | ||
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| Author | Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Erni, R.; van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Atomic resolution mapping using quantitative high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2009 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 15 | Issue | S:2 | Pages | 464-465 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge, Mass. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000208119100230 | Publication Date | 2009-07-27 | |
| Series Editor | Series Title | Abbreviated Series Title | |||
| Series Volume | Series Issue | Edition | |||
| ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2009 IF: 3.035 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96555UA @ admin @ c:irua:96555 | Serial | 178 | ||
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| Author | Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Cott, D.; Hantschel, T.; Bender, H.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Three-dimensional analysis of carbon nanotube networks in interconnects by electron tomography without missing wedge artifacts | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2010 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 16 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 210-217 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The three-dimensional (3D) distribution of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grown inside semiconductor contact holes is studied by electron tomography. The use of a specialized tomography holder results in an angular tilt range of ±90°, which means that the so-called missing wedge is absent. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) sample for this purpose consists of a micropillar that is prepared by a dedicated procedure using the focused ion beam (FIB) but keeping the CNTs intact. The 3D results are combined with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) to study the relation between the CNTs and the catalyst particles used during their growth. The reconstruction, based on the full range of tilt angles, is compared with a reconstruction where a missing wedge is present. This clearly illustates that the missing wedge will lead to an unreliable interpretation and will limit quantitative studies | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge, Mass. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000276137200011 | Publication Date | 2010-02-26 | |
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| ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | 42 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Esteem 026019; Fwo; Iap-Vi | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2010 IF: 3.259 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82279 | Serial | 3642 | ||
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| Author | Batenburg, K.J.; Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; Roelandts, T.; Sijbers, J. | ||||
| Title | Ultra-high resolution electron tomography for materials science : a roadmap | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2011 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 17 | Issue | S:2 | Pages | 934-935 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge, Mass. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2011-10-07 | ||
| Series Editor | Series Title | Abbreviated Series Title | |||
| Series Volume | Series Issue | Edition | |||
| ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2011 IF: 3.007 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96554 | Serial | 3792 | ||
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| Author | Leroux, F.; Bladt, E.; Timmermans, J.-P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bals, S. | ||||
| Title | Annular dark-field transmission electron microscopy for low contrast materials | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 19 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 629-634 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Imaging soft matter by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is anything but straightforward. Recently, interest has grown in developing alternative imaging modes that generate contrast without additional staining. Here, we present a dark-field TEM technique based on the use of an annular objective aperture. Our experiments demonstrate an increase in both contrast and signal-to-noise ratio in comparison to conventional bright-field TEM. The proposed technique is easy to implement and offers an alternative imaging mode to investigate soft matter. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge, Mass. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000319126300014 | Publication Date | 2013-04-04 | |
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| ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | |
| Notes | 262348 Esmi; Fwo G002410n G018008 | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2013 IF: 2.161 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108712 | Serial | 133 | ||
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| Author | Goris, B.; Freitag, B.; Zanaga, D.; Bladt, E.; Altantzis, T.; Ringnalda, J.; Bals, S. | ||||
| Title | Towards quantitative EDX results in 3 dimensions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 20 | Issue | S:3 | Pages | 766-767 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge, Mass. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2014-08-27 | ||
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| ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | 335078 Colouratom; Fwo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2014 IF: 1.877 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:125381 | Serial | 3687 | ||
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| Author | Masenelli-Varlot, K.; Malchere, A.; Ferreira, J.; Heidari Mezerji, H.; Bals, S.; Messaoudi, C.; Garrido, S.M. | ||||
| Title | Wet-STEM tomography : principles, potentialities and limitations | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
| Volume | 20 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 366-375 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The characterization of biological and inorganic materials by determining their three-dimensional structure in conditions closer to their native state is a major challenge of technological research. Environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) provides access to the observation of hydrated samples in water environments. Here, we present a specific device for ESEM in the scanning transmission electron microscopy mode, allowing the acquisition of tilt-series suitable for tomographic reconstructions. The resolution which can be obtained with this device is first determined. Then, we demonstrate the feasibility of tomography on wet materials. The example studied here is hydrophilic mesoporous silica (MCM-41). Finally, the minimum thickness of water which can be detected is calculated from Monte Carlo simulations and compared with the resolution expected in the tomograms. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge, Mass. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000337304700005 | Publication Date | 2014-02-26 | |
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| ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | IAP-PAI; European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7); ERC grant no. 335078-COLOURATOMS.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2014 IF: 1.877 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118411 | Serial | 3915 | ||
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| Author | Altantzis, T.; Zanaga, D.; Bals, S. | ||||
| Title | Advanced electron tomography of nanoparticle assemblies | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | Europhysics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Epl-Europhys Lett |
| Volume | 119 | Issue | 119 | Pages | 38001 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Nanoparticle assemblies have attracted enormous scientific interest during the last years, due to their unique properties compared to those of their building blocks. To understand the origin of these properties and to establish the connection with their structure, a detailed and quantitative structural characterization is essential. Transmission electron microscopy has been widely used to investigate nano-assemblies. However, TEM images only correspond to a twodimensional projection of a three-dimensional object. Therefore, in order to obtain the necessary 3D structural information electron tomography has to be applied. By means of advanced electron tomography, both qualitative and quantitative information can be obtained, which can be used for detailed theoretical studies. |
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| Language | Wos | 000415019400023 | Publication Date | 2017-10-12 | |
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| ISSN | 0295-5075 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.957 | Times cited | 8 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | We would like to thank the colleagues who have contributed to this work over the years, including L. M. Liz- Marzan, M. Grzelczak, A. Sanchez-Iglesias, D. Vanmaekelbergh, M. P. Boneschanscher, W. H. Evers, J. J. Geuchies, B. Goris, A. de Backer, S. van Aert, M.-P. Pileni, Z. Yang, K. J. Batenburg, J. Sijbers, F. Bleichrodt, W. J. Palenstijn, A. van Blaaderen, M. A. van Huis, F. M. Peeters, N. Winckelmans and D. Wang. The authors gratefully acknowledge funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (G.0381.16N, G.036915 G.0374.13 and funding of a postdoctoral grant to TA). SB and DZ acknowledge funding from the European Research Council, ERC grant No. 335078 – Colouratom. (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); saraecas; ECAS_Sara; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.957 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:146096UA @ admin @ c:irua:146096 | Serial | 4733 | ||
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| Author | De Meyer, R.; Albrecht, W.; Bals, S. | ||||
| Title | Effectiveness of reducing the influence of CTAB at the surface of metal nanoparticles during in situ heating studies by TEM | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Micron | Abbreviated Journal | Micron |
| Volume | 144 | Issue | Pages | 103036 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | In situ TEM is a valuable technique to offer novel insights in the behavior of nanomaterials under various conditions. However, interpretation of in situ experiments is not straightforward since the electron beam can impact the outcome of such measurements. For example, ligands surrounding metal nanoparticles transform into a protective carbon layer upon electron beam irradiation and may impact the apparent thermal stability during in situ heating experiments. In this work, we explore the effect of different treatments typically proposed to remove such ligands. We found that plasma treatment prior to heating experiments for Au nanorods and nanostars increased the apparent thermal stability of the nanoparticles, while an activated carbon treatment resulted in a decrease of the observed thermal stability. Treatment with HCl barely changed the experimental outcome. These results demonstrate the importance of carefully selecting pre-treatments procedures during in situ heating experiments. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000632282600002 | Publication Date | 2021-02-19 | |
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| ISSN | 0968-4328 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 1.98 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | H2020; European Research Council; This work was supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program [grant agreement No 823717 (ESTEEM3) and No 815128 (REALNANO)]; We acknowledge Prof. Luis M. Liz-Marzán and co-workers of the Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, CICbiomaGUNE, Spain for providing the Au nanoparticles.; sygma; esteem3jra; esteem3reported | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.98 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:175874 | Serial | 6677 | ||
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| Author | Leroux, O.; Leroux, F.; Bagniewska-Zadworna,.; Knox, J.P.; Claeys, M.; Bals, S.; Viane, R.L.L. | ||||
| Title | Ultrastructure and composition of cell wall appositions in the roots of Asplenium (Polypodiales) | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2011 | Publication | Micron | Abbreviated Journal | Micron |
| Volume | 42 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 863-870 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Cell wall appositions (CWAs), formed by the deposition of extra wall material at the contact site with microbial organisms, are an integral part of the response of plants to microbial challenge. Detailed histological studies of CWAs in fern roots do not exist. Using light and electron microscopy we examined the (ultra)structure of CWAs in the outer layers of roots of Asplenium species. All cell walls studded with CWAs were impregnated with yellow-brown pigments. CWAs had different shapes, ranging from warts to elongated branched structures, as observed with scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Ultrastructural study further showed that infecting fungi grow intramurally and that they are immobilized by CWAs when attempting to penetrate intracellularly. Immunolabelling experiments using monoclonal antibodies indicated pectic homogalacturonan, xyloglucan, mannan and cellulose in the CWAs, but tests for lignins and callose were negative. We conclude that these appositions are defense-related structures made of a non-lignified polysaccharide matrix on which phenolic compounds are deposited in order to create a barrier protecting the root against infections. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000294942600013 | Publication Date | 2011-06-24 | |
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| ISSN | 0968-4328; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.98 | Times cited | 20 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Fwo | Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.98; 2011 IF: 1.527 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92540 | Serial | 3798 | ||
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| Author | Geboes, B.; Ustarroz, J.; Sentosun, K.; Vanrompay, H.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Breugelmans, T. | ||||
| Title | Electrochemical behavior of electrodeposited nanoporous Pt catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | ACS catalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Catal |
| Volume | 6 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 5856-5864 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Nanoporous Pt based nanoparticles (NP's) are promising fuel cell catalysts due to their high surface area and increased electrocatalytic activity toward the ORR In this work a direct double-pulse electrodeposition procedure at room temperature is applied to obtain dendritic Pt structures (89 nm diameter) with a high level of porosity (ca. 25%) and nanopores of 2 nm protruding until the center of the NP's. The particle morphology is characterized using aberration corrected high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) and electron tomography (ET) combined with field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and macroscopic electrochemical measurements to assess their activity and stability toward the ORR. Macroscopic determination of the active surface area through hydrogen UPD measurements in combination with FESEM and ET showed that a considerable amount of the active sites inside the pores of the low overpotential NP's were accessible to oxygen species. As a result of this accessibility, up to a 9-fold enhancement of the Pt mass corrected ORR activity at 0.85 V vs RHE was observed at the highly porous structures. After successive potential cycling upward to 1.5 V vs RHE in a deaerated HClO4 solution a negative shift of 71 mV in half-wave potential occurred. This decrease in ORR activity could be correlated to the partial collapse of the nanopores, visible in both the EASA values and 3D ET reconstructions. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000382714000025 | Publication Date | 2016-07-18 | |
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| ISSN | 2155-5435 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 10.614 | Times cited | 48 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | ; The Quanta 250 FEG microscope of the Electron Microscopy for Material Science group at the University of Antwerp was funded by the Hercules foundation of the Flemish Government. The authors acknowledge financial support from the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek in Flanders (FWOAL708). S.B. acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant # 335078-COLOURATOMS). J.U. acknowledges funding from the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek in Flanders (FWO, postdoctoral grant 12I7816N). ; ecas_Sara | Approved |
Most recent IF: 10.614 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:135703 | Serial | 4302 | ||
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| Author | Verduyckt, J.; Van Hoof, M.; De Schouwer, F.; Wolberg, M.; Kurttepeli, M.; Eloy, P.; Gaigneaux, E.M.; Bals, S.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; De Vos, D.E. | ||||
| Title | PdPb-catalyzed decarboxylation of proline to pyrrolidine : highly selective formation of a biobased amine in water | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | ACS catalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Catal |
| Volume | 6 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 7303-7310 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Amino acids have huge potential as platform chemicals in the biobased industry. Pd-catalyzed decarboxylation is a very promising route for the valorization of these natural compounds derived from protein waste or fermentation. We report that the highly abundant and nonessential amino acid L-proline is very reactive in the Pd-catalyzed decarboxylation. Full conversions are obtained with Pd/C and different Pd/MeOx catalysts; this allowed the identification of the different side reactions and the mapping of the reaction network. Due to the high reactivity of pyrrolidine, the selectivity for pyrrolidine was initially low. By carefully modifying Pd/ZrO2 with Pb in a controlled manner-via two incipient wetness impregnation steps-the selectivity increased remarkably. Finally, a thorough investigation of the reaction parameters resulted in an increased activity of this modified catalyst and an even further enhanced selectivity under a low H-2 pressure of 4 bar at 235 degrees C in water. This results in a very selective and sustainable production route for the highly interesting pyrrolidine. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000387306100005 | Publication Date | 2016-09-16 | |
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| ISSN | 2155-5435 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 10.614 | Times cited | 27 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | ; J.V. and F.D.S. thank Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (FWO) and Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology (IWT) for doctoral fellowships. D.D.V. acknowledges IWT and FWO for research project funding. D.D.V. and C.E.A.K. acknowledge the Flemish government for long-term structural funding through Methusalem. D.D.V. and S.B. acknowledge Belspo (IAP-PAI 7/05) for financial support. S.B. is grateful for funding by the European Research Council (ERC starting grant no. 335078-COLOURATOMS). The authors also thank the Department of Chemistry, University of Cologne, Germany for use of their XRD equipment. Finally, the assistance of Karel Duerinckx, Werner Wouters, Walter Vermandel, Ivo Stassen, Dries Jonckheere, Sabina Accardo and Bart Bueken with 11-1 NMR, pressure reactors, CO chemisorption, N<INF>2</INF> physisorption, SEM, gas phase FTIR and high-throughput XRD, respectively, is very much appreciated. ; ecas_Sara | Approved |
Most recent IF: 10.614 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:139171 | Serial | 4445 | ||
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