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Author Bourgeois, L.; Zhang, Y.; Zhang, Z.; Chen, Y.; Medhekar, N., V url  doi
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  Title Transforming solid-state precipitates via excess vacancies Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Nature Communications Abbreviated Journal Nat Commun  
  Volume 11 Issue 1 Pages 1248  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Many phase transformations associated with solid-state precipitation look structurally simple, yet, inexplicably, take place with great difficulty. A classic case of difficult phase transformations is the nucleation of strengthening precipitates in high-strength lightweight aluminium alloys. Here, using a combination of atomic-scale imaging, simulations and classical nucleation theory calculations, we investigate the nucleation of the strengthening phase theta' onto a template structure in the aluminium-copper alloy system. We show that this transformation can be promoted in samples exhibiting at least one nanoscale dimension, with extremely high nucleation rates for the strengthening phase as well as for an unexpected phase. This template-directed solid-state nucleation pathway is enabled by the large influx of surface vacancies that results from heating a nanoscale solid. Template-directed nucleation is replicated in a bulk alloy as well as under electron irradiation, implying that this difficult transformation can be facilitated under the general condition of sustained excess vacancy concentrations.  
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  Language Wos 000549162600025 Publication Date 2020-03-06  
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  ISSN 2041-1723 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 16.6 Times cited 5 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; The authors are indebted to Matthew Weyland for his expert advice on aberrationcorrected scanning transmission electron microscopy. L.B. would like to acknowledge initial discussions with B.C. Muddle and J.F. Nie many years ago regarding the possible thermodynamic role of vacancies in solid-state precipitation. The authors acknowledge funding from the Australian Research Council (LE0454166, LE110100223), the Victorian State Government and Monash University for instrumentation, and use of the facilities within the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy. The authors thank Flame Burgmann, Dougal McCulloch and Edwin Mayes for access to and assistance at the Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility at RMIT University. L.B. and N.M. acknowledge the financial support of the Australian Research Council (DP150100558). Authors also gratefully acknowledge the computational support from MonARCH, MASSIVE and the National Computing Infrastructure and Pawsey Supercomputing Centre. ZZ and YZ are thankful to Monash University for a Monash Graduate Scholarship, a Monash International Postgraduate Research Scholarship. Z.Z. is grateful for a Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy Postgraduate Scholarship. The authors are grateful to Anita Hill for advice. ; Approved Most recent IF: 16.6; 2020 IF: 12.124  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:170797 Serial 6635  
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Author Chaves, A.; Moura, V.N.; Linard, F.J.A.; Covaci, L.; Milošević, M.V. doi  openurl
  Title Tunable magnetic focusing using Andreev scattering in superconductor-graphene hybrid devices Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 128 Issue 12 Pages 124303  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We perform the wavepacket dynamics simulation of a graphene-based device where propagating electron trajectories are tamed by an applied magnetic field toward a normal/superconductor interface. The magnetic field controls the incidence angle of the incoming electronic wavepacket at the interface, which results in the tunable electron-hole ratio in the reflected wave function due to the angular dependence of the Andreev reflection. Here, mapped control of the quasiparticle trajectories by the external magnetic field not only defines an experimental probe for fundamental studies of the Andreev reflection in graphene but also lays the foundation for further development of magnetic focusing devices based on nanoengineered superconducting two-dimensional materials.  
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  Language Wos 000576393200002 Publication Date 2020-09-28  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.2 Times cited 1 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq) through the PRONEX/FUNCAP and PQ programs and by the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.2; 2020 IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:172730 Serial 6639  
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Author Pourbabak, S.; Orekhov, A.; Schryvers, D. pdf  url
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  Title Twin-jet electropolishing for damage-free transmission electron microscopy specimen preparation of metallic microwires Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Microscopy Research And Technique Abbreviated Journal Microsc Res Techniq  
  Volume Issue Pages 1-7  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract A method to prepare TEM specimens from metallic microwires and based on conventional twin-jet electropolishing is introduced. The wire is embedded in an opaque epoxy resin medium and the hardened resin is mechanically polished to reveal the wire on both sides. The resin containing wire is then cut into discs of the appropriate size. The obtained embedded wire is electropolished in a conventional twin-jet electropolishing machine until electron transparency in large areas without radiation damage is achieved.  
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  Language Wos 000567944200001 Publication Date 2020-09-28  
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  ISSN 1059-910x ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.5 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, Grant/Award Number: G.0366.15N ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.5; 2020 IF: 1.147  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:171969 Serial 6642  
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Author Jorgensen, M.; Shea, P.T.; Tomich, A.W.; Varley, J.B.; Bercx, M.; Lovera, S.; Cerny, R.; Zhou, W.; Udovic, T.J.; Lavallo, V.; Jensen, T.R.; Wood, B.C.; Stavila, V. url  doi
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  Title Understanding superionic conductivity in lithium and sodium salts of weakly coordinating closo-hexahalocarbaborate anions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 32 Issue 4 Pages 1475-1487  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Solid-state ion conductors based on closo-polyborate anions combine high ionic conductivity with a rich array of tunable properties. Cation mobility in these systems is intimately related to the strength of the interaction with the neighboring anionic network and the energy for reorganizing the coordination polyhedra. Here, we explore such factors in solid electrolytes with two anions of the weakest coordinating ability, [HCB11H5Cl6](-) and [HCB11H5Br6](-), and a total of 11 polymorphs are identified for their lithium and sodium salts. Our approach combines ab initio molecular dynamics, synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and AC impedance measurements to investigate their structures, phase-transition behavior, anion orientational mobilities, and ionic conductivities. We find that M(HCB11H5X6) (M = Li, Na, X = Cl, Br) compounds exhibit order-disorder polymorphic transitions between 203 and 305 degrees C and display Li and Na superionic conductivity in the disordered state. Through detailed analysis, we illustrate how cation disordering in these compounds originates from a competitive interplay among the lattice symmetry, the anion reorientational mobility, the geometric and electronic asymmetry of the anion, and the polarizability of the halogen atoms. These factors are compared to other closo-polyborate-based ion conductors to suggest guidelines for optimizing the cation-anion interaction for fast ion mobility. This study expands the known solid-state poly(carba)borate-based materials capable of liquid-like ionic conductivities, unravels the mechanisms responsible for fast ion transport, and provides insights into the development of practical superionic solid electrolytes.  
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  Language Wos 000517351300014 Publication Date 2020-01-23  
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  Notes ; The authors gratefully acknowledge support from the Hydrogen Materials-Advanced Research Consortium (HyMARC), established as part of the Energy Materials Network under the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Fuel Cell Technologies Office, under Contract no. AC04-94AL85000. Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration under Contract no. DE-NA-0003525. A portion of this work was performed under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory under Contract no. ACS2-07NA27344. We also gratefully thank Kyoung Kweon for useful discussions. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, expressed or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. The Danish council for independent research, technology and production, HyNanoBorN (4181-00462) and SOS-MagBat (9041-00226B) and NordForsk, The Nordic Neutron Science Program, project FunHy (81942), and the Carlsberg Foundation are acknowledged for funding. Affiliation with the Center for Integrated Materials Research (iMAT) at Aarhus University is gratefully acknowledged. V.L. acknowledges the NSF for partial support of this project (DMR-1508537). The authors would like to thank the Swiss-Norwegian beamlines (BM01) at the ESRF, Grenoble, for the help with the data collection, DESY for access to Petra III, at beamline P02.1, and Diamond for access to beamline I11. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Han, Y.; Zeng, Y.; Hendrickx, M.; Hadermann, J.; Stephens, P.W.; Zhu, C.; Grams, C.P.; Hemberger, J.; Frank, C.; Li, S.; Wu, M.X.; Retuerto, M.; Croft, M.; Walker, D.; Yao, D.-X.; Greenblatt, M.; Li, M.-R. doi  openurl
  Title Universal a-cation splitting in LiNbO₃-type structure driven by intrapositional multivalent coupling Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Journal Of The American Chemical Society Abbreviated Journal J Am Chem Soc  
  Volume 142 Issue 15 Pages 7168-7178  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Understanding the electric dipole switching in multiferroic materials requires deep insight of the atomic-scale local structure evolution to reveal the ferroelectric mechanism, which remains unclear and lacks a solid experimental indicator in high-pressure prepared LiNbO3-type polar magnets. Here, we report the discovery of Zn-ion splitting in LiNbO3-type Zn2FeNbO6 established by multiple diffraction techniques. The coexistence of a high-temperature paraelectric-like phase in the polar Zn2FeNbO6 lattice motivated us to revisit other high-pressure prepared LiNbO3-type A(2)BB'O-6 compounds. The A-site atomic splitting (similar to 1.0-1.2 angstrom between the split-atom pair) in B/B'-mixed Zn2FeTaO6 and O/N-mixed ZnTaO2N is verified by both powder X-ray diffraction structural refinements and high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy images, but is absent in single-B-site ZnSnO3. Theoretical calculations are in good agreement with experimental results and suggest that this kind of A-site splitting also exists in the B-site mixed Mn-analogues, Mn2FeMO6 (M = Nb, Ta) and anion-mixed MnTaO2N, where the smaller A-site splitting (similar to 0.2 angstrom atomic displacement) is attributed to magnetic interactions and bonding between A and B cations. These findings reveal universal A-site splitting in LiNbO3-type structures with mixed multivalent B/B', or anionic sites, and the splitting-atomic displacement can be strongly suppressed by magnetic interactions and/or hybridization of valence bands between d electrons of the A- and B-site cations.  
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  Language Wos 000526300600046 Publication Date 2020-03-27  
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  ISSN 0002-7863 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 15 Times cited 1 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the National Science Foundation of China (NSFC-21875287), the Program for Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams (2017ZT07C069), and an NSF-DMR-1507252 grant (U.S.). Use of the NSLS, Brookhaven National Laboratory, was supported by the DOE BES (DE-AC02-98CH10886). M.R. is thankful for the Spanish Juan de la Cierva grant FPDI-2013-17582. Y.Z. and D.-X.Y. are supported by NKRDPC-2018YFA0306001, NKRDPC-2017YFA0206203, NSFC-11974432, NSFG-2019A1515011337, the National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou, and the Leading Talent Program of Guangdong Special Projects. Work on IOP, CAS, was supported by NSFC and MOST grants. A portion of this research at ORNL's Spallation Neutron Source was sponsored by the Scientific User Facilities Division, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, U.S. Department of Energy. J.H. and M.H. thank the FWO for support for the electron microscopy studies through grant G035619N. We thank beamline BL14B1 (Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility) for providing beam time and help during the experiments. ; Approved Most recent IF: 15; 2020 IF: 13.858  
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Author Yu, W.-B.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Jin, J.; Yi, M.; Yan, M.; Li, Y.; Wang, H.-E.; Gao, H.-X.; Mai, L.-Q.; Hasan, T.; Xu, B.-X.; Peng, D.-L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L. url  doi
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  Title Unprecedented and highly stable lithium storage capacity of (001) faceted nanosheet-constructed hierarchically porous TiO₂/rGO hybrid architecture for high-performance Li-ion batteries Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication National Science Review Abbreviated Journal Natl Sci Rev  
  Volume 7 Issue 6 Pages 1046-1058  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Active crystal facets can generate special properties for various applications. Herein, we report a (001) faceted nanosheet-constructed hierarchically porous TiO2/rGO hybrid architecture with unprecedented and highly stable lithium storage performance. Density functional theory calculations show that the (001) faceted TiO2 nanosheets enable enhanced reaction kinetics by reinforcing their contact with the electrolyte and shortening the path length of Li+ diffusion and insertion-extraction. The reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanosheets in this TiO2/rGO hybrid largely improve charge transport, while the porous hierarchy at different length scales favors continuous electrolyte permeation and accommodates volume change. This hierarchically porous TiO2/rGO hybrid anode material demonstrates an excellent reversible capacity of 250 mAh g(-1) at 1 C (1 C = 335 mA g(-1)) at a voltage window of 1.0-3.0 V. Even after 1000 cycles at 5 C and 500 cycles at 10 C, the anode retains exceptional and stable capacities of 176 and 160 mAh g(-1), respectively. Moreover, the formed Li2Ti2O4 nanodots facilitate reversed Li+ insertion-extraction during the cycling process. The above results indicate the best performance of TiO2-based materials as anodes for lithium-ion batteries reported in the literature.  
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  Language Wos 000544175300013 Publication Date 2020-02-16  
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  ISSN 2095-5138 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 20.6 Times cited 3 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (2016YFA0202602 and 2016YFA0202603), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U1663225) and Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (IRT_15R52). ; Approved Most recent IF: 20.6; 2020 IF: 8.843  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:170776 Serial 6648  
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Author Mehta, A.N.; Gauquelin, N.; Nord, M.; Orekhov, A.; Bender, H.; Cerbu, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Vandervorst, W. pdf  url
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  Title Unravelling stacking order in epitaxial bilayer MX₂ using 4D-STEM with unsupervised learning Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology  
  Volume 31 Issue 44 Pages 445702  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Following an extensive investigation of various monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (MX2), research interest has expanded to include multilayer systems. In bilayer MX2, the stacking order strongly impacts the local band structure as it dictates the local confinement and symmetry. Determination of stacking order in multilayer MX(2)domains usually relies on prior knowledge of in-plane orientations of constituent layers. This is only feasible in case of growth resulting in well-defined triangular domains and not useful in-case of closed layers with hexagonal or irregularly shaped islands. Stacking order can be discerned in the reciprocal space by measuring changes in diffraction peak intensities. Advances in detector technology allow fast acquisition of high-quality four-dimensional datasets which can later be processed to extract useful information such as thickness, orientation, twist and strain. Here, we use 4D scanning transmission electron microscopy combined with multislice diffraction simulations to unravel stacking order in epitaxially grown bilayer MoS2. Machine learning based data segmentation is employed to obtain useful statistics on grain orientation of monolayer and stacking in bilayer MoS2.  
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  Language Wos 000561424400001 Publication Date 2020-07-14  
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  ISSN 0957-4484 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.5 Times cited 13 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; J.V. acknowledges funding from FLAG-ERA JTC2017 project 'Graph-Eye'. N.G. acknowledges funding from GOA project 'Solarpaint' of the University of Antwerp. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 823717-ESTEEM3. 4D STEM data was acquired on a hybrid pixel detector funded with a Hercules fund 'Direct electron detector for soft matter TEM' from the Flemish Government. M. N. acknowledges funding from a Marie Curie Fellowship agreement No 838001. We thank Dr Jiongjiong Mo and Dr Benjamin Groven for developing the CVD-MoS<INF>2</INF> growth on sapphire and providing the material used in this article. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.5; 2020 IF: 3.44  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:171119 Serial 6649  
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Author Canossa, S.; Graiff, C.; Crocco, D.; Predieri, G. url  doi
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  Title Water structures and packing efficiency in methylene blue cyanometallate salts Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Crystals Abbreviated Journal Crystals  
  Volume 10 Issue 7 Pages 558  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Crystal structure prediction is the holy grail of crystal engineering and is key to its ambition of driving the formation of solids based on the selection of their molecular constituents. However, this noble quest is hampered by the limited predictability of the incorporation of solvent molecules, first and foremost the ubiquitous water. In this context, we herein report the structure of four methylene blue cyanometallate phases, where anions with various shapes and charges influence the packing motif and lead to the formation of differently hydrated structures. Importantly, water molecules are observed to play various roles as isolated fillings, dimers, or an infinite network with up to 13 water molecules per repeating unit. Each crystal structure has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and evaluated with the aid of Hirshfeld surface analysis, focussing on the role of water molecules and the hierarchy of different classes of interactions in the overall supramolecular landscape of the crystals. Finally, the collected pieces of evidence are matched together to highlight the leading role of MB stacking and to derive an explanation for the observed hydration diversity based on the structural role of water molecules in the crystal architecture.  
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  Language Wos 000554226900001 Publication Date 2020-07-01  
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  ISSN 2073-4352 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.566 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; The Elettra Synchrotron (CNR Trieste) is gratefully acknowledged for the beamtime allocated at the beamline XRD1 (proposal nr 20175216). S.C. acknowledges the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for supporting his research (grant nr. 12ZV120N). ; Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Milovanović, S.P.; Andelkovic, M.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M. url  doi
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  Title Band flattening in buckled monolayer graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Physical Review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 102 Issue 24 Pages 245427  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The strain fields of periodically buckled graphene induce a periodic pseudomagnetic field (PMF) that modifies the electronic band structure. From the geometry, amplitude, and period of the periodic pseudomagnetic field, we determine the necessary conditions to access the regime of correlated phases by examining the band flattening. As compared to twisted bilayer graphene the proposed system has the advantages that (1) only a single layer of graphene is needed, (2) one is not limited to hexagonal superlattices, and (3) narrower flat bandwidth and larger separation between flat bands can be induced. We, therefore, propose that periodically strained graphene single layers can become a platform for the exploration of exotic many-body phases.  
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  Language Wos 000602844600007 Publication Date 2020-12-28  
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  ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited 11 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; S.P.M. is supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO). We thank E. Y. Andrei, Y. Jiang, and J. Mao for fruitful discussions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2020 IF: 3.836  
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Author Pandey, T.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  url
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  Title Tuning flexoelectricty and electronic properties of zig-zag graphene nanoribbons by functionalization Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal Carbon  
  Volume 171 Issue Pages 551-559  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The flexoelectric and electronic properties of zig-zag graphene nanoribbons are explored under mechanical bending using state of the art first principles calculations. A linear dependence of the bending induced out of plane polarization on the applied strain gradient is found. The inferior flexoelectric properties of graphene nanoribbons can be improved by more than two orders of magnitude by hydrogen and fluorine functionalization (CH and CF nanoribbons). A large out of plane flexoelectric effect is predicted for CF nanoribbons. The origin of this enhancement lies in the electro-negativity difference between carbon and fluorine atoms, which breaks the out of plane charge symmetry even for a small strain gradient. The flexoelectric effect can be further improved by co-functionalization with hydrogen and fluorine (CHF Janus-type nanoribbon), where a spontaneous out of plane dipole moment is formed even for flat nanoribbons. We also find that bending can control the charge localization of valence band maxima and therefore enables the tuning of the hole effective masses and band gaps. These results present an important advance towards the understanding of flexoelectric and electronic properties of hydrogen and fluorine functionalized graphene nanoribbons, which can have important implications for flexible electronic applications. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000598371500058 Publication Date 2020-09-17  
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  Notes ; The computational resources and services used for the first-principles calculations in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI). T. P. is supported by a postdoctoral research fellowship from BOF-UAntwerpen. ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.337  
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Author Van Dijck, J.G.; Mampuys, P.; Ching, H.Y.V.; Krishnan, D.; Baert, K.; Hauffman, T.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Doorslaer, S.; Maes, B.U.W.; Dorbec, M.; Buekenhoudt, A.; Meynen, V. pdf  url
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  Title Synthesis – properties correlation and the unexpected role of the titania support on the Grignard surface modification Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Applied Surface Science Abbreviated Journal Appl Surf Sci  
  Volume 527 Issue Pages 146851-17  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)  
  Abstract While the impact of reaction conditions on surface modification with Grignard reactants has been studied for silica supports, such information is absent for metal oxides like titania. Differences between modified titania and silica are observed, making it paramount to explore the reaction mechanism. A detailed study on the impact of the reaction conditions is reported, with a focus on the chain length of the alkyl Grignard reactant, its concentration, the reaction time and temperature, and the type of titania support. While the increase in the chain length reduces the amount of organic groups on the surface, the concentration, time and temperature show little/no influence on the modification degree. However, the type of titania support used and the percentage of amorphous phase present has a significant impact on the amount of grafted groups. Even though the temperature and concentration show no clear impact on the modification degree, they can cause changes in the surface hydroxyl population, which are thus not linked to the modification degree. Furthermore, the titania support is reduced during functionalization. This reduction dependents on the reaction temperature, the titania support and the chain length of the Grignard reactant. Similarly, this reduction is not linked to the modification degree.  
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  Language Wos 000564205300003 Publication Date 2020-06-03  
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  ISSN 0169-4332 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.7 Times cited 5 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; The FWO (Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek) is gratefully acknowledged for the VITO-FWO grant of fellow Jeroen G. Van Dijck (11W9416N) and the financial support granted in project GO12712N. The E.U. is acknowledged for H.Y. Vincent Ching's H2020-MSCA-IF (grant number 792946, iSPY). Dileep Krishnan and Johan Verbeeck acknowledge funding from GOA project “solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.7; 2020 IF: 3.387  
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Author Skaggs, C.M.; Kang, C.-J.; Perez, C.J.; Hadermann, J.; Emge, T.J.; Frank, C.E.; Pak, C.; Lapidus, S.H.; Walker, D.; Kotliar, G.; Kauzlarich, S.M.; Tan, X.; Greenblatt, M. pdf  url
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  Title Ambient and high pressure CuNiSb₂ : metal-ordered and metal-disordered NiAs-type derivative pnictides Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Inorganic Chemistry Abbreviated Journal Inorg Chem  
  Volume 59 Issue 19 Pages 14058-14069  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The mineral Zlatogorite, CuNiSb2, was synthesized in the laboratory for the first time by annealing elements at ambient pressure (CuNiSb2-AP). Rietveld refinement of synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction data indicates that CuNiSb2-AP crystallizes in the NiAs-derived structure (P (3) over bar m1, #164) with Cu and Ni ordering. The structure consists of alternate NiSb6 and CuSb6 octahedral layers via face-sharing. The formation of such structure instead of metal disordered NiAs-type structure (P6(3)/mmc, #194) is validated by the lower energy of the ordered phase by first-principle calculations. Interatomic crystal orbital Hamilton population, electron localization function, and charge density analysis reveal strong Ni-Sb, Cu-Sb, and Cu-Ni bonding and long weak Sb-Sb interactions in CuNiSb2-AP. The magnetic measurement indicates that CuNiSb2-AP is Pauli paramagnetic. First-principle calculations and experimental electrical resistivity measurements reveal that CuNiSb2-AP is a metal. The low Seebeck coefficient and large thermal conductivity suggest that CuNiSb2 is not a potential thermoelectric material. Single crystals were grown by chemical vapor transport. The high pressure sample (CuNiSb2-8 GPa) was prepared by pressing CuNiSb2-AP at 700 degrees C and 8 GPa. However, the structures of single crystal and CuNiSb2-8 GPa are best fit with a disordered metal structure in the P (3) over bar m1 space group, corroborated by transmission electron microscopy.  
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  Language Wos 000580381700028 Publication Date 2020-09-20  
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  ISSN 0020-1669 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 4.6 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.6; 2020 IF: 4.857  
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Author Ejsmont, A.; Andreo, J.; Lanza, A.; Galarda, A.; Macreadie, L.; Wuttke, S.; Canossa, S.; Ploetz, E.; Goscianska, J. pdf  url
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  Title Applications of reticular diversity in metal-organic frameworks : an ever-evolving state of the art Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Coordination Chemistry Reviews Abbreviated Journal Coordin Chem Rev  
  Volume 430 Issue Pages 213655  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are exciting materials due to their extensive applicability in a multitude of modern technological fields. Their most prominent characteristic and primary origin of their widespread success is the exceptional variety of their structures, which we termed 'reticular diversity'. Naturally, the ever-emerging applications of MOFs made it increasingly common that researchers from various areas delve into reticular chemistry to overcome their scientific challenges. This confers a crucial role to comprehensive overviews capable of providing newcomers with the knowledge of the state of the art, as well as with the key physics and chemistry considerations needed to design MOFs for a specific application. In this review, we commit to this purpose by outlining the fundamental understanding needed to carefully navigate MOFs' reticular diversity in their main fields of application, namely hostguest chemistry, chemical sensing, electronics, photophysics, and catalysis. Such knowledge and a meticulous, open-minded approach to the design of MOFs paves the way for their most innovative and successful applications, and for the global advancement of the research areas they are employed in. (C) 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000615299000008 Publication Date 2020-12-13  
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  ISSN 0010-8545 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 13.324 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.324  
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Author Frolov, A.S.; Sanchez-Barriga, J.; Callaert, C.; Hadermann, J.; Fedorov, A., V; Usachov, D.Y.; Chaika, A.N.; Walls, B.C.; Zhussupbekov, K.; Shvets, I., V.; Muntwiler, M.; Amati, M.; Gregoratti, L.; Varykhalov, A.Y.; Rader, O.; Yashina, L., V. pdf  url
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  Title Atomic and electronic structure of a multidomain GeTe crystal Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Acs Nano Abbreviated Journal Acs Nano  
  Volume 14 Issue 12 Pages 16576-16589  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Renewed interest in the ferroelectric semi-conductor germanium telluride was recently triggered by the direct observation of a giant Rashba effect and a 30-year-old dream about a functional spin field-effect transistor. In this respect, all-electrical control of the spin texture in this material in combination with ferroelectric properties at the nanoscale would create advanced functionalities in spintronics and data information processing. Here, we investigate the atomic and electronic properties of GeTe bulk single crystals and their (111) surfaces. We succeeded in growing crystals possessing solely inversion domains of similar to 10 nm thickness parallel to each other. Using HAADF-TEM we observe two types of domain boundaries, one of them being similar in structure to the van der Waals gap in layered materials. This structure is responsible for the formation of surface domains with preferential Te-termination (similar to 68%) as we determined using photoelectron diffraction and XPS. The lateral dimensions of the surface domains are in the range of similar to 10-100 nm, and both Ge- and Te-terminations reveal no reconstruction. Using spin-ARPES we establish an intrinsic quantitative relationship between the spin polarization of pure bulk states and the relative contribution of different terminations, a result that is consistent with a reversal of the spin texture of the bulk Rashba bands for opposite configurations of the ferroelectric polarization within individual nanodomains. Our findings are important for potential applications of ferroelectric Rashba semiconductors in nonvolatile spintronic devices with advanced memory and computing capabilities at the nanoscale.  
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  Language Wos 000603308800022 Publication Date 2020-11-02  
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  ISSN 1936-0851 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 17.1 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 17.1; 2020 IF: 13.942  
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Author Ding, L.; Zhao, L.; Weng, Y.; Schryvers, D.; Liu, Q.; Idrissi, H. pdf  url
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  Title Atomic-scale investigation of the heterogeneous precipitation in the E (Al₁₈Mg₃Cr₂) dispersoid of 7075 aluminum alloy Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Alloys And Compounds Abbreviated Journal J Alloy Compd  
  Volume 851 Issue Pages 156890  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The heterogeneous precipitation of the eta (MgZn2) phase on the E (Al18Mg3Cr2) dispersoids of the 7075 aluminum alloy was systematically investigated by atomic resolution high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX). It is found that coarse B particles are heterogeneously precipitated at the E particle interface after water quenching and isothermal aging at 120 degrees C. The incoherent E/Al interface is responsible for the high tendency of heterogeneous precipitation of the B phase. Two different orientation relationships (ORs) between the eta, E and Al matrix are identified: OR1 [2 (11) over bar0](eta)[011](E)//[(1) over bar 12](Al), (01 (1) over bar0)(eta)//(13 (3) over bar)(E)//(201)(Al), OR2 [(1) over bar 12](E)//[0001](eta)//[011](Al), (01 (1) over bar0 )(eta)//(220)(E)//(34 (4) over bar)(Al). The eta phase is preferential to nucleate along the {111}(E) or the {220}(E) planes, depending on its OR. The heterogeneous nucleation of B phase on the E particle could stabilize the E/Al interface by introducing a coherent E/eta interface, which increases the drive force of heterogeneous precipitation. The reorientation of eta phase and mutual diffusion of solute atoms could assist the coherency of the E/eta interface. The present results suggest that increasing the coherency of the E/Al interface is a promising method to suppress the heterogeneous precipitation of the eta phase. (C) 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000579868900103 Publication Date 2020-08-25  
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  ISSN 0925-8388 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.133 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.133  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:173503 Serial 6717  
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Author Zhao, H.; Li, C.-F.; Yong, X.; Kumar, P.; Palma, B.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Siahrostami, S.; Larter, S.; Zheng, D.; Wang, S.; Chen, Z.; Kibria, M.G.; Hu, J. url  doi
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  Title Coproduction of hydrogen and lactic acid from glucose photocatalysis on band-engineered Zn1-xCdxS homojunction Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication iScience Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 24 Issue 2 Pages 102109  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Photocatalytic transformation of biomass into value-added chemicals coupled with co-production of hydrogen provides an explicit route to trap sunlight into the chemical bonds. Here, we demonstrate a rational design of Zn1-xCdxS solidsolution homojunction photocatalyst with a pseudo-periodic cubic zinc blende (ZB) and hexagonal wurtzite (WZ) structure for efficient glucose conversion to simultaneously produce hydrogen and lactic acid. The optimized Zn0.6Cd0.4S catalyst consists of a twinning superlattice, has a tuned bandgap, and displays excellent efficiency with respect to hydrogen generation (690 +/- 27.6 mu mol.h(-1).g(cat).(-1)), glucose conversion (similar to 90%), and lactic acid selectivity (similar to 87%) without any co-catalyst under visible light irradiation. The periodic WZ/ZB phase in twinning superlattice facilitates better charge separation, while superoxide radical (center dot O-2(-)) and photogenerated holes drive the glucose transformation and water oxidation reactions, respectively. This work demonstrates that rational photocatalyst design could realize an efficient and concomitant production of hydrogen and value-added chemicals from glucose photocatalysis.  
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  Language Wos 000621266700080 Publication Date 2021-01-28  
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  ISSN 2589-0042 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Ding, L.; Jidkova, S.; Greuter, M.J.W.; Van Herck, K.; Goossens, M.; Martens, P.; de Bock, G.H.; Van Hal, G. url  doi
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  Title Coverage determinants of breast cancer screening in Flanders : an evaluation of the past decade Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication International journal for equity in health Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 212  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Social Epidemiology & Health Policy (SEHPO)  
  Abstract Background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women in the developed world. In order to find developing cancers in an early stage, BC screening is commonly used. In Flanders, screening is performed in and outside an organized breast cancer screening program (BCSP). However, the determinants of BC screening coverage for both screening strategies are yet unknown. Objective To assess the determinants of BC screening coverage in Flanders. Methods Reimbursement data were used to attribute a screening status to each woman in the target population for the years 2008-2016. Yearly coverage data were categorized as screening inside or outside BCSP or no screening. Data were clustered by municipality level. A generalized linear equation model was used to assess the determinants of screening type. Results Over all years and municipalities, the median screening coverage rate inside and outside BCSP was 48.40% (IQR: 41.50-54.40%) and 14.10% (IQR: 9.80-19.80%) respectively. A higher coverage rate outside BSCP was statistically significantly (P < 0.001) associated with more crowded households (OR: 3.797, 95% CI: 3.199-4.508), younger age, higher population densities (OR: 2.528, 95% CI: 2.455-2.606), a lower proportion of unemployed job seekers (OR: 0.641, 95% CI: 0.624-0.658) and lower use of dental care (OR: 0.969, 95% CI: 0.967-0.972). Conclusion Coverage rate of BC screening is not optimal in Flanders. Women with low SES that are characterized by younger age, living in a high population density area, living in crowded households, or having low dental care are less likely to be screened for BC in Flanders. If screened, they are more likely to be screened outside the BCSP.  
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Author Samaee, V.; Dupraz, M.; Pardoen, T.; VAn Swygenhoven, H.; Schryvers, D.; Idrissi, H. url  doi
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  Title Deciphering the interactions between single arm dislocation sources and coherent twin boundary in nickel bi-crystal Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Nature Communications Abbreviated Journal Nat Commun  
  Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 962  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The introduction of a well-controlled population of coherent twin boundaries (CTBs) is an attractive route to improve the strength ductility product in face centered cubic (FCC) metals. However, the elementary mechanisms controlling the interaction between single arm dislocation sources (SASs), often present in nanotwinned FCC metals, and CTB are still not well understood. Here, quantitative in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations of these mechanisms under tensile loading are performed on submicron Ni bi-crystal. We report that the absorption of curved screw dislocations at the CTB leads to the formation of constriction nodes connecting pairs of twinning dislocations at the CTB plane in agreement with large scale 3D atomistic simulations. The coordinated motion of the twinning dislocation pairs due to the presence of the nodes leads to a unique CTB sliding mechanism, which plays an important role in initiating the fracture process at a CTB ledge. TEM observations of the interactions between non-screw dislocations and the CTB highlight the importance of the synergy between the repulsive force of the CTB and the back stress from SASs when the interactions occur in small volumes. Interactions of dislocations with coherent twin boundaries contribute to strength and ductility in metals, but investigating the interaction mechanisms is challenging. Here the authors unravel these mechanisms through quantitative in-situ transmission electron microscopy observations in nickel bi-crystal samples under tensile loading.  
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  Language Wos 000620142700024 Publication Date 2021-02-11  
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  ISSN 2041-1723 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 12.124  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:176680 Serial 6722  
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Author Chen, L.; Elibol, K.; Cai, H.; Jiang, C.; Shi, W.; Chen, C.; Wang, H.S.; Wang, X.; Mu, X.; Li, C.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Guo, Y.; Meyer, J.C.; Wang, H. pdf  url
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  Title Direct observation of layer-stacking and oriented wrinkles in multilayer hexagonal boron nitride Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication 2d Materials Abbreviated Journal 2D Mater  
  Volume 8 Issue 2 Pages 024001  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) has long been recognized as an ideal substrate for electronic devices due to its dangling-bond-free surface, insulating nature and thermal/chemical stability. These properties of the h-BN multilayer are mainly determined by its lattice structure. Therefore, to analyse the lattice structure and orientation of h-BN crystals becomes important. Here, the stacking order and wrinkles of h-BN are investigated by transmission electron microscopy. It is experimentally confirmed that the layers in the h-BN flakes are arranged in the AA ' stacking. The wrinkles in a form of threefold network throughout the h-BN crystal are oriented along the armchair direction, and their formation mechanism was further explored by molecular dynamics simulations. Our findings provide a deep insight about the microstructure of h-BN and shed light on the structural design/electronic modulations of two-dimensional crystals.  
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  Language Wos 000605937500001 Publication Date 2020-12-16  
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  ISSN 2053-1583 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.937 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.937  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:174950 Serial 6723  
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Author Herzog, M.J.; Gauquelin, N.; Esken, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Janek, J. url  doi
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  Title Facile dry coating method of high-nickel cathode material by nanostructured fumed alumina (Al2O3) improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Energy technology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 9 Issue 4 Pages 2100028  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Surface coating is a crucial method to mitigate the aging problem of high-Ni cathode active materials (CAMs). By avoiding the direct contact of the CAM and the electrolyte, side reactions are hindered. Commonly used techniques like wet or ALD coating are time consuming and costly. Therefore, a more cost-effective coating technique is desirable. Herein, a facile and fast dry powder coating process for CAMs with nanostructured fumed metal oxides are reported. As the model case, the coating of high-Ni NMC (LiNi0.7Mn0.15Co0.15O2) by nanostructured fumed Al2O3 is investigated. A high coverage of the CAM surface with an almost continuous coating layer is achieved, still showing some porosity. Electrochemical evaluation shows a significant increase in capacity retention, cycle life and rate performance of the coated NMC material. The coating layer protects the surface of the CAM successfully and prevents side reactions, resulting in reduced solid electrolyte interface (SEI) formation and charge transfer impedance during cycling. A mechanism on how the coating layer enhances the cycling performance is hypothesized. The stable coating layer effectively prevents crack formation and particle disintegration of the NMC. In depth analysis indicates partial formation of LixAl2O3/LiAlO2 in the coating layer during cycling, enhancing lithium ion diffusivity and thus, also the rate performance.  
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  Language Wos 000621000700001 Publication Date 2021-01-23  
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  ISSN 2194-4296; 2194-4288 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited 25 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes The authors would like to thank Erik Peldszus and Steve Rienecker for the support with scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope and the direct electron detector were partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. N.G. and J.V. acknowledge funding from GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. Funding from the Flemish Research Fund (FWO) project G0F1320N is acknowledged.; Open access funding enabled and organized by Projekt DEAL. Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Sun, M.-H.; Zhou, J.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Chen, L.-H.; Li, L.-Y.; Wang, Y.-D.; Xie, Z.-K.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hasan, T.; Su, B.-L. pdf  url
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  Title Hierarchical zeolite single-crystal reactor for excellent catalytic efficiency Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Matter Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 3 Issue 4 Pages 1226-1245  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract As a size- and shape-selective catalyst, zeolites are widely used in petroleum and fine-chemicals processing. However, their small micropores severely hinder molecular diffusion and are sensitive to coke formation. Hierarchically porous zeolite single crystals with fully interconnected, ordered, and tunable multimodal porosity at macro-, meso-, and microlength scale, like in leaves, offer the ideal solution. However, their synthesis remains highly challenging. Here, we report a versatile confined zeolite crystallization process to achieve these superior properties. Such zeolite single crystals lead to significantly improved mass transport properties by shortening the diffusion length while maintaining shape-selective properties, endowing them with a high efficiency of zeolite crystals, enhanced catalytic activities and lifetime, highly reduced coke formation, and reduced deactivation rate in bulky-molecule reactions and methanol-to-olefins process. Their industrial utilization can lead to the design of innovative and intensified reactors and processes with highly enhanced efficiency and minimum energy consumption.  
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  Language Wos 000581132600021 Publication Date 2020-08-12  
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Author Volykhov, A.A.; Frolov, A.S.; Neudachina, V.S.; Vladimirova, N.V.; Gerber, E.; Callaert, C.; Hadermann, J.; Khmelevsky, N.O.; Knop-Gericke, A.; Sanchez-Barriga, J.; Yashina, L.V. pdf  doi
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  Title Impact of ordering on the reactivity of mixed crystals of topological insulators with anion substitution: Bi₂SeTe₂ and Sb₂SeTe₂ Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Applied Surface Science Abbreviated Journal Appl Surf Sci  
  Volume 541 Issue Pages 148490  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Three-dimensional topological insulators are exotic materials with unique properties. Tetradymite type binary chalcogenides of bismuth and antimony, as well as their mixed crystals, belong to prototypical TIs. Potential device applications of these materials require in-depth knowledge of their stability in the ambient atmosphere and other media maintained during their processing. Here we investigated the reactivity of mixed crystals with anion substitution, Bi-2(Se1-xTex)(3) and Sb2(Se1-xTex)(3), towards molecular oxygen using both in situ and ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The results indicate that, in contrast to cation substitution, partial substitution of tellurium by selenium atoms leads to anomalously high surface reactivity, which even exceeds that of the most reactive binary constituent. We attribute this effect to anion ordering that essentially modifies the bond geometry, especially the respective bond angles as modeled by DFT.  
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  Language Wos 000608492900003 Publication Date 2020-11-18  
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  ISSN 0169-4332 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.387 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.387  
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Author Kashiwar, A.; Hahn, H.; Kubel, C. url  doi
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  Title In situ TEM observation of cooperative grain rotations and the Bauschinger effect in nanocrystalline palladium Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Nanomaterials Abbreviated Journal Nanomaterials-Basel  
  Volume 11 Issue 2 Pages 432  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract We report on cooperative grain rotation accompanied by a strong Bauschinger effect in nanocrystalline (nc) palladium thin film. A thin film of nc Pd was subjected to cyclic loading-unloading using in situ TEM nanomechanics, and the evolving microstructural characteristics were investigated with ADF-STEM imaging and quantitative ACOM-STEM analysis. ADF-STEM imaging revealed a partially reversible rotation of nanosized grains with a strong out-of-plane component during cyclic loading-unloading experiments. Sets of neighboring grains were shown to rotate cooperatively, one after the other, with increasing/decreasing strain. ACOM-STEM in conjunction with these experiments provided information on the crystallographic orientation of the rotating grains at different strain levels. Local Nye tensor analysis showed significantly different geometrically necessary dislocation (GND) density evolution within grains in close proximity, confirming a locally heterogeneous deformation response. The GND density analysis revealed the formation of dislocation pile-ups at grain boundaries (GBs), indicating the generation of back stresses during unloading. A statistical analysis of the orientation changes of individual grains showed the rotation of most grains without global texture development, which fits to both dislocation- and GB sliding-based mechanisms. Overall, our quantitative in situ experimental approach explores the roles of these different deformation mechanisms operating in nanocrystalline metals during cyclic loading.  
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  Language Wos 000622951500001 Publication Date 2021-02-14  
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  ISSN 2079-4991 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.553 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.553  
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Author Li, C.-F.; Zhao, K.; Liao, X.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Zhang, L.; Zhao, Y.; Mu, S.; Li, Y.; Li, Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sun, C. pdf  url
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  Title Interface cation migration kinetics induced oxygen release heterogeneity in layered lithium cathodes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Energy Storage Materials Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 36 Issue Pages 115-122  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The irreversible release of the lattice oxygen in layered cathodes is one of the major degradation mechanisms of lithium ion batteries, which accounts for a number of battery failures including the voltage/capacity fade, loss of cation ions and detachment of the primary particles, etc. Oxygen release is generally attributed to the stepwise thermodynamic controlled phase transitions from the layered to spinel and rock salt phases. Here, we report a strong kinetic effect from the mobility of cation ions, whose migration barrier can be significantly modulated by the phase epitaxy at the degrading interface. It ends up with a clear oxygen release heterogeneity and completely different reaction pathways between the thin and thick areas, as well as the interparticle valence boundaries, both of which widely exist in the mainstream cathode design with the secondary agglomerates. This work unveils the origin of the heterogenous oxygen release in the layered cathodes. It also sheds light on the rational design of cathode materials with enhanced oxygen stability by suppressing the cation migration.  
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  Language Wos 000620584300009 Publication Date 2020-12-24  
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Author Ryabova, A.S.; Istomin, S.Y.; Dosaev, K.A.; Bonnefont, A.; Hadermann, J.; Arkharova, N.A.; Orekhov, A.S.; Sena, R.P.; Saveleva, V.A.; Kerangueven, G.; Antipov, E., V.; Savinova, E.R.; Tsirlina, G.A. pdf  url
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  Title Mn₂O₃ oxide with bixbyite structure for the electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media : highly active if properly manipulated Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Electrochimica Acta Abbreviated Journal Electrochim Acta  
  Volume 367 Issue Pages 137378  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract We consider compositional and structural factors which can affect the activity of bixbyite alpha-Mn2O3 towards the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the stability of this oxide in alkaline solution. We compare electrochemistry of undoped, Fe and Al-doped alpha-Mn2O3 with bixbyite structure and braunite Mn7SiO12 having bixbyite-related crystal structure, using the rotating disk electrode (RDE), the rotating ring-disk electrode (RRDE), and cyclic voltammetry (CV) techniques. All manganese oxides under study are stable in the potential range between the ORR onset and ca. 0.7 V vs. Reversible Hydrogen Electrode (RHE). It is found that any changes introduced in the bixbyite structure and/or composition of alpha-Mn2O3 lead to an activity drop in both the oxygen reduction and hydrogen peroxide reactions in this potential interval. For the hydrogen peroxide reduction reaction these modifications also result in a change in the nature of the rate-determining step. The obtained results confirm that due to its unique crystalline structure undoped alpha-Mn2O3 is the most ORR active (among currently available) Mn oxide catalyst and favor the assumption of the key role of the (111) surface of alpha-Mn2O3 in the very high activity of this material towards the ORR. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  ISSN 0013-4686 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.798  
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Author Bahrami, F.; Hammad, M.; Fivel, M.; Huet, B.; D'Haese, C.; Ding, L.; Nysten, B.; Idrissi, H.; Raskin, J.P.; Pardoen, T. pdf  url
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  Title Single layer graphene controlled surface and bulk indentation plasticity in copper Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication International Journal Of Plasticity Abbreviated Journal Int J Plasticity  
  Volume 138 Issue Pages 102936  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The impact of graphene reinforcement on the mechanical properties of metals has been a subject of intense investigation over the last decade in surface applications to mitigate the impact of tribological loadings or for strengthening purposes when dispersed into a bulk material. Here, the effect on the plastic indentation response of a single graphene layer grown on copper is analyzed for two configurations: one with graphene at the surface, the other with graphene sandwiched under a 100 nm thick copper cap layer. Nanoindentation under both displacement and load control conditions show both earlier and shorter pop-in excursions compared to systems without graphene. Atomic force microscopy reveals much smoother pile-ups with no slip traces in the presence of a surface graphene layer. The configuration with the intercalated graphene layer appears as an ideal elementary system to address bulk hardening mechanisms by indentation testing. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) cross-sections below indents show more diffuse and homogeneous dislocation activity in the presence of graphene. 3D dislocation dynamics simulations allow unraveling of the origin of these 3D complex phenomena and prove that the collective dislocation mechanisms are dominantly controlled by the strong back stress caused by the graphene barrier. These results provide a quantitative understanding of the impact of graphene on dislocation mechanisms for both surface and bulk applications, but with an impact that is not as large as anticipated from other studies or general literature claims.  
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  Language Wos 000623869800001 Publication Date 2021-01-18  
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  ISSN 0749-6419 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.702 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.702  
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Author Chen, B.; Gauquelin, N.; Green, R.J.; Lee, J.H.; Piamonteze, C.; Spreitzer, M.; Jannis, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Bibes, M.; Huijben, M.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G. url  doi
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  Title Spatially controlled octahedral rotations and metal-insulator transitions in nickelate superlattices Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Nano Letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett  
  Volume 21 Issue 3 Pages 1295-1302  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The properties of correlated oxides can be manipulated by forming short-period superlattices since the layer thicknesses are comparable with the typical length scales of the involved correlations and interface effects. Herein, we studied the metal-insulator transitions (MITs) in tetragonal NdNiO3/SrTiO3 superlattices by controlling the NdNiO3 layer thickness, n in the unit cell, spanning the length scale of the interfacial octahedral coupling. Scanning transmission electron microscopy reveals a crossover from a modulated octahedral superstructure at n = 8 to a uniform nontilt pattern at n = 4, accompanied by a drastically weakened insulating ground state. Upon further reducing n the predominant dimensionality effect continuously raises the MIT temperature, while leaving the antiferromagnetic transition temperature unaltered down to n = 2. Remarkably, the MIT can be enhanced by imposing a sufficiently large strain even with strongly suppressed octahedral rotations. Our results demonstrate the relevance for the control of oxide functionalities at reduced dimensions.  
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  Language Wos 000619638600014 Publication Date 2021-01-20  
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  ISSN 1530-6984 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 12.712 Times cited 19 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes This work is supported by the international M-ERA.NET project SIOX (project 4288). J.V. and N.G. acknowledge funding through the GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. The microscope used in this work was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government. D.J. acknowledges funding from FWO Project G093417N from the Flemish fund for scientific research. M.S. acknowledges funding from Slovenian Research Agency (Grants J2-9237 and P2-0091). R.J.G. acknowledges funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Part of the research described in this paper was performed at the Canadian Light Source, a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan, which is supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), NSERC, the National Research Council (NRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Government of Saskatchewan, and the University of Saskatchewan. This work received support from the ERC CoG MINT (No. 615759) and from a PHC Van Gogh grant. M.B. thanks the French Academy of Science and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences for supporting his stays in The Netherlands. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 823717 -ESTEEM3. Approved Most recent IF: 12.712  
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Author Samae, V.; Cordier, P.; Demouchy, S.; Bollinger, C.; Gasc, J.; Koizumi, S.; Mussi, A.; Schryvers, D.; Idrissi, H. pdf  url
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  Title Stress-induced amorphization triggers deformation in the lithospheric mantle Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Nature Abbreviated Journal Nature  
  Volume 591 Issue 7848 Pages 82-86  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The mechanical properties of olivine-rich rocks are key to determining the mechanical coupling between Earth's lithosphere and asthenosphere. In crystalline materials, the motion of crystal defects is fundamental to plastic flow(1-4.) However, because the main constituent of olivine-rich rocks does not have enough slip systems, additional deformation mechanisms are needed to satisfy strain conditions. Experimental studies have suggested a non-Newtonian, grain-size-sensitive mechanism in olivine involving grain-boundary sliding(5,6). However, very few microstructural investigations have been conducted on grain-boundary sliding, and there is no consensus on whether a single or multiple physical mechanisms are at play. Most importantly, there are no theoretical frameworks for incorporating the mechanics of grain boundaries in polycrystalline plasticity models. Here we identify a mechanism for deformation at grain boundaries in olivine-rich rocks. We show that, in forsterite, amorphization takes place at grain boundaries under stress and that the onset of ductility of olivine-rich rocks is due to the activation of grain-boundary mobility in these amorphous layers. This mechanism could trigger plastic processes in the deep Earth, where high-stress conditions are encountered (for example, at the brittle-plastic transition). Our proposed mechanism is especially relevant at the lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary, where olivine reaches the glass transition temperature, triggering a decrease in its viscosity and thus promoting grain-boundary sliding.  
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  Language Wos 000626921700014 Publication Date 2021-03-03  
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  ISSN 0028-0836 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 40.137 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 40.137  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:176656 Serial 6738  
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Author Hendrickx, M.; Tang, Y.; Hunter, E.C.; Battle, P.D.; Hadermann, J. pdf  url
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  Title Structural and magnetic properties of the perovskites A₂LaFe₂SbO₉ (A = Ca, Sr, Ba) Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Solid State Chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem  
  Volume 295 Issue Pages 121914  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Polycrystalline samples of A(2)LaFe(2)SbO(9) (A = Ca, Sr, Ba) perovskites appeared monophasic to X-ray or neutron powder diffraction but a single-crystal study utilising transmission electron microscopy revealed a greater level of complexity. Although local charge balance is maintained, compositional and structural variations are present among and within the submicron-sized crystals. Despite the inhomogeneity, A = Ca is monophasic with a partially-ordered distribution of Fe3+ and Sb5+ cations across two crystallographically-distinct octahedral sites, i.e. Ca2La(Fe1.25Sb0.25)(2d) (Fe0.75Sb0.75)(2c)O-9. For A = Sr or Ba, the inhomogeneities result in differences in the filling patterns of the octahedra and the ordering of the B cations. Particles of A = Sr contain a phase (Fe:Sb similar to 2:1) without B cation ordering and one (Fe:Sb similar to 1:1) with B cation ordering. Monophasic A = Ba lacks long-range cation order although ordered nanodomains are present within the disordered phase. The temperature dependence of the magnetic properties of each sample is discussed.  
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  Language Wos 000615711800013 Publication Date 2020-12-17  
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  ISSN 0022-4596 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.299  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:176663 Serial 6739  
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Author Cui, W.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Unocic, R.R.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sang, X. pdf  url
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  Title Atomic defects, functional groups and properties in MXenes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Chinese Chemical Letters Abbreviated Journal Chinese Chem Lett  
  Volume 32 Issue 1 Pages 339-344  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract MXenes, a new family of functional two-dimensional (2D) materials, have shown great potential for an extensive variety of applications within the last decade. Atomic defects and functional groups in MXenes are known to have a tremendous influence on the functional properties. In this review, we focus on recent progress in the characterization of atomic defects and functional group chemistry in MXenes, and how to control them to directly influence various properties (e.g., electron transport, Li' adsorption, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity, and magnetism) of 2D MXenes materials. Dynamic structural transformations such as oxidation and growth induced by atomic defects in MXenes are also discussed. The review thus provides perspectives on property optimization through atomic defect engineering, and bottom-up synthesis methods based on defect-assisted homoepitaxial growth of MXenes. (C) 2020 Chinese Chemical Society and Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000618541800057 Publication Date 2020-04-17  
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  ISSN 1001-8417 ISBN (up) Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.932 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.932  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177568 Serial 6777  
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