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Author Piscopiello, E.; Rosenauer, A.; Passaseo, A.; Montoya Rossi, E.H.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Segregation in InxGa1-xAs/GaAs Stranski-Krastanow layers grown by metal-organic chemical vapour deposition Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication Philosophical magazine Abbreviated Journal Philos Mag  
  Volume 85 Issue 32 Pages 3857-3870  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000233171500007 Publication Date 2005-11-10  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1478-6435;1478-6443; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.505 Times cited 11 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.505; 2005 IF: 1.470  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59054 Serial 2961  
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Author Bigiani, L.; Barreca, D.; Gasparotto, A.; Andreu, T.; Verbeeck, J.; Sada, C.; Modin, E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Morante, J.R.; Maccato, C. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Selective anodes for seawater splitting via functionalization of manganese oxides by a plasma-assisted process Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Applied Catalysis B-Environmental Abbreviated Journal Appl Catal B-Environ  
  Volume 284 Issue Pages 119684  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The electrolysis of seawater, a significantly more abundant natural reservoir than freshwater, stands as a promising alternative for sustainable hydrogen production, provided that the competitive chloride electro-oxidation is minimized. Herein, we propose an original material combination to selectively trigger oxygen evolution from seawater at expenses of chlorine generation. The target systems, based on MnO2 or Mn2O3 decorated with Fe2O3 or Co3O4, are fabricated by plasma enhanced-chemical vapor deposition of manganese oxides, functionalization with Fe2O3 and Co3O4 by sputtering, and annealing in air/Ar to obtain Mn(IV)/Mn(III) oxides. Among the various options, MnO2 decorated with Co3O4 yields the best performances in alkaline seawater splitting, with an outstanding Tafel slope of approximate to 40 mV x dec(-1) and an overpotential of 450 mV, enabling to rule out chlorine evolution. These attractive performances, resulting from the synergistic contribution of catalytic and electronic effects, open the door to low-cost hydrogen generation from seawater under real-world conditions, paving the way to eventual large-scale applications.  
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  Language Wos 000623591500008 Publication Date 2020-11-20  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0926-3373 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.446 Times cited 67 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes The authors thank Padova University (DOR 2017–2020 and P-DiSC #03BIRD2018-UNIPD OXYGENA projects), as well as the INSTM Consortium (INSTMPD004 – NETTUNO project) and AMGA Foundation (Mn4Energy project), for financial support. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. J.V. acknowledges funding from a GOA project 'Solarpaint' (University of Antwerp) and from the EU-H2020 programme (grant agreement No. 823717 – ESTEEM3). J.R.M. and T.A. acknowledge Generalitat de Catalunya for financial support through the CERCA Programme, 27 M2E (2017SGR1246) and by ERDEF-MINECO coordinated projects ENE2017-85087-C3 and ENE2016-80788-C5-5-R. Thanks are also due to Proff. Gloria Tabacchi and Ettore Fois (Department of Science and High Technology, Insubria University, Como, Italy) for valuable discussions and support. Dr. Daniele Valbusa, Dr. Gianluca Corrò, Dr. Andrea Gallo and Dr. Dileep Khrishnan are gratefully acknowledged for helpful technical assistance. Approved Most recent IF: 9.446  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:176718 Serial 6733  
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Author Van de Vyver, S.; Geboers, J.; Dusselier, M.; Schepers, H.; Vosch, T.; Zhang, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.A.; Sels, B.F. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Selective bifunctional catalytic conversion of cellulose over reshaped ni particles at the tip of carbon nanofibers Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Chemsuschem Abbreviated Journal Chemsuschem  
  Volume 3 Issue 6 Pages 698-701  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor  
  Language Wos 000279753300011 Publication Date 2010-05-05  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1864-5631;1864-564X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 7.226 Times cited 136 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 7.226; 2010 IF: 6.325  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95657 Serial 2962  
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Author Struzzi, C.; Erbahar, D.; Scardamaglia, M.; Amati, M.; Gregoratti, L.; Lagos; Van Tendeloo, G.; Snyders, R.; Ewels, C.; Bittencourt, C. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Selective decoration of isolated carbon nanotubes by potassium evaporation : scanning photoemission microscopy and density functional theory Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Journal of materials chemistry C : materials for optical and electronic devices Abbreviated Journal J Mater Chem C  
  Volume 3 Issue 3 Pages 2518-2527  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Site selective doping of aligned carbon nanostructures represents a promising approach for their implementation in actual devices. In the present work we report on alkali metals decoration on low density vertically aligned carbon nanotubes, disclosing the possibility of engineering site selective depositions of potassium atoms on the carbon systems. Photoemission measurements were combined with microscopy demonstrating the effective spatial control of alkali deposition. The changes of electronic structures of locally doped carbon regions were studied by exploiting the ability of the scanning photoemission microscopy technique. From the analysis of experimental data supported by theoretical calculations, we show the tuning of the charge transfer from potassium to carbon atoms belonging to neighboring nanotubes or along the same tube structure.  
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  Language Wos 000350984200011 Publication Date 2014-12-30  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2050-7526;2050-7534; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.256 Times cited 6 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.256; 2015 IF: 4.696  
  Call Number c:irua:125496 Serial 2963  
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Author Amelinckx, S.; Milat, O.; Van Tendeloo, G. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Selective imaging of sublattices in complex structures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1993 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy  
  Volume 51 Issue Pages 90-108  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos A1993LN79100010 Publication Date 2002-10-18  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.436 Times cited 8 Open Access  
  Notes Approved CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL 54/144 Q2 # PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL 9/35 Q2 #  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:6835 Serial 2964  
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Author Milat, O.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Amelinckx, S. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Selective imaging of the “substructures” in incommensurately modulated intergrowth crystal structures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1992 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy  
  Volume 41 Issue Pages 65-76  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos A1992HX68100006 Publication Date 2002-10-18  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.436 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes Approved MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY 96/271 Q2 #  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:4437 Serial 2966  
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Author Sandoval, S.; Kepic, D.; Perez del Pino, A.; Gyorgy, E.; Gomez, A.; Pfannmöller, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ballesteros, B.; Tobias, G. url  doi
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  Title (up) Selective laser-assisted synthesis of tubular van der Waals heterostructures of single-layered PbI2 within carbon nanotubes exhibiting carrier photogeneration Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication ACS nano Abbreviated Journal Acs Nano  
  Volume 12 Issue 7 Pages 6648-6656  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The electronic and optical properties of two-dimensional layered materials allow the miniaturization of nanoelectronic and optoelectronic devices in a competitive manner. Even larger opportunities arise when two or more layers of different materials are combined. Here, we report on an ultrafast energy efficient strategy, using laser irradiation, which allows bulk synthesis of crystalline single-layered lead iodide in the cavities of carbon nanotubes by forming cylindrical van der Waals heterostructures. In contrast to the filling of van der Waals solids into carbon nanotubes by conventional thermal annealing, which favors the formation of inorganic nanowires, the present strategy is highly selective toward the growth of monolayers forming lead iodide nanotubes. The irradiated bulk material bearing the nanotubes reveals a decrease of the resistivity as well as a significant increase in the current flow upon illumination. Both effects are attributed to the presence of single-walled lead iodide nanotubes in the cavities of carbon nanotubes, which dominate the properties of the whole matrix. The present study brings in a simple, ultrafast and energy efficient strategy for the tailored synthesis of rolled-up single-layers of lead iodide (i.e., single-walled PbI2 nanotubes), which we believe could be expanded to other two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals solids. In fact, initial tests with ZnI2 already reveal the formation of single-walled ZnI2 nanotubes, thus proving the versatility of the approach.  
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  Language Wos 000440505000029 Publication Date 2018-07-05  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1936-0851 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 13.942 Times cited 8 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; We acknowledge funding from MINECO (Spain), through MAT2017-86616-R, ENE2017-89210-C2-1-R, and “Severo Ochoa” Programme for Centres of Excellence in R&D (SEV-2015-0496, SEV-2013-0295), CERCA programme for funding ICN2 and support from AGAUR of Generalitat de Catalunya through the projects 2017 SGR 1086, 2017 SGR 581 and 2017 SGR 327. We thank Thomas Swan Co., Ltd., for supplying MWCNT Elicarb samples. D.K. acknowledges financial support from the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia for postdoctoral research. We are grateful to R Rurali (ICMAB-CSIC) for providing the structural model of the PbI<INF>2</INF> nanotube employed for the schematic representation of PbI<INF>2</INF>@MVWCNT. ; Approved Most recent IF: 13.942  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153169 Serial 5127  
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Author Schutyser, W.; Van den Bosch, S.; Dijkmans, J.; Turner, S.; Meledina, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Debecker, D.P.; Sels, B.F. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Selective nickel-catalyzed conversion of model and lignin-derived phenolic compounds to cyclohexanone-based polymer building blocks Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Chemsuschem Abbreviated Journal Chemsuschem  
  Volume 8 Issue 8 Pages 1805-1818  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Valorization of lignin is essential for the economics of future lignocellulosic biorefineries. Lignin is converted into novel polymer building blocks through four steps: catalytic hydroprocessing of softwood to form 4-alkylguaiacols, their conversion into 4-alkylcyclohexanols, followed by dehydrogenation to form cyclohexanones, and Baeyer-Villiger oxidation to give caprolactones. The formation of alkylated cyclohexanols is one of the most difficult steps in the series. A liquid-phase process in the presence of nickel on CeO2 or ZrO2 catalysts is demonstrated herein to give the highest cyclohexanol yields. The catalytic reaction with 4-alkylguaiacols follows two parallel pathways with comparable rates: 1) ring hydrogenation with the formation of the corresponding alkylated 2-methoxycyclohexanol, and 2) demethoxylation to form 4-alkylphenol. Although subsequent phenol to cyclohexanol conversion is fast, the rate is limited for the removal of the methoxy group from 2-methoxycyclohexanol. Overall, this last reaction is the rate-limiting step and requires a sufficient temperature (> 250 degrees C) to overcome the energy barrier. Substrate reactivity (with respect to the type of alkyl chain) and details of the catalyst properties (nickel loading and nickel particle size) on the reaction rates are reported in detail for the Ni/CeO2 catalyst. The best Ni/CeO2 catalyst reaches 4-alkylcyclohexanol yields over 80 %, is even able to convert real softwood-derived guaiacol mixtures and can be reused in subsequent experiments. A proof of principle of the projected cascade conversion of lignocellulose feedstock entirely into caprolactone is demonstrated by using Cu/ZrO2 for the dehydrogenation step to produce the resultant cyclohexanones (approximate to 80%) and tin-containing beta zeolite to form 4-alkyl-e-caprolactones in high yields, according to a Baeyer-Villiger-type oxidation with H2O2.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor  
  Language Wos 000355220300020 Publication Date 2015-04-16  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1864-5631; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 7.226 Times cited 71 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 7.226; 2015 IF: 7.657  
  Call Number c:irua:126406 Serial 2967  
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Author Quintana, M.; Montellano, A.; Esau del Rio Castillo, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.; Prato, M. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Selective organic functionalization of graphene bulk or graphene edges Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal Chem Commun  
  Volume 47 Issue 33 Pages 9330-9332  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Graphene sheets have been functionalized with a PAMAM dendron, finding that graphene can be efficiently functionalized all over the surface, or only at the edges, depending on the reactions used in the functionalization process.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000293648200010 Publication Date 2011-07-20  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 84 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2011 IF: 6.169  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91892 Serial 2968  
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Author Borah, R.; Ninakanti, R.; Nuyts, G.; Peeters, H.; Pedrazo-Tardajos, A.; Nuti, S.; Vande Velde, C.; De Wael, K.; Lenaerts, S.; Bals, S.; Verbruggen, S. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Selectivity in ligand functionalization of photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles for phase transfer and self‐assembly applications Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Chemistry-A European Journal Abbreviated Journal Chem-Eur J  
  Volume Issue Pages chem.202100029-15  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS)  
  Abstract Functionalization of photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles of TiO 2 , ZnO, WO 3 and CuO with amine‐terminated (oleylamine) and thiol‐terminated (1‐dodecanethiol) alkyl chained ligands was studied under ambient conditions. A high selectivity was observed in the binding specificity of a ligand towards nanoparticles of these different oxides. It was observed that oleylamine binds stably to only TiO 2 and WO 3 , while 1‐dodecanethiol binds stably only to ZnO and CuO. Similarly, polar to non‐polar solvent phase transfer of TiO 2 and WO 3 nanoparticles could be achieved by using oleylamine, but not by 1‐dodecanethiol, while the contrary holds for ZnO and CuO. The surface chemistry of ligand functionalized nanoparticles was probed by ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy, that enabled to elucidate the occupation of the ligands at the active sites. The photo‐stability of the ligands on the nanoparticle surface was determined by the photocatalytic self‐cleaning properties of the material. While TiO 2 and WO 3 degrade the ligands within 24 hours under both UV and visible light, ligands on ZnO and CuO remain unaffected. The gathered insights are also highly relevant from an application point of view. As an example, since the ligand functionalized nanoparticles are hydrophobic in nature, they can thus be self‐assembled at the air‐water interface, for obtaining nanoparticle films with demonstrated photocatalytic as well as anti‐fogging properties.  
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  Language Wos 000652651400001 Publication Date 2021-04-21  
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  ISSN 0947-6539 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.317 Times cited 15 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes R.B. and S.W.V. acknowledge financial support from the University of Antwerp Special Research Fund (BOF) for a DOCPRO4 doctoral scholarship. S.B. and A.P.-T. acknowledge financial support from the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Program by means of the grant agreement no. 731019 EUSMI and the ERC Consolidator grant no. 815128 REALNANO.; sygmaSB Approved Most recent IF: 5.317  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177495 Serial 6787  
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Author Philippaerts, A.; Paulussen, S.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Poelman, H.; Bulut, M.; de Clippel, F.; Smeets, P.; Sels, B.; Jacobs, P. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Selectivity in sorption and hydrogenation of methyl oleate and elaidate on MFI zeolites Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Journal of catalysis Abbreviated Journal J Catal  
  Volume 270 Issue 1 Pages 172-184  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Different zeolites were tested for selective removal of methyl elaidate (trans isomer) from an equimolar mixture with methyl oleate (cis isomer). Sorption experiments of the geometric isomers show that only ZSM-5 samples with reduced Al content in the framework are able to discriminate among the bent cis and the linear trans fatty acid methyl esters. Hydrogenation experiments of equimolar methyl oleate and elaidate mixtures at low temperature (65 °C) and high hydrogen pressure (6.0 MPa), using Pt catalysts, confirm this result. Only with a Pt/NaZSM-5 catalyst outspoken selectivity for the hydrogenation of the trans isomer is obtained. In order to prepare a selective Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst, the influence of Pt addition (impregnation, ion-exchange and competitive ion-exchange) and Pt activation (different calcination and reduction temperatures) on the Pt-distribution and Pt particle size was investigated using SEM, bright-field and HR TEM, EDX, electron tomography, CO-chemisorption, XPS, XRD, and UVvis measurements. The best result in terms of hydrogenation activity and selectivity is obtained with a Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst, which is prepared via competitive ion-exchange, followed by slow calcination up to 350 °C under high O2 flow and a reduction up to 500 °C under H2. This preparation method leads to a Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst with the best Pt distribution and the smallest Pt clusters occluded in the zeolite structure. Finally, the influence of zeolite crystal size, morphology, and elemental composition of ZSM-5 on hydrogenation activity and selectivity was investigated in detail.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication San Diego, Calif. Editor  
  Language Wos 000275966100021 Publication Date 2010-01-28  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0021-9517; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.844 Times cited 24 Open Access  
  Notes FWO; IAP-IV; Methusalem Approved Most recent IF: 6.844; 2010 IF: 5.415  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82435 Serial 2970  
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Author Leys, F.E.; March, N.H.; Angilella, G.G.N.; Lamoen, D. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Self consistent nonlocal linear-response theory of a relativistic electron gas Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication Physical Review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 67 Issue Pages 113105  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor  
  Language Wos 000182035100005 Publication Date 2003-04-01  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0163-1829;1095-3795; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record;  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2003 IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:45627 Serial 2973  
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Author Cunha, D.M.; Gauquelin, N.; Xia, R.; Verbeeck, J.; Huijben, M. url  doi
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  Title (up) Self-assembled epitaxial cathode-electrolyte nanocomposites for 3D microbatteries Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication ACS applied materials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal Acs Appl Mater Inter  
  Volume 14 Issue 37 Pages 42208-42214  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The downscaling of electronic devices requires rechargeable microbatteries with enhanced energy and power densities. Here, we evaluate self-assembled vertically aligned nano-composite (VAN) thin films as a platform to create high-performance three-dimensional (3D) microelectrodes. This study focuses on controlling the VAN formation to enable interface engineering between the LiMn2O4 cathode and the (Li,La)TiO3 solid electrolyte. Electrochemical analysis in a half cell against lithium metal showed the absence of sharp redox peaks due to the confinement in the electrode pillars at the nanoscale. The (100)-oriented VAN thin films showed better rate capability and stability during extensive cycling due to the better alignment to the Li-diffusion channels. However, an enhanced pseudocapacitive contribution was observed for the increased total surface area within the (110)-oriented VAN thin films. These results demonstrate for the first time the electrochemical behavior of cathode-electrolyte VANs for lithium-ion 3D microbatteries while pointing out the importance of control over the vertical interfaces.  
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  Language Wos 000852647100001 Publication Date 2022-09-06  
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  ISSN 1944-8244 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.5 Times cited 4 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes This research was carried out with the support from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) under VIDI grant no. 13456. Approved Most recent IF: 9.5  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:190619 Serial 7206  
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Author Borah, R.; Smets, J.; Ninakanti, R.; Tietze, M.L.; Ameloot, R.; Chigrin, D.N.; Bals, S.; Lenaerts, S.; Verbruggen, S.W. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Self-assembled ligand-capped plasmonic Au nanoparticle films in the Kretschmann configuration for sensing of volatile organic compounds Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication ACS applied nano materials Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 8 Pages acsanm.2c02524-12  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract Films of close-packed Au nanoparticles are coupled electrodynamically through their collective plasmon resonances. This collective optical response results in enhanced light–matter interactions, which can be exploited in various applications. Here, we demonstrate their application in sensing volatile organic compounds, using methanol as a test case. Ordered films over several cm2 were obtained by interfacial self-assembly of colloidal Au nanoparticles (∼10 nm diameter) through controlled evaporation of the solvent. Even though isolated nanoparticles of this size are inherently nonscattering, when arranged in a close-packed film the plasmonic coupling results in a strong reflectance and absorbance. The in situ tracking of vapor phase methanol concentration through UV–vis transmission measurements of the nanoparticle film is first demonstrated. Next, in situ ellipsometry of the self-assembled films in the Kretschmann (also known as ATR) configuration is shown to yield enhanced sensitivity, especially with phase difference measurements, Δ. Our study shows the excellent agreement between theoretical models of the spectral response of self-assembled films with experimental in situ sensing experiments. At the same time, the theoretical framework provides the basis for the interpretation of the various observed experimental trends. Combining periodic nanoparticle films with ellipsometry in the Kretschmann configuration is a promising strategy toward highly sensitive and selective plasmonic thin-film devices based on colloidal fabrication methods for volatile organic compound (VOC) sensing applications.  
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  Language Wos 000834348300001 Publication Date 2022-07-27  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 2574-0970 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.9 Times cited 11 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes R.B. acknowledges financial support from the University of Antwerp Special Research Fund (BOF) for a DOCPRO4 doctoral scholarship. J.S. acknowledges financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) by a Ph.D. fellowship (11H8121N) . M.L.T. acknowledges financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) by a senior postdoctoral fellowship (12ZK720N) . Approved Most recent IF: 5.9  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:189295 Serial 7095  
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Author Venturi, F.; Calizzi, M.; Bals, S.; Perkisas, T.; Pasquini, L. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) 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  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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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 Reguera, J.; Flora, T.; Winckelmans, N.; Rodriguez-Cabello, J.C.; Bals, S. url  doi
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  Title (up) Self-assembly of Janus Au:Fe₃O₄ branched nanoparticles. From organized clusters to stimuli-responsive nanogel suprastructures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Nanoscale Advances Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 2 Issue 6 Pages 2525-2530  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Janus nanoparticles offer enormous possibilities through a binary selective functionalization and dual properties. Their self-assembly has attracted strong interest due to their potential as building blocks to obtain molecular colloids, supracrystals and well-organized nanostructures that can lead to new functionalities. However, this self-assembly has been focused on relatively simple symmetrical morphologies, while for complex nanostructures this process has been unexplored. Here, we study the assembly of plasmonic-magnetic Janus nanoparticles with a branched (nanostar) – sphere morphology. The branched morphology enhances their plasmonic properties in the near-infrared region and therefore their applicability, but at the same time constrains their self-assembly capabilities to obtain more organized or functional suprastructures. We describe the self-assembly of these nanoparticles after amphiphilic functionalization. The role of the nanoparticle branching, as well as the size of the polymer-coating, is explored. We show how the use of large molecular weight stabilizing polymers can overcome the anisotropy of the nanoparticles producing a change in the morphology from small clusters to larger quasi-cylindrical nanostructures. Finally, the Janus nanoparticles are functionalized with a thermo-responsive elastin-like recombinamer. These nanoparticles undergo reversible self-assembly in the presence of free polymer giving rise to nanoparticle-stabilized nanogel-like structures with controlled size, providing the possibility to expand their applicability to multi-stimuli controlled self-assembly.  
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  Language Wos 000543283200032 Publication Date 2020-04-22  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 2516-0230 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.7 Times cited 10 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; J. R. acknowledges the.nancial support of Basque Country Elkartek-KK-2019/ 00101. T. F. and J. C. R-C acknowledge the funding from the European Commission (NMP-2014-646075), the Spanish Government (PCIN-2015-010 (FunBioPlas), MAT2016-78903-R), Junta de Castilla y Leon (VA317P18) and Centro en Red de Medicina Regenerativa y Terapia Celular de Castilla y Leon. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.7; 2020 IF: NA  
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Author Kerkhofs, S.; Willhammar, T.; Van Den Noortgate, H.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Breynaert, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bals, S.; Martens, J.A. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Self-Assembly of Pluronic F127—Silica Spherical Core–Shell Nanoparticles in Cubic Close-Packed Structures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume 27 Issue 27 Pages 5161-5169  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract A new ordered mesoporous silica material (COK-19) with cubic symmetry is synthesized by silicate polycondensation in a citric acid/citrate buffered micellar solution of Pluronic F127 triblock copolymer near neutral pH. SAXS, nitrogen adsorption, TEM, and electron tomography reveal the final material has a cubic close packed symmetry (Fm3̅m) with isolated spherical mesopores interconnected through micropores. Heating of the synthesis medium from room temperature to 70 °C results in a mesopore size increase from 7.0 to 11.2 nm. Stepwise addition of the silicate source allows isolation of a sequence of intermediates that upon characterization with small-angle X-ray scattering uncovers the formation process via formation and aggregation of individual silica-covered Pluronic micelles.  
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  Language Wos 000359499100003 Publication Date 2015-07-24  
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  ISSN 0897-4756 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 39 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes J.A.M. acknowledges the Flemish government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem, METH/08/04). The Belgian government is acknowledged for financing the interuniversity poles of attraction (IAP-PAI, P7/05 FS2). G.V.T., S.B. and T.W. acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant no. 335078-COLOURATOMS). E.B. acknowledges financial support the Flemish FWO for a postdoctoral fellowship (1265013N). The authors gratefully thank Kristof Houthoofd for performing the NMR experiments.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2015 IF: 8.354  
  Call Number c:irua:127758 Serial 3977  
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Author Khaletskaya, K.; Turner, S.; Tu, M.; Wannapaiboon, S.; Schneemann, A.; Meyer, R.; Ludwig, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fischer, R.A. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Self-directed localization of ZIF-8 thin film formation by conversion of ZnO nanolayers Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater  
  Volume 24 Issue 30 Pages 4804-4811  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Control of localized metal-organic framework (MOF) thin film formation is a challenge. Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are an important sub-class of MOFs based on transition metals and imidazolate linkers. Continuous coatings of intergrown ZIF crystals require high rates of heterogeneous nucleation. In this work, substrates coated with zinc oxide layers are used, obtained by atomic layer deposition (ALD) or by magnetron sputtering, to provide the Zn2+ ions required for nucleation and localized growth of ZIF-8 films ([Zn(mim)(2)]; Hmim = 2-methylimidazolate). The obtained ZIF-8 films reveal the expected microporosity, as deduced from methanol adsorption studies using an environmentally controlled quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) and comparison with bulk ZIF-8 reference data. The concept is transferable to other MOFs, and is applied to the formation of [Al(OH)(1,4-ndc)](n) (ndc = naphtalenedicarboxylate) thin films derived from Al2O3 nanolayers.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor  
  Language Wos 000340549900010 Publication Date 2014-05-07  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1616-301X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 77 Open Access  
  Notes 312483 Esteem2; Fwo; esteem2_ta Approved Most recent IF: 12.124; 2014 IF: 11.805  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119215 Serial 2975  
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Author Galván-Moya, J.E.; Altantzis, T.; Nelissen, K.; Peeters, F.M.; Grzelczak, M.; Liz-Marán, L.M.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  url
doi  openurl
  Title (up) Self-organization of highly symmetric nanoassemblies : a matter of competition Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication ACS nano Abbreviated Journal Acs Nano  
  Volume 8 Issue 4 Pages 3869-3875  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The properties and applications of metallic nanoparticles are inseparably connected not only to their detailed morphology and composition but also to their structural configuration and mutual interactions. As a result, the assemblies often have superior properties as compared to individual nanoparticles. Although it has been reported that nanoparticles can form highly symmetric clusters, if the configuration can be predicted as a function of the synthesis parameters, more targeted and accurate synthesis will be possible. We present here a theoretical model that accurately predicts the structure and configuration of self-assembled gold nanoclusters. The validity of the model is verified using quantitative experimental data extracted from electron tomography 3D reconstructions of different assemblies. The present theoretical model is generic and can in principle be used for different types of nanoparticles, providing a very wide window of potential applications.  
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  Language Wos 000334990600084 Publication Date 2014-03-13  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1936-0851;1936-086X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 13.942 Times cited 34 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes FWO; Methusalem; 246791 COUNTATOMS; 335078 COLOURATOM; 262348 ESMI; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 13.942; 2014 IF: 12.881  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116955 Serial 2977  
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Author Nerl, H.C.; Pokle, A.; Jones, L.; Müller‐Caspary, K.; Bos, K.H.W.; Downing, C.; McCarthy, E.K.; Gauquelin, N.; Ramasse, Q.M.; Lobato, I.; Daly, D.; Idrobo, J.C.; Van Aert, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sanvito, S.; Coleman, J.N.; Cucinotta, C.S.; Nicolosi, V. pdf  url
doi  openurl
  Title (up) Self‐Assembly of Atomically Thin Chiral Copper Heterostructures Templated by Black Phosphorus Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater  
  Volume 29 Issue 37 Pages 1903120  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos 000478478400001 Publication Date 2019-07-17  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1616-301X ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 1 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes European Research Council, 2DNanoCaps TC2D CoG 3D2DPrint CoG Picometrics grant agreement No. 770887; Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, EP/P033555/1 EP/R029431 ; Science Foundation Ireland, HPC1600932 ; Approved Most recent IF: 12.124  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:161901 Serial 5362  
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Author Kirsanova, M.A.; Reshetova, L.N.; Olenev, A.V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Shevelkov, A.V. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Semiclathrates of the GePTe system : synthesis and crystal structures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Chemistry: a European journal Abbreviated Journal Chem-Eur J  
  Volume 17 Issue 20 Pages 5719-5726  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Novel compounds [Ge46−xPx]Tey (13.9≤x≤15.6, 5.92≤y≤7.75) with clathrate-like structures have been prepared and structurally characterized. They crystallize in the space group Fmequation image with the unit cell parameter changing from 20.544(2) to 20.698(2) Å (Z=8) on going from x=13.9 to x=15.6. Their crystal structure is composed of a covalently bonded Ge[BOND]P framework that hosts tellurium atoms in the guest positions and can be viewed as a peculiar variant of the type I clathrate superstructure. In contrast to the conventional type I clathrates, [Ge46−xPx]Tey contain tricoordinated (3b) atoms and no vacancies in the framework positions. As a consequence of the transformation of the framework, the majority of the guest tellurium atoms form a single covalent bond with the host framework and thus the title compounds are the first representative of semiclathrates with covalent bonding. A comparison is made with silicon clathrates and the evolution of the crystal structure upon changing the tellurium content is discussed.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor  
  Language Wos 000290216000028 Publication Date 2011-04-05  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0947-6539; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.317 Times cited 17 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.317; 2011 IF: 5.925  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89773 Serial 2981  
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Author Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Aashuri, H. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Semisolid structure for M2 high speed steel prepared by cooling slope Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Journal of materials processing technology Abbreviated Journal J Mater Process Tech  
  Volume 210 Issue 12 Pages 1632-1635  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Effects of cooling slope angle and the temperature of molten metal on the globular structure of M2 high speed steel after holding at the semisolid state have been investigated. The globular structure was achieved by pouring the molten metal at 1595 °C on the ceramic cooling slope with the length of 200 mm and the angle of 25°. The globular structure of M2 high speed steel in the form of rolledannealed and as cast condition after holding at semisolid state has been achieved. The size of globular grains of cooling slope sample was smaller than that of the rolledannealed and as cast samples. Solid particles of rolledannealed sample after holding at semisolid state had better roundness compared with cooling slope sample. Dissolution of carbides in the austenite phase at grain boundaries leads to formation of globular particles in the semisolid state. MC-type and M6C-type eutectic carbides reprecipitate during cooling cycle along grain boundaries.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000280498200011 Publication Date 2010-06-02  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0924-0136; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.147 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.147; 2010 IF: 1.570  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122042 Serial 2983  
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Author Marikutsa, A.; Yang, L.; Rumyantseva, M.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Gaskov, A. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Sensitivity of nanocrystalline tungsten oxide to CO and ammonia gas determined by surface catalysts Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Sensors and actuators : B : chemical Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 277 Issue Pages 336-346  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Nanocrystalline tungsten oxide with variable particle size and surface area was synthesized by aqueous deposition and heat treatment for use in resistive gas sensors. Surface modification with 1 wt.% Pd and Ru was performed by impregnation to improve the sensitivity to CO and ammonia. Acid and oxidation surface sites were evaluated by temperature-programmed techniques using probe molecules. The surface acidity dropped with increasing particle size, and was weakly affected by additives. Lower crystallinity of WO3 and the presence of Ru species favoured temperature-programmed reduction of the materials. Modifying WO3 increased its sensitivity, to CO at ambient condition for modification by Pd and to NH3 at elevated temperature for Ru modification. An in situ infrared study of the gas – solid interaction showed that the catalytic additives change the interaction route of tungsten oxide with the target gases and make the reception of detected molecules independent of the semiconductor oxide matrix.  
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  Language Wos 000453066700042 Publication Date 2018-09-09  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0925-4005 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:156219 Serial 8513  
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Author Li, W.; Tong, W.; Yadav, A.; Bladt, E.; Bals, S.; Funston, A.M.; Etheridge, J. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Shape control beyond the seeds in gold nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Chemistry Of Materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume 33 Issue 23 Pages 9152-9164  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract In typical seed-mediated syntheses of metal nanocrystals, the shape of the nanocrystal is determined largely by the seed nucleation environment and subsequent growth environment (where “environment” refers to the chemical environment, including the surfactant and additives). In this approach, crystallinity is typically determined by the seeds, and surfaces are controlled by the environment(s). However, surface energies, and crystallinity, are both influenced by the choice of environment(s). This limits the permutations of crystallinity and surface facets that can be mixed and matched to generate new nanocrystal morphologies. Here, we control post-seed growth to deliberately incorporate twin planes during the growth stage to deliver new final morphologies, including twinned cubes and bipyramids from single-crystal seeds. The nature and number of twin planes, together with surfactant control of facet growth, define the final nanoparticle morphology. Moreover, by breaking symmetry, the twin planes introduce new facet orientations. This additional mechanism opens new routes for the synthesis of different morphologies and facet orientations.  
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  Language Wos 000753956100012 Publication Date 0000-00-00  
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  ISSN 0897-4756; 1520-5002 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 3 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes This work was supported by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Grants DP160104679 and CE170100026 and used microscopes at the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy funded by ARC Grants LE0454166, LE110100223, and LE140100104. W.L. thanks the support of the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship. W.T. thanks the Australian Department of Education and Monash University for the IPRS and APA scholarships. E.B. acknowledges financial support and a post-doctoral grant from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium). The authors thank Dr. Matthew Weyland and Dr. Tim Peterson for helpful discussions. A.Y. thanks the support from Post Graduation Publication Award (PPA) scholarship from Monash University. Approved Most recent IF: 9.466  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:187229 Serial 7065  
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Author Zheng, G.; Chen, Z.; Sentosun, K.; Pérez-Juste, I.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Pastoriza-Santos, I.; Pérez-Juste, J.; Hong, M. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Shape control in ZIF-8 nanocrystals and metal nanoparticles@ZIF-8 heterostructures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Nanoscale Abbreviated Journal Nanoscale  
  Volume 9 Issue 9 Pages 16645-16651  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Shape control in metal-organic frameworks still remains a challenge. We propose a strategy based on the capping agent modulator method to control the shape of ZIF-8 nanocrystals. This approach requires the use of a surfactant, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), and a second capping agent, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (TRIS), to obtain ZIF-8 nanocrystals with morphology control in aqueous media. Semiempirical computational simulations suggest that both shape-inducing agents adsorb onto different surface facets of ZIF-8, thereby slowing down their crystal growth rates. While CTAB molecules preferentially adsorb onto the {100} facets, leading to ZIF-8 particles with cubic morphology, TRIS preferentially stabilizes the {111} facets, inducing the formation of octahedral crystals. Interestingly, the presence of both capping agents leads to nanocrystals with irregular shapes and higher index facets, such as hexapods and burr puzzles. Additionally, the combination of ZIF-8 nanocrystals with other materials is expected to impart additional properties due to the hybrid nature of the resulting nanocomposites. In the present case, the presence of CTAB and TRIS molecules as capping agents facilitates the synthesis of metal nanoparticle@ZIF-8 nanocomposites, due to synergistic effects which could be of use in a number of applications such as catalysis, gas sensing and storage.  
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  Language Wos 000414960900015 Publication Date 2017-07-25  
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  ISSN 2040-3364 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 7.367 Times cited 109 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes This work was supported by the Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (MINECO, Spain), under the Grants MAT2013- 45168-R and MAT2016-77809-R. This study was also funded by the Xunta de Galicia/FEDER (ED431C 2016-048). We are grateful to the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (21671010), Guangdong Science and Technology Program (2013A061401002), and Shenzhen Strategic Emerging Industries (KQCX2015032709315529, CXZZ20140419131807788). Approved Most recent IF: 7.367  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:145827UA @ admin @ c:irua:145827 Serial 4705  
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Author van der Stam, W.; Gradmann, S.; Altantzis, T.; Ke, X.; Baldus, M.; Bals, S.; de Mello Donega, C. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Shape Control of Colloidal Cu2-x S Polyhedral Nanocrystals by Tuning the Nucleation Rates Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume 28 Issue 28 Pages 6705-6715  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Synthesis protocols for colloidal nanocrystals (NCs) with narrow size and shape distributions are of particular interest for the successful implementation of these nanocrystals into devices. Moreover, the preparation of NCs with well-defined crystal phases is of key importance. In this work, we show that Sn(IV)-thiolate complexes formed in situ strongly influence the nucleation and growth rates of colloidal Cu2-x S polyhedral NCs, thereby dictating their final size, shape, and crystal structure. This allowed us to successfully synthesize hexagonal bifrustums and hexagonal bipyramid NCs with low-chalcocite crystal structure, and hexagonal nanoplatelets with various thicknesses and aspect ratios with the djurleite crystal structure, by solely varying the concentration of Sn(IV)-additives (namely, SnBr4) in the reaction medium. Solution and solid-state 119Sn NMR measurements show that SnBr4 is converted in situ to Sn(IV)-thiolate complexes, which increase the Cu2-x S nucleation barrier without affecting the precursor conversion rates. This influences both the nucleation and growth rates in a concentration-dependent fashion and leads to a better separation between nucleation and growth. Our approach of tuning the nucleation and growth rates with in situ-generated Sn-thiolate complexes might have a more general impact due to the availability of various metal-thiolate complexes, possibly resulting in polyhedral NCs of a wide variety of metal-sulfide compositions.  
  Address Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University , P.O. Box 80000, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands  
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  Language English Wos 000384399000037 Publication Date 2016-09-02  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0897-4756 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 27 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes W.v.d.S. and C.d.M.D. acknowledge financial support from the division of Chemical Sciences (CW) of The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) under grant number ECHO.712.012.001. M.B. also gratefully acknowledges NWO for funding the NMR infrastructure (Middle Groot program, grant number 700.58.102). S.B. acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant # 335078-COLOURATOMS).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 9.466  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:135928 Serial 4285  
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Author Koo, J.; Dahl, A.B.; Bærentzen, J.A.; Chen, Q.; Bals, S.; Dahl, V.A. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Shape from projections via differentiable forward projector for computed tomography Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy  
  Volume 224 Issue Pages 113239  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract In computed tomography, the reconstruction is typically obtained on a voxel grid. In this work, however, we propose a mesh-based reconstruction method. For tomographic problems, 3D meshes have mostly been studied to simulate data acquisition, but not for reconstruction, for which a 3D mesh means the inverse process of estimating shapes from projections. In this paper, we propose a differentiable forward model for 3D meshes that bridge the gap between the forward model for 3D surfaces and optimization. We view the forward projection as a rendering process, and make it differentiable by extending recent work in differentiable rendering. We use the proposed forward model to reconstruct 3D shapes directly from projections. Experimental results for single-object problems show that the proposed method outperforms traditional voxel-based methods on noisy simulated data. We also apply the proposed method on electron tomography images of nanoparticles to demonstrate the applicability of the method on real data.  
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  Language Wos 000744576800008 Publication Date 2021-03-11  
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  ISSN 0304-3991 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 3 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes EU Horizon 2020 MSCA Innovative Training Network MUMMERING Grant Number 765604. Approved Most recent IF: 2.843  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:183267 Serial 6825  
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Author Shanenko, A.A.; Croitoru, M.D. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Shape resonances in the superconducting order parameter of ultrathin nanowires Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2006 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 73 Issue 1 Pages 012510,1-4  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor  
  Language Wos 000235009000033 Publication Date 2006-01-17  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 41 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2006 IF: 3.107  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:56613 Serial 2990  
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Author Mi, Y.; Zhang, X.; Yang, Z.; Li, Y.; Zhou, S.; Zhang, H.; Zhu, W.; He, D.; Wang, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Shape selective growth of single crystalline MnOOH multipods and 1D nanowires by a reductive hydrothermal method Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2007 Publication Materials letters Abbreviated Journal Mater Lett  
  Volume 61 Issue 8/9 Pages 1781-1784  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000245476900043 Publication Date 2006-08-18  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0167-577X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.572 Times cited 13 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.572; 2007 IF: 1.625  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64275 Serial 2991  
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Author Verbeeck, J.; Guzzinati, G.; Clark, L.; Juchtmans, R.; Van Boxem, R.; Tian, H.; Béché, A.; Lubk, A.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Shaping electron beams for the generation of innovative measurements in the (S)TEM Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Comptes rendus : physique Abbreviated Journal Cr Phys  
  Volume 15 Issue 2-3 Pages 190-199  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract In TEM, a typical goal consists of making a small electron probe in the sample plane in order to obtain high spatial resolution in scanning transmission electron microscopy. In order to do so, the phase of the electron wave is corrected to resemble a spherical wave compensating for aberrations in the magnetic lenses. In this contribution, we discuss the advantage of changing the phase of an electron wave in a specific way in order to obtain fundamentally different electron probes opening up new applications in the (S)TEM. We focus on electron vortex states as a specific family of waves with an azimuthal phase signature and discuss their properties, production and applications. The concepts presented here are rather general and also different classes of probes can be obtained in a similar fashion, showing that electron probes can be tuned to optimize a specific measurement or interaction.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Paris Editor  
  Language Wos 000334013600009 Publication Date 2014-02-01  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1631-0705; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.048 Times cited 22 Open Access  
  Notes Vortex ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 2.048; 2014 IF: 2.035  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116946UA @ admin @ c:irua:116946 Serial 2992  
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