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Author Dachraoui, W.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Batuk, D.; Glazyrin, K.; McCammon, C.; Dubrovinsky, L.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Local oxygen-vacancy ordering and twinned octahedral tilting pattern in the Bi0.81Pb0.19FeO2.905 cubic perovskite Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume 24 Issue 7 Pages 1378-1385  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The structure of Bi0.81Pb0.19FeO2.905 was investigated on different length scales using a combination of electron diffraction, high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy, synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction, and Mössbauer spectroscopy. In the 80300 K temperature range, the average crystal structure of Bi0.81Pb0.19FeO2.905 is a cubic Pm3̅m perovskite with a = 3.95368(3) Å at T = 300 K. The (Pb2+, Bi3+) cations and O2 anions are randomly displaced along the 110 cubic directions, indicating the steric activity of the lone pair on the Pb2+ and Bi3+ cations and a tilting distortion of the perovskite framework. The charge imbalance induced by the heterovalent Bi3+ → Pb2+ substitution is compensated by the formation of oxygen vacancies preserving the trivalent state of the Fe cations. On a short scale, oxygen vacancies are located in anion-deficient (FeO1.25) layers that are approximately 6 perovskite unit cells apart and transform every sixth layer of the FeO6 octahedra into a layer with a 1:1 mixture of corner-sharing FeO4 tetrahedra and FeO5 tetragonal pyramids. The anion-deficient layers act as twin planes for the octahedral tilting pattern of adjacent perovskite blocks. They effectively randomize the octahedral tilting and prevent the cooperative distortion of the perovskite framework. The disorder in the anion sublattice impedes cooperative interactions of the local dipoles induced by the off-center displacements of the Pb and Bi cations. Magnetic susceptibility measurements evidence the antiferromagnetic ordering in Bi0.81Pb0.19FeO2.905 at low temperatures.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor  
  Language Wos 000302487500018 Publication Date 2012-03-13  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 27 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2012 IF: 8.238  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97389 Serial 1829  
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Author Tikhomirov, V.K.; Vosch, T.; Fron, E.; Rodríguez, V.D.; Velázquez, J.J.; Kirilenko, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hofkens, J.; Van der Auweraer, M.; Moshchalkov, V.V. pdf  doi
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  Title Luminescence of oxyfluoride glasses co-doped with Ag nanoclusters and Yb3+ ions Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication RSC advances Abbreviated Journal Rsc Adv  
  Volume 2 Issue 4 Pages 1496-1501  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Bulk oxyfluoride glasses co-doped with Ag nanoclusters and Yb3+ ions have been prepared by a melt quenching technique. When excited in the absorption band of the Ag nanoclusters between 300 to 500 nm, these glasses emit a broad band characteristic of the Ag nanoclusters between 400 to 750 nm as well as an emission band between 900 to 1100 nm, originating from Yb3+ ions. The intensity ratio of the Yb3+/Ag emission bands increases with the Ag doping level at a fixed concentration of Yb3+, indicating the presence of energy transfer mechanism from the Ag nanoclusters to the Yb3+ ions. Comparison of time-resolved decay kinetics of the luminescence in the respectively Ag nanocluster-Yb3+ co-doped and single Ag nanocluster doped glasses, hints towards an energy transfer from the red and infrared emitting Ag nanoclusters to the Yb3+ ions.  
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  Language Wos 000299695300038 Publication Date 2011-12-19  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2046-2069; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.108 Times cited 46 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo; Iap Approved Most recent IF: 3.108; 2012 IF: 2.562  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96239 Serial 1856  
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Author Brück, S.; Paul, M.; Tian, H.; Müller, A.; Kufer, D.; Praetorius, C.; Fauth, K.; Audehm, P.; Goering, E.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sing, M.; Claessen, R.; pdf  doi
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  Title Magnetic and electronic properties of the interface between half metallic Fe3O4 and semiconducting ZnO Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett  
  Volume 100 Issue 8 Pages 081603-081603,4  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract We have investigated the magnetic depth profile of an epitaxial Fe3O4 thin film grown directly on a semiconducting ZnO substrate by soft x-ray resonant magnetic reflectometry (XRMR) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Consistent chemical profiles at the interface between ZnO and Fe3O4 are found from both methods. Valence selective EELS and XRMR reveal independently that the first monolayer of Fe at the interface between ZnO and Fe3O4 contains only Fe3+ ions. Besides this narrow 2.5 Å interface layer, Fe3O4 shows magnetic bulk properties throughout the whole film making highly efficient spin injection in this system feasible.  
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  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000300711200014 Publication Date 2012-02-22  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes The authors thank E. Pellegrin for helpful comments and S. Macke for help with the software REMAGX. S.B. acknowledges financial support by the HZB, Berlin, and the Australian Government via Grant No. RM08550. H.T. acknowledges funding from GOA project “XANES meets ELNES,” J.V. and G.V.T. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under Grant No. 46791-COUN-TATOMS. The authors acknowledge financial support by the DFG through Forschergruppe FOR 1162. Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2012 IF: 3.794  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95041UA @ admin @ c:irua:95041 Serial 1860  
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Author Retuerto, M.; Li, M.R.; Go, Y.B.; Ignatov, A.; Croft, M.; Ramanujachary, K.V.; Hadermann, J.; Hodges, J.P.; Herber, R.H.; Nowik, I.; Greenblatt, M.; pdf  doi
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  Title Magnetic and structural studies of the multifunctional material SrFe0.75Mo0.25O3-\text{\textgreek{d}} Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Inorganic chemistry Abbreviated Journal Inorg Chem  
  Volume 51 Issue 22 Pages 12273-12280  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract SrFe0.75Mo0.25O3-delta has been recently discovered as an extremely efficient electrode for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs). We have performed structural and magnetic studies to fully characterize this multifunctional material. We have observed by powder neutron diffraction (PND) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) that its crystal symmetry is better explained with a tetragonal symmetry (I4/mcm space group) than with the previously reported orthorhombic symmetry (Pnma space group). The temperature dependent magnetic properties indicate an exceptionally high magnetic ordering temperature (T-N similar to 750 K), well above room temperature. The ordered magnetic structure at low temperature was determined by PND to be an antiferromagnetic coupling of the Fe cations. Mossbauer spectroscopy corroborated the PND results. A detailed study, with X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), in agreement with the Mossbauer results, confirmed the formal oxidation states of the cations to be mixed valence Fe3+/4+ and Mo6+.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Easton, Pa Editor  
  Language Wos 000311173700024 Publication Date 2012-10-26  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0020-1669;1520-510X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.857 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.857; 2012 IF: 4.593  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105142 Serial 1862  
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Author Singh, K.; Maignan, A.; Simon, C.; Kumar, S.; Martin, C.; Lebedev, O.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Magnetodielectric CuCr0.5V0.5O2 : an example of a magnetic and dielectric multiglass Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat  
  Volume 24 Issue 22 Pages 226002-226002,4  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The complex dielectric susceptibility and spin glass properties of polycrystalline CuCr0.5V 0.5O2 delafossite have been investigated. Electron diffraction, high resolution electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy show that the Cr3+ and V 3+ magnetic cations are randomly distributed on the triangular network of CdI2-type layers. In contrast to CuCrO2, CuCr0.5V 0.5O2 exhibits two distinctive (magnetic and electric) glassy states evidenced by memory effects in electric and magnetic susceptibilities. A large magnetodielectric coupling is observed at low temperature.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000304873300027 Publication Date 2012-05-02  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0953-8984;1361-648X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited 19 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.649; 2012 IF: 2.355  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98380 Serial 1916  
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Author Schattschneider, P.; Schaffer, B.; Ennen, I.; Verbeeck, J. url  doi
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  Title Mapping spin-polarized transitions with atomic resolution Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 85 Issue 13 Pages 134422-134422,8  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The coupling of angstrom-sized electron probes with spin-polarized electronic transitions shows that the inelastically scattered probe electron is in a mixed state containing electron vortices with nonzero orbital angular momentum. These electrons create an asymmetric intensity distribution in energy filtered diffraction patterns, giving access to maps of the magnetic moments with atomic resolution. A feasibility experiment shows evidence of the predicted effect. Potential applications are column-by-column maps of magnetic ordering, and the creation of angstrom-sized free electrons with orbital angular momentum by inelastic scattering in a thin ferromagnetic foil.  
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  Language Wos 000302608100004 Publication Date 2012-04-11  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  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 The authors thank A. Bleloch, S. Loffler, and P. Nellist for fruitful discussions and suggestions. P.S. acknowledges financial support from the Austrian Science Fund, Project No. I543-N20. The support of the EPSRC for the SuperSTEM facility is gratefully acknowledged. J.V. acknowledges support from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Grant No. 246791-COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant No. 278510-VORTEX. ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97390UA @ admin @ c:irua:97390 Serial 1945  
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Author Kalidindi, S.B.; Hyunchul, O.; Hirscher, M.; Esken, D.; Wiktor, C.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fischer, R.A. pdf  doi
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  Title Metal@COFs : covalent organic frameworks as templates for Pd nanoparticles and hydrogen storage properties of Pd@COF-102 hybrid material Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Chemistry: a European journal Abbreviated Journal Chem-Eur J  
  Volume 18 Issue 35 Pages 10848-10856  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Three-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have been demonstrated as a new class of templates for nanoparticles. Photodecomposition of the [Pd(eta 3-C3H5)(eta 5-C5H5)]@COF-102 inclusion compound (synthesized by a gas-phase infiltration method) led to the formation of the Pd@COF-102 hybrid material. Advanced electron microscopy techniques (including high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography) along with other conventional characterization techniques unambiguously showed that highly monodisperse Pd nanoparticles ((2.4 +/- 0.5) nm) were evenly distributed inside the COF-102 framework. The Pd@COF-102 hybrid material is a rare example of a metal-nanoparticle-loaded porous crystalline material with a very narrow size distribution without any larger agglomerates even at high loadings (30 wt %). Two samples with moderate Pd content (3.5 and 9.5 wt %) were used to study the hydrogen storage properties of the metal-decorated COF surface. The uptakes at room temperature from these samples were higher than those of similar systems such as Pd@metalorganic frameworks (MOFs). The studies show that the H2 capacities were enhanced by a factor of 2-3 through Pd impregnation on COF-102 at room temperature and 20 bar. This remarkable enhancement is not just due to Pd hydride formation and can be mainly ascribed to hydrogenation of residual organic compounds, such as bicyclopentadiene. The significantly higher reversible hydrogen storage capacity that comes from decomposed products of the employed organometallic Pd precursor suggests that this discovery may be relevant to the discussion of the spillover phenomenon in metal/MOFs and related systems.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor  
  Language Wos 000307782800013 Publication Date 2012-08-08  
  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 88 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 5.317; 2012 IF: 5.831  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100469 Serial 2007  
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Author Van Aert, S.; van den Broek, W.; Goos, P.; van Dyck, D. pdf  doi
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  Title Model-based electron microscopy : from images toward precise numbers for unknown structure parameters Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Micron Abbreviated Journal Micron  
  Volume 43 Issue 4 Pages 509-515  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab  
  Abstract Statistical parameter estimation theory is proposed as a method to quantify electron microscopy images. It aims at obtaining precise and accurate values for the unknown structure parameters including, for example, atomic column positions and types. In this theory, observations are purely considered as data planes, from which structure parameters have to be determined using a parametric model describing the images. The method enables us to measure positions of atomic columns with a precision of the order of a few picometers even though the resolution of the electron microscope is one or two orders of magnitude larger. Moreover, small differences in averaged atomic number, which cannot be distinguished visually, can be quantified using high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy images. Finally, it is shown how to optimize the experimental design so as to attain the highest precision. As an example, the optimization of the probe size for nanoparticle radius measurements is considered. It is also shown how to quantitatively balance signal-to-noise ratio and resolution by adjusting the probe size.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor  
  Language Wos 000301702400003 Publication Date 2011-11-03  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0968-4328; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.98 Times cited 7 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 1.98; 2012 IF: 1.876  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94114 Serial 2099  
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Author Nayuk, R.; Zacher, D.; Schweins, R.; Wiktor, C.; Fischer, R.A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Huber, K. pdf  doi
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  Title Modulated formation of MOF-5 nanoparticles : a SANS analysis Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C  
  Volume 116 Issue 10 Pages 6127-6135  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract MOF-5 nanoparticles were prepared by mixing a solution of [Zn4O(C6H5COO)(6)] with a solution of benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid in DMF at ambient conditions. The former species mimics as a secondary building unit (SBU), and the latter acts as linker. Mixing of the two solutions induced the formation of MOF-5 nanoparticles in dilute suspension. The applied conditions were identified as suitable for a closer investigation of the particle formation process by combined light and small angle neutron scattering (SANS). Scattering analysis revealed a significant impact of the molar ratio of the two components in the reaction mixture. Excessive use of the building unit slowed down the process. A similar effect was observed upon addition of 4n-decylbenzoic acid, which is supposed to act as a modulator. The formation mechanism leads to initial intermediates, which turn into cubelike nanoparticles with a diameter of about 60-80 nm. This initial stage is followed by an extended formation period, where nucleation proceeds over hours, leading to an increasing number of nanoparticles with the same final size of 60-80 nm.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor  
  Language Wos 000301509600020 Publication Date 2012-02-16  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1932-7447;1932-7455; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.536 Times cited 24 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.536; 2012 IF: 4.814  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97789 Serial 2163  
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Author Justo, Y.; Goris, B.; Sundar Kamal, J.; Geiregat, P.; Bals, S.; Hens, Z. pdf  doi
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  Title Multiple dot-in-rod PbS/CdS heterostructures with high photoluminescence quantum yield in the near-infrared Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Journal of the American Chemical Society Abbreviated Journal J Am Chem Soc  
  Volume 134 Issue 12 Pages 5484-5487  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Pb cations in PbS quantum rods made from CdS quantum rods by successive complete cationic exchange reactions are partially re-exchanged for Cd cations. Using STEM-HAADF, we show that this leads to the formation of unique multiple dot-in-rod PbS/CdS heteronanostructures, with a photoluminescence quantum yield of 4555%. We argue that the formation of multiple dot-in-rods is related to the initial polycrystallinity of the PbS quantum rods, where each PbS crystallite transforms in a separate PbS/CdS dot-in-dot. Effective mass modeling indicates that electronic coupling between the different PbS conduction band states is feasible for the multiple dot-in-rod geometries obtained, while the hole states remain largely uncoupled.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor  
  Language Wos 000302489500015 Publication Date 2012-03-16  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0002-7863;1520-5126; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 13.858 Times cited 41 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo; Iap Approved Most recent IF: 13.858; 2012 IF: 10.677  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96957 Serial 2226  
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Author Renard, K.; Idrissi, H.; Schryvers, D.; Jacques, P.J. pdf  doi
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  Title Multiscale characterization of the work hardening mechanisms in Fe-Mn based TWIP steels Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Steel research international Abbreviated Journal Steel Res Int  
  Volume 83 Issue 4 Pages 385-390  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract When strained in tension, high-manganese austenitic twinning induced plasticity (TWIP) steels achieve very high strength and elongation before necking. The main hypotheses available in the literature about the origin of their excellent work hardening include deformation twinning and dynamic strain ageing. In order to provide some answers, various experiments at different scales were conducted on FeMnC steels and the Fe28 wt%Mn3.5 wt%Al2.8 wt%Si alloy. At a macroscopic scale, tensile tests were performed on all the studied grades. It was shown that, though the FeMnAlSi based alloy retains very high elongation, the FeMnC steels properties are even more extraordinary. Tensile tests at different strain rates with the help of digital image correlation were also performed on the Fe20 wt%Mn1.2 wt%C steel to study the PLC effect occurring in this type of steel. It is suggested that supplementary hardening could come from reorientation of MnC pairs in the cores of the dislocations. At a microscopic scale, the Fe20 wt%Mn1.2 wt%C TWIP steel and the FeMnAlSi grade were thoroughly investigated by means of in situ TEM analysis. In the FeMnC steel, the formed twins could also lead to a composite effect, since they contain plenty of sessile dislocations. In the FeMnAlSi alloy, mechanical twins are thicker and contain fewer defects, leading to a lower work hardening than the other grade.  
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  Publisher Verlag Stahleisen Place of Publication Düsseldorf Editor  
  Language Wos 000302471600016 Publication Date 2012-02-22  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1611-3683; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.235 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.235; 2012 IF: 0.493  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97391 Serial 2239  
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Author Guttmann, P.; Bittencourt, C.; Rehbein, S.; Umek, P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.P.; Schneider, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Nanoscale spectroscopy with polarized X-rays by NEXAFS-TXM Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Nature photonics Abbreviated Journal Nat Photonics  
  Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 25-29  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Near-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy (NEXAFS)1 is an essential analytical tool in material science. Combining NEXAFS with scanning transmission X-ray microscopy (STXM) adds spatial resolution and the possibility to study individual nanostructures2, 3. Here, we describe a full-field transmission X-ray microscope (TXM) that generates high-resolution, large-area NEXAFS data with a collection rate two orders of magnitude faster than is possible with STXM. The TXM optical design combines a spectral resolution of E/ΔE = 1 × 104 with a spatial resolution of 25 nm in a field of view of 1520 µm and a data acquisition time of ~1 s. As an example, we present image stacks and polarization-dependent NEXAFS spectra from individual anisotropic sodium and protonated titanate nanoribbons. Our NEXAFS-TXM technique has the advantage that one image stack visualizes a large number of nanostructures and therefore already contains statistical information. This new high-resolution NEXAFS-TXM technique opens the way to advanced nanoscale science studies.  
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  Language Wos 000298416200011 Publication Date 2011-11-25  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1749-4885;1749-4893; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 37.852 Times cited 76 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 37.852; 2012 IF: 27.254  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94198 Serial 2272  
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Author Ustarroz, J.; Ke, X.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Terryn, H. pdf  doi
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  Title New insights into the early stages of nanoparticle electrodeposition Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C  
  Volume 116 Issue 3 Pages 2322-2329  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Electrodeposition is an increasingly important method to synthesize supported nanoparticles, yet the early stages of electrochemical nanoparticle formation are not perfectly understood. In this paper, the early stages of silver nanoparticle electrodeposition on carbon substrates have been studied by aberration-corrected TEM, using carbon-coated TEM grids as electrochemical electrodes. In this manner we have access to as-deposited nanoparticle size distribution and structural characterization at the atomic scale combined with electrochemical measurements, which represents a breakthrough in a full understanding of the nanoparticle electrodeposition mechanisms. Whereas classical models, based upon characterization at the nanoscale, assume that electrochemical growth is only driven by direct attachment, the results reported hereafter indicate that early nanoparticle growth is mostly driven by nanocluster surface movement and aggregation. Hence, we conclude that electrochemical nulceation and growth models should be revised and that an electrochemical aggregative growth mechanism should be considered in the early stages of nanoparticle electrodeposition.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor  
  Language Wos 000299584400037 Publication Date 2011-12-23  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1932-7447;1932-7455; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.536 Times cited 104 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 4.536; 2012 IF: 4.814  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96225 Serial 2316  
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Author Lebedev, O.I.; Turner, S.; Liu, S.; Cool, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title New nano-architectures of mesoporous silica spheres analyzed by advanced electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Nanoscale Abbreviated Journal Nanoscale  
  Volume 4 Issue 5 Pages 1722-1727  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)  
  Abstract Using template-containing silica microspheres as a precursor, novel ordered mesoporous silica nanoparticles with a narrow pore size distribution and high crystallinity have been synthesized by various hydrothermal merging processes. Several architectures like chains, dumbbells, triangles, squares and flowers have been discovered. The linking mechanisms of these interacting silica spheres leading to the formation of ordered nano-structures are studied by HRTEM, HAADF-STEM and electron tomography and a plausible model is presented for several merging processes.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor  
  Language Wos 000300433700051 Publication Date 2011-12-21  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2040-3364;2040-3372; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 7.367 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 7.367; 2012 IF: 6.233  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95038 Serial 2328  
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Author Verbeeck, J.; Tian, H.; Béché, A. pdf  doi
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  Title A new way of producing electron vortex probes for STEM Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy  
  Volume 113 Issue Pages 83-87  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract A spiral holographic aperture is used in the condensor plane of a scanning transmission electron microscope to produce a focussed electron vortex probe carrying a topological charge of either −1, 0 or +1. The spiral aperture design has a major advantage over the previously used forked aperture in that the three beams with topological charge m=−1, 0, and 1 are not side by side in the specimen plane, but rather on top of each other, focussed at different heights. This allows us to have only one selected beam in focus on the sample while the others contribute only to a background signal. In this paper we describe the working principle as well as first experimental results demonstrating atomic resolution HAADF STEM images obtained with electron vortex probes. These results pave the way for atomic resolution magnetic information when combined with electron energy loss spectroscopy.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000300554400002 Publication Date 2011-10-31  
  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 2.843 Times cited 62 Open Access  
  Notes J.V. wants to thank Miles Padgett for suggesting this setup and pointing to the relevant optics literature. Peter Schattschneider is acknowledged for in depth discussions on related topics. J.V acknowledges funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Grant no. 46791-COUN-TATOMS and ERC Starting Grant no. 278510 VORTEX. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope is partially funded by the Hercules fund of the Flemish Government. ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2012 IF: 2.470  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93624UA @ admin @ c:irua:93624 Serial 2336  
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Author Schattschneider, P.; Stoeger-Pollach, M.; Verbeeck, J. url  doi
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  Title Novel vortex generator and mode converter for electron beams Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett  
  Volume 109 Issue 8 Pages 084801-1  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract A mode converter for electron vortex beams is described. Numerical simulations, confirmed by experiment, show that the converter transforms a vortex beam with a topological charge m = +/- 1 into beams closely resembling Hermite-Gaussian HG(10) and HG(01) modes. The converter can be used as a mode discriminator or filter for electron vortex beams. Combining the converter with a phase plate turns a plane wave into modes with topological charge m = +/- 1. This combination serves as a generator of electron vortex beams of high brilliance.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000307790900004 Publication Date 2012-08-22  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0031-9007;1079-7114; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 74 Open Access  
  Notes Countatoms; Vortex ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2012 IF: 7.943  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101103UA @ admin @ c:irua:101103 Serial 2384  
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Author Renard, K.; Idrissi, H.; Schryvers, D.; Jacques, P.J. pdf  doi
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  Title On the stress state dependence of the twinning rate and work hardening in twinning-induced plasticity steels Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Scripta materialia Abbreviated Journal Scripta Mater  
  Volume 66 Issue 12 Pages 966-971  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The influence of the stress state on the twinning rate and work hardening is studied in the case of an FeMnC TWIP steel strained in uniaxial tension, simple shear and rolling. The resulting stressstrain responses exhibit marked differences. The twinning rate, number of activated twinning systems in each grain, twin thickness and transmission of twins across grain boundaries are dependent on the imposed stress state during straining. Relationships between twin features and macroscopic work hardening rate are established.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor  
  Language Wos 000304641500004 Publication Date 2012-02-10  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1359-6462; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.747 Times cited 41 Open Access  
  Notes Iap Approved Most recent IF: 3.747; 2012 IF: 2.821  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98374 Serial 2454  
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Author Tikhomirov, V.K.; Rodríguez, V.D.; Méndez-Ramos, J.; del- Castillo, J.; Kirilenko, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshchalkov, V.V. pdf  doi
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  Title Optimizing Er/Yb ratio and content in Er-Yb co-doped glass-ceramics for enhancement of the up- and down-conversion luminescence Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Solar energy materials and solar cells Abbreviated Journal Sol Energ Mat Sol C  
  Volume 100 Issue Pages 209-215  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Er3+Yb3+ co-doped transparent glass-ceramics with varying Er/Yb content and ratio have been prepared. High quantum yields for up- and down-conversion luminescence by energy transfer from Yb3+ to Er3+ and from Er3+ to Yb3+, respectively, have been detected and optimized with respect to the Er/Yb content and ratio, and proposed in particular for up- and down-conversion of solar spectrum for enhancement of the efficiency of solar cells. The rise and decay kinetics for the population of the excited levels of Er3+ and Yb3+ have been studied and fit. Based on these experimental data, the mechanisms for the energy transfers have been suggested with emphasis on the optimized Er/Yb content and ratio for enhancement of the efficiency of the Er3+↔Yb3+ energy transfers.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000303034700030 Publication Date 2012-02-04  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0927-0248; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.784 Times cited 66 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 4.784; 2012 IF: 4.630  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97392 Serial 2493  
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Author Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Abakumov, A.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Oxidation state and chemical shift investigation in transition metal oxides by EELS Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy  
  Volume 116 Issue Pages 24-33  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Transition metal L2,3 electron energy-loss spectra for a wide range of V-, Mn- and Fe-based oxides were recorded and carefully analyzed for their correlation with the formal oxidation states of the transition metal ions. Special attention is paid to obtain an accurate energy scale which provides absolute energy positions for all core-loss edges. The white-line ratio method, chemical shift method, ELNES fitting method, two-parameter method and other methods are compared and their validity is discussed. Both the ELNES fitting method and the chemical shift method have the advantage of a wide application range and good consistency but require special attention to accurately measure the core-loss edge position. The obtained conclusions are of fundamental importance, e.g., for obtaining atomic resolution oxidation state information in modern experiments.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000304473700004 Publication Date 2012-03-10  
  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 2.843 Times cited 413 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2012 IF: 2.470  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96959UA @ admin @ c:irua:96959 Serial 2541  
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Author Frolov, D.D.; Kotovshchikov, Y.N.; Morozov, I.V.; Boltalin, A.I.; Fedorova, A.A.; Marikutsa, A.V.; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Gaskov, A.M.; Sadovskaya, E.M.; Abakumov, A.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Oxygen exchange on nanocrystalline tin dioxide modified by palladium Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem  
  Volume 186 Issue Pages 1-8  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Temperature-programmed oxygen isotopic exchange study was performed on nanocrystalline tin dioxide-based materials synthesized via sol-gel route and modified by palladium. Such materials are widely used as resistive gas sensors. The experiments were carried out in a flow-reactor up to complete isotopic substitution of oxygen. Substantial rates of isotopic exchange for SnO2 were observed from about 700 K. The distribution of isotopic molecules O-16(2). (OO)-O-16-O-18 and O-18(2) corresponds to simple dioxygen heteroexchange mechanism with single lattice oxygen atom. The modification of SnO2 by Pd introduced multiple heteroexchange mechanism with preliminary O-2 dissociation on the clusters surface. Spill-over of atomic oxygen from Pd to the surface of SnO2 and fast exchange with lattice oxygen result in more than 100% increase of apparent heteroexchange rate. The exchange on SnO2/Pd was shown to be a complex process involving partial deactivation of the catalytic centers at temperature higher than 750 K. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000299801400001 Publication Date 2011-12-08  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 34 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2012 IF: 2.040  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96202 Serial 2546  
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Author Gao, J.; Lebedev, O.I.; Turner, S.; Li, Y.F.; Lu, Y.H.; Feng, Y.P.; Boullay, P.; Prellier, W.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Wu, T. pdf  doi
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  Title Phase selection enabled formation of abrupt axial heterojunctions in branched oxide nanowires Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett  
  Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 275-280  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Rational synthesis of nanowires via the vaporliquidsolid (VLS) mechanism with compositional and structural controls is vitally important for fabricating functional nanodevices from bottom up. Here, we show that branched indium tin oxide nanowires can be in situ seeded in vapor transport growth using tailored AuCu alloys as catalyst. Furthermore, we demonstrate that VLS synthesis gives unprecedented freedom to navigate the ternary InSnO phase diagram, and a rare and bulk-unstable cubic phase can be selectively stabilized in nanowires. The stabilized cubic fluorite phase possesses an unusual almost equimolar concentration of In and Sn, forming a defect-free epitaxial interface with the conventional bixbyite phase of tin-doped indium oxide that is the most employed transparent conducting oxide. This rational methodology of selecting phases and making abrupt axial heterojunctions in nanowires presents advantages over the conventional synthesis routes, promising novel composition-modulated nanomaterials.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Washington Editor  
  Language Wos 000298943100048 Publication Date 2011-12-05  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1530-6984;1530-6992; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 12.712 Times cited 25 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 12.712; 2012 IF: 13.025  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94209 Serial 2587  
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Author Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Abakumov, A.M.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Lenaerts, S. pdf  doi
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  Title Photocatalytic process optimisation for ethylene oxidation Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng J  
  Volume 209 Issue Pages 494-500  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract When studying photocatalysis it is important to consider, beside the chemical approach, the engineering part related to process optimisation. To achieve this a fixed bed photocatalytic set-up consisting of different catalyst placings, in order to vary catalyst distribution, is studied. The use of a fixed quantity of catalyst placed packed or randomly distributed in the reactor, results in an almost double degradation for the distributed catalyst. Applying this knowledge leads to an improved performance with limited use of catalyst. A reactor only half filled with catalyst leads to higher degradation performance compared to a completely filled reactor. Taking into account this simple process optimisation by better distributing the catalyst a more sustainable photocatalytic air purification process is achieved. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor  
  Language Wos 000311190500058 Publication Date 2012-08-22  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1385-8947; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.216 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; We are grateful for the delivered photocatalyst by Evonik as well as for the PhD grant (T. Tytgat) given by the Institute of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT). ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.216; 2012 IF: 3.473  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105185 Serial 2609  
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Author Li, M.R.; Adem, U.; McMitchell, S.R.C.; Xu, Z.; Thomas, C.I.; Warren, J.E.; Giap, D.V.; Niu, H.; Wan, X.; Palgrave, R.G.; Schiffmann, F.; Cora, F.; Slater, B.; Burnett, T.L.; Cain, M.G.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Thomas, M.F.; Rosseinsky, M.J.; Claridge, J.B.; doi  openurl
  Title A polar corundum oxide displaying weak ferromagnetism at room temperature Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Journal of the American Chemical Society Abbreviated Journal J Am Chem Soc  
  Volume 134 Issue 8 Pages 3737-3747  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Combining long-range magnetic order with polarity in the same structure is a prerequisite for the design of (magnetoelectric) multiferroic materials. There are now several demonstrated strategies to achieve this goal, but retaining magnetic order above room temperature remains a difficult target. Iron oxides in the +3 oxidation state have high magnetic ordering temperatures due to the size of the coupled moments. Here we prepare and characterize ScFeO3 (SFO), which under pressure and in strain-stabilized thin films adopts a polar variant of the corundum structure, one of the archetypal binary oxide structures. Polar corundum ScFeO3 has a weak ferromagnetic ground state below 356 K-this is in contrast to the purely antiferromagnetic ground state adopted by the well-studied ferroelectric BiFeO3.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor  
  Language Wos 000301161600027 Publication Date 2012-01-23  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0002-7863;1520-5126; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 13.858 Times cited 48 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.858; 2012 IF: 10.677  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97200 Serial 2658  
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Author Wang, A.; Van Aert, S.; Goos, P.; van Dyck, D. pdf  doi
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  Title Precision of three-dimensional atomic scale measurements from HRTEM images : what are the limits? Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy  
  Volume 114 Issue Pages 20-30  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab  
  Abstract In this paper, we investigate to what extent high resolution transmission electron microscopy images can be used to measure the mass, in terms of thickness, and surface profile, corresponding to the defocus offset, of an object at the atomic scale. Therefore, we derive an expression for the statistical precision with which these object parameters can be estimated in a quantitative analysis. Evaluating this expression as a function of the microscope settings allows us to derive the optimal microscope design. Acquiring three-dimensional structure information in terms of thickness turns out to be much more difficult than obtaining two-dimensional information on the projected atom column positions. The attainable precision is found to be more strongly affected by processes influencing the image contrast, such as phonon scattering, than by the specific choice of microscope settings. For a realistic incident electron dose, it is expected that atom columns can be distinguished with single atom sensitivity up to a thickness of the order of the extinction distance. A comparable thickness limit is determined to measure surface steps of one atom. An increase of the electron dose shifts the limiting thickness upward due to an increase in the signal-to-noise ratio.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000301954300003 Publication Date 2012-01-06  
  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 2.843 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2012 IF: 2.470  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94116 Serial 2692  
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Author Sliem, M.A.; Turner, S.; Heeskens, D.; Kalidindi, S.B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Muhler, M.; Fischer, R.A. pdf  doi
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  Title Preparation, microstructure characterization and catalytic performance of Cu/ZnO and ZnO/Cu composite nanoparticles for liquid phase methanol synthesis Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys  
  Volume 14 Issue 22 Pages 8170-8178  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Stearate@Cu/ZnO nanocomposite particles with molar ratios of ZnO ∶ Cu = 2 and 5 are synthesized by reduction of the metalorganic Cu precursor [Cu{(OCH(CH3)CH2N(CH3)2)}2] in the presence of stearate@ZnO nanoparticles. In the case of ZnO ∶ Cu = 5, high-angle annular dark field-scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) combined with electron-energy-loss-spectroscopy (EELS) as well as attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-IR) spectroscopy are used to localize the small amount of Cu deposited on the surface of 35 nm sized stearate@ZnO particles. For ZnO ∶ Cu = 2, the microstructure of the nanocomposites after catalytic activity testing is characterized by HAADF-STEM techniques. This reveals the construction of large Cu nanoparticles (2050 nm) decorated by small ZnO nanoparticles (35 nm). The catalytic activity of both composites for the synthesis of methanol from syn gas is evaluated.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor  
  Language Wos 000304102200033 Publication Date 2012-04-16  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 16 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2012 IF: 3.829  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98377 Serial 2702  
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Author Kuznetsov, A.S.; Lu, Y.-G.; Turner, S.; Shestakov, M.V.; Tikhomirov, V.K.; Kirilenko, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Baranov, A.N.; Moshchalkov, V.V. url  doi
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  Title Preparation, structural and optical characterization of nanocrystalline ZnO doped with luminescent Ag-nanoclusters Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Optical materials express Abbreviated Journal Opt Mater Express  
  Volume 2 Issue 6 Pages 723-734  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Nanocrystalline ZnO doped with Ag-nanoclusters has been synthesized by a salt solid state reaction. Three overlapping broad emission bands due to the Ag nanoclusters have been detected at about 570, 750 and 900 nm. These emission bands are excited by an energy transfer from the exciton state of the ZnO host when pumped in the wavelength range from 250 to 400 nm. The 900 nm emission band shows characteristic orbital splitting into three components pointing out that the anisotropic crystalline wurtzite host of ZnO is responsible for this feature. Heat-treatment and temperature dependence studies confirm the origin of these emission bands. An energy level diagram for the emission process and a model for Ag nanoclusters sites are suggested. The emission of nanocrystalline ZnO doped with Ag nanoclusters may be applied for white light generation, displays driven by UV light, down-convertors for solar cells and luminescent lamps.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos 000304953700004 Publication Date 2012-04-30  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2159-3930; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.591 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes We are grateful to the Methusalem Funding of Flemish Government for the support of this work. Y.-G. L. and S. T. acknowledge funding from the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO) for a postdoctoral grant and under grant number G056810N. The microscope used in this study was partially financed by the Hercules Foundation. J.V. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC grant No246791 – COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant 278510 VORTEX. The authors acknowledge the guidance of Prof. G. Van Tendeloo, EMAT Antwerpen University, in transmission electron microscopy study in this work. ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 2.591; 2012 IF: 2.616  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97709UA @ admin @ c:irua:97709 Serial 2707  
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Author Boschker, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Egoavil, R.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Huijben, M.; Houwman, E.P.; Koster, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Rijnders, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Preventing the reconstruction of the polar discontinuity at oxide heterointerfaces Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater  
  Volume 22 Issue 11 Pages 2235-2240  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Perovskite oxide heteroepitaxy receives much attention because of the possibility to combine the diverse functionalities of perovskite oxide building blocks. A general boundary condition for the epitaxy is the presence of polar discontinuities at heterointerfaces. These polar discontinuities result in reconstructions, often creating new functionalities at the interface. However, for a significant number of materials these reconstructions are unwanted as they alter the intrinsic materials properties at the interface. Therefore, a strategy to eliminate this reconstruction of the polar discontinuity at the interfaces is required. We show that the use of compositional interface engineering can prevent the reconstruction at the La0.67Sr0.33MnO3/SrTiO3 (LSMO/STO) interface. The polar discontinuity at this interface can be removed by the insertion of a single La0.33Sr0.67O layer, resulting in improved interface magnetization and electrical conductivity.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor  
  Language Wos 000304749600002 Publication Date 2012-03-23  
  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 72 Open Access  
  Notes We wish to acknowledge the financial support of the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO) and the Dutch Nanotechnology program NanoNed. S. B. acknowledges the financial support from the European Union under the Framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative. Reference 026019 ESTEEM. J. V. and G. V. T. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC grant N246791 – COUNTATOMS. R. E. acknowledges funding by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) grant NNMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX. We thank Sandra Van Aert for stimulating discussions. Approved Most recent IF: 12.124; 2012 IF: 9.765  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98907UA @ admin @ c:irua:98907 Serial 2712  
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Author Hens, S.C.; Shenderova, O.; Turner, S. pdf  doi
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  Title Producing photoluminescent species from Sp2 carbons Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Fullerenes, nanotubes, and carbon nanostructures Abbreviated Journal Fuller Nanotub Car N  
  Volume 20 Issue 4/7 Pages 502-509  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The treatment of sp2 carbon materials, including micrographite, nanographite, HOPG, onion-like-carbon, and single-walled carbon nanotubes, in a 3:1 sulfuric to nitric acid mixture produced photoluminescent reaction solutions. These colloidal, aqueous solutions appeared photoluminescently stable under a UV lamp and ranged in color from red to blue. The photoluminescent wavelength shifted to shorter wavelength with increasing reaction time or increasing reaction temperature. Raman spectroscopy showed evidence of defect structures in graphitic residue, and transmission electron microscopy showed unusual structures present in the supernatant including graphitic balls.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos 000304297500039 Publication Date 2012-05-14  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1536-383X;1536-4046; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.35 Times cited 4 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 1.35; 2012 IF: 0.764  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98375 Serial 2719  
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Author Quintana, M.; Grzelczak, M.; Spyrou, K.; Kooi, B.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rudolf, P.; Prato, M. pdf  doi
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  Title Production of large graphene sheets by exfoliation of graphite under high power ultrasound in the presence of tiopronin Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal Chem Commun  
  Volume 48 Issue 100 Pages 12159-12161  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Under ultrasonication, the production of high quality graphene layers by exfoliation of graphite was achieved via addition of tiopronin as an antioxidant.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000311411100003 Publication Date 2012-10-09  
  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 39 Open Access  
  Notes This work was financially supported by the University of Trieste, INSTM, Italian Ministry of Education MIUR (cofin Prot. 20085M27SS) and by the "Graphene-based electronics'' research program of the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM). Part of this work was supported by funding from the ERC grant No 246791COUNTATOMS. MQ acknowledges the financial support from CONACyT CB-2011-01-166914 and FAI-UASLP. Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2012 IF: 6.378  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105230 Serial 2724  
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Author Hardy, A.; Van Elshocht, S.; De Dobbelaere, C.; Hadermann, J.; Pourtois, G.; De Gendt, S.; Afanas'ev, V.V.; Van Bael, M.K. pdf  doi
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  Title Properties and thermal stability of solution processed ultrathin, high-k bismuth titanate (Bi2Ti2O7) films Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2012 Publication Materials research bulletin Abbreviated Journal Mater Res Bull  
  Volume 47 Issue 3 Pages 511-517  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract Ultrathin bismuth titanate films (Bi2Ti2O7, 5-25 nm) are deposited onto SiO2/Si substrates by aqueous chemical solution deposition and their evolution during annealing is studied. The films crystallize into a preferentially oriented, pure pyrochlore phase between 500 and 700 degrees C, depending on the film thickness and the total thermal budget. Crystallization causes a strong increase of surface roughness compared to amorphous films. An increase of the interfacial layer thickness is observed after anneal at 600 degrees C, together with intermixing of bismuth with the substrate as shown by TEM-EDX. The band gap was determined to be similar to 3 eV from photoconductivity measurements and high dielectric constants between 30 and 130 were determined from capacitance voltage measurements, depending on the processing conditions. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000301994100001 Publication Date 2012-01-10  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0025-5408; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.446 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.446; 2012 IF: 1.913  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97797 Serial 2727  
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