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Adjizian, J.J.; De Marco, P.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; El Mel, A.A.; Snyders, R.; Gengler, R.Y.N.; Rudolf, P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.; Ewels, C.P.; |
| Title |
Platinum and palladium on carbon nanotubes : experimental and theoretical studies |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year  |
2013 |
Publication |
Chemical physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Phys Lett |
| Volume |
571 |
Issue |
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Pages |
44-48 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Pristine and oxygen plasma functionalised carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were studied after the evaporation of Pt and Pd atoms. High resolution transmission electron microscopy shows the formation of metal nanoparticles at the CNT surface. Oxygen functional groups grafted by the plasma functionalization act as nucleation sites for metal nanoparticles. Analysis of the C1s core level spectra reveals that there is no covalent bonding between the Pt or Pd atoms and the CNT surface. Unlike other transition metals such as titanium and copper, neither Pd nor Pt show strong oxygen interaction or surface oxygen scavenging behaviour. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000319109900007 |
Publication Date |
2013-04-06 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0009-2614; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.815 |
Times cited |
23 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Countatoms; Cost |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.815; 2013 IF: 1.991 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108706 |
Serial |
2650 |
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Bittencourt, C.; Navio, C.; Nicolay, A.; Ruelle, B.; Godfroid, T.; Snyders, R.; Colomer, J.-F.; Lagos, M.J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Ewels, C.P. |
| Title |
Atomic oxygen functionalization of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
| Volume |
115 |
Issue |
42 |
Pages |
20412-20418 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Vertically aligned multiwalled carbon nanotubes (v-MWCNTs) are functionalized using atomic oxygen generated in a microwave plasma. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy depth profile analysis shows that the plasma treatment effectively grafts oxygen exclusively at the v-MWCNT tips. Electron microscopy shows that neither the vertical alignment nor the structure of v-MWCNTs were affected by the plasma treatment. Density functional calculations suggest assignment of XPS C 1s peaks at 286.6 and 287.5 eV, to epoxy and carbonyl functional groups, respectively. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000296205600009 |
Publication Date |
2011-10-04 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
31 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Iap |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.536; 2011 IF: 4.805 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91890 |
Serial |
174 |
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Suarez-Martinez, I.; Ewels, C.P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Thiess, S.; Drube, W.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Ghijsen, J.; Bittencourt, C. |
| Title |
Study of the interface between rhodium and carbon nanotubes |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
| Volume |
4 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
1680-1686 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy at 3.5 keV photon energy, in combination with high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, is used to follow the formation of the interface between rhodium and carbon nanotubes. Rh nucleates at defect sites, whether initially present or induced by oxygen-plasma treatment. More uniform Rh cluster dispersion is observed on plasma-treated CNTs. Experimental results are compared to DFT calculations of small Rh clusters on pristine and defective graphene. While Rh interacts as strongly with the carbon as Ti, it is less sensitive to the presence of oxygen, suggesting it as a good candidate for nanotube contacts. |
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Wos |
000275858200053 |
Publication Date |
2010-02-18 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1936-0851;1936-086X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
26 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 13.942; 2010 IF: 9.865 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82440 |
Serial |
3337 |
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Felten, A.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Drube, W.; Bittencourt, C.; Ewels, C.P. |
| Title |
The role of oxygen at the interface between titanium and carbon nanotubes |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chemphyschem |
| Volume |
10 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
1799-1804 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We study the interface between carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and surface-deposited titanium using electron microscopy and photoemission spectroscopy, supported by density functional calculations. Charge transfer from the Ti atoms to the nanotube and carbide formation is observed at the interface which indicates strong interaction. Nevertheless, the presence of oxygen between the Ti and the CNTs significantly weakens the Ti-CNT interaction. Ti atoms at the surface will preferentially bond to oxygenated sites. Potential sources of oxygen impurities are examined, namely oxygen from any residual atmosphere and pre-existing oxygen impurities on the nanotube surface, which we enhance through oxygen plasma surface pre-treatment. Variation in literature data concerning Ohmic contacts between Ti and carbon nanotubes is explained via sample pre-treatment and differing vacuum levels, and we suggest improved treatment routes for reliable Schottky barrier-free Ti-nanotube contact formation. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000268817800015 |
Publication Date |
2009-05-26 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1439-4235;1439-7641; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.075 |
Times cited |
38 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Pai |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.075; 2009 IF: 3.453 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77939 |
Serial |
2918 |
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Bittencourt, C.; van Lier, G.; Ke, X.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.O. |
| Title |
Spectroscopy and defect identification for fluorinated carbon nanotubes |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chemphyschem |
| Volume |
10 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
920-925 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were exposed to a CF4 radio-frequency (rf) plasma. High-resolution photoelectron spectroscopy shows that the treatment effectively grafts fluorine atoms onto the MWCNTs, altering the valence electronic states. Fluorine surface concentration can be tuned by varying the exposure time. Evaporation of gold onto MWCNTs is used to mark active site formation. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy coupled with density functional theory (DFT) modelling is used to characterise the surface defects formed, indicating that the plasma treatment does not etch the tube surface. We suggest that this combination of theory and microscopy of thermally evaporated gold atoms onto the CNT surface may be a powerful approach to characterise both surface defect density as well as defect type. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000265469200011 |
Publication Date |
2009-03-05 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1439-4235;1439-7641; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.075 |
Times cited |
14 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Iuap; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.075; 2009 IF: 3.453 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77315 |
Serial |
3073 |
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Suarez-Martinez, I.; Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.J.; Ghijsen, J.; Drube, W.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.P. |
| Title |
Probing the interaction between gold nanoparticles and oxygen functionalized carbon nanotubes |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
47 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1549-1554 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The interaction between evaporated gold and pristine or oxygen plasma treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) is investigated. Experimental and theoretical results indicate that gold nucleation occurs at defect sites, whether initially present or introduced by oxygen plasma treatment. Uniform gold cluster dispersion is observed on plasma treated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and associated with the presence of uniformly dispersed oxidized vacancy centres on the CNT surface. |
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Thesis |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
Editor |
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Wos |
000265518700018 |
Publication Date |
2009-02-11 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
38 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Pai |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77267 |
Serial |
2717 |
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