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	Author	Li, B.; Magnus, W.; Peeters, F.M.
	Title	Tunable exciton Aharonov-Bohm effect in a quantum ring			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Journal of physics : conference series T2 – Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Optics of Excitons in Confined Systems, September 7-11, 2009, Spain / Vina, L. [edit.]; et al. [edit.]	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	210	Issue	1	Pages	012030,1-01203,4
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	We studied the optical Aharonov-Bohm effect for an exciton in a semiconductor quantum ring. A perpendicular electric field applied to a quantum ring with large height, is able to tune the exciton ground state energy such that it exhibits a weak observable Aharonov-Bohm oscillations. This Aharonov-Bohm effect is tunable in strength and period.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Bristol	Editor
	Language		Wos	000289715800242	Publication Date	2010-03-03
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1742-6596;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited	3	Open Access
	Notes	; ;			Approved	Most recent IF: NA
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89950			Serial	3741
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	Author	Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.; Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A.
	Title	Ab initio based atomic scattering amplitudes and {002} electron structure factors of In_xGa_1-xAs/GaAs quantum wells			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Journal of physics : conference series	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	209	Issue	1	Pages	012040,1-012040,6
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	The atomic scattering amplitudes of the various atoms of the systems Ga1−xInxAs, GaAs1−xNx and InAs1−xNx are calculated using the density functional theory (DFT) approach. The scattering amplitudes of N, Ga, As and In in the model systems are compared with the frequently used Doyle and Turner values. Deviation from the latter values is found for small scattering vectors (s<0.3Å−1) and for these scattering vectors dependence on the orientation of the scattering vector and the chemical environment is reported. We suggest a parametrization of these modified scattering amplitudes (MASAs) for small scattering vectors (s<1.0Å−1). The MASAs are exploited within zero pressure classical Metropolis Monte Carlo (MC), finite temperature calculations to investigate the effect of quantum well size on the electron {002} structure factor (SF) of Ga1−xInxAs quantum wells.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Bristol	Editor
	Language		Wos	000283739100040	Publication Date	2010-02-27
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1742-6596;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: NA
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85760			Serial	28
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	Author	Müller, K.; Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A.; Jansen, J.; Tsuda, K.; Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.
	Title	Refinement of chemically sensitive structure factors using parallel and convergent beam electron nanodiffraction			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Journal of physics : conference series	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	209	Issue	1	Pages	012025-012025,4
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	We introduce a new method to measure structure factors from parallel beam electron diffraction (PBED) patterns. Bloch wave refinement routines were developed which can minimise the difference between simulated and experimental Bragg intensities via variation of structure factors, Debye parameters, specimen thickness and -orientation. Due to plane wave illumination, the PBED refinement is highly efficient not only in computational respect, but also concerning the experimental effort since energy filtering is shown to have no significant effect on the refinement results. The PBED method was applied to simulated GaAs diffraction patterns to derive systematic errors and rules for the identification of plausible refinement results. The evaluation of experimental GaAs PBED patterns yields a 200 X-ray structure factor of -6.33±0.14. Additionally, we obtained -6.35±0.13 from two-dimensional convergent beam electron diffraction refinements. Both results confirm density functional theory calculations published by Rosenauer et al. and indicate the inaccuracy of isolated atom scattering data, which is crucial e.g. for the composition evaluation by lattice fringe analysis.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Bristol	Editor
	Language		Wos		Publication Date	2010-02-27
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1742-6596;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: NA
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85761			Serial	2855
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	Author	Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Cott, D.; Hantschel, T.; Bender, H.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Three-dimensional analysis of carbon nanotube networks in interconnects by electron tomography without missing wedge artifacts			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Microscopy and microanalysis	Abbreviated Journal	Microsc Microanal
	Volume	16	Issue	2	Pages	210-217
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	The three-dimensional (3D) distribution of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grown inside semiconductor contact holes is studied by electron tomography. The use of a specialized tomography holder results in an angular tilt range of ±90°, which means that the so-called missing wedge is absent. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) sample for this purpose consists of a micropillar that is prepared by a dedicated procedure using the focused ion beam (FIB) but keeping the CNTs intact. The 3D results are combined with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) to study the relation between the CNTs and the catalyst particles used during their growth. The reconstruction, based on the full range of tilt angles, is compared with a reconstruction where a missing wedge is present. This clearly illustates that the missing wedge will lead to an unreliable interpretation and will limit quantitative studies
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Cambridge, Mass.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000276137200011	Publication Date	2010-02-26
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1431-9276;1435-8115;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	1.891	Times cited	42	Open Access
	Notes	Esteem 026019; Fwo; Iap-Vi			Approved	Most recent IF: 1.891; 2010 IF: 3.259
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82279			Serial	3642
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	Author	Houssa, M.; Pourtois, G.; Afanas'ev, V.V.; Stesmans, A.
	Title	Electronic properties of two-dimensional hexagonal germanium			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Applied physics letters	Abbreviated Journal	Appl Phys Lett
	Volume	96	Issue	8	Pages	082111,1-082111,3
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
	Abstract	The electronic properties of two-dimensional hexagonal germanium, so called germanene, are investigated using first-principles simulations. Consistent with previous reports, the surface is predicted to have a poor metallic behavior, i.e., being metallic with a low density of states at the Fermi level. It is found that biaxial compressively strained germanene is a gapless semiconductor with linear energy dispersions near the K pointslike graphene. The calculated Fermi velocity of germanene is almost independent of the strain and is about 1.7×10<sup>6</sup> m/s, quite comparable to the value in graphene.
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	Publisher	American Institute of Physics	Place of Publication	New York, N.Y.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000275027200044	Publication Date	2010-02-25
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0003-6951;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.411	Times cited	86	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.411; 2010 IF: 3.841
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91716			Serial	1004
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	Author	Barbier, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M.
	Title	Extra Dirac points in the energy spectrum for superlattices on single-layer graphene			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics	Abbreviated Journal	Phys Rev B
	Volume	81	Issue	7	Pages	075438,1-075438,7
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	We investigate the emergence of extra Dirac points in the electronic structure of a periodically spaced barrier system, i.e., a superlattice, on single-layer graphene, using a Dirac-type Hamiltonian. Using square barriers allows us to find analytic expressions for the occurrence and location of these new Dirac points in k space and for the renormalization of the electron velocity near them in the low-energy range. In the general case of unequal barrier and well widths the new Dirac points move away from the Fermi level and for given heights of the potential barriers there is a minimum and maximum barrier width outside of which the new Dirac points disappear. The effect of these extra Dirac points on the density of states and on the conductivity is investigated.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000274998200133	Publication Date	2010-02-25
	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	211	Open Access
	Notes	; This work was supported by IMEC, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq), and the Canadian NSERC Grant No. OGP0121756. ;			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81767			Serial	1159
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	Author	Milošević, M.V.; Geurts, R.
	Title	The Ginzburg-Landau theory in application			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Physica: C : superconductivity	Abbreviated Journal	Physica C
	Volume	470	Issue	19	Pages	791-795
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	A numerical approach to GinzburgLandau (GL) theory is demonstrated and we review its applications to several examples of current interest in the research on superconductivity. This analysis also shows the applicability of the two-dimensional approach to thin superconductors and the re-defined effective GL parameter κ. For two-gap superconductors, the conveniently written GL equations directly show that the magnetic behavior of the sample depends not just on the GL parameter of two bands, but also on the ratio of respective coherence lengths.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000282454400020	Publication Date	2010-02-21
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0921-4534;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	1.404	Times cited	66	Open Access
	Notes	; ;			Approved	Most recent IF: 1.404; 2010 IF: 1.415
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85033			Serial	3583
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	Author	Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Lamoen, D.; Luysberg, M.; Huijben, M.; Rijnders, G.; Brinkman, A.; Hilgenkamp, H.; Blank, D.H.A.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Electronic reconstruction at n-type SrTiO₃/LaAlO₃ interfaces			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics	Abbreviated Journal	Phys Rev B
	Volume	81	Issue	8	Pages	085113,1-085113,6
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Electron-energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) is used to investigate single layers of LaAlO3 grown on SrTiO3 having an n-type interface as well as multilayers of LaAlO3 and SrTiO3 in which both n- and p-type interfaces occur. Only minor changes in Ti valence at the n-type interface are observed. This finding seems to contradict earlier experiments for other SrTiO3/LaAlO3 systems where large deviations in Ti valency were assumed to be responsible for the conductivity of these interfaces. Ab initio calculations have been carried out in order to interpret our EELS results. Using the concept of Bader charges, it is demonstrated that the so-called polar discontinuity is mainly resolved by lattice distortions and to a far lesser extent by changes in valency for both single layer and multilayer geometries.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000275053300040	Publication Date	2010-02-18
	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	25	Open Access
	Notes	Esteem 026019; Fwo			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81768UA @ admin @ c:irua:81768			Serial	1005
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	Author	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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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000275858200053	Publication Date	2010-02-18
	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	26	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 13.942; 2010 IF: 9.865
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82440			Serial	3337
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	Author	Neyts, E.; Shibuta, Y.; Bogaerts, A.
	Title	Bond switching regimes in nickel and nickel-carbon nanoclusters			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Chemical physics letters	Abbreviated Journal	Chem Phys Lett
	Volume	488	Issue	4/6	Pages	202-205
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
	Abstract	Understanding the fundamental dynamics in carbon nanotube (CNT) catalysts is of primary importance to understand CNT nucleation. This Letter reports on calculated bond switching (BS) rates in pure and carbon containing nickel nanoclusters. The rates are analyzed in terms of their temperature dependent spatial distribution and the mobility of the cluster atoms. The BS mechanism is found to change from vibrational to diffusional at around 900 K, with a corresponding strong increase in activation energy. Furthermore, the BS activation energy is observed to decrease as the carbon content in the cluster increases, resulting in an effective liquification of the cluster.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000275751900020	Publication Date	2010-02-15
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0009-2614;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	1.815	Times cited	20	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 1.815; 2010 IF: 2.282
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80998			Serial	248
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	Author	Isaeva, A.A.; Makarevich, O.N.; Kutznetsov, A.N.; Doert, T.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Mixed tellurides Ni_3-xGaTe₂ (0\leq x\leq0.65): crystal and electronic structures, properties, and nickel deficiency effects on vacancy ordering			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	European journal of inorganic chemistry	Abbreviated Journal	Eur J Inorg Chem
	Volume		Issue	9	Pages	1395-1404
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	The Ni3-xGaTe2 series of compounds (0 x 0.65) was synthesized by a high-temperature ceramic technique at 750 °C. Crystal structures of three compounds in the series were determined by X-ray powder diffraction: Ni2.98(1)GaTe2 (RI = 0.042, Rp = 0.023, Rwp = 0.035), Ni2.79(1)GaTe2 (RI = 0.053, Rp = 0.028, Rwp = 0.039), Ni2.58(1)GaTe2 (RI = 0.081, Rp = 0.037, Rwp = 0.056); the structures were verified by electron diffraction and, for the former compound, high-resolution electron microscopy. The compounds crystallize in a hexagonal lattice with P63/mmc, and the structures can be regarded as a hexagonal close-packed array with a -Ga-Te-Te- stacking sequence. The octahedral and trigonal bipyramidal voids in the hcp structure are selectively filled with Ni atoms to form one entirely occupied and two partially occupied sites, thus allowing variations in the nickel content in the series of compounds Ni3-xGaTe2 (0 x 0.65). A superstructure with asup = 2asub (P63/mmc) has been identified for Ni3-xGaTe2 (0.5 x 0.65) by electron diffraction. Real-space, high-resolution images confirm an ordering of Ni atoms and vacancies inthe ab plane. Quantum-chemical calculations performed forNi3-xGaTe2 (x = 0, 0.25, 0.75, 1) suggest anisotropic metallic conductivity and Pauli paramagnetic behavior that are experimentally confirmed for Ni3GaTe2.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Weinheim	Editor
	Language		Wos	000276370300009	Publication Date	2010-02-12
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1434-1948;1099-0682;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.444	Times cited	8	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.444; 2010 IF: 2.910
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82266			Serial	2090
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	Author	Wendelen, W.; Autrique, D.; Bogaerts, A.
	Title	Space charge limited electron emission from a Cu surface under ultrashort pulsed laser irradiation			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Applied physics letters	Abbreviated Journal	Appl Phys Lett
	Volume	96	Issue	5	Pages	1-3
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
	Abstract	In this theoretical study, the electron emission from a copper surface under ultrashort pulsed laser irradiation is investigated using a one-dimensional particle in cell model. Thermionic emission as well as multiphoton photoelectron emission were taken into account. The emitted electrons create a negative space charge above the target; consequently the generated electric field reduces the electron emission by several orders of magnitude. The simulations indicate that the space charge effect should be considered when investigating electron emission related phenomena in materials under ultrashort pulsed laser irradiation of metals.
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	Publisher	American Institute of Physics	Place of Publication	New York, N.Y.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000274319500021	Publication Date	2010-02-06
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0003-6951;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.411	Times cited	22	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.411; 2010 IF: 3.841
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80995			Serial	3059
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	Author	Darchuk, L.; Tsybrii, Z.; Worobiec, A.; Vázquez, C.; Palacios, O.M.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Gatto Rotondo, G.; Sizov, F.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Argentinean prehistoric pigments' study by combined SEM/EDX and molecular spectroscopy			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Spectrochimica acta: part A: molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	75	Issue	5	Pages	1398-1402
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
	Abstract	Composition of the prehistoric pigments (from Carriqueo rock shelter, Rio Negro province, Argentina) has been analysed by means of molecular spectroscopy (Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and micro-Raman) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled to an energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS). Red and yellow pigments were recognized as red and yellow ochre. The matrix of the pigments is composed of one or more substances. According to the matrix composition yellow and red pigments were also divided into two groupsi.e. those containing kaolinite or sulphates. Green pigment was detected as green earth, made up of celadonite as a chromophore.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000277231700004	Publication Date	2010-02-05
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1386-1425	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	no
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:81939			Serial	7493
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	Author	Pereira, J.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Chaves, A.; Farias, G.A.
	Title	Klein tunneling in single and multiple barriers in graphene			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Semiconductor science and technology	Abbreviated Journal	Semicond Sci Tech
	Volume	25	Issue	3	Pages	033002,1-033002,9
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	We review the transmission properties of carriers interacting with potential barriers in graphene. The tunneling of electrons and holes in quantum structures in graphene is found to display features that are in marked contrast with those of other systems. In particular, the interaction between the carriers with electrostatic potential barriers can be related to the propagation of electromagnetic waves in media with negative refraction indices, also known as metamaterials. This behavior becomes evident as one calculates the time evolution of wavepackets propagating across the barrier interface. In addition, we discuss the effect of trigonal warping on the tunneling through potential barriers.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	London	Editor
	Language		Wos	000274318300004	Publication Date	2010-02-04
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0268-1242;1361-6641;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.305	Times cited	83	Open Access
	Notes	; We want to acknowledge our collaborators in this work: P Vasilopoulos and M Barbier. This work was supported by the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ;			Approved	Most recent IF: 2.305; 2010 IF: 1.333
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80961			Serial	1764
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	Author	Lindner, H.; Autrique, D.; Pisonero, J.; Günther, D.; Bogaerts, A.
	Title	Numerical simulation analysis of flow patterns and particle transport in the HEAD laser ablation cell with respect to inductively coupled plasma spectrometry			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry	Abbreviated Journal	J Anal Atom Spectrom
	Volume	25	Issue	3	Pages	295-304
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
	Abstract	The present study analyses a specific laser ablation cell, the High Efficiency Aerosol Dispersion (HEAD) cell (see J. Pisonero et al., J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2006, 21, 922931), by means of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. However, this cell consists of different modular parts, therefore, the results are probably of interest for the further development of other ablation cells. In the HEAD cell, the ablation spot is positioned below an orifice in the ceiling of the sample chamber. The particle transport through this orifice has been analysed for a ceiling height of 0.8 mm. The critical velocity for the onset of particle losses was found to be independent on the ejection angle at the crater spot. The deceleration of the particles can be described as the stopping in an effectively steady gas. Particle losses were negligible in this modular part of the cell at the evaluated laser ablation conditions. The transport efficiency through the Venturi chamber was investigated for different sample gas flow rates. In this case, it was found that small particles were predominantly lost at low flow rates, the large particles at higher flow rates. Making use of the simulation results, it was possible to design a modification of the HEAD cell that results in extremely short calculated washout times. The simulations yielded a signal of less than 10 ms, which was produced by more than 99% of the introduced mass.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	London	Editor
	Language		Wos	000274961600005	Publication Date	2010-02-04
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0267-9477;1364-5544;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.379	Times cited	16	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.379; 2010 IF: 4.372
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80871			Serial	2403
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	Author	Saraiva, M.; Georgieva, V.; Mahieu, S.; van Aeken, K.; Bogaerts, A.; Depla, D.
	Title	Compositional effects on the growth of Mg(M)O films			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Journal of applied physics	Abbreviated Journal	J Appl Phys
	Volume	107	Issue	3	Pages	034902,1-034902,10
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
	Abstract	The influence of the composition on the crystallographic properties of deposited Mg(M)O (with M=Al, Cr, Ti, Y, and Zr) films is studied. For a flexible control of the composition, dual reactive magnetron sputtering was used as deposition technique. Two different approaches to predict the composition are discussed. The first is an experimental way based on the simple relationship between the deposition rate and the target-substrate distance. The second is a route using a Monte Carlo based particle trajectory code. Both methods require a minimal experimental input and enable the user to quickly predict the composition of complex thin films. Good control and flexibility allow us to study the compositional effects on the growth of Mg(M)O films. Pure MgO thin films were grown with a (111) preferential out-of-plane orientation. When adding M to MgO, two trends were noticed. The first trend is a change in the MgO lattice parameters compared to pure MgO. The second tendency is a decrease in the crystallinity of the MgO phase. The experimentally determined crystallographic properties are shown to be in correspondence with the predicted properties from molecular dynamics simulations.
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	Publisher	American Institute of Physics	Place of Publication	New York, N.Y.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000274517300116	Publication Date	2010-02-03
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0021-8979;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.068	Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.068; 2010 IF: 2.079
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80346			Serial	447
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	Author	Afanasov, I.M.; Shornikova, O.N.; Kirilenko, D.A.; Vlasov, I.I.; Zhang, L.; Verbeeck, J.; Avdeev, V.V.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Graphite structural transformations during intercalation by HNO₃ and exfoliation			Type	L1 Letter to the editor
	Year	2010	Publication	Carbon	Abbreviated Journal	Carbon
	Volume	48	Issue	6	Pages	1862-1865
	Keywords	L1 Letter to the editor; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Expandable graphite of two types was synthesized by (1) hydrolysis of graphite nitrate of II stage and (2) anodic polarization of graphite in 60% HNO3. Exfoliated graphite samples were produced by thermal shock of expandable graphite samples in air at 900 °C. A comparative study of microstructural distinctions of both expandable and exfoliated graphite samples was carried out using X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy and high resolution transmission electron microscopy.
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	Corporate Author				Thesis
	Publisher		Place of Publication	Oxford	Editor
	Language		Wos	000276132800021	Publication Date	2010-02-02
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0008-6223;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	6.337	Times cited	43	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 6.337; 2010 IF: 4.896
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82315UA @ admin @ c:irua:82315			Serial	1379
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	Author	Xu, B.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
	Title	Calorimetric properties of mesoscopic superconducting disks, rings, and cylinders			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics	Abbreviated Journal	Phys Rev B
	Volume	81	Issue	6	Pages	064501,1-064501,10
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	The thermal signatures of superconductivity in mesoscopic disks, rings and cylinders are calculated within the Ginzburg-Landau theory. In an applied perpendicular magnetic field H the heat capacity of mesoscopic samples shows a strong dependence on the realized vortex state; discontinuities are found at the critical field for different vorticities, as well as at the superconducting-to-normal state transition. The same applies to the intermediate state of type-I superconductors. Even the subtle changes in the fluxoid distribution inside the sample leave clear signatures on heat capacity, which is particularly useful for fully three-dimensional samples whose interior is often inaccessible by magnetometry. The heat-capacity jump ΔC(H) at the critical temperature exhibits quasiperiodic modulations as a function of magnetic field. In mesoscopic superconducting rings, these oscillations provide calorimetric verification of the Little-Parks effect.
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	Corporate Author				Thesis
	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000274998100091	Publication Date	2010-02-01
	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	17	Open Access
	Notes	; We are grateful to O. Bourgeois for useful discussions. This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), the Interuniversity Attraction Poles (IAP) Program-Belgian State-Belgian Science Policy, ESF-JSPS NES program and the ESF-AQDJJ network. ;			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81766			Serial	271
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	Author	Zarenia, M.; Pereira, J.M.; Chaves, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Farias, G.A.
	Title	Simplified model for the energy levels of quantum rings in single layer and bilayer graphene			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics	Abbreviated Journal	Phys Rev B
	Volume	81	Issue	4	Pages	045431,1-045431,9
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	Within a minimal model, we present analytical expressions for the eigenstates and eigenvalues of carriers confined in quantum rings in monolayer and bilayer graphene. The calculations were performed in the context of the continuum model by solving the Dirac equation for a zero width ring geometry, i.e., by freezing out the carrier radial motion. We include the effect of an external magnetic field and show the appearance of Aharonov-Bohm oscillations and of a nonzero gap in the spectrum. Our minimal model gives insight on the energy spectrum of graphene-based quantum rings and models different aspects of finite width rings.
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	Corporate Author				Thesis
	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000277186000010	Publication Date	2010-01-29
	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	76	Open Access
	Notes	; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the Bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil, and the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq). ;			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82866			Serial	3005
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	Author	Nistor, S.V.; Stefan, M.; Nistor, L.C.; Goovaerts, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Incorporation and localization of substitutional Mn²⁺ ions in cubic ZnS quantum dots			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics	Abbreviated Journal	Phys Rev B
	Volume	81	Issue	3	Pages	035336,1-035336,6
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Nanostructured and organic optical and electronic materials (NANOrOPT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Multifrequency electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) investigations were performed on small (2 nm) cubic ZnS nanocrystals (quantum dotsQDs) doped with 0.2% mol Mn2+, self-assembled into a mesoporous structure. The EPR data analysis shows that the substitutional Mn2+ ions are localized at Zn2+ sites subjected to a local axial lattice distortion, resulting in the observed zero-field-splitting parameter \|D\|=41×10−4 cm−1. The local distortion is attributed to the presence in the second shell of ligands of a stacking fault or twin, which alters the normal stacking sequence of the cubic structure. The HRTEM results confirm the presence of such extended planar defects in a large percentage of the investigated QDs, which makes possible the proposed substitutional Mn2+ impurity ions localization model. Based on these results it is suggested that the high doping levels of Mn2+ ions observed in cubic ZnS and possible in other II-VI semiconductor QDs prepared at low temperatures can be explained by the assistance of the extended lattice defects in the impurities incorporation.
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	Corporate Author				Thesis
	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000277970900007	Publication Date	2010-01-29
	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	55	Open Access
	Notes	Fwo			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83649			Serial	1597
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	Author	Verhulst, A.; Sorée, B.; Leonelli, D.; Vandenberghe, W.G.; Groeseneken, G.
	Title	Modeling the single-gate, double-gate, and gate-all-around tunnel field-effect transistor			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Journal Of Applied Physics	Abbreviated Journal	J Appl Phys
	Volume	107	Issue	2	Pages	024518,1-024518,8
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);
	Abstract	Tunnel field-effect transistors (TFETs) are potential successors of metal-oxide-semiconductor FETs because scaling the supply voltage below 1 V is possible due to the absence of a subthreshold-swing limit of 60 mV/decade. The modeling of the TFET performance, however, is still preliminary. We have developed models allowing a direct comparison between the single-gate, double-gate, and gate-all-around configuration at high drain voltage, when the drain-voltage dependence is negligible, and we provide improved insight in the TFET physics. The dependence of the tunnel current on device parameters is analyzed, in particular, the scaling with gate-dielectric thickness, channel thickness, and dielectric constants of gate dielectric and channel material. We show that scaling the gate-dielectric thickness improves the TFET performance more than scaling the channel thickness and that improvements are often overestimated. There is qualitative agreement between our model and our experimental data.
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	Publisher	American Institute of Physics	Place of Publication	New York, N.Y.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000274180600122	Publication Date	2010-01-28
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0021-8979;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.068	Times cited	150	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.068; 2010 IF: 2.079
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89507			Serial	2146
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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.
	Title	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
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	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	Marguí, E.; Van Grieken, R.; Fontàs, C.; Hidalgo, M.; Queralt, I.
	Title	Preconcentration methods for the analysis of liquid samples by X-ray fluorescence techniques			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Applied spectroscopy reviews	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	45	Issue	3	Pages	179-205
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	This article gives an overview of the state-of-the-art of multi-element and single-element preconcentration procedures prior to X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis of liquid samples. Many of these preconcentration methods were developed long ago and the purpose of this review is to present some new efficient variations of these methods and new techniques extending the possibilities of XRF for liquid solutions analysis. In addition, trends and future perspectives in this domain are also commented on and discussed in the last section of the review.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000277705800002	Publication Date	2010-01-28
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0066-5541	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	no
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:82557			Serial	8400
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	Author	Vlasov, I.I.; Shenderova, O.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Basov, A.A.; Sildos, I.; Rähn, M.; Shiryaev, A.A.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Nitrogen and luminescent nitrogen-vacancy defects in detonation nanodiamond			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Small	Abbreviated Journal	Small
	Volume	6	Issue	5	Pages	687-694
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	An efficient method to investigate the microstructure and spatial distribution of nitrogen and nitrogen-vacancy (N-V) defects in detonation nanodiamond (DND) with primary particle sizes ranging from approximately 3 to 50 nm is presented. Detailed analysis reveals atomic nitrogen concentrations as high as 3 at% in 50% of diamond primary particles with sizes smaller than 6 nm. A non-uniform distribution of nitrogen within larger primary DND particles is also presented, indicating a preference for location within the defective central part or at twin boundaries. A photoluminescence (PL) spectrum with well-pronounced zero-phonon lines related to the N-V centers is demonstrated for the first time for electron-irradiated and annealed DND particles at continuous laser excitation. Combined Raman and PL analysis of DND crystallites dispersed on a Si substrate leads to the conclusion that the observed N-V luminescence originates from primary particles with sizes exceeding 30 nm. These findings demonstrate that by manipulation of the size/nitrogen content in DND there are prospects for mass production of nanodiamond photoemitters based on bright and stable luminescence from nitrogen-related defects.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Weinheim	Editor
	Language		Wos	000275972400013	Publication Date	2010-01-27
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1613-6810;1613-6829;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	8.643	Times cited	84	Open Access
	Notes	Esteem 026019			Approved	Most recent IF: 8.643; 2010 IF: 7.336
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82364			Serial	2341
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	Author	Khaydarov, R.T.; Beisinbaeva, H.B.; Sabitov, N.M.; Terentev, V.B.; Berdiyorov, G.R.
	Title	Effect of neutron irradiation on the characteristics of laser-produced plasma			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Nuclear fusion	Abbreviated Journal	Nucl Fusion
	Volume	50	Issue	2	Pages	025024,1-025024,5
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	Using the mass-spectrometric method we studied the formation of multi-charged plasma ions during the interaction of laser radiation with solid targets irradiated by neutron beams. We found that structural defects, caused by the neutron irradiation, influence not only the efficiency of the process of material evaporation and emission of plasma, but also the ionization and recombination processes taking place at the initial stage of plasma formation and expansion. We also show the effect of the dose of neutron irradiation on the threshold of plasma formation from the surface of the target.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Vienna	Editor
	Language		Wos	000275322200029	Publication Date	2010-01-27
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0029-5515;1741-4326;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.307	Times cited	3	Open Access
	Notes	; This work was supported by MINVIZ Uzbekistan and by IAEA (No 13738). G. R. B acknowledges support from FWO-Vlaanderen. ;			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.307; 2010 IF: 3.303
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81769			Serial	825
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	Author	Horemans, B.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Speciation and diurnal variation of thoracic, fine thoracic and sub-micrometer airborne particulate matter at naturally ventilated office environments			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Atmospheric environment : an international journal	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	44	Issue	12	Pages	1497-1505
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	Thoracic (PM10), fine thoracic (PM2.5) and sub-micrometer (PM1) airborne particulate matter was sampled during day and night. In total, about 100 indoor and outdoor samples were collected for each fraction at ten different office environments. Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and ion chromatography were applied for the quantification of some major and minor elements and ions in the collected aerosols. During daytime, mass concentrations were in the ranges: 1129, 8.124, and 6.618 μg m−3, with averages of 20 ± 1, 15.0 ± 0.9, and 11.0 ± 0.8 μg m−3, respectively. At night, mass concentrations were found to be significantly lower for all fractions. Indoor PM1 concentrations exceeded the corresponding outdoor levels during office hours and were thought to be elevated by office printers. Particles with diameters between 1 and 2.5 μm and 2.5 and 10 μm were mainly associated with soil dust elements and were clearly subjected to distinct periods of settling/resuspension. Indoor NO3 − levels were found to follow specific microclimatic conditions at the office environments, while daytime levels of sub-micrometer Cl− were possibly elevated by the use of Cl-containing cleaning products. Indoor carbon black concentrations were sometimes as high as 22 μg m−3 and were strongly correlated with outdoor traffic conditions.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000276681100003	Publication Date	2010-01-27
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1352-2310	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	no
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:81242			Serial	8569
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	Author	Wendelen, W.; Dzhurakhalov, A.A.; Peeters, F.M.; Bogaerts, A.
	Title	Combined molecular dynamics: continuum study of phase transitions in bulk metals under ultrashort pulsed laser irradiation			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces	Abbreviated Journal	J Phys Chem C
	Volume	114	Issue	12	Pages	5652-5660
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
	Abstract	The phase transition processes induced by ultrashort, 100 fs pulsed laser irradiation of Au, Cu, and Ni are studied by means of a combined atomistic-continuum approach. A moderately low absorbed laser fluence range, from 200 to 600 J/m2 is considered to study phase transitions by means of a local and a nonlocal order parameter. At low laser fluences, the occurrence of layer-by-layer evaporation has been observed, which suggests a direct solid to vapor transition. The calculated amount of molten material remains very limited under the conditions studied, especially for Ni. Therefore, our results show that a kinetic equation that describes a direct solid to vapor transition might be the best approach to model laser-induced phase transitions by continuum models. Furthermore, the results provide more insight into the applicability of analytical superheating theories that were implemented in continuum models and help the understanding of nonequilibrium phase transitions.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Washington, D.C.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000275855600044	Publication Date	2010-01-26
	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	2	Open Access
	Notes	; A.D. gratefully acknowledges Professor M. Hot (ULB, Brussels) for the basic MD-code that was modified further for the laser-induced melting processes. W.W, and A.D. are thankful to Professor L.V. Zhigilei for useful discussions and advices. The calculations were performed on the CALCUA computing facility of the University of Antwerp. This work was supported by the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ;			Approved	Most recent IF: 4.536; 2010 IF: 4.524
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81391			Serial	402
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	Author	Swaenen, M.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Frost, R.; Worobiec, A.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Investigation of inclusions trapped inside Libyan desert glass by Raman microscopy			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	397	Issue	7	Pages	2659-2665
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
	Abstract	Several specimens of Libyan desert glass (LDG), an enigmatic natural glass from Egypt, were subjected to investigation by micro-Raman spectroscopy. The spectra of inclusions inside the LDG samples were successfully measured through the layers of glass and the mineral species were identified on this basis. The presence of cristobalite as typical for high-temperature melt products was confirmed, together with co-existing quartz. TiO2 was determined in two polymorphic species rutile and anatase. Micro-Raman spectroscopy proved also the presence of minerals unusual for high-temperature glasses such as anhydrite and aragonite.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000280122100004	Publication Date	2010-01-26
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1618-2642; 1618-2650	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	no
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:83276			Serial	8125
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	Author	Idrissi, H.; Renard, K.; Ryelandt, L.; Schryvers, D.; Jacques, P.J.
	Title	On the mechanism of twin formation in FeMnC TWIP steels			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Acta materialia	Abbreviated Journal	Acta Mater
	Volume	58	Issue	7	Pages	2464-2476
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Although it is well known that FeMnC TWIP steels exhibit high work-hardening rates, the elementary twinning mechanisms controlling the plastic deformation of these steels have still not been characterized. The aim of the present study is to analyse the extended defects related to the twinning occurrence using transmission electron microscopy. Based on these observations, the very early stage of twin nucleation can be attributed to the pole mechanism with deviation proposed by Cohen and Weertman or to the model of Miura, Takamura and Narita, while the twin growth is controlled by the pole mechanism proposed by Venables. High densities of sessile Frank dislocations are observed within the twins at the early stage of deformation, which can affect the growth and the stability of the twins, but also the strength of these twins and their interactions with the gliding dislocations present in the matrix. This experimental evidence is discussed and compared to recent results in order to relate the defects analysis to the macroscopic behaviour of this category of material.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Oxford	Editor
	Language		Wos	000276523200018	Publication Date	2010-01-25
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1359-6454;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	5.301	Times cited	244	Open Access
	Notes	Iap			Approved	Most recent IF: 5.301; 2010 IF: 3.791
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82270			Serial	2441
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	Author	Milošević, M.V.; Gillijns, W.; Silhanek, A.V.; Libál, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Moshchalkov, V.V.
	Title	Guided nucleation of superconductivity on a graded magnetic substrate			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Applied physics letters	Abbreviated Journal	Appl Phys Lett
	Volume	96	Issue	3	Pages	032503,1-032503,3
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	We demonstrate the controlled spatial nucleation of superconductivity in a thin film deposited on periodic arrays of ferromagnetic dots with gradually increasing diameter. The perpendicular magnetization of the dots induces vortex-antivortex molecules in the sample, with the number of (anti)vortices increasing with magnet size. The resulting gradient of antivortex density between the dots predetermines local nucleation of superconductivity in the sample as a function of the applied external field and temperature. In addition, the compensation between the applied magnetic field and the antivortices results in an unprecedented enhancement of the critical temperature.
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	Publisher	American Institute of Physics	Place of Publication	New York, N.Y.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000273890500034	Publication Date	2010-01-22
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0003-6951;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.411	Times cited	15	Open Access
	Notes	; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), and the ESF-NES program. W. G., A. V. S., and A. L. acknowledge individual support from FWO-Vlaanderen. ;			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.411; 2010 IF: 3.841
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81504			Serial	1400
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