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Author Cheng, X.; Xu, W.; Wen, H.; Zhang, J.; Zhang, H.; Li, H.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Key electronic parameters of 2H-stacking bilayer MoS₂ on sapphire substrate determined by terahertz magneto-optical measurement in Faraday geometry Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Frontiers of physics Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 19 Issue 6 Pages 63204-63209  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Bilayer (BL) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are important materials in valleytronics and twistronics. Here we study terahertz (THz) magneto-optical (MO) properties of n-type 2H-stacking BL molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) on sapphire substrate grown by chemical vapor deposition. The AFM, Raman spectroscopy and photoluminescence are used for characterization of the samples. Applying THz time-domain spectroscopy (TDS), in combination with polarization test and the presence of magnetic field in Faraday geometry, THz MO transmissions through the sample are measured from 0 to 8 T at 80 K. The complex right- and left-handed circular MO conductivities for 2H-stacking BL MoS2 are obtained. Through fitting the experimental results with theoretical formula of MO conductivities for an electron gas, generalized by us previously through the inclusion of photon-induced electronic backscattering effect, we are able to determine magneto-optically the key electronic parameters of BL MoS2, such as the electron density n(e), the electronic relaxation time tau, the electronic localization factor c and, particularly, the effective electron mass m* around Q-point in between the K- and Gamma-point in the electronic band structure. The dependence of these parameters upon magnetic field is examined and analyzed. This is a pioneering experimental work to measure m* around the Q-point in 2H-stacking BL MoS2 and the experimental value is very close to that obtained theoretically. We find that n(e)/tau/ divided by c divided by /m* in 2H-stacking BL MoS2 decreases/increases/decreases/increases with increasing magnetic field. The results obtained from this study can be benefit to us in gaining an in-depth understanding of the electronic and optoelectronic properties of BL TMD systems.  
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  Language Wos https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001271 Publication Date 2024-07-18  
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  ISSN 2095-0462; 2095-0470 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 7.5 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 7.5; 2024 IF: 2.579  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:207600 Serial 9300  
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Author Brasili, S.; Gielis, J. url  doi
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  Title Legacy and innovation across symmetry's dimensions Type L1 Letter to the editor
  Year 2024 Publication Symmetry : culture and science Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 35 Issue 1 Pages 005-006  
  Keywords L1 Letter to the editor; Antwerp engineering, PhotoElectroChemistry & Sensing (A-PECS)  
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  Language Wos 001248266900001 Publication Date 2024-07-03  
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  ISSN 0865-4824 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:206498 Serial 9301  
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Author Liu, J.; Xu, W.; Xiao, Y.M.; Ding, L.; Li, H.W.; Van Duppen, B.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. url  doi
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  Title Longitudinal and transverse mobilities of n-type monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides in the presence of proximity-induced interactions at low temperature Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 109 Issue 19 Pages 195418-14  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We present a detailed theoretical investigation on the electronic transport properties of n-type monolayer (ML) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) at low temperature in the presence of proximity-induced interactions such as Rashba spin-orbit coupling (RSOC) and the exchange interaction. The electronic band structure is calculated by solving the Schr & ouml;dinger equation with a k <middle dot> p Hamiltonian, and the electric screening induced by electron-electron interaction is evaluated under a standard random phase approximation approach. In particular, the longitudinal and transverse or Hall mobilities are calculated by using a momentum-balance equation derived from a semiclassical Boltzmann equation, where the electron-impurity interaction is considered as the principal scattering center at low temperature. The obtained results show that the RSOC can induce the in-plane spin components for spin-split subbands in different valleys, while the exchange interaction can lift the energy degeneracy for electrons in different valleys. The opposite signs of Berry curvatures in the two valleys would introduce opposite directions of Lorentz force on valley electrons. As a result, the transverse currents from nondegenerate valleys can no longer be canceled out so that the transverse current or Hall mobility can be observed. Interestingly, we find that at a fixed effective Zeeman field, the lowest spin-split conduction subband in ML-TMDs can be tuned from one in the K'-valley to one in the K-valley by varying the Rashba parameter. The occupation of electrons in different valleys also varies with changing carrier density. Therefore, we can change the magnitude and direction of the Hall current by varying the Rashba parameter, effective Zeeman field, and carrier density by, e.g., the presence of a ferromagnetic substrate and/or applying a gate voltage. By taking the ML-MoS2 as an example, these effects are demonstrated and examined. The important and interesting theoretical findings can be beneficial to experimental observation of the valleytronic effect and to gaining an in-depth understanding of the ML-TMD systems in the presence of proximity-induced interactions.  
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  Language Wos 001237245700001 Publication Date 2024-05-08  
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  ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2024 IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:206596 Serial 9302  
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Author Janssens, K.; Van der Snickt, G. url  openurl
  Title De macroscopische X-straal fluorescentiescanner voor schilderijen Type H3 Book chapter
  Year 2024 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 36-37 T2 - Verhalenvertellers : academisch erfgoed  
  Keywords H3 Book chapter; Documentation and information; Engineering sciences. Technology; Art; History; Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES); Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS)  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:208047 Serial 9303  
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Author Miao, X.; Milošević, M.; Zhang, C. pdf  doi
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  Title Magnetic ferroelectric metal in bilayer Fe₃GeTe₂ under interlayer sliding Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physica: B : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 694 Issue Pages 416427-5  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The inherent interlayer freedom in van der Waals stacked materials provides an excellent opportunity to investigate ferroelectric-like behavior through interlayer translation. Based on first-principles calculations, we find that the interlayer sliding in Fe3GeTe2 (FGT) bilayer enables the coexistence of polarization, metallicity, and ferromagnetism. We find that the polarization is induced by the uncompensated vertical interlayer charge transfer, and can be switched by an in-plane interlayer sliding. A moderate biaxial strain can reverse the polarization direction of the sliding FGT bilayer. The vertical polarization disentangles with the in-plane conductivity as was previously seen in the sliding ferroelectric WTe2 bilayer. Our work proposes an extremely rare magnetic ferroelectric metal phase that is useful for magnetoelectric and spintronic applications.  
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  Language Wos https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001300 Publication Date 2024-08-22  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0921-4526; 1873-2135 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 2.8 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.8; 2024 IF: 1.386  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:208567 Serial 9304  
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Author Li, Y.; Xiao, Y.M.; Xu, W.; Ding, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. url  doi
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  Title Magneto-optical conductivity of monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides in the presence of proximity-induced exchange interaction and external electrical field Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 109 Issue 16 Pages 165441-14  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We theoretically investigate the magneto-optical (MO) properties of monolayer (ML) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) in the presence of external electrical and quantizing magnetic fields and of the proximity-induced exchange interaction. The corresponding Landau Level (LL) structure is studied by solving the Schr & ouml;dinger equation and the spin polarization in ML-TMDs under the action of the magnetic field is evaluated. The impact of trigonal warping on LLs and MO absorption is examined. Furthermore, the longitudinal MO conductivity is calculated through the dynamical dielectric function under the standard random-phase approximation (RPA) with the Kubo formula. We take ML-MoS 2 as an example to examine the effects of proximity-induced exchange interaction, external electrical and magnetic fields on the MO conductivity induced via intra- and interband electronic transitions among the LLs. For intraband electronic transitions within the conduction or valence bands, we can observe two absorption peaks in terahertz (THz) frequency range. While the interband electronic transitions between conduction and valence LLs show a series of absorption peaks in the visible range. We find that the proximity-induced exchange interaction, the carrier density, the strengths of the external electrical and magnetic fields can effectively modulate the positions of the absorption peaks and the shapes of the MO absorption spectra. The results obtained from this study can benefit to an in-depth understanding of the MO properties of ML-TMDs which can be potentially applied for magneto-optic, spintronic, and valleytronic devices working in visible to THz frequency bandwidths.  
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  Language Wos 001231884200004 Publication Date 2024-04-26  
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  ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2024 IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:206589 Serial 9305  
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Author Tian, X.; Xie, X.; Li, J.; Kong, X.; Gong, W.-J.; Peeters, F.M.; Li, L. doi  openurl
  Title Multiferroic ScLaX₂ (X = P, As, and Sb) monolayers : bidirectional negative Poisson's ratio effects and phase transformations driven by rare-earth (main-group) elements Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 8 Issue 8 Pages 084407-84411  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The combination of auxetic property, ferroelasticity, and ferroelectricity in two-dimensional materials offers new avenues for next-generation multifunctional devices. However, two-dimensional materials that simultaneously exhibit those properties are rarely reported. Here, we present a class of two-dimensional Janus-like structures ScLaX2 X 2 (X X = P, As, and Sb) with a rectangular lattice based on first-principles calculations. We predict that those ScLaX2 X 2 monolayers are stable semiconductors with both intrinsic in-plane and out-of-plane auxetic properties, showing a bidirectional negative Poisson's ratio effect. The value of the out-of-plane negative Poisson's ratio effect can reach – 2.28 /- 3.06 /- 3.89. By applying uniaxial strain engineering, two transition paths can be found, including the VA main group element path and the rare-earth metal element path, corresponding to the ferroelastic and the multiferroic (ferroelastic and ferroelectric) phase transition, respectively. For the ScLaSb2 2 monolayer, the external force field can not only control the ferroelastic phase transition, but it can also lead to the reversal of the out-of-plane polarization, exhibiting potential multiferroicity. The coupling between the bidirectional negative Poisson's ratio effect and multiferroicity makes the ScLaX2 X 2 monolayers promising for future device applications.  
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  Language Wos https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001293 Publication Date 2024-08-13  
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  ISSN 2475-9953 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 3.4 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.4; 2024 IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:207592 Serial 9306  
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Author Ermiş, T.; Şen, A.O.; Gielis, J. url  doi
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  Title A new approach to circular inversion in l₁-normed spaces Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Symmetry Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 16 Issue 7 Pages 874-879  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp engineering, PhotoElectroChemistry & Sensing (A-PECS)  
  Abstract While there are well-known synthetic methods in the literature for finding the image of a point under circular inversion in l2-normed geometry (Euclidean geometry), there is no similar synthetic method in Minkowski geometry, also known as the geometry of finite-dimensional Banach spaces. In this study, we have succeeded in creating a synthetic construction of the circular inversion in l1-normed spaces, which is one of the most fundamental examples of Minkowski geometry. Moreover, this synthetic construction has been given using the Euclidean circle, independently of the l1-norm.  
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  Language Wos 001278345600001 Publication Date 2024-07-12  
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  ISSN 2073-8994 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 2.7 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.7; 2024 IF: 1.457  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:207314 Serial 9307  
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Author Tunca, S.; Parrilla, M.; Raj, K.; Nuyts, G.; Verbruggen, S.W.; De Wael, K. pdf  doi
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  Title Nickel hydroxide nanosphere decorated reduced-TiO₂ nanotubes as supercapacitor electrodes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Electrochimica acta Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 505 Issue Pages 144990-11  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab); Antwerp engineering, PhotoElectroChemistry & Sensing (A-PECS)  
  Abstract A straightforward electrochemical method was developed to modify titanium dioxide nanotubes (TiO2 NTs), creating oxygen vacancies via electrochemical reduction (ER) and depositing nickel hydroxide nanospheres (Ni (OH)2 NSs). This was done to discover the electrochemical properties of a TiO2 NTs based binder-free supercapacitor electrode. The improved conductivity of the reduced TiO2 NTs (R-TiO2 NTs) electrode provided a 90fold increase in the specific capacitance compared to that of pristine TiO2 NTs. R-TiO2 NTs were further decorated with Ni(OH)2 NSs by an electrodeposition method to further improve the supercapacitive performance. Fabricated R-TiO2 NTs/Ni(OH)2 electrodes exhibited a high areal specific capacitance value of 305.91 mF/cm2 at a current density of 0.75 mA/cm2. The modified electrode shows an improved charge-storage capacity compared to the TiO2 NTs/Ni(OH)2 electrodes, and to previously reported 1D-TiO2/Ni(OH)2 nanocomposite structures. Furthermore, the proposed electrode showed good cyclic stability by retaining 71% of its initial capacitance after 1500 cycles and a promising rate capability with a capacitive retention of 86% while increasing the current density from 0.75 to 5 mA/cm2. Overall, the ER step proved to improve the conductivity of the R-TiO2 NTs, which favors the deposition of the Ni(OH)2 NSs and promotes the Faradaic reactions at the electrode-electrolyte interface demonstrating a promising supercapacitor electrode material.  
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  Language Wos https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001309 Publication Date 2024-08-30  
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  ISSN 0013-4686 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 6.6 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.6; 2024 IF: 4.798  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:208529 Serial 9308  
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Author Kandemir, Z.; D'Amico, P.; Sesti, G.; Cardoso, C.; Milošević, M.V.; Sevik, C. doi  openurl
  Title Optical properties of metallic MXene multilayers through advanced first-principles calculations Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 8 Issue 7 Pages 075201-75210  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Having a strong electromagnetic absorption, MXene multilayers are readily envisaged for applications in electromagnetic shields and related prospective technology. However, an ab initio characterization of the optical properties of MXenes is still lacking, due in part to major difficulties with the treatment of metallicity in the first-principles approaches. Here we addressed the latter challenge, after a careful treatment of intraband transitions, to present a thorough analysis of the electronic and optical properties of a selected set of metallic MXene layers based on density functional theory (DFT) and many-body perturbation theory calculations. Our results reveal that the GW corrections are particularly important in regions of the band structure where d and p states hybridize. For some systems, we show that GW corrections open a gap between occupied states, resulting in a band structure that closely resembles that of an intrinsic transparent conductor, thereby opening an additional line of prospective applications for the MXenes family. Nevertheless, GW and Bethe-Salpeter corrections have a minimal influence on the absorption spectra, in contrast to what is typically observed in semiconductor layers. Our present results suggest that calculations within the independent particle approximation (IPA) calculations are sufficiently accurate for assessing the optical characteristics of bulk-layered MXene materials. Finally, our calculated dielectric properties and absorption spectra, in agreement with existing experimental data, confirm the potential of MXenes as effective infrared emitters.  
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  Language Wos https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001275 Publication Date 2024-07-22  
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  ISSN 2475-9953 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 3.4 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.4; 2024 IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:207597 Serial 9309  
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Author Bacaksiz, C.; Fyta, M. url  doi
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  Title Phthalocyanine adsorbed on monolayer CrI₃ : tailoring their magnetic properties Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication ACS Omega Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 9 Issue 32 Pages 34589-34596  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Metallo-phthalocyanines molecules, especially ironphthalocyanines (Fe-Pc), are often examined due to their rich chemical, magnetic, and optoelectronic features. Due to these, Fe-Pc molecules are promising for applications in gas sensors, field-effect transistors, organic LEDs, and data storage. Motivated by this potential, this study investigates Fe-Pc molecules adsorbed on a magnetic monolayer, CrI3. Using quantum-mechanical simulations, the aim of this work was to find pathways to selectively tune and engineer the magnetic and electronic properties of the molecules when they form hybrid complexes. The results quantitatively underline how adsorption alters the magnetic properties of the Fe-Pc molecules. Interestingly, the analysis points to changes in the molecular magnetic anisotropy when comparing the magnetic moment of the isolated molecule to that of the molecule/monolayer complex formed after adsorption. The presence of iodine vacancies was shown to enhance the magnetic interactions between the iron of the Fe-Pc molecule and the chromium of the monolayer. Our findings suggest ways to control oxygen capture-release properties through material choice and defect creation. Insights into the stability and charge density depletion on the molecule provide critical information for selective tuning of the magnetic properties and engineering of the functionalities of these molecule/material complexes.  
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  Language Wos https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001280 Publication Date 2024-07-29  
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  ISSN 2470-1343 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 4.1 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.1; 2024 IF: NA  
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Author Yari, S.; Bird, L.; Rahimisheikh, S.; Reis, A.C.; Mohammad, M.; Hadermann, J.; Robinson, J.; Shearing, P.R.; Safari, M. pdf  doi
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  Title Probing charge transport and microstructural attributes in solvent- versus water-based electrodes with a spotlight on Li-S battery cathode Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Advanced energy materials Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 2402163  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract In the quest for environmentally benign battery technologies, this study examines the microstructural and transport properties of water-processed electrodes and compares them to conventionally formulated electrodes using the toxic solvent, N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP). Special focus is placed on sulfur electrodes utilized in lithium-sulfur batteries for their sustainability and compatibility with diverse binder/solvent systems. The characterization of the electrodes by X-ray micro-computed tomography reveals that in polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) Lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide/NMP, sulfur particles tend to remain in large clusters but break down into finer particles in carboxymethyl cellulose-styrene butadiene rubber (CMC-SBR)/water and lithium polyacrylate (LiPAA)/water dispersions. The findings reveal that in the water-based electrodes, the binder properties dictate the spatial arrangement of carbon particles, resulting in either thick aggregates with short-range connectivity or thin films with long-range connectivity among sulfur particles. Additionally, cracking is found to be particularly prominent in thicker water-based electrodes, propagating especially in regions with larger particle agglomerates and often extending to cause local delamination of the electrodes. These microstructural details are shown to significantly impact the tortuosity and contact resistance of the sulfur electrodes and thereby affecting the cycling performance of the Li-S battery cells. The choice of solvent and binder is crucial in determining particle surface charge, which directly influences active material dispersion and carbon-binder arrangement within the battery porous electrodes. This, in turn, affects ionic and electronic transport properties, ultimately impacting electrochemical performance. Meticulous engineering of the slurry to control these factors is essential for efficient and sustainable water-based electrode processing. image  
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  ISSN 1614-6832; 1614-6840 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 27.8 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 27.8; 2024 IF: 16.721  
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Author Vermeulen, B.B.; Sorée, B.; Couet, S.; Temst, K.; Van Nguyen, D. url  doi
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  Title Progress in spin logic devices based on domain-wall motion Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Micromachines Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 15 Issue 6 Pages 696-20  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Spintronics, utilizing both the charge and spin of electrons, benefits from the nonvolatility, low switching energy, and collective behavior of magnetization. These properties allow the development of magnetoresistive random access memories, with magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs) playing a central role. Various spin logic concepts are also extensively explored. Among these, spin logic devices based on the motion of magnetic domain walls (DWs) enable the implementation of compact and energy-efficient logic circuits. In these devices, DW motion within a magnetic track enables spin information processing, while MTJs at the input and output serve as electrical writing and reading elements. DW logic holds promise for simplifying logic circuit complexity by performing multiple functions within a single device. Nevertheless, the demonstration of DW logic circuits with electrical writing and reading at the nanoscale is still needed to unveil their practical application potential. In this review, we discuss material advancements for high-speed DW motion, progress in DW logic devices, groundbreaking demonstrations of current-driven DW logic, and its potential for practical applications. Additionally, we discuss alternative approaches for current-free information propagation, along with challenges and prospects for the development of DW logic.  
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Author Ghosh, S.; Pradhan, B.; Bandyopadhyay, A.; Skvortsova, I.; Zhang, Y.; Sternemann, C.; Paulus, M.; Bals, S.; Hofkens, J.; Karki, K.J.; Materny, A. url  doi
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  Title Rashba-type band splitting effect in 2D (PEA)₂PbI₄ perovskites and its impact on exciton-phonon coupling Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication The journal of physical chemistry letters Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 15 Issue 31 Pages 7970-7978  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Despite a few recent reports on Rashba effects in two-dimensional (2D) Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) hybrid perovskites, the precise role of organic spacer cations in influencing Rashba band splitting remains unclear. Here, using a combination of temperature-dependent two-photon photoluminescence (2PPL) and time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy, alongside density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we contribute to significant insights into the Rashba band splitting found for 2D RP hybrid perovskites. The results demonstrate that the polarity of the organic spacer cation is crucial in inducing structural distortions that lead to Rashba-type band splitting. Our investigations show that the intricate details of the Rashba band splitting occur for organic cations with low polarity but not for more polar ones. Furthermore, we have observed stronger exciton-phonon interactions due to the Rashba-type band splitting effect. These findings clarify the importance of selecting appropriate organic spacer cations to manipulate the electronic properties of 2D perovskites.  
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  ISSN 1948-7185 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 5.7 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.7; 2024 IF: 9.353  
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Author Barich, H.; Voet, O.; Sleegers, N.; Schram, J.; Montiel, F.N.; Beltran, V.; Nuyts, G.; De Wael, K. pdf  doi
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  Title Selecting optimal carbon inks for fabricating high-performance screen-printed electrodes for diverse electroanalytical applications Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Journal of electroanalytical chemistry : an international journal devoted to all aspects of electrode kynetics, interfacial structure, properties of electrolytes, colloid and biological electrochemistry. Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 971 Issue Pages 118585-11  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab); Antwerp engineering, PhotoElectroChemistry & Sensing (A-PECS)  
  Abstract Carbon-based screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) are extensively employed in electrochemistry due to their reproducibility, low-cost production, disposability and versatility. It is commonly accepted that batch to batch variations may occur due to variations in the ink formulation or the use of a different ink to print the electrodes. In this paper, three different commercial carbon-based inks (DuPont, Loctite and SunChemical) were used to manufacture SPEs, referred to respectively as Dup-SPE, Loc-SPE and Sun-SPE, using a semi-automated screen-printing technology. This study focuses on evaluating the quality, characteristics and electrochemical performance of the fabricated SPEs. Furthermore, the study aimed to investigate potential correlations between the ink composition and the nature of different target molecules, as well as their electroanalytical responses. Specifically, phenolic compounds and cocaine cutting agents are tested in alkaline conditions, while benzodiazepines and cephalosporine antibiotics are investigated in acidic media using square wave voltammetry (SWV). This aims to extract insights for the proper selection of inks and SPEs in both conditions. Additionally, a scan rate study of cephalosporine antibiotics using linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) is performed confirming the ion-exchange polymer layer on the electrode surface of Loc-SPE, which impact surface and electrochemical properties, leading to drawbacks in alkaline SWV sensing, but strategic benefits in reductive sensing resulting in an enhanced selective detection of specific targets. The insights on ink-specific influences on the surface and electrochemical properties of the SPEs obtained, may be useful for facilitating the electrode selection in diverse electrochemical applications, emphasizing the critical role of ink composition in achieving desired sensing capabilities.  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2024-08-15  
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  ISSN 1572-6657; 1873-2569 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
  Impact Factor 4.5 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.5; 2024 IF: 3.012  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:207447 Serial 9314  
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Author Kadu, A.; Lucka, F.; Batenburg, K.J. pdf  doi
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  Title Single-shot tomography of discrete dynamic objects Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication IEEE transactions on computational imaging Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 10 Issue Pages 941-952  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract This paper presents a novel method for the reconstruction of high-resolution temporal images in dynamic tomographic imaging, particularly for discrete objects with smooth boundaries that vary over time. Addressing the challenge of limited measurements per time point, we propose a technique that incorporates spatial and temporal information of the dynamic objects. Our method uses the explicit assumption of homogeneous attenuation values of discrete objects. We achieve this computationally through the application of the level-set method for image segmentation and the representation of motion via a sinusoidal basis. The result is a computationally efficient and easily optimizable variational framework that enables the reconstruction of high-quality 2D or 3D image sequences with a single projection per frame. Compared to variational regularization-based methods using similar image models, our approach demonstrates superior performance on both synthetic and pseudo-dynamic real X-ray tomography datasets. The implications of this research extend to improved visualization and analysis of dynamic processes in tomographic imaging, finding potential applications in diverse scientific and industrial domains. The supporting data and code are provided.  
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  Language Wos https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001256 Publication Date 2024-06-13  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2573-0436; 2333-9403 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 5.4 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.4; 2024 IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:207017 Serial 9315  
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Author Thomen, D.M.N.; Sevik, C.; Milošević, M.V.; Teles, L.K.; Chaves, A. url  doi
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  Title Strain and stacking registry effects on the hyperbolicity of exciton polaritons in few-layer black phosphorus Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 109 Issue 24 Pages 245413-245419  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We analyze, from first -principles calculations, the excitonic properties of monolayer black phosphorus (BP) under strain, as well as of bilayer BP with different stacking registries, as a base platform for the observation and use of hyperbolic polaritons. In the unstrained case, our results confirm the in -plane hyperbolic behavior of polaritons coupled to the ground -state excitons in both mono- and bilayer systems, as observed in recent experiments. With strain, we reveal that the exciton-polariton hyperbolicity in monolayer BP is enhanced (reduced) by compressive (tensile) strain in the zig-zag direction of the crystal. In the bilayer case, different stacking registries are shown to exhibit hyperbolic exciton polaritons with different dispersion, while also peaking at different frequencies. This renders both mechanical stress and stacking registry control as practical tools for tuning physical properties of hyperbolic exciton polaritons in black phosphorus, which facilitates detection and further optoelectronic use of these quasiparticles.  
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  Language Wos 001247621000008 Publication Date 2024-06-10  
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  ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2024 IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:206631 Serial 9316  
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Author Gonzalez-Garcia, A.; Bacaksiz, C.; Frauenheim, T.; Milošević, M.V. url  doi
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  Title Strong spin-lattice coupling and high-temperature magnetic ordering in monolayer chromium dichalcogenides Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 8 Issue 6 Pages 064001-64009  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We detail the magnetic properties of monolayer CrX2 and its Janus counterparts CrXY (X, Y = S, Se, Te, with X not equal Y) using ab initio methods and Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert magnetization dynamics, and uncover the pronouncedly strong interplay between their structure symmetry and the magnetic order. The relaxation of nonmagnetic chalcogen atoms, that carry large spin-orbit coupling, changes the energetically preferential magnetic order between in-plane antiferromagnetic and tilted ferromagnetic one. The considered Janus monolayers exhibit sizable Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction, in some cases above 20% of the isotropic exchange, and critical temperature of the long-range magnetic order in the vicinity or even significantly above the room temperature.  
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  Language Wos 001247462600001 Publication Date 2024-06-13  
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  ISSN 2475-9953 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 3.4 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.4; 2024 IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:206660 Serial 9317  
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Author Pascucci, F. url  doi
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  Title Superfluidity in exciton bilayer systems : Josephson effect and collective modes as definitive identification-markers Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2024 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages xiii, 126 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract This thesis explores superfluidity in exciton bilayer systems, semiconductor structures with two thin conducting layers, one doped with electrons and the other with holes, separated by a few nanometers. Theoretical predictions suggest these systems can exhibit superfluid, supersolid, exciton normal solid, and Wigner crystal phases. Identifying clear markers of superfluidity is crucial due to experimental challenges in confirming excitonic superfluidity. This thesis focuses on two phenomena: the Josephson effect and density collective modes. For the Josephson effect, we propose an exciton bilayer Josephson junction in double monolayer Transition Metal Dichalcogenides. We suggest using the Shapiro method to measure the exciton Josephson current and propose fabricating the device with a tunable potential-barrier height. In low potential-barrier regions, the exciton superfluid flows over the barrier, while in high potential-barrier regions, flow is driven by quantum tunnelling. This helps delineate the boundary between Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) and BCS-BEC crossover regimes. For density collective modes, we examine low-temperature behaviour to identify the normal-superfluid transition as a function of density. In the normal state at high density, the system exhibits low-energy optic and acoustic modes. As density decreases, entering the superfluid phase, the response changes, with the superfluid gap blocking these modes. We expect pair-breaking collective modes to appear at the onset of exciton superfluidity due to the Coulomb interaction. Our theoretical model developed using a path-integral approach and the Hartree-Fock approximation, includes screening and intralayer correlations. We calculate gap and number equations governing superfluid phase behaviour, showing that intralayer correlations enhance screening, especially in the BCS-BEC crossover regime. This leads to a reduced superfluid gap, a shift in the BEC to BCS-BEC crossover boundary to lower densities, and the disappearance of a predicted minimum in electron-hole pair size. This study advances the understanding of superfluidity in exciton bilayer systems, providing theoretical predictions and experimental proposals. By identifying clear markers of superfluidity, this work contributes to the broader effort of realizing and characterizing excitonic condensed phases in realistic systems.  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:207852 Serial 9318  
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Author Zhang, Y.; Grünewald, L.; Cao, X.; Abdelbarey, D.; Zheng, X.; Rugeramigabo, E.P.; Zopf, M.; Verbeeck, J.; Ding, F. doi  openurl
  Title Supplementary Information and Data for “Unveiling the 3D Morphology of Epitaxial GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum Dots” Type Dataset
  Year 2024 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords Dataset; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Raw and processed TEM and AFM data for the article Unveiling the 3D Morphology of Epitaxial GaAs/AlGaAs Quantum Dots.  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:208086 Serial 9319  
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Author Ninakanti, R. url  doi
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  Title Synthesis and electron microscopy characterization of novel core-shell and self-assembled nanostructures for plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2024 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 163 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Antwerp engineering, PhotoElectroChemistry & Sensing (A-PECS)  
  Abstract The global challenge posed by increasing levels of greenhouse gases and the associated detrimental impacts of global warming necessitate a strategic shift from traditional fossil fuel-based energy systems to more sustainable, renewable, and circular energy and material solutions. Consequently, the potential of photoactive nanoparticles, particularly those that harness light-driven processes, has captured extensive scientific interest as a viable approach to mitigating energy and environmental challenges on a global scale. Although, the adoption of solar light based solutions in the chemical industry has been very less due to sluggish reaction rates and its cascading effects on its economics. The primary focus of this dissertation is the study of plasmonic metal nanoparticles and metal oxide nanoparticles, emphasizing their applications in light-driven energy conversion. The distinctive properties of plasmonic materials, especially surface plasmon resonance (SPR), are pivotal in these applications. SPR involves the oscillation of electron clouds at the surface of nanoparticles when resonating with incident electromagnetic radiation, significantly enhancing solar radiation absorption. This feature is crucial for addressing the limitations of semiconductor photocatalysts like TiO2, which typically exhibit restricted absorption of solar irradiation. The objective of this dissertation is to further optimize the plasmonic enhancement mechanisms by strategically tuning the interactions between plasmonic nanoparticles and TiO2. This is achieved through the development of core-shell nanostructures and the self-assembly of supraparticles, designed to enhance plasmonic photocatalytic systems. The dissertation begins by elucidating the basic concepts and ideations behind the construction of these nanostructures and their roles in enhancing plasmonic photocatalysis, focusing on mechanisms such as near-electric field enhancement, electron transfer, and enhanced photon absorption. To achieve these objectives, modified synthesis techniques were developed to fabricate novel Au@TiO2 core-shell structures with precisely controlled TiO2 shell thickness and self-assembled Au-TiO2 supraparticles with variable sizes. The thesis further delves into the structural characterization of these synthesized nanoparticles, introducing both basic and advanced electron microscopy techniques. For the specific applications of these structures, it was found that Au@TiO2 core-shell nanoparticles with an optimal 4nm TiO2 shell thickness show significant enhancement in the hydrogen evolution reaction. Additionally, the largest Au-TiO2 supraparticles demonstrate superior efficacy in hydrogen peroxide generation. This work not only deepens the scientific understanding of plasmonic materials but also contributes to the development of renewable energy materials.  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2024-07-04  
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Author Mazurkow, J.M.; Montiel, F.N.; Van Echelpoel, R.; Kusior, A.; De Wael, K. pdf  doi
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  Title The potential of electrochemical sensors to unveil counterfeits : Xanax as a case study Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Electrochimica acta Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 494 Issue Pages 144458-8  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab); Antwerp engineering, PhotoElectroChemistry & Sensing (A-PECS)  
  Abstract The illicit drug market has been constantly evolving in the last decades, with a significant rise in counterfeit medicines posing serious public health risks. Benzodiazepines (BZDs) such as alprazolam (generally sold under the brand name Xanax), have particularly become the target of counterfeiting efforts due to their addictive nature and upsurge of unregulated designer BZDs. These counterfeit versions frequently resemble legitimate products but contain harmful adulterants or other potent illicit substances. Few methods have been developed to tackle counterfeit pills, usually limited to accurate and sophisticated laboratory equipment. This study explores the feasibility of combining electrochemical fingerprinting with data analysis to overcome the limitations of traditional methods. First, the electrochemical behavior of selected BZDs is studied, and analytical parameters such as pH are optimized. Then, the electroanalysis of common adulterants and illicit drugs is addressed and integrated into a user-friendly app, including a flowchart system. The proposed electrochemical strategy enables the detection of counterfeit Xanax by identifying the presence or absence of alprazolam. It also allows determination of the alprazolam content within a pill while meeting the fundamental requirements of the end users. This study represents an on-site methodology to address the growing challenges posed by BZDs, easily transferable to counterfeit medicines from other drug groups.  
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  Language Wos 001244860300001 Publication Date 2024-05-18  
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  ISSN 0013-4686 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 6.6 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.6; 2024 IF: 4.798  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:206519 Serial 9321  
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Author Kirkpatrick, S.; Sanyova, J.; Janssens, K.; van der Snickt, G. url  doi
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  Title The synergistic influence of metal cations on the drying and viscosity of linseed oil assessed by means of model samples containing synthesised metal carboxylates Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Heritage science Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 209-215  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Art; Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES); Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS)  
  Abstract The recent multi-analytical study carried out on the Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece showed the simultaneous presence of several kinds of metal carboxylates in oil-rich glaze layers. This outcome raised the question whether these carboxylates had already formed during the preparation of the oil binder by the artists. In the case of early-stage formation, they may have had an impact on the drying rate of the resulting oil, as well as on its handling properties. This hypothesis was investigated using a model system of in-house-prepared linseed oil containing incremental concentrations (2-5-10 wt.%) of relevant metal carboxylates (i.e. Ca-, Zn-, Cu-, and Pb oleates and stearates). This paper describes the influence of these type of molecules on the drying rate of linseed oil and, to an extent, on its viscosity. The drying time of the linseed oil, to which one or more metal carboxylates were added, was measured with a drying recorder while the viscosity was assessed with a rheometer. When introduced together, some of these metal carboxylates act in synergy to shorten the drying time with respect to the situation when the same metal carboxylates were added separately to linseed oil. Mixtures of Ca- and Zn-oleates proved to have a larger effect than other binary combinations. Addition of two metal oleates (combination of Ca/Zn/Cu/Pb) reduced the drying time even more. On the other hand, specific combinations of three metal stearates and/or oleates also demonstrated a significant synergistic effect towards increasing the viscosity of the binder. Especially combinations of Ca/Zn/Cu and Ca/Zn/Pb stearates and oleates gave rise to the highest level of linseed oil viscosity increase, when compared to the situation in which the same metal carboxylates were added separately.  
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  Language Wos 001249638200003 Publication Date 2024-06-18  
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  ISSN 2050-7445 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 2.5 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.5; 2024 IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:206484 Serial 9322  
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Author Hoekx, S.; Daems, N.; Arenas Esteban, D.; Bals, S.; Breugelmans, T. pdf  doi
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  Title Toward the rational design of Cu electrocatalysts for improved performance of the NO3RR Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication ACS applied energy materials Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 7 Issue 9 Pages 3761-3775  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)  
  Abstract Cu is one of the most promising materials as an electrocatalyst for the nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) to ammonia, a reaction that can simultaneously remove nitrates from wastewater and produce ammonia, a high-value commodity chemical. However, a rational approach to catalyst design is lacking, limiting efficient catalyst optimization. In this work, we propose a way to synthesize monodisperse, polycrystalline Cu NPs with small variances in size by changing the carbon chain length of the phosphonic acid-based ligand. Cu NPs with 8.3, 10.0, and 11.9 nm diameters are successfully synthesized, and high-resolution electron microscopy and tomography are used to characterize these NPs in depth. By isolating Cu NP size as a parameter, we can unequivocally establish its effect on electrochemical performance for the NO3RR to ammonia under optimal operating conditions for the catalyst (0.1 M KOH electrolyte at -1.25 V vs RHE, as established in the first phase). The smallest Cu NPs (8.3 nm with a TDPA ligand) perform best, achieving Faradaic efficiencies (FEs) of 85.4% and absolute current densities of similar to 250 mA cm(-2), with increasing current densities and constant FEs as the particle size decreases. To allow for a rational approach to Cu-based catalyst design from a stability perspective, this work completed a first study of the main degradation pathway that the Cu NPs undergo during NO3RR. High-resolution electron microscopy and tomography are used to characterize the particles at various stages of the reaction. The NPs undergo agglomeration, pulverization, and particle detachment due to the reaction, starting at a particle size of 8.3 nm and progressively getting smaller, but leveling off, until a NP size of 2.6 nm is reached after 2 h of electrolysis. This decrease in NP size goes paired with a decrease in FE from 83% after the first 15 min to 74% after 2 h at -0.75 V vs RHE, despite the increase in active surface area. These insights into the most prominent degradation mechanisms allow for rational adjustments to future catalysts to combat these changes; for example, by embedding NPs in a tailored support, morphological degradation could be impeded. Therefore, these insights allow for a rational approach to the improvement of the stability of Cu-based catalysts for the NO3RR, a very important but often an overlooked aspect of catalyst design.  
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  Language Wos 001228056800001 Publication Date 2024-04-30  
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  ISSN 2574-0962 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.4 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.4; 2024 IF: NA  
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Author Shafiei, M.; Fazileh, F.; Peeters, F.M.; Milošević, M.V. url  doi
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  Title Tuning the quantum phase transition of an ultrathin magnetic topological insulator Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 8 Issue 7 Pages 074201-74208  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We explore the effect of thickness, magnetization direction, strain, and gating on the topological quantum phase transition of a thin-film magnetic topological insulator. Reducing the film thickness to the ultrathin regime couples the edge states on the two surfaces, opening a gap known as the hybridization gap, and causing a phase transition from a topological insulator to a normal insulator (NI). An out-of-plane/in-plane magnetization of size proportional to the hybridization gap triggers a phase transition from a normal insulator state to a quantum anomalous Hall (QAH)/semimetal state. A magnetization tilt by angle 0 from the out-of-plane axis influences the topological phase transition in a way that for sufficiently large 0, no phase transition from NI to QAH can be observed regardless of the sample thickness or magnetization, and for 0 close to pi /2 the system transits to a semimetal phase. Furthermore, we demonstrate that compressive/tensile strain can be used to decrease/increase the magnetization threshold for the topological phase transition. Finally, we reveal the effect of a vertical potential acting on the film, be it due to the substrate or applied gating, which breaks inversion symmetry and raises the magnetization threshold for the transition from NI to QAH state.  
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  Language Wos https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001281 Publication Date 2024-07-25  
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  ISSN 2475-9953 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 3.4 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.4; 2024 IF: NA  
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Author Lavor, I.R.; Tao, Z.H.; Dong, H.M.; Chaves, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Milošević, M.V. pdf  doi
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  Title Ultrasensitive acoustic graphene plasmons in a graphene-transition metal dichalcogenide heterostructure : strong plasmon-phonon coupling and wavelength sensitivity enhanced by a metal screen Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 228 Issue Pages 119401-119409  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Acoustic plasmons in graphene exhibit strong confinement induced by a proximate metal surface and hybridize with phonons of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) when these materials are combined in a van der Waals heterostructure, thus forming screened graphene plasmon-phonon polaritons (SGPPPs), a type of acoustic mode. While SGPPPs are shown to be very sensitive to the dielectric properties of the environment, enhancing the SGPPPs coupling strength in realistic heterostructures is still challenging. Here we employ the quantum electrostatic heterostructure model, which builds upon the density functional theory calculations for monolayers, to show that the use of a metal as a substrate for graphene-TMD heterostructures (i) vigorously enhances the coupling strength between acoustic plasmons and the TMD phonons, and (ii) markedly improves the sensitivity of the plasmon wavelength on the structural details of the host platform in real space, thus allowing one to use the effect of environmental screening on acoustic plasmons to probe the structure and composition of a van der Waals heterostructure down to the monolayer resolution.  
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  Language Wos https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001267 Publication Date 2024-07-02  
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  ISSN 0008-6223 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 10.9 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 10.9; 2024 IF: 6.337  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:207077 Serial 9325  
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Author Zhang, Y.; Grunewald, L.; Cao, X.; Abdelbarey, D.; Zheng, X.; Rugeramigabo, E.P.; Verbeeck, J.; Zopf, M.; Ding, F. url  doi
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  Title Unveiling the 3D morphology of epitaxial GaAs/AlGaAs quantum dots Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 24 Issue 33 Pages 10106-10113  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Strain-free GaAs/AlGaAs semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) grown by droplet etching and nanohole infilling (DENI) are highly promising candidates for the on-demand generation of indistinguishable and entangled photon sources. The spectroscopic fingerprint and quantum optical properties of QDs are significantly influenced by their morphology. The effects of nanohole geometry and infilled material on the exciton binding energies and fine structure splitting are well-understood. However, a comprehensive understanding of GaAs/AlGaAs QD morphology remains elusive. To address this, we employ high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and reverse engineering through selective chemical etching and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Cross-sectional STEM of uncapped QDs reveals an inverted conical nanohole with Al-rich sidewalls and defect-free interfaces. Subsequent selective chemical etching and AFM measurements further reveal asymmetries in element distribution. This study enhances the understanding of DENI QD morphology and provides a fundamental three-dimensional structural model for simulating and optimizing their optoelectronic properties.  
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  ISSN 1530-6984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 10.8 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 10.8; 2024 IF: 12.712  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:207525 Serial 9326  
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Author Cadorim, L.R.; Sardella, E.; Milošević, M.V. url  doi
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  Title Vortical versus skyrmionic states in the topological phase of a twisted bilayer with d-wave superconducting pairing Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 110 Issue 6 Pages 064508-64511  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract It was recently shown that a chiral topological phase emerges from the coupling of two twisted monolayers of superconducting Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+delta for 2 Sr 2 CaCu 2 O 8 +delta for certain twist angles. In this work, we reveal the behavior of such twisted superconducting bilayers with d x 2 – y 2 pairing symmetry in the presence of an applied magnetic field. Specifically, we show that the emergent vortex matter can serve as a smoking gun for the detection of topological superconductivity in such bilayers. Moreover, we report two distinct skyrmionic states that characterize the chiral topological phase and provide a full account of their experimental signatures and their evolution with the twist angle.  
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  Language Wos https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001290 Publication Date 2024-08-12  
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  ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2024 IF: 3.836  
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Author Sels, D.; Sorée, B.; Groeseneken, G. openurl 
  Title 2-D rotational invariant multi sub band Schrödinger-Poisson solver to model nanowire transistors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume Issue Pages 85-88  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title 14th International Workshop on Computational Electronics  
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  ISSN 978-1-4244-9381-4 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91699 Serial 6  
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Author Bogaerts, R.; de Keyser, A.; van Bockstal, L.; van der Burgt, M.; van Esch, A.; Provoost, R.; Silverans, R.; Herlach, F.; Swinnen, B.; van de Stadt, A.F.W.; Koenraad, P.M.; Wolter, J.H.; Karavolas, V.C.; Peeters, F.M.; van de Graaf, W.; Borghs, G. openurl 
  Title 2D semiconductors at the Leuven pulsed field facility Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1997 Publication Physicalia magazine Abbreviated Journal (up)  
  Volume 19 Issue Pages 229-239  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0770-0520 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:19257 Serial 7  
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