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Author Wee, L.H.; Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Custers, K.; Kerkhofs, S.; Sree, S.P.; Gobechiya, E.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A. pdf  url
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  Title Anatase TiO2nanoparticle coating on porous COK-12 platelets as highly active and reusable photocatalysts Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication RSC advances Abbreviated Journal Rsc Adv  
  Volume 6 Issue 6 Pages 46678-46685  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nanoscale TiO2 photocatalysts are widely used for biomedical applications, self-cleaning processes and wastewater treatments. The impregnation/deposition of TiO2 nanoparticles is indispensable for facile handling and separation as well as the improvement of their photocatalytic performance. In the present study, ordered mesoporous COK-12 silica thin platelets with a high-aspect-ratio and rough surfaces are demonstrated as a potential nanoporous support for homogeneous TiO2 nanoparticle coatings with high loading up to 16.7 wt%. The photocatalytic composite of COK-12 platelets and TiO2 nanoparticles is characterized in detail by HRSEM, SAXS, XRD, N2 physisorption analysis, solid-state UV-vis spectroscopy, HAADF-STEM, EDX analysis, and electron tomography. HAADF-STEM-EDX and electron tomography studies reveal a homogeneous dispersion of nanosized TiO2 nanoparticles over COK-12 platelets. The final composite material with anatase TiO2 nanoparticles that demonstrate a blueshifted semiconductor band gap energy of 3.2 eV coated on a highly porous COK-12 support shows exceptional photocatalytic catalytic activity for photodegradation of organic dyes (rhodamine 6G and methylene blue) and an organic pollutant (1-adamantanol) under UV light radiation, outperforming the commercial P25 TiO2 (Degussa) catalyst.  
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  Language Wos 000377254800070 Publication Date 2016-05-05  
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  ISSN 2046-2069 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.108 Times cited 6 Open Access  
  Notes L. H. W. and S. T. thanks the FWO-Vlaanderen for a postdoctoral research fellowships under contract number (12M1415N) and (G004613N), respectively. J. A.Mgratefully acknowledge nancial supports from Flemish Government (Long-term structural funding-Methusalem). Collaboration among universities was supported by the Belgium Government (IAP-PAI networking). Approved Most recent IF: 3.108  
  Call Number c:irua:133775 Serial 4074  
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Author Filippousi, M.; Turner, S.; Leus, K.; Siafaka, P.I.; Tseligka, E.D.; Vandichel, M.; Nanaki, S.G.; Vizirianakis, I.S.; Bikiaris, D.N.; Van Der Voort, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Biocompatible Zr-based nanoscale MOFs coated with modified poly(epsilon-caprolactone) as anticancer drug carriers Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication International journal of pharmaceutics Abbreviated Journal Int J Pharmaceut  
  Volume 509 Issue 509 Pages 208-218  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nanoscale Zr-based metal organic frameworks (MOFs) UiO-66 and UiO-67 were studied as potential anticancer drug delivery vehicles. Two model drugs were used, hydrophobic paclitaxel and hydrophilic cisplatin, and were adsorbed onto/into the nano MOFs (NMOFs). The drug loaded MOFs were further encapsulated inside a modified poly(epsilon-caprolactone) with d-alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate polymeric matrix, in the form of microparticles, in order to prepare sustained release formulations and to reduce the drug toxicity. The drugs physical state and release rate was studied at 37 degrees C using Simulated Body Fluid. It was found that the drug release depends on the interaction between the MOFs and the drugs while the controlled release rates can be attributed to the microencapsulated formulations. The in vitro antitumor activity was assessed using HSC-3 (human oral squamous carcinoma; head and neck) and U-87 MG (human glioblastoma grade IV; astrocytoma) cancer cells. Cytotoxicity studies for both cell lines showed that the polymer coated, drug loaded MOFs exhibited better anticancer activity compared to free paclitaxel and cisplatin solutions at different concentrations.  
  Address EMAT, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium  
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  Language English Wos 000378949800022 Publication Date 2016-05-27  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0378-5173 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.649 Times cited 37 Open Access  
  Notes This work is performed within the framework of the IAP-P7/05. S.T. Gratefully acknowledges the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO). K.L. acknowledges the financial support from the Ghent University BOF postdoctoral grant 01P06813T and UGent GOA Grant 01G00710. Approved Most recent IF: 3.649  
  Call Number c:irua:134039 Serial 4088  
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Author Friedrich, T. url  openurl
  Title Quantifying atomic structures using neural networks from 4D scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) datasets Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2023 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 127 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nanoscience and nanotechnologies are of immense importance across many fields of science and for numerous practical applications. In this context, scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and 4D-STEM are among the most powerful characterization methods at the atomic scale. Annular dark-field (ADF)-STEM can be used to quantify atomic structures in 3D by counting atoms based on a single projection image. In 4D-STEM a full diffraction pattern is recorded at each scan step, which enables more dose efficient imaging and the utilization of various advanced imaging modalities, which can however be complex and slow. Both, STEM and 4D-STEM suffer from noise and distortions. In the first section of this work the most important of these distortions are discussed and it is shown how image restoration with a dedicated convolutional neural network (CNN) can be beneficial for atomic structure quantifications in ADF-STEM. In the second part, a new 4D-STEM imaging method real-time-integrated-centre-of-mass (riCOM) is introduced, which is a very dose-efficient and fast algorithm that enables unprecedented live-imaging capabilities for 4D-STEM. It is based on the integrated centre-of-mass approach, but is reformulated with variable integration ranges and optional filters, which allows for a tunable contrast transfer function. This enables the imaging of light and heavy elements simultaneously at very low doses. In the third part another new 4D-STEM method, coined AIRPI (AI-assisted rapid phase imaging) is introduced, which uses a CNN to retrieve a patch of the specimen's phase image for each scan position, based on the diffraction patterns in the probe's immediate surroundings. This allows also live imaging in principle and surpasses comparable state-of-the-art algorithms in terms of resolution also at low doses. Different atomic columns can be reliably distinguished over a wide range of atomic numbers, enabling a very good image interpretability. Further, AIRPI can recover low frequency image components, which preserves thickness information. This is a unique and important feature which could make quantitative 4D-STEM feasible.  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:196826 Serial 8919  
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Author Koblischka, M.R.; Winter, M.; Das, P.; Koblischka-Veneva, A.; Muralidhar, M.; Wolf, T.; Babu, N.H.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hartmann, U. pdf  doi
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  Title Observation of nanostripes and -clusters in (Nd, EuGd)Ba2Cu3Ox superconductors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Physica: C : superconductivity Abbreviated Journal Physica C  
  Volume 469 Issue 4 Pages 168-176  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nanostripes are observed in melt-textured and single-crystalline samples of the ternary light rare earth (LRE)-compound (Nd0.33Eu0.33Gd0.33)Ba2Cu3Ox (NEG) by means of atomic force microscopy, scanning tunnelling microscopy at ambient conditions, combined with transmission electron microscopy and electron backscatter diffraction. This enables the observation of several important features: The nanostripes are formed by chains of nanoclusters, representing the LRE/Ba substitution. The dimensions of the nanostripes are similar for both types of NEG samples. The periodicity of the nanostripes is found to range between 40 and 60 nm; the shape of the nanoclusters is elliptic with a major axis length between 300 and 500 nm and a minor axis length of about 30150 nm. The stripes are filling effectively the space in between the twin boundaries. Concerning the flux pinning, the nanoclusters are the important pinning sites, not the nanostripes themselves.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000264657100008 Publication Date 2009-01-23  
  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 6 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.404; 2009 IF: 0.723  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76403 Serial 2418  
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Author Sun, Z.; Madej, E.; Wiktor; Sinev, I.; Fischer, R.A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Muhler, M.; Schuhmann, W.; Ventosa, E. pdf  doi
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  Title One-pot synthesis of carbon-coated nanostructured iron oxide on few-layer graphene for lithium-ion batteries Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Chemistry: a European journal Abbreviated Journal Chem-Eur J  
  Volume 21 Issue 21 Pages 16154-16161  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nanostructure engineering has been demonstrated to improve the electrochemical performance of iron oxide based electrodes in Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the synthesis of advanced functional materials often requires multiple steps. Herein, we present a facile one-pot synthesis of carbon-coated nanostructured iron oxide on few-layer graphene through high-pressure pyrolysis of ferrocene in the presence of pristine graphene. The ferrocene precursor supplies both iron and carbon to form the carbon-coated iron oxide, while the graphene acts as a high-surface-area anchor to achieve small metal oxide nanoparticles. When evaluated as a negative-electrode material for LIBs, our composite showed improved electrochemical performance compared to commercial iron oxide nanopowders, especially at fast charge/discharge rates.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor  
  Language Wos 000363890700036 Publication Date 2015-09-11  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0947-6539 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.317 Times cited 8 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.317; 2015 IF: 5.731  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:129510 Serial 4218  
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Author Tarasov, A.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Meledina, M.; Trusov, G.; Goodilin, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Dobrovolsky, Y. pdf  url
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  Title One-Step Microheterogeneous Formation of Rutile@Anatase Core–Shell Nanostructured Microspheres Discovered by Precise Phase Mapping Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C  
  Volume 121 Issue 121 Pages 4443-4450  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nanostructured core−shell microspheres with a rough rutile core and a thin anatase shell are synthesized via a one-step heterogeneous templated hydrolysis process of TiCl4 vapor on the aerosol water−air interface. The rutile-in-anatase core−shell structure has been evidenced by different electron microscopy techniques, including electron energy-loss spectroscopy and 3D electron tomography. A new mechanism for the formation of a crystalline rutile core inside the anatase shell is proposed based on a statistical evaluation of a large number of electron microscopy data. We found that the control over the TiCl4 vapor pressure, the ratio between TiCl4 and H2O aerosol, and the reaction conditions plays a crucial role in the formation of the core−shell morphology and increases the yield of nanostructured microspheres.  
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  Language Wos 000395616200038 Publication Date 2017-03-02  
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  ISSN 1932-7447 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.536 Times cited 4 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Z.-Y.H., M. M., and G.V.T. acknowledge support from the the EC Framework 7 program ESTEEM2 (Reference 312483). Approved Most recent IF: 4.536  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:141720 Serial 4472  
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Author Khazzan, S.; Bessais, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Mliki, N. pdf  doi
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  Title Correlation between the nanocrystalline Sm(Fe,Mo)12 and its out of equilibrium phase Sm(Fe,Mo)10 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials Abbreviated Journal J Magn Magn Mater  
  Volume 363 Issue Pages 125-132  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nanostructured Sm-Fe-Mo semi-hard magnetic material exhibiting enhanced magnetic properties can be produced by ball milling followed by recrystallization. Milled samples were annealed for 30 min in a vacuum at different temperatures (T-A) between 700 and 1190 degrees C. The effects of heat treatment and Mo content on structural and magnetic property changes have been investigated by means of X-ray diffraction using the Rietvekl method, transmission electron microscopy and magnetic measurements. For samples annealed at T-A > 900 degrees C the tetragonal ThMn12-type structure is identified, while for 700 < T-A < 900 degrees C a new out of equilibrium P6/mmm type structure was found as the major phase. This novel nanocrystalline phase has never been synthesized before. The correspondent stoichiometry is determined on the basis of the vacancy model. The Rietveld analysis gives a stoichiometry ratio equal to 1:10, for the out of equilibrium hexagonal phase, which is described with three crystallographic transition metal sites: 3g is fully occupied, 61 occupation is limited to hexagons surrounding the Fe dumbbell pairs 2e. We have performed a magnetic and structural study of nanocrystalline metastable P6/mrnm Sm(Fe1-xMo)(10), correlated with structural transformation towards its equilibrium derivative 14/mrnm Sm(Fe1-xMo)(12). A maximum of the coercive field H-C (H-C > 5 kOe) has been observed for the new hexagonal P6/rnmm phase suggesting that nanocrystalline Sm(Fe,Mo)(10), is a semi hard material, and is potential candidate for magnetic recording. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000335393900021 Publication Date 2014-04-05  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0304-8853; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.63 Times cited 6 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.63; 2014 IF: 1.970  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117139 Serial 524  
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Author Rumyantseva, M.N.; Vladimirova, S.A.; Vorobyeva, N.A.; Giebelhaus, I.; Mathur, S.; Chizhov, A.S.; Khmelevsky, N.O.; Aksenenko, A.Y.; Kozlovsky, V.F.; Karakulina, O.M.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gaskov, A.M. pdf  url
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  Title p -CoO x / n -SnO 2 nanostructures: New highly selective materials for H 2 S detection Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Sensors and actuators : B : chemical Abbreviated Journal Sensor Actuat B-Chem  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nanostructures p-CoOx/n-SnO2 based on tin oxide nanowires have been prepared by two step CVD technique and characterized in detail by XRD, XRF, XPS, HAADF-STEM imaging and EDX-STEM mapping. Depending on the temperature of decomposition of cobalt complex during the second step of CVD synthesis of nanostructures cobalt oxide forms a coating and/or isolated nanoparticles on SnO2 nanowire surface. It was found that cobalt presents in +2 and +3 oxidation states. The measurements of gas sensor properties have been carried out during exposure to CO (14 ppm), NH3 (21 ppm), and H2S (2 ppm) in dry air. The opposite trends were observed in the effect of cobalt oxide on the SnO2 gas sensitivity when detecting CO or NH3 in comparison to H2S. The decrease of sensor signal toward CO and NH3 was attributed to high catalytic activity of Co3O4 in oxidation of these gases. Contrary, the significant increase of sensor signal in the presence of H2S was attributed to the formation of metallic cobalt sulfide and removal of the barrier between p-CoOx and n-SnO2. This effect provides an excellent selectivity of p-CoOx/n-SnO2 nanostructures in H2S detection.  
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  Language Wos 000414151800068 Publication Date 2017-08-17  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0925-4005 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.401 Times cited 13 Open Access Not_Open_Access: Available from 10.10.2019  
  Notes ERA-Net.Plus, 096 FONSENS ; Approved Most recent IF: 5.401  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:145926 Serial 4710  
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Author Komulainen, S.; Verlackt, C.; Pursiainen, J.; Lajunen, M. pdf  doi
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  Title Oxidation and degradation of native wheat starch by acidic bromate in water at room temperature Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Carbohydrate Polymers Abbreviated Journal Carbohyd Polym  
  Volume 93 Issue 1 Pages 73-80  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
  Abstract (up) Native wheat starch was oxidized by benign acidic bromate in water at room temperature. HPLC-ELSD study indicated that starch degraded in the course of oxidation but it still had a polymeric structure characterized by H-1, C-13, HSQC and HMBC NMR measurements. Products were generally water-soluble fragments but the use of a short reaction time and dilute reaction mixture yielded water-insoluble products. Titration of the products showed, that the increase of the starch content and reaction time increased the content of carbonyl and carboxyl groups in the range of 0.5-2.5% and 1.7-17.2%, respectively, in the product fragments. A mechanism for the oxidation reaction was proposed. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000316512900011 Publication Date 2012-06-21  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0144-8617; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.811 Times cited 32 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.811; 2013 IF: 3.916  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108288 Serial 2537  
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Author Li, H.; Zhang, L.; Li, L.; Wu, C.; Huo, Y.; Chen, Y.; Liu, X.; Ke, X.; Luo, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Two-in-one solution using insect wings to produce graphene-graphite films for efficient electrocatalysis Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Nano Research Abbreviated Journal Nano Res  
  Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 33-39  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Natural organisms contain rich elements and naturally optimized smart structures, both of which have inspired various innovative concepts and designs in human society. In particular, several natural organisms have been used as element sources to synthesize low-cost and environmentally friendly electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells and metal-air batteries, which are clean energy devices. However, to date, no naturally optimized smart structures have been employed in the synthesis of ORR catalysts, including graphene-based materials. Here, we demonstrate a novel strategy to synthesize graphene-graphite films (GGFs) by heating butterfly wings coated with FeCl3 in N-2, in which the full power of natural organisms is utilized. The wings work not only as an element source for GGF generation but also as a porous supporting structure for effective nitrogen doping, two-dimensional spreading, and double-face exposure of the GGFs. These GGFs exhibit a half-wave potential of 0.942 V and a H2O2 yield of < 0.07% for ORR electrocatalysis; these values are comparable to those for the best commercial Pt/C and all previously reported ORR catalysts in alkaline media. This two-in-one strategy is also successful with cicada and dragonfly wings, indicating that it is a universal, green, and cost-effective method for developing high-performance graphene-based materials.  
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  Language Wos 000453629900004 Publication Date 2018-08-30  
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  ISSN 1998-0124 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 7.354 Times cited 7 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes ; The authors would like to thank Drs Qiang Wang and Wenjuan Yuan for useful discussions. This work was financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2017YFA0700104), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21601136 and 11404016), the National Program for Thousand Young Talents of China, Tianjin Municipal Education Commission, Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission (No. 15JCYBJC52600), and the Fundamental Research Fund of Tianjin University of Technology. This work also made use of the resources of the National Center for Electron Microscopy in Beijing. ; Approved Most recent IF: 7.354  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:156210 Serial 5265  
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Author Shi, H.; Frenzel, J.; Martinez, G.T.; Van Rompaey, S.; Bakulin, A.; Kulkova, A.; Van Aert, S.; Schryvers, D. pdf  doi
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  Title Site occupation of Nb atoms in ternary Ni-Ti-Nb shape memory alloys Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Acta materialia Abbreviated Journal Acta Mater  
  Volume 74 Issue Pages 85-95  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nb occupancy in the austenite B2-NiTi matrix and Ti2Ni phase in NiTiNb shape memory alloys was investigated by aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy and precession electron diffraction. In both cases, Nb atoms were found to prefer to occupy the Ti rather than Ni sites. A projector augmented wave method within density functional theory was used to calculate the atomic and electronic structures of the austenitic B2-NiTi matrix phase and the Ti2Ni precipitates both with and without addition of Nb. The obtained formation energies and analysis of structural and electronic characteristics explain the preference for Ti sites for Nb over Ni sites.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor  
  Language Wos 000338621400009 Publication Date 2014-05-08  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1359-6454; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.301 Times cited 21 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.301; 2014 IF: 4.465  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118334 Serial 3028  
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Author Shi, H.; Pourbabak, S.; Van Humbeeck, J.; Schryvers, D. pdf  doi
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  Title Electron microscopy study of Nb-rich nanoprecipitates in NiTiNb and their influence on the martensitic transformation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Scripta materialia Abbreviated Journal Scripta Mater  
  Volume 67 Issue 12 Pages 939-942  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nb-rich nanoprecipitates in the matrix of an annealed commercial NiTiNb alloy are investigated by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, including slice-and-view and chemical analysis. The precipitates have a diameter of around 100 nm, are faceted and have a cube-on-cube relation with the B2 matrix. In situ TEM cooling shows that the martensitic transformation is hampered by the presence of these precipitates. The latter could explain the increase in hysteresis when compared with the binary system.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor  
  Language Wos 000311135000005 Publication Date 2012-08-27  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1359-6462; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.747 Times cited 29 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 3.747; 2012 IF: 2.821  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101486 Serial 971  
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Author Shi, H.; Frenzel, J.; Schryvers, D. pdf  doi
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  Title EM characterization of precipitates in as-cast and annealed Ni45.5Ti45.5Nb9 shape memory alloys Type P1 Proceeding
  Year 2013 Publication Materials science forum Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 738/739 Issue Pages 113-117  
  Keywords P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nb-rich precipitates in the matrix of as-cast and annealed Ni45.5Ti45.5Nb9 alloys are investigated by scanning and scanning transmission electron microscopy, including slice-and-view and geometric phase analysis (GPA). The Nb-rich bcc nano-precipitates in the as-cast alloy have a 10% lattice parameter difference with the B2 matrix and reveal compensating interface dislocations. The 3D reconstruction of the configuration of small Nb-rich precipitates in the annealed alloy reveals a wall-like distribution of precipitates, which may increase the thermal hysteresis of the material.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor  
  Language Wos 000316089000020 Publication Date 2013-03-11  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1662-9752; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104690 Serial 1028  
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Author Godet, M.; Vergès-Belmin, V.; Gauquelin, N.; Saheb, M.; Monnier, J.; Leroy, E.; Bourgon, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Andraud, C. pdf  url
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  Title Nanoscale investigation by TEM and STEM-EELS of the laser induced yellowing Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Micron Abbreviated Journal Micron  
  Volume 115 Issue Pages 25-31  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nd-YAG QS laser cleaning of soiled stone at 1064 nm can sometimes result in a more yellow appearance compared to other cleaning techniques. Especially in France, this yellowing effect is still considered as a major aesthetic issue by the architects and conservators. One explanation states that the yellowing is linked to the formation of iron-rich nanophase(s) through the laser beam interaction with black crusts that would re-deposit on the cleaned substrate after irradiation. To characterize these nanophases, a model crust containing hematite was elaborated and laser irradiated using a Nd-YAG QS laser. The color of the sample shifted instantaneously from red to a bright yellow and numerous particles were ablated in a visible smoke. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to examine the morphology and the crystallinity of the neo-formed compounds, both on the surface of the samples and in the ablated materials. In addition, an investigation of the chemical and structural properties of the nanophases was conducted by X-ray dispersive energy (EDX) and electron energy loss (EELS) spectroscopies. It was found that both the surface of the sample and the ablated materials are covered by crystallized nano-spheres and nano-residues, all containing iron and oxygen, sometimes along with calcium and sulfur. In particular an interfacial area containing the four elements was evidenced between some nanostructures and the substrate. Magnetite Fe3O4 was also identified at the nanoscale. This study demonstrates that the laser yellowing of a model crust is linked to the presence of iron-rich nanophases including CaxFeySzOδ nanostructures and magnetite Fe3O4 at the surface after irradiation.  
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  Language Wos 000449125600004 Publication Date 2018-08-18  
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  ISSN 0968-4328 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.98 Times cited 9 Open Access Not_Open_Access: Available from 19.08.2020  
  Notes The authors wish to thank Valérie Lalanne for the sample preparation for TEM and Stijn Van den Broeck for the FIB cut elaboration. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under Grant Agreement 312483 – ESTEEM2 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative–I3). Approved Most recent IF: 1.98  
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Author Monot, I.; Tancret, F.; Laffez, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Desgardin, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Microstructure and properties of oxygen controlled melt textured NdBaCuO superconductive ceramics Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1999 Publication Technology Abbreviated Journal Mater Sci Eng B-Adv  
  Volume 65 Issue 1 Pages 26-34  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nd1+xBa2-xCu3O7-delta (123) bulk superconductors have been synthesised by the oxygen controlled melt growth method. Unlike the YBaCuO system, platinum doping or Nd4Ba2Cu2O10 (422) rich compositions do not refine the peritectic '422' secondary phase, but the latter improves the microstructural quality. Low oxygen partial pressure and high purity precursors are necessary to achieve in a reproducible manner high T-c and J(c) (up to 56 000 A/cm(2) in 0T and 30 000 A/cm(2) under 1.5T). The fishtail effect observed at 77 K is compared with the one observed in the YBCO system, and is discussed in terms of oxygen deficiency, Nd-Ba substitution, defects and vortex lattice. Our TEM observations did not evidence any Nd-Ba substituted clusters in the Nd123 matrix; however, some diffuse streaks, observed in the [100] zone ED pattern, support the fact that the source of the peak effect in this system is mainly due to oxygen disorder and low stability of the orthorhombic phase. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor  
  Language Wos 000083432000005 Publication Date 2002-07-25  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0921-5107; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.552 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.552; 1999 IF: 0.690  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104286 Serial 2060  
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Author Guttmann, P.; Bittencourt, C.; Rehbein, S.; Umek, P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.P.; Schneider, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Nanoscale spectroscopy with polarized X-rays by NEXAFS-TXM Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Nature photonics Abbreviated Journal Nat Photonics  
  Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 25-29  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Near-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy (NEXAFS)1 is an essential analytical tool in material science. Combining NEXAFS with scanning transmission X-ray microscopy (STXM) adds spatial resolution and the possibility to study individual nanostructures2, 3. Here, we describe a full-field transmission X-ray microscope (TXM) that generates high-resolution, large-area NEXAFS data with a collection rate two orders of magnitude faster than is possible with STXM. The TXM optical design combines a spectral resolution of E/ΔE = 1 × 104 with a spatial resolution of 25 nm in a field of view of 1520 µm and a data acquisition time of ~1 s. As an example, we present image stacks and polarization-dependent NEXAFS spectra from individual anisotropic sodium and protonated titanate nanoribbons. Our NEXAFS-TXM technique has the advantage that one image stack visualizes a large number of nanostructures and therefore already contains statistical information. This new high-resolution NEXAFS-TXM technique opens the way to advanced nanoscale science studies.  
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  Language Wos 000298416200011 Publication Date 2011-11-25  
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  ISSN 1749-4885;1749-4893; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 37.852 Times cited 76 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 37.852; 2012 IF: 27.254  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94198 Serial 2272  
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Author Li, J.; Pereira, P.J.; Yuan, J.; Lv, Y.-Y.; Jiang, M.-P.; Lu, D.; Lin, Z.-Q.; Liu, Y.-J.; Wang, J.-F.; Li, L.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Li, M.-Y.; Feng, H.-L.; Hatano, T.; Wang, H.-B.; Wu, P.-H.; Yamaura, K.; Takayama-Muromachi, E.; Vanacken, J.; Chibotaru, L.F.; Moshchalkov, V.V. url  doi
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  Title Nematic superconducting state in iron pnictide superconductors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Nature communications Abbreviated Journal Nat Commun  
  Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 1880  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nematic order often breaks the tetragonal symmetry of iron-based superconductors. It arises from regular structural transition or electronic instability in the normal phase. Here, we report the observation of a nematic superconducting state, by measuring the angular dependence of the in-plane and out-of-plane magnetoresistivity of Ba 0.5 K 0.5 Fe 2 As 2 single crystals. We find large twofold oscillations in the vicinity of the superconducting transition, when the direction of applied magnetic field is rotated within the basal plane. To avoid the influences from sample geometry or current flow direction, the sample was designed as Corbino-shape for in-plane and mesa-shape for out-of-plane measurements. Theoretical analysis shows that the nematic superconductivity arises from the weak mixture of the quasi-degenerate s-wave and d-wave components of the superconducting condensate, most probably induced by a weak anisotropy of stresses inherent to single crystals.  
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  Language Wos 000416933400002 Publication Date 2017-11-27  
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  ISSN 2041-1723 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 8 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes The authors J.L., P.J.P., and J.Y. contributed equally to this work. J.L. and J.Y. designed the experiments. J.L., H.-L.F., K.Y., and E.T.-M. grew the single crystals. J.L., J.Y., Y.-Y.L., M.-P.J., D.L., M.-Y.L., T.H., H.-B.W., P.-H.W., K.Y., E.T.-M., J.V., and V.V.M. fabricated the devices and measured transport properties. J.L., Y.-Y.L., Z.-Q.L., Y.-J.L., J.-F.W., and L.L. studied on the pulsed high field measurements. X.K. and G.V.T. measured the low temperature TEM. All authors discussed the data. J.L., P.J.P., and L.F.C. proposed the model and simulated the results. J.L., P.J.P., K.Y., E.T.-M., and L.F.C. analyzed the data and prepared the manuscript. Approved Most recent IF: 12.124  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147348 Serial 4772  
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Author Laffez, P.; Lebedev, O.I.; Ruello, P.; Desfeux, R.; Banerjee, G.; Capon, F. doi  openurl
  Title Evidence of strain induced structural change in hetero-epitaxial NdNiO3 thin films with metal-insulator transition Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication European physical journal: applied physics Abbreviated Journal Eur Phys J-Appl Phys  
  Volume 25 Issue 1 Pages 25-31  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Neodymium nickelate thin films have been prepared on NdGaO3 substrates by RF magnetron sputtering and post-annealing treatment under oxygen pressure. Transport properties are found to depend strongly on film thickness. Thick films show transport properties close to bulk ceramics, while very thin films exhibit a large transition from metal to insulator which occurs over a wide temperature range with high resistivity. Structure and surface morphology of the films have been investigated by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Thin films (approximate to17 nm) grow heteroepitaxially, while thicker films (approximate to73 nm) show a granular structure. The thinnest sample suggests a symmetry change induced by the epitaxial strain of the substrate. This paper discusses the relationship between microstructure and transport properties.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Paris Editor  
  Language Wos 000187286000003 Publication Date 2003-12-15  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1286-0042;1286-0050; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 0.684 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.684; 2004 IF: 0.745  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103256 Serial 1096  
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Author Chin, C.–M.; Battle, P.D.; Hunter, E.C.; Avdeev, M.; Hendrickx, M.; Hadermann, J. pdf  url
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  Title Magnetic properties of La3Ni2Sb Ta Nb1––O9; from relaxor to spin glass Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry (Print) Abbreviated Journal Journal of Solid State Chemistry  
  Volume 273 Issue Pages 175-185  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Neutron diffraction experiments conducted at 5 K in a magnetic field 0 < H/kOe < 50 have shown that the monoclinic perovskite La3Ni2TaO9 behaves as a relaxor ferromagnet. Compositions in the series La3Ni2SbxTayNb1–x–yO9 have been synthesized in polycrystalline form. Electron microscopy, X–ray diffraction and neutron diffraction have shown that the solid solutions are largely homogeneous and monophasic. Magnetometry and neutron diffraction have shown that the relaxor magnetisation persists in low fields when x + y = 1 but is rapidly diminished by the introduction of niobium. This change in magnetic behaviour is ascribed to the differences in the d–orbital energies of Sb5+, Nb5+ and Ta5+.  
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  Language Wos 000466261100026 Publication Date 2019-03-02  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0022-4596 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes We thank EPSRC for funding through grant EP/M0189541. CMC thanks the Croucher Foundation and the University of Oxford for the award of a graduate scholarship. Approved no  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:166445 Serial 6346  
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Author Bals, S.; Goris, B.; Liz-Marzan, L.M.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  url
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  Title Three-dimensional characterization of noble-metal nanoparticles and their assemblies by electron tomography Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English Abbreviated Journal Angew Chem Int Edit  
  Volume 53 Issue 40 Pages 10600-10610  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) New developments in the field of nanomaterials drive the need for quantitative characterization techniques that yield information down to the atomic scale. In this Review, we focus on the three-dimensional investigations of metal nanoparticles and their assemblies by electron tomography. This technique has become a versatile tool to understand the connection between the properties and structure or composition of nanomaterials. The different steps of an electron tomography experiment are discussed and we show how quantitative three-dimensional information can be obtained even at the atomic scale.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor  
  Language Wos 000342761500006 Publication Date 2014-08-11  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1433-7851; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 11.994 Times cited 58 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes 267867 Plasmaquo; 246791 Countatoms; 335078 Colouratom; 262348 Esmi; Fwo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 11.994; 2014 IF: 11.261  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121093 Serial 3646  
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Author Chizhov, A.; Vasiliev, R.; Rumyantseva, M.; Krylov, I.; Drozdov, K.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.; Gaskov, A. url  doi
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  Title Light-activated sub-ppm NO2 detection by hybrid ZnO/QD nanomaterials vs. charge localization in core-shell QD Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Frontiers in materials Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 6 Issue 6 Pages  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) New hybrid materials-photosensitized nanocomposites containing nanocrystal heterostructures with spatial charge separation, show high response for practically important sub-ppm level NO2 detection at room temperature. Nanocomposites ZnO/CdSe, ZnO/(CdS@CdSe), and ZnO/(ZnSe@CdS) were obtained by the immobilization of nanocrystals-colloidal quantum dots (QDs), on the matrix of nanocrystalline ZnO. The formation of crystalline core-shell structure of QDs was confirmed by HAADF-STEM coupled with EELS mapping. Optical properties of photosensitizers have been investigated by optical absorption and luminescence spectroscopy combined with spectral dependences of photoconductivity, which proved different charge localization regimes. Photoelectrical and gas sensor properties of nanocomposites have been studied at room temperature under green light (max = 535 nm) illumination in the presence of 0.12-2 ppm NO2 in air. It has been demonstrated that sensitization with type II heterostructure ZnSe@CdS with staggered gap provides the rapid growth of effective photoresponse with the increase in the NO2 concentration in air and the highest sensor sensitivity toward NO2. We believe that the use of core-shell QDs with spatial charge separation opens new possibilities in the development of light-activated gas sensors working without thermal heating.  
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  Language Wos 000487641600002 Publication Date 2019-09-24  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 2296-8016 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was financially supported by RFBR grant No. 1653-76001 (RFBR – ERA.Net FONSENS 096) and in part by a grant from the St. Petersburg State University – Event 3-2018 (id: 26520408). AC acknowledges support from the RFBR grant No. 18-33-01004. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:163776 Serial 5390  
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Author Batuk, M.; Batuk, D.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Filimonov, D.S.; Sheptyakov, D.V.; Frontzek, M.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Layered oxychlorides [PbBiO2]An+1BnO3n-1Cl2(A = Pb/Bi, B = Fe/Ti) : intergrowth of the hematophanite and sillen phases Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume 27 Issue 27 Pages 2946-2956  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) New layered structures corresponding to the general formula [PbBiO2]A(n+1)B(n)O(3n-1)Cl(2) Were prepared. Pb5BiFe3O10Cl2 (n = 3) and Pb5Bi2Fe4O13Cl2 (n = 4) are built as a stacking of truncated A(n+1)B(n)O(3n-1) perovskite blocks and alpha-PbO-type [A(2)O(2)](2+) (A = Pb, Bi) blocks combined with chlorine sheets. The alternation of these structural blocks can be represented as an intergrowth between the hematophanite and Sullen-type structural blocks. The crystal and-Magnetic structures of Pb5BiFe3O10Cl2 and Pb5Bi2Fe4O13Cl2 were investigated in the temperature range of 1.5-700 K using X-ray and neutron powder diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and Fe-57 Mossbauer spectroscopy. Both compounds crystallize in the I4/mmm space group with the unit cell parameters a approximate to a(p) approximate to 3.92 angstrom (a unit-cell parameter of the perovskite-structure), c approximate to 43.0 angstrom for the n = 3 member and c approximate to 53.5 angstrom for the n = 4 member. Despite the large separation between the slabs containing the Fe3+ ions (nearly 14 angstrom), long-range antiferromagnetic order sets in below similar to 600 K with the G-type arrangement of the Fe magnetic moments aligned along the c-axis. The possibility of mixing d(0) and d(n) cations at the B sublattice of these structures was also demonstrated by preparing the Ti-substituted n = 4 member Pb6BiFe3TiO13Cl2.  
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  Language Wos 000353865800028 Publication Date 2015-03-26  
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  ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 11 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2015 IF: 8.354  
  Call Number c:irua:126060 Serial 1807  
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Author Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Bakaimi, I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lappas, A. doi  openurl
  Title Multiple twinning as a structure directing mechanism in layered rock-salt-type oxides : NaMnO2 polymorphism, redox potentials, and magnetism Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume 26 Issue 10 Pages 3306-3315  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) New polymorphs of NaMnO2 have been observed using transmission electron microscopy and synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction. Coherent twin planes confined to the (NaMnO2) layers, parallel to the (10 (1) over bar) crystallographic planes of the monoclinic layered rock-salt-type alpha-NaMnO2 (O3) structure, form quasi-periodic modulated sequences, with the known alpha-and beta-NaMnO2 polymorphs as the two limiting cases. The energy difference between the polymorphic forms, estimated using a DFT-based structure relaxation, is on the scale of the typical thermal energies that results in a high degree of stacking disorder in these compounds. The results unveil the remarkable effect of the twin planes on both the magnetic and electrochemical properties. The polymorphism drives the magnetic ground state from a quasi-1D spin system for the geometrically frustrated alpha-polymorph through a two-leg spin ladder for the intermediate stacking sequence toward a quasi-2D magnet for the beta-polymorph. A substantial increase of the equilibrium potential for Na deintercalation upon increasing the concentration of the twin planes is calculated, providing a possibility to tune the electrochemical potential of the layered rock-salt ABO(2) cathodes by engineering the materials with a controlled concentration of twins.  
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  Language Wos 000336637000036 Publication Date 2014-05-01  
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  ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 35 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2014 IF: 8.354  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117766 Serial 2232  
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Author Shpanchenko, R.V.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Hadermann, J.; Antipov, E.V. doi  openurl
  Title Synthesis and crystal structure of new titanyl phosphate Sr2TiO(PO4)2 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Russian chemical bulletin Abbreviated Journal Russ Chem B+  
  Volume 57 Issue 3 Pages 552-556  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) New strontium titanyl phosphate Sr2TiO(PO4)2 (1) was synthesized and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, electron diffraction, high-resolution electron microscopy, and band structure calculations. Titanyl phosphate 1 is isostructural with vanadyl phosphate Sr2VO(PO4)2 and has a layered structure. The titanium atoms are shifted from the centers of the TiO6 octahedra and form short (1.74 Å) titanyl bonds. The structure of 1 is an unusual example of the disordered orientation of the chains formed by TiO6 octahedra in complex titanium phosphates.  
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  Language Wos 000263566900015 Publication Date 2009-03-06  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1066-5285;1573-9171; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 0.529 Times cited 2 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.529; 2008 IF: 0.469  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:73712 Serial 3423  
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Author Lumbeeck, G.; Delvaux, A.; Idrissi, H.; Proost, J.; Schryvers, D. url  doi
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  Title Analysis of internal stress build-up during deposition of nanocrystalline Ni thin films using transmission electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Thin solid films : an international journal on the science and technology of thin and thick films Abbreviated Journal Thin Solid Films  
  Volume 707 Issue Pages 138076  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Ni thin films sputter-deposited at room temperature with varying Ar pressures were investigated with automated crystal orientation mapping in a transmission electron microscope to uncover the mechanisms controlling the internal stress build-up recorded in-situ during deposition. Large grains were found to induce behaviour similar to a stress-free nucleation layer. The measurements of grain size in most of the Ni thin films are in agreement with the island coalescence model. Low internal stress was observed at low Ar pressure and was explained by the presence of large grains. Relaxation of high internal stress was also noticed at the highest Ar pressure, which was attributed to a decrease of Σ3 twin boundary density due to a low deposition rate. The results provide insightful information to better understand the relationship between structural boundaries and the evolution of internal stress upon deposition of thin films.  
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  Language Wos 000539312200011 Publication Date 2020-05-12  
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  Notes This work was supported by the Hercules Foundation [Grant No. AUHA13009], the Flemish Research Fund (FWO) [Grant No. G.0365.15N], and the Flemish Strategic Initiative for Materials (SIM) under the project InterPoCo. Thin film deposition has been realised as part of the WallonHY project, funded by the Public Service of Wallonia – Department of Energy and Sustainable Building. H. Idrissi is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS). Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:169708 Serial 6370  
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Author Cao, S.; Tirry, W.; van den Broek, W.; Schryvers, D. pdf  doi
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  Title 3D reconstruction of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in a Ni51Ti49 alloy in a FIB/SEM dual-beam system Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Materials science forum Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 583 Issue Pages 277-284  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab  
  Abstract (up) Ni4Ti3 precipitates play an important role in the shape memory and superelastic behaviour of thermo-mechanically treated Ni-Ti material. The 3D morphology and distribution of such precipitates with lenticular shape and rhombohedral atomic structure in the austenitic B2 matrix of a binary Ni-rich Ni-Ti alloy has been elucidated via a slice view procedure in a Dual-Beam FIB/SEM system. With the sequence of cross-section SE images obtained from the SEM, a 3D reconstruction has been achieved after proper alignment and image processing, from which both qualitative and quantitative analysis can be performed. Careful imaging is needed to ensure that all variants of the precipitates are observed with equal probability, regardless sample orientation. Moreover, due to the weak contrast of the precipitates, proper imaging conditions need to be selected to allow for semi-automated image treatment. Finally, a volume ratio of 10.2% for the Ni4Ti3 precipitates could be calculated, summed over all variants, which yields a net composition of Ni50.36Ti49.64 for the matrix, leading to an increase of 113 degrees for the martensitic start temperature Ms. Also, the expected relative orientation of the different variants of the precipitates could be confirmed. In the near future, other quantitative measures on the distribution of the precipitates can be expected.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor  
  Language Wos Publication Date 2009-03-11  
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  ISSN 1662-9752; ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes Multimat; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77454 Serial 16  
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Author Cao, S.; Nishida, M.; Schryvers, D. pdf  doi
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  Title FIB/SEM applied to quantitative 3D analysis of precipitates in Ni-Ti Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Diffusion and defect data : solid state data : part B : solid state phenomena Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 172/174 Issue Pages 1284-1289  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Ni4Ti3 precipitates with a heterogeneous distribution growing in a polycrystalline Ni50.8Ti49.2 alloy have been investigated in a Dual-Beam FIB/SEM system. The volume ratio, mean volume, central plane diameter, thickness, aspect ratio and sphericity of the precipitates in the grain interior as well as near to the grain boundary were measured or calculated. The morphology of the precipitates was classified according to the Zingg scheme. The multistage martensitic transformation occurring in these kinds of samples is interpreted in view of the data of this heterogeneous microstructure of matrix and precipitates.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Vaduz Editor  
  Language Wos 000303359700199 Publication Date 2011-07-04  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1662-9779; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90152 Serial 1188  
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Author Huang, W.; Zhang, X.-B.; Tu, J.; Kong, F.; Ning, Y.; Xu, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Synthesis and characterization of graphite nanofibers deposited on nickel foams Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2002 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys  
  Volume 4 Issue 21 Pages 5325-5329  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nickel foams were used as catalysts to dissociate acetylene and deposit carbon atoms. Graphite nanofibers with distinct structures were developed at 550degreesC with nickel foams pretreated with hydrogen. HREM observations showed that the graphite layers of the nanofibers were aligned at a certain angle to the fiber axis. It is suggested that hydrogen treatment and metal catalysts have a tremendous impact on the yields and microstructures of the graphite nanofibers. The growth mechanism of these fish-bone graphite nanofibers is also discussed.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor  
  Language Wos 000178635300016 Publication Date 2002-10-17  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 20 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2002 IF: 1.838  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94938 Serial 3411  
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Author Daems, N.; De Mot, B.; Choukroun, D.; Van Daele, K.; Li, C.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Hereijgers, J.; Breugelmans, T. url  doi
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  Title Nickel-containing N-doped carbon as effective electrocatalysts for the reduction of CO2 to CO in a continuous-flow electrolyzer Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Sustainable energy & fuels Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 4 Issue 4 Pages 1296-1311  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)  
  Abstract (up) Nickel-containing N-doped carbons were synthesized for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to CO, which is a promising approach to reduce the atmospheric CO2 levels and its negative impact on the environment. Unfortunately, poor performance (activity, selectivity and/or stability) is still a major hurdle for the economical implementation of this type of materials. The electrocatalysts were prepared through an easily up-scalable and easily tunable method based on the pyrolysis of Ni-containing N-doped carbons. Ni–N–AC–B1 synthesized with a high relative amount of nitrogen and nickel with respect to carbon, was identified as the most promising candidate for this reaction based on its partial CO current density (4.2 mA cm−2), its overpotential (0.57 V) and its faradaic efficiency to CO (>99%). This results in unprecedented values for the current density per g active sites (690 A g−1 active sites). Combined with its decent stability and its high performance in an actual electrolyzer setup, this makes it a promising candidate for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to CO on a larger scale. Finally, the evaluation of this kind of material in a flow-cell setup has been limited and to the best of our knowledge never included an evaluation of several crucial parameters (e.g. electrolyte type, anode composition and membrane type) and is an essential investigation in the move towards up-scaling and ultimately industrial application of this technique. This study resulted in an optimal cell configuration, consisting of Pt as an anode, Fumatech® as the membrane and 1 M KHCO3 and 2 M KOH as catholyte and anolyte, respectively. In conclusion, this research offers a unique combination of electrocatalyst development and reactor optimization.  
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  Language Wos 000518690900030 Publication Date 2019-12-20  
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  Notes ; The authors acknowledge sponsoring from the research foundation of Flanders (FWO) in the frame of a post-doctoral grant (12Y3919N – ND). J. Hereijgers was supported through a postdoctoral fellowship (28761) of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). This project was co-funded by the Interreg 2 Seas-Program 2014-2020, co-.nanced by the European Fund for Regional Development in the frame of subsidiary contract nr 2S03-019. This work was further performed in the framework of the Catalisti cluster SBO project CO2PERATE (“All renewable CCU based on formic acid integrated in an industrial microgrid”), with the.nancial support of VLAIO (Flemish Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship). This project.nally received funding from the European Research Council (ERC Consolidator Grant 815128, REALNANO). We thank Karen Leyssens for helping with the N<INF>2</INF> physisorption measurements and Kitty Baert (VUB) for analyzing the samples with XPS and Raman. ; sygma Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Tirry, W.; Schryvers, D. pdf  doi
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  Title Linking a completely three-dimensional nanostrain to a structural transformation eigenstrain Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 8 Issue 9 Pages 752-757  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract (up) NiTi is one of the most popular shape-memory alloys, a phenomenon resulting from a martensitic transformation. Commercial NiTi-based alloys are often thermally treated to contain Ni4Ti3 precipitates. The presence of these precipitates can introduce an extra transformation step related to the so-called R-phase. It is believed that the strain field surrounding the precipitates, caused by the matrixprecipitate lattice mismatch, lies at the origin of this intermediate transformation step. Atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy in combination with geometrical phase analysis is used to measure the elastic strain field surrounding these precipitates. By combining measurements from two different crystallographic directions, the three-dimensional strain matrix is determined from two-dimensional measurements. Comparison of the measured strain matrix to the eigenstrain of the R-phase shows that both are very similar and that the introduction of the R-phase might indeed compensate the elastic strain introduced by the precipitate.  
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  Language Wos 000269215500022 Publication Date 2009-06-21  
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  ISSN 1476-1122;1476-4660; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited 53 Open Access  
  Notes Multimat Approved Most recent IF: 39.737; 2009 IF: 29.504  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77657 Serial 1822  
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