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Magnus, W.; Lemmens, L.; Brosens, F. |
| Title |
Quantum canonical ensemble : a projection operator approach |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Physica: A : theoretical and statistical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Physica A |
| Volume |
482 |
Issue |
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Pages |
1-13 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract  |
Knowing the exact number of particles N, and taking this knowledge into account, the quantum canonical ensemble imposes a constraint on the occupation number operators. The constraint particularly hampers the systematic calculation of the partition function and any relevant thermodynamic expectation value for arbitrary but fixed N. On the other hand, fixing only the average number of particles, one may remove the above constraint and simply factorize the traces in Fock space into traces over single-particle states. As is well known, that would be the strategy of the grand-canonical ensemble which, however, comes with an additional Lagrange multiplier to impose the average number of particles. The appearance of this multiplier can be avoided by invoking a projection operator that enables a constraint-free computation of the partition function and its derived quantities in the canonical ensemble, at the price of an angular or contour integration. Introduced in the recent past to handle various issues related to particle-number projected statistics, the projection operator approach proves beneficial to a wide variety of problems in condensed matter physics for which the canonical ensemble offers a natural and appropriate environment. In this light, we present a systematic treatment of the canonical ensemble that embeds the projection operator into the formalism of second quantization while explicitly fixing N, the very number of particles rather than the average. Being applicable to both bosonic and fermionic systems in arbitrary dimensions, transparent integral representations are provided for the partition function Z(N) and the Helmholtz free energy F-N as well as for two- and four-point correlation functions. The chemical potential is not a Lagrange multiplier regulating the average particle number but can be extracted from FN+1 – F-N, as illustrated for a two-dimensional fermion gas. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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000405885500001 |
Publication Date |
2017-04-20 |
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0378-4371 |
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| Impact Factor |
2.243 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Most recent IF: 2.243 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:145145 |
Serial |
4722 |
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Mallick, S.; Zhang, W.; Batuk, M.; Gibbs, A.S.; Hadermann, J.; Halasyamani, P.S.; Hayward, M.A. |
| Title |
The crystal and defect structures of polar KBiNb2O7 |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Journal of the Chemical Society : Dalton transactions |
Abbreviated Journal |
Dalton T |
| Volume |
51 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
1866-1873 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
KBiNb2O7 was prepared from RbBiNb2O7 by a sequence of cation exchange reactions which first convert RbBiNb2O7 to LiBiNb2O7, before KBiNb2O7 is formed by a further K-for-Li cation exchange. A combination of neutron, synchrotron X-ray and electron diffraction data reveal that KBiNb2O7 adopts a polar, layered, perovskite structure (space group A11m) in which the BiNb2O7 layers are stacked in a (0, ½, z) arrangement, with the K+ cations located in half of the available 10-coordinate interlayer cation sites. The inversion symmetry of the phase is broken by a large displacement of the Bi3+ cations parallel to the y-axis. HAADF-STEM images reveal that KBiNb2O7 exhibits frequent stacking faults which convert the (0. ½, z) layer stacking to (½, 0, z) stacking and vice versa, essentially switching the x- and y-axes of the material. By fitting the complex diffraction peak shape of the SXRD data collected from KBiNb2O7 it is estimated that each layer has approximately an ~11% chance of being defective – a high level which is attributed to the lack of cooperative NbO6 tilting in the material, which limits the lattice strain associated with each fault. |
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000741540300001 |
Publication Date |
2022-01-05 |
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1477-9226 |
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4 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Experiments at the Diamond Light Source were performed as part of the Block Allocation Group award “Oxford/Warwick Solid State Chemistry BAG to probe composition-structure-property relationships in solids” (EE18786). Experiments at the ISIS pulsed neutron facility were supported by a beam time allocation from the STFC (RB 2000148). SM thanks Somerville College for an Oxford Ryniker Lloyd scholarship. PSH and WZ thank the National Science Foundation (DMR-2002319) for support. |
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Most recent IF: 4 |
| Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @c:irua:185504 |
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6951 |
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Baltas, H.; Čevik, U. |
| Title |
Variation of K X-ray fluorescence cross-sections of Cu, Y and Ba in YBa2Cu3O7-\delta superconductor |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Solid state communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
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149 |
Issue |
5/6 |
Pages |
231-235 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
K X-ray fluorescence cross-sections of Cu, Y and Ba elements were measured in CuO, Y(2)O(3), BaCO(3) Compounds and YBa(2)Cu(3)O(7-delta) superconductor samples (nonreacted agent, calcined and sintered states). A superconductor sample of YBa(2)Cu(3)O(7-delta) was prepared by using a solid-state reaction technique. The samples were excited by gamma rays of energy 59.5 keV from a (241)Am radioisotope source. The Cu, Y and Ba K X-ray intensities counted with a Si(Li) detector were measured in different solid-state conditions. The obtained values of K X-ray fluorescence cross-section were compared with the theoretical values of pure Cu, Y and Ba elements. We found that the K X-ray fluorescence cross-section of Cu, Y and Ba in YBa(2)Cu(3)O(7-delta) sample is changed in different solid-state conditions, depending on the mixture (nonreacted agent), calcined and sintered states. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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000262795900013 |
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2008-11-21 |
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0038-1098 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:94568 |
Serial |
8735 |
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Adamovich, I.; Baalrud, S.D.; Bogaerts, A.; Bruggeman, P.J.; Cappelli, M.; Colombo, V.; Czarnetzki, U.; Ebert, U.; Eden, J.G.; Favia, P.; Graves, D.B.; Hamaguchi, S.; Hieftje, G.; Hori, M.; Kaganovich, I.D.; Kortshagen, U.; Kushner, M.J.; Mason, N.J.; Mazouffre, S.; Thagard, S.M.; Metelmann, H.-R.; Mizuno, A.; Moreau, E.; Murphy, A.B.; Niemira, B.A.; Oehrlein, G.S.; Petrovic, Z.L.; Pitchford, L.C.; Pu, Y.-K.; Rauf, S.; Sakai, O.; Samukawa, S.; Starikovskaia, S.; Tennyson, J.; Terashima, K.; Turner, M.M.; van de Sanden, M.C.M.; Vardelle, A. |
| Title |
The 2017 Plasma Roadmap: Low temperature plasma science and technology |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys D Appl Phys |
| Volume |
50 |
Issue |
50 |
Pages |
323001 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics published the first Plasma Roadmap in 2012
consisting of the individual perspectives of 16 leading experts in the various sub-fields of low temperature plasma science and technology. The 2017 Plasma Roadmap is the first update of a planned series of periodic updates of the Plasma Roadmap. The continuously growing interdisciplinary nature of the low temperature plasma field and its equally broad range of applications are making it increasingly difficult to identify major challenges that encompass all of the many sub-fields and applications. This intellectual diversity is ultimately a strength of the field. The current state of the art for the 19 sub-fields addressed in this roadmap demonstrates the enviable track record of the low temperature plasma field in the development of plasmas as an enabling technology for a vast range of technologies that underpin our modern society. At the same time, the many important scientific and technological challenges shared in this roadmap show that the path forward is not only scientifically rich but has the potential to make wide and far reaching contributions to many societal challenges. |
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000405553800001 |
Publication Date |
2017-07-14 |
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0022-3727 |
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| Impact Factor |
2.588 |
Times cited |
246 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 2.588 |
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PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:144626 |
Serial |
4629 |
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Sobrino Fernandez, M.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Self-assembly of Janus particles into helices with tunable pitch |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev E |
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92 |
Issue |
92 |
Pages |
042309 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Janus particles present an important class of building blocks for directional assembly. These are compartmentalized colloids with two different hemispheres. In this work we consider a three-dimensional model of Janus spheres that contain one hydrophobic and one charged hemisphere. Using molecular dynamics simulations, we study the morphology of these particles when confined in a channel-like environment. The interplay between the attractive and repulsive forces on each particle gives rise to a rich phase space where the relative orientation of each particle plays a dominant role in the formation of large-scale clusters. The interest in this system is primarily due to the fact that it could give a better understanding of the mechanisms of the formation of polar membranes. A variety of ordered membranelike morphologies is found consisting of single and multiple connected chain configurations. The helicity of these chains can be chosen by simply changing the salt concentration of the solution. Special attention is given to the formation of Bernal spirals. These helices are composed of regular tetrahedra and are known to exhibit nontrivial translational and rotational symmetry. |
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American Physical Society |
Place of Publication |
Melville, N.Y. |
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000362903700004 |
Publication Date |
2015-10-15 |
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1539-3755; 1550-2376 |
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| Impact Factor |
2.366 |
Times cited |
18 |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO) and by the “Odysseus” program of the Flemish government and FWO. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.366; 2015 IF: 2.288 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:129416 |
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4241 |
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Sobrino Fernandez, M.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Self-assembly of Janus particles confined in a channel |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev E |
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89 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
022306-6 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Janus particles present an important class of building blocks for directional assembly. These are compartmentalized colloids with two different hemispheres. Here, we consider a two-dimensional model of Janus disks consisting of a hydrophobic semicircle and an electro-negatively charged one. Placed in a solution, the hydrophobic sides will attract each other while the charged sides will give rise to a repulsive force. Using molecular dynamics simulations, we study the morphology of these particles when confined in a channel-like environment using a one dimensional harmonic confinement potential. The interest to this system is first of all due to the fact that it could serve as a simple model for membrane formation. Indeed, the recently synthesized new class of artificial amphiphiles, known as Janus dendrimers, were shown to self-assemble in bilayer structures mimicking biological membranes. In turn, Janus particles that combine the amphiphilicity and colloidal rigidity serve as a good model for Janus dendrimers. A variety of ordered membrane-like morphologies are found consisting of single and multiple chain configurations with different orientations of the particles with respect to each other that we summarize in a phase diagram. |
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American Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
Woodbury (NY) |
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000332179900009 |
Publication Date |
2014-02-21 |
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1539-3755;1550-2376; |
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| Impact Factor |
2.366 |
Times cited |
11 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and by the “Odysseus” program of the Flemish government and FWO-Vl. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.366; 2014 IF: 2.288 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115858 |
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2971 |
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Reguera, J.; Flora, T.; Winckelmans, N.; Rodriguez-Cabello, J.C.; Bals, S. |
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Self-assembly of Janus Au:Fe₃O₄ branched nanoparticles. From organized clusters to stimuli-responsive nanogel suprastructures |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Nanoscale Advances |
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2 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
2525-2530 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Janus nanoparticles offer enormous possibilities through a binary selective functionalization and dual properties. Their self-assembly has attracted strong interest due to their potential as building blocks to obtain molecular colloids, supracrystals and well-organized nanostructures that can lead to new functionalities. However, this self-assembly has been focused on relatively simple symmetrical morphologies, while for complex nanostructures this process has been unexplored. Here, we study the assembly of plasmonic-magnetic Janus nanoparticles with a branched (nanostar) – sphere morphology. The branched morphology enhances their plasmonic properties in the near-infrared region and therefore their applicability, but at the same time constrains their self-assembly capabilities to obtain more organized or functional suprastructures. We describe the self-assembly of these nanoparticles after amphiphilic functionalization. The role of the nanoparticle branching, as well as the size of the polymer-coating, is explored. We show how the use of large molecular weight stabilizing polymers can overcome the anisotropy of the nanoparticles producing a change in the morphology from small clusters to larger quasi-cylindrical nanostructures. Finally, the Janus nanoparticles are functionalized with a thermo-responsive elastin-like recombinamer. These nanoparticles undergo reversible self-assembly in the presence of free polymer giving rise to nanoparticle-stabilized nanogel-like structures with controlled size, providing the possibility to expand their applicability to multi-stimuli controlled self-assembly. |
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000543283200032 |
Publication Date |
2020-04-22 |
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Edition |
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2516-0230 |
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| Impact Factor |
4.7 |
Times cited |
10 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
; J. R. acknowledges the.nancial support of Basque Country Elkartek-KK-2019/ 00101. T. F. and J. C. R-C acknowledge the funding from the European Commission (NMP-2014-646075), the Spanish Government (PCIN-2015-010 (FunBioPlas), MAT2016-78903-R), Junta de Castilla y Leon (VA317P18) and Centro en Red de Medicina Regenerativa y Terapia Celular de Castilla y Leon. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.7; 2020 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:170773 |
Serial |
6600 |
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Percebom, A.M.M.; Giner-casares, J.J.; Claes, N.; Bals, S.; Loh, W.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. |
| Title |
Janus Gold Nanoparticles Obtained via Spontaneous Binary Polymer Shell Segregation |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Chemical communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Commun |
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52 |
Issue |
52 |
Pages |
4278-4281 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Janus gold nanoparticles are of high interest because they allow directed self-assembly and display plasmonic properties. We succeeded in coating gold nanoparticles with two different polymers that form a Janus shell. The spontaneous segregation of two immiscible polymers at the surface of the nanoparticles was verified by NOESY NMR and most importantly by electron microscopy analysis in two and three dimensions. The Janus structure is additionally shown to affect the aggregation behavior of the nanoparticles. |
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000372176500003 |
Publication Date |
2016-02-09 |
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1359-7345 |
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| Impact Factor |
6.319 |
Times cited |
44 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
Funding is acknowledged from the European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant #267867 Plasmaquo, and ERC Starting Grant #335078 Colouratom). A.M.P. thanks the Brazilian FAPESP for financial support (FAPESP 2012/21930-3 and 2014/01807-8) and J.J. G.-C. acknowledges the Spanish MINECO for a Juan de la Cierva fellowship (#JCI-2012-12517). We thank Ada Herrero Ruiz and Daniel Padró for help with NMR measurements, Malou Henriksen for cell experiments and the Brazilian Synchrotron Laboratory (LNLS) for allocation of SAXS beamtime.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 6.319 |
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c:irua:133168 |
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4009 |
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Martins, A.; Coddington, J.; van der Snickt, G.; van Driel, B.; McGlinchey, C.; Dahlberg, D.; Janssens, K.; Dik, J. |
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Jackson Pollock's Number 1A, 1948 : a non-invasive study using macro-x-ray fluorescence mapping (MA-XRF) and multivariate curve resolution-alternating least squares (MCR-ALS) analysis |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
Publication |
Heritage science |
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4 |
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Pages |
33 |
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A1 Journal article; Art; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
Jackson Pollock's Number 1A, 1948 painting was investigated using in situ scanning macro-x-ray fluorescence mapping (MA-XRF) to help characterize the artist's materials and his creative process. A multivariate curve resolution-alternating least squares (MCR-ALS) approach was used to examine the hyperspectral data and obtain distribution maps and signature spectra for the paints he used. The composition of the paints was elucidated based on the chemical elements identified in the signature spectra and a tentative list of pigments, fillers and other additives is proposed for eleven different paints and for the canvas. The paint distribution maps were used to virtually reconstruct the artist process and document the sequence and manner in which Pollock applied the different paints, using deliberate and specific gestures. |
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Publication Date |
2016-09-07 |
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2050-7445 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:138172 |
Serial |
8134 |
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Yuan, R.; Claes, N.; Verheyen, E.; Tuel, A.; Bals, S.; Breynaert, E.; Martens, J.; Kirschhock, C.E.A. |
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Synthesis of IWW-type germanosilicate zeolite using 5-azonia-spiro[4, 4]nonane as structure directing agent |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
Publication |
New journal of chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
New J Chem |
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40 |
Issue |
40 |
Pages |
4319-4324 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
IWW-type zeolite with Si/Ge of 4.9 is obtained using 5-azonia-spiro[4,4]nonane as template in fluoride-free medium under hydrothermal conditions at 175 °C. In an otherwise identical synthesis, using the related 5-azonia-spiro[4,5]decane as structure directing agent, a mixture of IWW and NON zeolite types was formed. In absence of GeO2 from the reactant mixture, pure NON formed. The IWW zeolite was characterized by XRD, SEM, and HRTEM. IWW zeolite displayed a unique morphology and could be calcined at 600 °C without loss of crystallinity. The Si/Ge ratio of the IWW zeolite was increased by postsynthesis modification. Part of the germanium could be eliminated from the as-synthesized IWW zeolite by acid leaching using 6 M HCl solution. Also the calcined material could be degermanated. Here the presence of a silicon source in the acidic leaching solution minimized structural damage. This way the Si/Ge ratio of the IWW zeolite was increased from 4.9 up to 10. |
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000375586400038 |
Publication Date |
2016-02-19 |
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Edition |
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1144-0546 |
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| Impact Factor |
3.269 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
The authors acknowledge FWO/NWO and ESRF for providing beam time at the DUBBLE and SNBL beamlines (ESRF, Grenoble) and P. Abdala for her assistance during the use of the beamline. The authors are grateful to L. Van Tendeloo for taking SEM images. I. Cuppens and K. Houthoofd are thanked for the ICP and AAS measurements. R.Y. acknowledges Chinese Scholarship Council for a CSC doctoral fellowship. JAM and CEAK acknowledge the Flemish government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem). N.C. and S.B. acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 3.269 |
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c:irua:133671 |
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4027 |
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Montoya, E.; Bals, S.; Rossell, M.D.; Schryvers, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Evaluation of top, angle, and side cleaned FIB samples for TEM analysis |
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A1 Journal article |
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2007 |
Publication |
Microscopy research and technique |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Res Techniq |
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70 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
1060-1071 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
ITEM specimens of a LaAlO3/SrTiO3 multilayer are prepared by FIB with internal lift out. Using a Ga+1 beam of 5 kV, a final cleaning step yielding top, top-angle, side, and bottom-angle cleaning is performed. Different cleaning procedures, which can be easily implemented in a dual beam FIB system, are described and compared; all cleaning types produce thin lamellae, useful for HRTEM and HAADF-STEM work up to atomic resolution. However, the top cleaned lamellae are strongly affected by the curtain effect. Top-angle cleaned specimens show an amorphous layer of around 5 nm at the specimen surfaces, due to damage and redeposition. Furthermore, it is observed that the LaAlO3 layers are preferentially destroyed and transformed into amorphous material, during the thinning process. |
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Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000251868200008 |
Publication Date |
2007-08-25 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1059-910X;1097-0029; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.147 |
Times cited |
36 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Aip; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.147; 2007 IF: 1.644 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:67282 |
Serial |
1090 |
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| Author |
Leenaerts, O.; Vercauteren, S.; Partoens, B. |
| Title |
Band alignment of lateral two-dimensional heterostructures with a transverse dipole |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Applied physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Phys Lett |
| Volume |
110 |
Issue |
110 |
Pages |
181602 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
It was recently shown that the electronic band alignment in lateral two-dimensional heterostructures is strongly dependent on the system geometry, such as heterostructure width and layer thickness. This is so even in the absence of polar edge terminations because of the appearance of an interface dipole between the two different materials. In this study, this work is expanded to include two-dimensional materials that possess an electronic dipole over their surface, i.e., in the direction transverse to the crystal plane. To this end, a heterostucture consisting of polar hydrofluorinated graphene and non-polar graphane layers is studied with first-principles calculations. As for nonpolar heterostructures, a significant geometry dependence is observed with two different limits for the band offset. For infinitely wide heterostructures, the potential step in the vacuum is equally divided over the two sides of the heterostructure, resulting in a finite potential step in the heterostructure. For infinitely thick heterostructure slabs, on the other hand, the band offset is reduced, similar to the three-dimensional case. |
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American Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000400931900014 |
Publication Date |
2017-05-01 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0003-6951; 1077-3118 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.411 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (FWO-VI). The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Hercules Foundation and the Flemish Government-department EWI. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.411 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:143755 |
Serial |
4586 |
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| Author |
Yang, S.; An, H.; Anastasiadou, D.; Xu, W.; Wu, L.; Wang, H.; de Ruiter, J.; Arnouts, S.; Figueiredo, M.C.; Bals, S.; Altantzis, T.; van der Stam, W.; Weckhuysen, B.M. |
| Title |
Waste-derived copper-lead electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
ChemCatChem |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chemcatchem |
| Volume |
14 |
Issue |
18 |
Pages |
e202200754-11 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) |
| Abstract |
It remains a real challenge to control the selectivity of the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (eCO(2)R) reaction to valuable chemicals and fuels. Most of the electrocatalysts are made of non-renewable metal resources, which hampers their large-scale implementation. Here, we report the preparation of bimetallic copper-lead (CuPb) electrocatalysts from industrial metallurgical waste. The metal ions were extracted from the metallurgical waste through simple chemical treatment with ammonium chloride, and CuxPby electrocatalysts with tunable compositions were fabricated through electrodeposition at varying cathodic potentials. X-ray spectroscopy techniques showed that the pristine electrocatalysts consist of Cu-0, Cu1+ and Pb2+ domains, and no evidence for alloy formation was found. We found a volcano-shape relationship between eCO(2)R selectivity toward two electron products, such as CO, and the elemental ratio of Cu and Pb. A maximum Faradaic efficiency towards CO was found for Cu9.00Pb1.00, which was four times higher than that of pure Cu, under the same electrocatalytic conditions. In situ Raman spectroscopy revealed that the optimal amount of Pb effectively improved the reducibility of the pristine Cu1+ and Pb2+ domains to metallic Cu and Pb, which boosted the selectivity towards CO by synergistic effects. This work provides a framework of thinking to design and tune the selectivity of bimetallic electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction through valorization of metallurgical waste. |
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Wos |
000853941300001 |
Publication Date |
2022-06-28 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1867-3880; 1867-3899 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.5 |
Times cited |
7 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
S.Y and B.M.W. acknowledge support from the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020 (SOCRATES-721385; project website: http://etn-socrates.eu/). W.v.d.S., M.C.F. and B.M.W. acknowledge support from the Strategic UU-TU/e Alliance project 'Joint Centre for Chemergy Research'. S.B. acknowledges support from the European Research Council (ERC Consolidator Grant #815128 REALNANO). S.A. and T.A. acknowledge funding from the University of Antwerp Research fund (BOF). The Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility (1W1B, BSRF) is acknowledged for the beamtime. We are grateful to Annelies van der Bok and Bas Salzmann (Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Utrecht University, UU) for the support with the ICP-OES measurements. The authors thank dr. Robin Geitenbeek, Nikos Nikolopoulos, Ioannis Nikolopoulos, Jochem Wijten and Joris Janssens (Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis, UU) for helpful discussions and technical support. The authors also thank Yuang Piao (Materials Chemistry and Catalysis, UU) for the help in the preparation of the figures of the article. |
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Most recent IF: 4.5 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:190703 |
Serial |
7226 |
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Yang, S.; An, H.; Arnouts, S.; Wang, H.; Yu, X.; de Ruiter, J.; Bals, S.; Altantzis, T.; Weckhuysen, B.M.; van der Stam, W. |
| Title |
Halide-guided active site exposure in bismuth electrocatalysts for selective CO₂ conversion into formic acid |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Nature Catalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
796-806 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) |
| Abstract |
It remains a challenge to identify the active sites of bismuth catalysts in the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction. Here we show through in situ characterization that the activation of bismuth oxyhalide electrocatalysts to metallic bismuth is guided by the halides. In situ X-ray diffraction results show that bromide promotes the selective exposure of planar bismuth surfaces, whereas chloride and iodide result in more disordered active sites. Furthermore, we find that bromide-activated bismuth catalysts outperform the chloride and iodide counterparts, achieving high current density (>100 mA cm(-2)) and formic acid selectivity (>90%), suggesting that planar bismuth surfaces are more active for the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction. In addition, in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy measurements reveal that the reconstruction proceeds rapidly in chloride-activated bismuth and gradually when bromide is present, facilitating the formation of ordered planar surfaces. These findings show the pivotal role of halogens on selective facet exposure in activated bismuth-based electrocatalysts during the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction. |
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Wos |
001050367400001 |
Publication Date |
2023-08-17 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2520-1158 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
37.8 |
Times cited |
13 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
B.M.W. acknowledges support from the Strategic UU-TU/e Alliance project 'Joint Centre for Chemergy Research' as well as from the Netherlands Center for Multiscale Catalytic Energy Conversion (MCEC), an NWO gravitation programme funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the government of the Netherlands. S.B. acknowledges support from the European Research Council (ERC Consolidator Grant #815128 REALNANO). S.A. and T.A. acknowledge funding from the University of Antwerp Research fund (BOF). We also thank J. Wijten, J. Janssens and T. Prins (all from the Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis group, Utrecht University) for helpful technical support. S. Deelen (Faculty of Science, Utrecht University) and L. Wu (Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis group, Utrecht University) are acknowledged for the design of the in situ XRD cell. We also acknowledge B. Detlefs, P. Glatzel and V. Paidi (ESRF) for the support during the HERFD-XANES measurements on the ID26 beamline of the ESRF. |
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Most recent IF: 37.8; 2023 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:199190 |
Serial |
8877 |
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Goris, B.; Bals, S.; van den Broek, W.; Carbó-Argibay, E.; Gómez-Graña, S.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Atomic-scale determination of surface facets in gold nanorods |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nature materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Mater |
| Volume |
11 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
930-935 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
It is widely accepted that the physical properties of nanostructures depend on the type of surface facets1, 2. For Au nanorods, the surface facets have a major influence on crucial effects such as reactivity and ligand adsorption and there has been controversy regarding facet indexing3, 4. Aberration-corrected electron microscopy is the ideal technique to study the atomic structure of nanomaterials5, 6. However, these images correspond to two-dimensional (2D) projections of 3D nano-objects, leading to an incomplete characterization. Recently, much progress was achieved in the field of atomic-resolution electron tomography, but it is still far from being a routinely used technique. Here we propose a methodology to measure the 3D atomic structure of free-standing nanoparticles, which we apply to characterize the surface facets of Au nanorods. This methodology is applicable to a broad range of nanocrystals, leading to unique insights concerning the connection between the structure and properties of nanostructures. |
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Place of Publication |
London |
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Wos |
000310434600015 |
Publication Date |
2012-10-19 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1476-1122;1476-4660; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
39.737 |
Times cited |
261 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
262348 ESMI; Hercules 3; 24691 COUNTATOMS; 267867 PLASMAQUO |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 39.737; 2012 IF: 35.749 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101778 |
Serial |
182 |
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Shanenko, A.A.; Vagov, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Aguiar, J.A. |
| Title |
Nanofilms as effectively multiband superconductors: Intraband-pairing approximation and Ginzburg-Landau theory |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Physica: B : condensed matter |
Abbreviated Journal |
Physica B |
| Volume |
455 |
Issue |
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Pages |
3-5 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
It is well-known that the Ginzburg-Landau (GL) theory is a reliable and powerful theoretical tool to investigate the magnetic response of a superconducting state. However, in its standard form, this approach is not applicable to atomically uniform nano-thin superconducting films which are effective multiband superconductors. Here we discuss a relevant generalization of the GL theory, focusing on the underlying intraband-pairing approximation. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000344239200002 |
Publication Date |
2014-07-03 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0921-4526; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.386 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the “Odysseus” Program of the Flemish Government, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), and the Methusalem program. A.A.S. acknowledges the support of the Brazilian agencies CNPq and FACEPE (APQ-0589-1.05/08). ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.386; 2014 IF: 1.319 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121192 |
Serial |
2256 |
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Chen, Y.; Croitoru, M.D.; Shanenko, A.A.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Superconducting nanowires: quantum confinement and spatially dependent Hartree-Fock potential |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : condensed matter |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys-Condens Mat |
| Volume |
21 |
Issue |
43 |
Pages |
435701,1-435701,7 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
It is well known that, in bulk, the solution of the Bogoliubovde Gennes equations is the same whether or not the HartreeFock term is included. Here the HartreeFock potential is position independent and so gives the same contribution to both the single-electron energies and the Fermi level (the chemical potential). Thus, the single-electron energies measured from the Fermi level (they control the solution) stay the same. This is not the case for nanostructured superconductors, where quantum confinement breaks the translational symmetry and results in a position-dependent HartreeFock potential. In this case its contribution to the single-electron energies depends on the relevant quantum numbers. We numerically solved the Bogoliubovde Gennes equations with the HartreeFock term for a clean superconducting nanocylinder and found a shift of the curve representing the thickness-dependent oscillations of the critical superconducting temperature to larger diameters. |
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Place of Publication |
London |
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Wos |
000270642700012 |
Publication Date |
2009-10-09 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0953-8984;1361-648X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.649 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.649; 2009 IF: 1.964 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79162 |
Serial |
3360 |
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Croitoru, M.D.; Shanenko, A.A.; Kaun, C.C.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Metallic nanograins : spatially nonuniform pairing induced by quantum confinement |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
83 |
Issue |
21 |
Pages |
214509-214509,12 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
It is well known that the formation of discrete electron levels strongly influences the pairing in metallic nanograins. Here, we focus on another effect of quantum confinement in superconducting grains that was not studied previously, i.e., spatially nonuniform pairing. This effect is very significant when single-electron levels form bunches and/or a kind of shell structure. We find that, in highly symmetric grains, the order parameter can exhibit variations with position by an order of magnitude. Nonuniform pairing is closely related to a quantum-confinement-induced modification of the pairing-interaction matrix elements and size-dependent pinning of the chemical potential to groups of degenerate or nearly degenerate levels. For illustrative purposes, we consider spherical metallic nanograins and also rectangular shapes. We show that the relevant matrix elements are, as a rule, enhanced in the presence of quantum confinement, which favors spatial variations of the order parameter, compensating the corresponding energy cost. The size-dependent pinning of the chemical potential further increases the spatial variation of the pair condensate. The role of nonuniform pairing is smaller in less symmetric confining geometries and/or in the presence of disorder. However, it always remains of importance when the energy spacing between discrete electron levels δ is approaching the scale of the bulk gap ΔB, i.e., δ>0.10.2 ΔB. |
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000291310000006 |
Publication Date |
2011-06-06 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
23 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). M. D. C. acknowledges support of the European Community under a Marie Curie IEF Action (Grant Agreement No. PIEF-GA-2009-235486-ScQSR). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90081 |
Serial |
2010 |
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Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; Horemans, B.; Anaf, W.; Cardell, C.; Van Grieken, R. |
| Title |
Degradation potential of airborne particulate matter at the Alhambra monument : a Raman spectroscopic and electron probe X-ray microanalysis study |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Journal of Raman spectroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
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43 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
1570-1577 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
It is well known that airborne particulate matter (APM) has an impact on our cultural heritage. A limited number of articles have been published on the sequential application of elemental and molecular techniques to estimate the degradation potential of APM in environments of cultural heritage importance, and most of these were concerned with indoor environments. The Alhambra monument (Granada, Spain) represents one of the grandest and finest examples of Islamic art and architecture from the Middle Ages. As part of an air quality investigation, two sets of APM were collected at the Hall of the Ambassadors and characterised to determine its potential degradation profile. These were analysed by means of micro-Raman spectroscopy (MRS) and electron probe microanalysis with X-ray detection (EPXMA). The Raman data indicated the presence of various mixed salts of acidic and/or hygroscopic nature, such as sodium and ammonium nitrates and sulfates, especially in the finer fraction. Automated EPXMA estimated this fraction to be as high as 50%. Apart from the potential chemical attack, the soiling due to carbonaceous matter deposition is a real concern. Soot was identified by MRS and EPXMA in all size fractions, reaching values of up to 55%, and was often intertwined with soluble inorganic salts. Ongoing degradation of the pigments is implicated by the presence of brightly coloured particles. MRS and molar abundance ternary diagrams elicited the chemical structure of individual APM so that the degradation potential could be established. |
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000311417000008 |
Publication Date |
2012-07-05 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0377-0486 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:102570 |
Serial |
7759 |
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Oliveira, M.C.; Yusupov, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Cordeiro, R.M. |
| Title |
Distribution of lipid aldehydes in phase-separated membranes: A molecular dynamics study |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Archives Of Biochemistry And Biophysics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Arch Biochem Biophys |
| Volume |
717 |
Issue |
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Pages |
109136 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
It is well established that lipid aldehydes (LAs) are able to increase the permeability of cell membranes and induce their rupture. However, it is not yet clear how LAs are distributed in phase-separated membranes (PSMs), which are responsible for the transport of selected molecules and intracellular signaling. Thus, we investigate here the distribution of LAs in a PSM by coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. Our results reveal that LAs derived from mono-unsaturated lipids tend to accumulate at the interface between the liquid-ordered/liquiddisordered domains, whereas those derived from poly-unsaturated lipids remain in the liquid-disordered domain. These results are important for understanding the effects caused by oxidized lipids in membrane structure, properties and organization. |
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000767632000001 |
Publication Date |
2022-01-24 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0003-9861 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
3.9 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
We thank the University of Antwerp and the Coordination of Superior Level Staff Improvement (CAPES, Brazil) for the scholarship granted. The calculations were performed using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen (UAntwerpen), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the UAntwerpen. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.9 |
| Call Number |
PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:185874 |
Serial |
6905 |
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Zanaga, D.; Altantzis, T.; Sanctorum, J.; Freitag, B.; Bals, S. |
| Title |
An alternative approach for ζ-factor measurement using pure element nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
| Volume |
164 |
Issue |
164 |
Pages |
11-16 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
It is very challenging to measure the chemical composition of hetero nanostructures in a reliable and quantitative manner. Here, we propose a novel and straightforward approach that can be used to quantify energy dispersive X-ray spectra acquired in a transmission electron microscope. Our method is based on a combination of electron tomography and the so-called ζ-factor technique. We will demonstrate the reliability of our approach as well as its applicability by investigating Au-Ag and Au-Pt hetero nanostructures. Given its simplicity, we expect that the method could become a new standard in the field of chemical characterization using electron microscopy. |
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000373526200002 |
Publication Date |
2016-03-10 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0304-3991 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
19 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant # 335078-COLOURATOMS) and the European Union under the FP7 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative N. 312483 – ESTEEM2). The authors would also like to thank Luis M. Liz-Marzán, Ana Sánchez-Iglesias, Stefanos Mourdikoudis and Cristina Fernández-López for sample provision and useful discussions.; esteem2jra4; ECASSara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 2.843 |
| Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @ |
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4019 |
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Zanaga, D.; Altantzis, T.; Sanctorum, J.; Freitag, B.; Bals, S. |
| Title |
An alternative approach for \zeta-factor measurement using pure element nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
| Volume |
164 |
Issue |
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Pages |
11-16 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
It is very challenging to measure the chemical composition of hetero nanostructures in a reliable and quantitative manner. Here, we propose a novel and straightforward approach that can be used to quantify energy dispersive X-ray spectra acquired in a transmission electron microscope. Our method is based on a combination of electron tomography and the so-called zeta-factor technique. We will demonstrate the reliability of our approach as well as its applicability by investigating Au-Ag and Au-Pt hetero nanostructures. Given its simplicity, we expect that the method could become a new standard in the field of chemical characterization using electron microscopy. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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000373526200002 |
Publication Date |
2016-03-10 |
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Edition |
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0304-3991 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
19 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
; The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant # 335078-COLOURATOMS) and the European Union under the FP7 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative N. 312483 – ESTEEM2). ; ecas_Sara |
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Most recent IF: 2.843 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:133259 |
Serial |
4439 |
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Reijniers, J.; Partoens, B.; Peremans, H. |
| Title |
Noise-resistant correlation-based alignment of head-related transfer functions for high-fidelity spherical harmonics representation |
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P3 Proceeding |
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2023 |
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Pages |
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P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
It is standard practice in virtual reality applications to synthesize binaural audio based on a discrete set of directionally-dependent head-related impulse responses (HRIRs). This set of HRIRs is often time-aligned in a pre-processing step, to allow for high-fidelity interpolation between HRIRs corresponding with neighbouring directions. The fidelity of this operation depends on the similarity of neighbouring aligned HRIRs. The pairwise quality of similarity makes it a difficult criterion to optimize globally and consequently one often resorts to alignment methods based on a specific feature that can be extracted for each HRIR separately, e.g., the first-onset of the peak or the group delay. However, such proxies for similarity are very sensitive to noise and therefore require a high signal-to-noise ratio, which makes them less suitable for processing HRIRs acquired outside an anechoic room. In this paper, we advance a novel alignment method, which maximizes the similarity – defined as the correlation between the full-length HRIRs – between neighbouring aligned HRIRs for all directions at once. We show that this correlation-based alignment procedure outperforms the first-onset alignment with regards to the fidelity of the spherical harmonics representation of both the spectral and interaural time difference (ITD) information, when tested on the KEMAR HRIR and six human HRIRs. Finally, we show that the correlation-based alignment is more robust to noise. |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:199714 |
Serial |
9062 |
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Woods, G.S.; Kiflawi, I.; Luyten, W.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Infrared spectra of type laB diamonds |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1993 |
Publication |
Philosophical magazine letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phil Mag Lett |
| Volume |
67 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
405-411 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
It is shown that the infrared absorption spectra of pure type IaB diamonds, namely those that on cursory examination show only a B one-phonon component and neither A nor D, and the complete absence of a B' localized-mode platelet absorption peak, may be divided into two subgroups. The defect content of specimens of one of these subgroups has been studied before and comprises slip dislocations and voidites in random homogeneous distributions unconnected with the transformation of platelets to dislocation loops. Electron microscopy of a specimen of the other subgroup, which may be recognized by the presence of weak additional one-phonon absorption near 1100 cm-1, shows a population of dislocation loops resulting from the complete transformation of a former platelet population, plus accompanying voidites. It is suggested that the extra absorption is caused by the dislocation loops. Observation of the way in which loops and voidites are distributed suggests that voidite production and platelet transformation may not, after all, be interlinked phenomena, but parallel independent processes both promoted by the same unknown conditions. |
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London |
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Wos |
A1993LG43000007 |
Publication Date |
2007-07-08 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0950-0839;1362-3036; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.087 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:6837 |
Serial |
1663 |
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Heidari Mezerji, H.; van den Broek, W.; Bals, S. |
| Title |
A practical method to determine the effective resolution in incoherent experimental electron tomography |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
| Volume |
111 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
330-336 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
| Abstract |
It is not straightforward to determine resolution for a 3D reconstruction when performing an electron tomography experiment. Different contributions such as missing wedge and misalignment add up and often influence the final resolution in an anisotropic manner. The conventional resolution measures can not be used for all of the reconstruction techniques, especially for iterative techniques which are more commonly used for electron tomography in materials science. Here we define a quantitative resolution measure that determines the resolution in three orthogonal directions of the reconstruction. As an application we use this measure to determine the optimum number of simultaneous iterative reconstruction technique (SIRT) iterations to reconstruct the gold nanoparticles, based on a high angle annular dark field STEM (HAADF-STEM) tilt series. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000289396900005 |
Publication Date |
2011-01-24 |
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0304-3991; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
26 |
Open Access |
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Esteem 026019; Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2011 IF: 2.471 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87606 |
Serial |
2688 |
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van Renterghem, W.; Schryvers, D.; van Landuyt, J.; van Roost, C.; de Keyzer, R. |
| Title |
The influence of crystal thickness on the image tone |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Journal of imaging science |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Imaging Sci Techn |
| Volume |
47 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
133-138 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
It is known that the neutral image tone of a developed photographic film becomes brownish when the thickness of the original silver halide tabular crystals is reduced. We investigate by electron microscopy to what extent the silver filament structure has changed and how it induces the shift in image tone. Therefore, two samples of AgBr {111} tabular crystals with average thicknesses of 160 nm and 90 nm respectively, are compared. It is shown that the dimensions and defect structure of the filaments are comparable, but that the 90 nm crystals result in a more widely spaced structure, which explains the shift in image tone on a qualitative level. The influence of the addition of an image toner, i.e., phenylmercaptotetrazole, on the filament structure is also investigated. An even more open filament structure of longer, but smaller filaments was observed. |
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Springfield, Va |
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Publication Date |
0000-00-00 |
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8750-9237; 1062-3701 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
0.348 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:48384 |
Serial |
1619 |
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Zhang, H.; Gauquelin, N.; McMahon, C.; Hawthorn, D.G.; Botton, G.A.; Wei, J.Y.T. |
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Synthesis of high-oxidation Y-Ba-Cu-O phases in superoxygenated thin films |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Physical review materials |
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2 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
033803 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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It is known that solid-state reaction in high-pressure oxygen can stabilize high-oxidation phases of Y-Ba-Cu-O superconductors in powder form. We extend this superoxygenation concept of synthesis to thin films which, due to their large surface-to-volume ratio, are more reactive thermodynamically. Epitaxial thin films of YBa2Cu3O7-delta grown by pulsed laser deposition are annealed at up to 700 atm O-2 and 900 degrees C, in conjunction with Cu enrichment by solid-state diffusion. The films show the clear formation of Y2Ba4Cu7O15-delta and Y2Ba4Cu8O16 as well as regions of YBa2Cu5O9-delta and YBa2Cu6O10-delta phases, according to scanning transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and x-ray absorption spectroscopy. Similarly annealed YBa2Cu3O7-delta powders show no phase conversion. Our results demonstrate a route of synthesis towards discovering more complex phases of cuprates and other superconducting oxides. |
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American Physical Society |
Place of Publication |
College Park, Md |
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Wos |
000428244900004 |
Publication Date |
2018-03-26 |
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2475-9953 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
; This work is supported by NSERC, CFI-OIT, and CIFAR. The electron microscopy work was carried out at the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy, a National Facility supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation under the Major Science Initiative program, McMaster University, and NSERC. The XAS work was performed at the Canadian Light Source, which is supported by NSERC, NRC, CIHR, and the University of Saskatchewan. ; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150829 |
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4982 |
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Omranian, S.R.; Geluykens, M.; Van Hal, M.; Hasheminejad, N.; Rocha Segundo, I.; Pipintakos, G.; Denys, S.; Tytgat, T.; Fraga Freitas, E.; Carneiro, J.; Verbruggen, S.; Vuye, C. |
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Assessing the potential of application of titanium dioxide for photocatalytic degradation of deposited soot on asphalt pavement surfaces |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
Publication |
Construction and building materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Constr Build Mater |
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350 |
Issue |
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Pages |
128859-13 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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It is known that pollutants and their irreparable influence can considerably jeopardize the environment and human health. Such disastrous, growing, hazardous particles urged researchers to find effective ways and diminish their destructive impacts and preserve our planet. This study evaluates the potential of incorporating Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) semiconductor nanoparticles on asphalt pavements to degrade pollutants without compromising bitumen performance. Accordingly, the Response Surface Method (RSM) was employed to develop an experimental matrix based on the central composite design. Image Analysis (IA) was used to determine the rate of soot degradation (as pollutant representative) using MATLAB and ImageJ software. Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM), Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) were finally carried out to estimate the effects of adding different percentages of TiO2 on the micro -structural features and dispersion of the TiO2, chemical fingerprinting, and rheological performance of the bituminous binder. The results showed a promising potential of TiO2 to degrade soot (over 50%) during the conducted experiments. In addition, the RSM outcomes showed that applying a higher amount of TiO2 is more efficient for pollutant degradation. Finally, no negative impact was observed, neither on the rheological behavior nor on the aging susceptibility of the bitumen, even though the homogenous dispersion of the TiO2 was clearly captured via CLSM. |
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000848227000001 |
Publication Date |
2022-08-20 |
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Edition |
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0950-0618 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
7.4 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 7.4 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:189820 |
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7128 |
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Georgieva, V.; Voter, A.F.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Understanding the surface diffusion processes during magnetron sputter-deposition of complex oxide Mg-Al-O thin films |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Crystal growth & design |
Abbreviated Journal |
Cryst Growth Des |
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11 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
2553-2558 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
It is known that film structure may change dramatically with the extent of surface diffusion during the film growth process. In the present work, surface diffusion, induced thermally or activated by energetic impacts, is investigated theoretically under conditions appropriate for magnetron sputter-deposition of MgAlO thin films with varying stoichiometry. The distribution of surface diffusion energy barriers available to the system was determined for each stoichiometry, which allowed assessing in a qualitative way how much surface diffusion will take place on the time scale available between deposition events. The activation energy barriers increase with the Al concentration in the film, and therefore, the surface diffusion rates in the time frame of typical deposition rates drop, which can explain the decrease in crystallinity in the film structure and the transition to amorphous structure. The deposition process and the immediate surface diffusion enhanced by the energetic adatoms are simulated by means of a molecular dynamics model. The longer-time thermal surface diffusion and the energy landscape are studied by the temperature accelerated dynamics method, applied in an approximate way. The surface diffusion enhanced by the energetic impacts appears to be very important for the film structure in the low-temperature deposition regime. |
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000291074600068 |
Publication Date |
2011-04-11 |
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1528-7483;1528-7505; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.055 |
Times cited |
14 |
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Most recent IF: 4.055; 2011 IF: 4.720 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89566 |
Serial |
3806 |
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Avetisyan, A.A.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Electric-field control of the band gap and Fermi energy in graphene multilayers by top and back gates |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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80 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
195401,1-195401,11 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
It is known that a perpendicular electric field applied to multilayers of graphene modifies the electronic structure near the K point and may induce an energy gap in the electronic spectrum which is tunable by the gate voltage. Here we consider a system of graphene multilayers in the presence of a positively charged top and a negatively charged back gate to control independently the density of electrons on the graphene layers and the Fermi energy of the system. The band structure of three- and four-layer graphene systems in the presence of the top and back gates is obtained using a tight-binding approach. A self-consistent Hartree approximation is used to calculate the induced charges on the different graphene layers. We predict that for opposite and equal charges on the top and bottom layers an energy gap is opened at the Fermi level. For an even number of layers this gap is larger than in the case of an odd number of graphene layers. We find that the circular asymmetry of the spectrum, which is a consequence of the trigonal warping, changes the size of the induced electronic gap, even when the total density of the induced electrons on the graphene layers is low. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000272311000087 |
Publication Date |
2009-11-10 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
106 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80315 |
Serial |
883 |
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