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Author Yu, W.-B.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Yi, M.; Huang, S.-Z.; Chen, D.-S.; Jin, J.; Li, Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L.
  Title Probing the electrochemical behavior of {111} and {110} faceted hollow Cu2O microspheres for lithium storage Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication RSC advances Abbreviated Journal Rsc Adv
  Volume 6 Issue 6 Pages 97129-97136
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Transition metal oxides with exposed highly active facets have become of increasing interest as anode materials for lithium ion batteries, because more dangling atoms exposed at the active surface facilitate the reaction between the transition metal oxides and lithium. In this work, we probed the electrochemical behavior of hollow Cu2O microspheres with {111} and {110} active facets on the polyhedron surface as anodes for lithium storage. Compared to commercial Cu2O nanoparticles, hollow Cu2O microspheres with {111} and {110} active facets show a rising specific capacity at 30 cycles which then decreases after 110 cycles during the cycling process. Via advanced electron microscopy characterization, we reveal that this phenomenon can be attributed to the highly active {111} and {110} facets with dangling “Cu” atoms facilitating the conversion reaction of Cu2O and Li, where part of the Cu2O is oxidized to CuO during the charging process. However, as the reaction proceeds, more and more formed Cu nanoparticles cannot be converted to Cu2O or CuO. This leads to a decrease of the specific capacity. We believe that our study here sheds some light on the progress of the electrochemical behavior of transition metal oxides with respect to their increased specific capacity and the subsequent decrease via a conversion reaction mechanism. These results will be helpful to optimize the design of transition metal oxide micro/nanostructures for high performance lithium storage.
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  Language Wos 000386242500084 Publication Date 2016-10-06
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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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 5 Open Access
  Notes Z. Y. Hu and G. Van Tendeloo acknowledge support from the EC Framework 7 program ESTEEM2 (Reference 312483). Approved Most recent IF: 3.108
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:138199 Serial 4322
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Author Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Abakumov, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Oxidation state and chemical shift investigation in transition metal oxides by EELS Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
  Volume 116 Issue Pages 24-33
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Transition metal L2,3 electron energy-loss spectra for a wide range of V-, Mn- and Fe-based oxides were recorded and carefully analyzed for their correlation with the formal oxidation states of the transition metal ions. Special attention is paid to obtain an accurate energy scale which provides absolute energy positions for all core-loss edges. The white-line ratio method, chemical shift method, ELNES fitting method, two-parameter method and other methods are compared and their validity is discussed. Both the ELNES fitting method and the chemical shift method have the advantage of a wide application range and good consistency but require special attention to accurately measure the core-loss edge position. The obtained conclusions are of fundamental importance, e.g., for obtaining atomic resolution oxidation state information in modern experiments.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000304473700004 Publication Date 2012-03-10
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 413 Open Access
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2012 IF: 2.470
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96959UA @ admin @ c:irua:96959 Serial 2541
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Author Eleftheriadis, G.K.; Filippousi, M.; Tsachouridou, V.; Darda, M.-A.; Sygellou, L.; Kontopoulou, I.; Bouropoulos, N.; Steriotis, T.; Charalambopoulou, G.; Vizirianakis, I.S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fatouros, D.G.
  Title Evaluation of mesoporous carbon aerogels as carriers of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication International journal of pharmaceutics Abbreviated Journal Int J Pharmaceut
  Volume 515 Issue 515 Pages 262-270
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Towards the development of novel drug carriers for oral delivery of poorly soluble drugs mesoporous aerogel carbons (CAs), namely CA10 and CA20 with different pore sizes (10 and 20 nm, respectively), were evaluated. The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory lipophilic compound ibuprofen was incorporated via passive loading. The drug loaded carbon aerogels were systemically investigated by means of High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM), Nitrogen physisorption studies, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), X-ray photon electron spectroscopy (XPS) and zeta-potential studies. In vitro release studies were performed in simulated intestinal fluids reflecting both fasted (FaSSIF) and fed (FeSSIF) state conditions. Cytotoxicity studies were conducted with human intestinal cells (Caco-2). Drug was in an amorphous state in the pores of the carbon carrier as shown from the physicochemical characterization studies. The results showed marked differences in the release profiles for ibuprofen from the two aerogels in the media tested whereas in vitro toxicity profiles appear to be compatible with potential therapeutic applications at low concentrations. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000389150700024 Publication Date 2016-10-08
  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 7 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.649
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:140231 Serial 4441
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Author Du, K.; Zhang, M.; Dai, C.; Zhou, Z.N.; Xie, Y.W.; Ren, Z.H.; Tian, H.; Chen, L.Q.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Zhang, Z.
  Title Manipulating topological transformations of polar structures through real-time observation of the dynamic polarization evolution Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Nature communications Abbreviated Journal Nat Commun
  Volume 10 Issue 10 Pages 4864
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Topological structures based on controllable ferroelectric or ferromagnetic domain configurations offer the opportunity to develop microelectronic devices such as high-density memories. Despite the increasing experimental and theoretical insights into various domain structures (such as polar spirals, polar wave, polar vortex) over the past decade, manipulating the topological transformations of polar structures and comprehensively understanding its underlying mechanism remains lacking. By conducting an in-situ non-contact bias technique, here we systematically investigate the real-time topological transformations of polar structures in PbTiO3/SrTiO3 multilayers at an atomic level. The procedure of vortex pair splitting and the transformation from polar vortex to polar wave and out-of-plane polarization are observed step by step. Furthermore, the redistribution of charge in various topological structures has been demonstrated under an external bias. This provides new insights for the symbiosis of polar and charge and offers an opportunity for a new generation of microelectronic devices.
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  Language Wos 000492835100002 Publication Date 2019-10-25
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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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 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 12.124
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:164681 Serial 6307
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Author Van Tendeloo, L.; Wangermez, W.; Kurttepeli, M.; de Blochouse, B.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Maes, A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Breynaert, E.
  Title Chabazite : stable cation-exchanger in hyper alkaline concrete pore water Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Environmental science and technology Abbreviated Journal Environ Sci Technol
  Volume 49 Issue 49 Pages 2358-2365
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) To avoid impact on the environment, facilities for permanent disposal of hazardous waste adopt multibarrier design schemes. As the primary barrier very often consists of cement-based materials, two distinct aspects are essential for the selection of suitable complementary barriers: (1) selective sorption of the contaminants in the repository and (2) long-term chemical stability in hyperalkaline concrete-derived media. A multidisciplinary approach combining experimental strategies from environmental chemistry and materials science is therefore essential to provide a reliable assessment of potential candidate materials. Chabazite is typically synthesized in 1 M KOH solutions but also crystallizes in simulated young cement pore water, a pH 13 aqueous solution mainly containing K+ and Na+ cations. Its formation and stability in this medium was evaluated as a function of temperature (60 and 85 °C) over a timeframe of more than 2 years and was also asessed from a mechanistic point of view. Chabazite demonstrates excellent cation-exchange properties in simulated young cement pore water. Comparison of its Cs+ cation exchange properties at pH 8 and pH 13 unexpectedly demonstrated an increase of the KD with increasing pH. The combined results identify chabazite as a valid candidate for inclusion in engineered barriers for concrete-based waste disposal.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Easton, Pa Editor
  Language Wos 000349806400047 Publication Date 2015-01-08
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0013-936X;1520-5851; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.198 Times cited 13 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes This work was supported by long-term structural funding by the Flemish Government (Methusalem) and by ONDRAF/ NIRAS, the Belgian Agency for Radioactive Waste and Fissile Materials, as part of the program on surface disposal of Belgian Category A waste. The Belgian government is acknowledged for financing the interuniversity poles of attraction (IAP-PAI). G.V.T. and S.B. acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant no. 24691-COUNTATOMS, ERC Starting Grant no. 335078-COLOURATOMS).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 6.198; 2015 IF: 5.330
  Call Number c:irua:127695 Serial 307
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Author de Witte, K.; Meynen, V.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sepúlveda-Escribano, A.; Rodríguez-Reinoso, F.; Vansant, E.F.; Cool, P.
  Title Multi-step loading of titania on mesoporous silica: influence of the morphology and the porosity on the catalytic degradation of aqueous pollutants and VOC's Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Applied catalysis : B : environmental Abbreviated Journal Appl Catal B-Environ
  Volume 84 Issue 1/2 Pages 125-132
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
  Abstract (down) Titania nanoparticles have been deposited on inert porous silica supports with high specific surface area. These materials have potential applications in paint and textile industry as the titania particles selectively deposited on the inner surface of the silica supports act as a photocatalyst. The inert external surface is necessary to avoid photodegradation of the textile material or the paint components. The photocatalytic activity of the catalysts has been evaluated with two catalytic setups. One setup in aqueous phase, for the degradation of dyes such as rhodamine-6G, is commonly used. The second setup is a continuous flow gaseous phase setup which was used for the mineralization of ethanol as a representative volatile organic compound (VOC). The influence of the porosity and the morphology of the silica supports on the photocatalytic activity are discussed.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000260728300017 Publication Date 2008-04-08
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0926-3373; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 9.446 Times cited 24 Open Access
  Notes Iwt 30916; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 9.446; 2008 IF: 4.853
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68279 Serial 2213
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Author Ribbens, S.; Meynen, V.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ke, X.; Mertens, M.; Maes, B.U.W.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.
  Title Development of photocatalytic efficient Ti-based nanotubes and nanoribbons by conventional and microwave assisted synthesis strategies Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 114 Issue 1/3 Pages 401-409
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY)
  Abstract (down) Titanate nanotubes were prepared via a hydrothermal treatment of TiO2 powders (Riedel De Haen) in a basic solution. Morphology and structure of the prepared samples were characterized by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), XRD, FT-Raman spectroscopy, nitrogen sorption and DSC. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by photocatalytic oxidation of rhodamine 6G. Trititanate nanotubes (TTNT) with inner pore diameters between 4 and 4.2 nm and surface areas up till 360 m(2)/g could be synthesized. The synthesis route was modified by introduction of a calcination step, by applying a lower hydrothermal temperature and microwave irradiation in order to increase the photocatalytic activity of the porous photoactive nanotubular materials. Calcination and a softer hydrothermal treatment led to the formation of anatase without affecting the surface area and nanotubular shape of the samples. In this way, the photocatalytic activity of the original trititanate nanotubes could be significantly increased. By making use of microwave assisted synthesis, the photocatalytic activity call also be increased due to the presence of anatase. However, by applying microwave synthesis, a different structure was obtained, nanoribbons (NR) instead of nanotubcs, resulting in a decrease in surface area and porosity.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000258432100040 Publication Date 2008-02-01
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 47 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Crp (Ua) Approved Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69696 Serial 683
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Author Lin, K.; Pescarmona, P.P.; Vandepitte, H.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.A.
  Title Synthesis and catalytic activity of Ti-MCM-41 nanoparticles with highly active titanium sites Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Journal of catalysis Abbreviated Journal J Catal
  Volume 254 Issue 1 Pages 64-70
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Ti-MCM-41 nanoparticles 80-160 nm in diameter (Ti-MCM-41 NP) were successfully prepared by a dilute solution route in sodium hydroxide medium at ambient temperature. Ti-MCM-41 NP were characterized by X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms, SEM, TEM. FT-IR, and UV-vis spectroscopy. The characterization results showed the existence of highly ordered hexagonal mesoporous structure and tetrahedral Ti species in Ti-MCM-41 NP. In the epoxidation of cyclohexene with aqueous H2O2, Ti-MCM-41 NP displayed higher conversion and initial reaction rate than a Ti-MCM-41 sample with normal particle size (Ti-MCM-41 LP). Diffusion of the reactants was accelerated and the accessibility to the catalytic Ti species was enhanced in the shorter channels in Ti-MCM-41 NP samples. Ti-MCM-41 NP showed much higher selectivity for cyclohexene oxide compared with Ti-MCM-41 LP, suggesting reduced hydrolysis of cyclohexene oxide with water in the former case. The increased selectivity for cyclohexene oxide can be attributed to the lower concentration of residual surface silanols in Ti-MCM-41 NP and the shorter residence time of epoxide in the shorter mesoporous channels. Ti-MCM-41 NP also appears to be a suitable catalyst in the epoxidation of a bulky substrate, like cholesterol, with tert-butyl hydroperoxide. (c) 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Place of Publication San Diego, Calif. Editor
  Language Wos 000253646100006 Publication Date 2008-01-30
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0021-9517; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.844 Times cited 52 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.844; 2008 IF: 5.167
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103092 Serial 3409
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Author Kundu, S.; Kundu, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ravishankar, N.
  Title Au2Sx/CdS nanorods by cation exchange : mechanistic insights into the competition between cation-exchange and metal ion reduction Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Small Abbreviated Journal Small
  Volume 10 Issue 19 Pages 3895-3900
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Thumbnail image of graphical abstract It is well known that metals with higher electron affinity like Au tend to undergo reduction rather than cation-exchange. It is experimentally shown that under certain conditions cation-exchange is dominant over reduction. Thermodynamic calculation further consolidates the understanding and paves the way for better predictability of cation-exchange/reduction reactions for other systems.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
  Language Wos 000344451900011 Publication Date 2014-06-02
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1613-6810; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 8.643 Times cited 8 Open Access
  Notes countatoms Approved Most recent IF: 8.643; 2014 IF: 8.368
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118010 Serial 3514
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Author Kalidindi, S.B.; Hyunchul, O.; Hirscher, M.; Esken, D.; Wiktor, C.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fischer, R.A.
  Title Metal@COFs : covalent organic frameworks as templates for Pd nanoparticles and hydrogen storage properties of Pd@COF-102 hybrid material Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Chemistry: a European journal Abbreviated Journal Chem-Eur J
  Volume 18 Issue 35 Pages 10848-10856
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Three-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have been demonstrated as a new class of templates for nanoparticles. Photodecomposition of the [Pd(eta 3-C3H5)(eta 5-C5H5)]@COF-102 inclusion compound (synthesized by a gas-phase infiltration method) led to the formation of the Pd@COF-102 hybrid material. Advanced electron microscopy techniques (including high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography) along with other conventional characterization techniques unambiguously showed that highly monodisperse Pd nanoparticles ((2.4 +/- 0.5) nm) were evenly distributed inside the COF-102 framework. The Pd@COF-102 hybrid material is a rare example of a metal-nanoparticle-loaded porous crystalline material with a very narrow size distribution without any larger agglomerates even at high loadings (30 wt %). Two samples with moderate Pd content (3.5 and 9.5 wt %) were used to study the hydrogen storage properties of the metal-decorated COF surface. The uptakes at room temperature from these samples were higher than those of similar systems such as Pd@metalorganic frameworks (MOFs). The studies show that the H2 capacities were enhanced by a factor of 2-3 through Pd impregnation on COF-102 at room temperature and 20 bar. This remarkable enhancement is not just due to Pd hydride formation and can be mainly ascribed to hydrogenation of residual organic compounds, such as bicyclopentadiene. The significantly higher reversible hydrogen storage capacity that comes from decomposed products of the employed organometallic Pd precursor suggests that this discovery may be relevant to the discussion of the spillover phenomenon in metal/MOFs and related systems.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
  Language Wos 000307782800013 Publication Date 2012-08-08
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0947-6539; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 5.317 Times cited 88 Open Access
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 5.317; 2012 IF: 5.831
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100469 Serial 2007
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Author Nerantzaki, M.; Filippousi, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Terzopoulou, Z.; Bikiaris, D.; Goudouri, O.M.; Detsch, R.; Grueenewald, A.; Boccaccini, A.R.
  Title Novel poly(butylene succinate) nanocomposites containing strontium hydroxyapatite nanorods with enhanced osteoconductivity for tissue engineering applications Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Express polymer letters Abbreviated Journal Express Polym Lett
  Volume 9 Issue 9 Pages 773-789
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Three series of poly(butylene succinate) (PBSu) nanocomposites containing 0.5, 1 and 2.5 wt% strontium hydroxyapatite [Sr-5(PO4)(3)OH] nanorods (SrHAp nrds) were prepared by in situ polymerisation. The structural effects of Sr-5(PO4)(3)OH nanorods, for the different concentrations, inside the polymeric matrix (PBSu), were studied through high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). HAADF-STEM measurements revealed that the SrHAp nanorods at low concentrations are dispersed inside the polymeric PBSu matrix while in 1 wt% some aggregates are formed. These aggregations affect the mechanical properties giving an enhancement for the concentration of 0.5 wt% SrHAp nrds in tensile strength, while a reduction is recorded for higher loadings of the nanofiller. Studies on enzymatic hydrolysis revealed that all nanocomposites present higher hydrolysis rates than neat PBSu, indicating that nanorods accelerate the hydrolysis degradation process. In vitro bioactivity tests prove that SrHAp nrds promote the formation of hydroxyapatite on the PBSu surface. All nanocomposites were tested also in relevant cell culture using osteoblast-like cells (MG-63) to demonstrate their biocompatibility showing SrHAp nanorods support cell attachment.
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  Publisher Budapest University of Technology and Economics Department of Polymer Engineering Place of Publication Budapest, Hungary Editor
  Language Wos 000357287800004 Publication Date 2015-06-25
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1788-618X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.983 Times cited 21 Open Access
  Notes 262348 Esmi Approved Most recent IF: 2.983; 2015 IF: 2.761
  Call Number c:irua:127009 Serial 2382
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Author Charkin, D.O.; Urmanov, A.V.; Kazakov, S.M.; Batuk, D.; Abakumov, A.M.; Knöner, S.; Gati, E.; Wolf, B.; Lang, M.; Shevelkov, A.V.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Antipov, E.V.;
  Title Synthesis, crystal structure, transport, and magnetic properties of novel ternary copper phosphides, A2Cu6P5(A = Sr, Eu) and EuCu4P3 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Inorganic chemistry Abbreviated Journal Inorg Chem
  Volume 51 Issue 16 Pages 8948-8955
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Three new ternary copper phosphides, Sr2Cu6P5, Eu2Cu6P5, and EuCu4P3, have been synthesized from the elements in evacuated silica capsules. Eu2Cu6P5 and Sr2Cu6P5 adopt the Ca2Cu6P5-type structure, while EuCu4P3 is isostructural to BaMg4Si3 and still remains the only representative of this structure type among the ternary Cu pnictides. All three materials show metallic conductivity in the temperature range 2 K <= T <= 290 K, with no indication for superconductivity. For Eu2Cu6P5 and EuCu4P3, long-range magnetic order was observed, governed by 4f local moments on the Eu atoms with predominant ferromagnetic interactions. While Eu2Cu6P5 shows a single ferromagnetic transition at T-C = 34 K, the magnetic behavior of EuCu4P3 is more complex, giving rise to three consecutive magnetic phase transitions at 70, 43, and 18 K.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Easton, Pa Editor
  Language Wos 000307606200042 Publication Date 2012-07-31
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0020-1669;1520-510X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.857 Times cited 13 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.857; 2012 IF: 4.593
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102217 Serial 3453
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Author Chernov, S.V.; Dobrovolsky, Y.A.; Istomin, S.Y.; Antipov, E.V.; Grins, J.; Svensson, G.; Tarakina, N.V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Eriksson, S.G.; Rahman, S.M.H.;
  Title _Sr{2}GaScO5, Sr10Ga6Sc4O25, and SrGa0.75Sc0.25O2.5 : a play in the octahedra to tetrahedra ratio in oxygen-deficient perovskites Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Inorganic chemistry Abbreviated Journal Inorg Chem
  Volume 51 Issue 2 Pages 1094-1103
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Three different perovskite-related phases were isolated in the SrGa(1-x)Sc(x)O(2.5) system: Sr(2)GaScO(5), Sr(10)Ga(6)Sc(4)O(25), and SrGa(0.75)Sc(0.25)O(2.5), Sr(2)GaScO(5) (x = 0.5) crystallizes in a brownrnillerite-type structure [space group (S.G.) Icmm, a = 5.91048(5) angstrom, b = 15.1594(1) angstrom, and c = 5.70926(4) angstrom] with complete ordering of Sc(3+) and Ga(3+) over octahedral and tetrahedral positions, respectively. The crystal structure of Sr(10)Ga(6)Sc(4)O(25) (x = 0.4) was determined by the Monte Carlo method and refined using a combination of X-ray, neutron, and electron diffraction data [S.G. I4(1)/a, a = 17.517(1) angstrom, c = 32.830(3) angstrom]. It represents a novel type of ordering of the B cations and oxygen vacancies in perovskites. The crystal structure of Sr(10)Ga(6)Sc(4)O(25) can be described as a stacking of eight perovskite layers along the c axis ...[-(Sc/Ga)O(1.6)-SrO(0.8)-(Sc/Ga)O(1.8)-SrO(0.8)-](2 center dot center dot center dot) Similar to Sr(2)GaScO(5), this structure features a complete ordering of the Sc(3+) and Ga(3+) cations over octahedral and tetrahedral positions, respectively, within each layer. A specific feature of the crystal structure of Sr(10)Ga(6)Sc(4)O(25) is that one-third of the tetrahedra have one vertex not connected with other Sc/Ga cations. Further partial replacement of Sc(3+) by Ga(3+) leads to the formation of the cubic perovskite phase SrGa(0.75)Sc(0.25)O(2.5) (x = 0.25) with a = 3.9817(4) angstrom. This compound incorporates water molecules in the structure forming SrGa(0.75)Sc(0.25)O(2.5)center dot xH(2)O hydrate, which exhibits a proton conductivity of similar to 2.0 x 10(-6) S/cm at 673 K.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Easton, Pa Editor
  Language Wos 000299028800042 Publication Date 2011-12-22
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0020-1669;1520-510X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.857 Times cited 14 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.857; 2012 IF: 4.593
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96229 Serial 3559
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Author Maignan, A.; Martin, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hervieu, M.; Raveau, B.
  Title Size mismatch : a crucial factor for generating a spin-glass insulator in manganites Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1999 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 60 Issue 22 Pages 15214-15219
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Thr structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of the highly mismatched perovskite oxides, Th(0.35)A(0.65)MnO(3), where Ais for the alkaline earth divalent cations (Ca, Ba, Sr), which are all characterized by the same large tolerance factor (t=0.934), have been investigated by using electron microscopy, electrical resistivity, magnetic susceptibility, and magnetization. It is clearly established that a transition from ferromagnetic metallic towards spin-glass insulator samples is induced as the A-site cationic size mismatch is increased. Moreover, the magnetoresistance (MR) properties of these manganites are strongly reduced for the spin-glass insulators, demonstrating that the A-sire cationic disorder is detrimental for the colossal MR properties. Based on these results, a new electronic and magnetic diagram is established that shows that the A-site disorder, rather than the A-site average cationic size (or t) is the relevant factor for generating spin-glass insulating manganites. [S0163-1829(99)01746-4].
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  Language Wos 000084631600039 Publication Date 2002-07-27
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0163-1829;1095-3795; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 75 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 1999 IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104280 Serial 3038
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Author de Clippel, F.; Harkiolakis, A.; Vosch, T.; Ke, X.; Giebeler, L.; Oswald, S.; Houthoofd, K.; Jammaer, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Jacobs, P.A.; Baron, G.V.; Sels, B.F.; Denayer, J.F.M.
  Title Graphitic nanocrystals inside the pores of mesoporous silica : synthesis, characterization and an adsorption study Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 144 Issue 1/3 Pages 120-133
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) This work presents a new carbonsilica hybrid material, denoted as CSM, with remarkable sorption properties. It consists of intraporous graphitic nanocrystals grown in the pores of mesoporous silica. CSM is obtained by a subtle incipient wetness impregnation of Al-containing mesoporous silica with furfuryl alcohol (FA)/hemelitol solutions. Both the volume match of the impregnation solution with that of the silica template pore volume, and the presence of Al3+ in the silica, are crucial to polymerize FA selectively inside the mesopores. Carbonization of the intraporous polymer was then performed by pyrolysis under He up to 1273 K. The resulting CSMs were examined by SEM, HRTEM, 27Al MAS NMR, N2 adsorption, XRD, TGA, TPD, XPS, pycnometry and Raman spectroscopy. Mildly oxidized graphitic-like carbon nanoblocks, consisting of a few graphene-like sheets, were thus identified inside the template mesopores. Random stacking of these carbon crystallites generates microporosity resulting in biporous materials at low carbon content and microporous materials at high carbon loadings. Very narrow pore distributions were obtained when pyrolysis was carried out under slow heating rate, viz. 1 K min−1. Adsorption and shape selective properties of the carbon filled mesoporous silica were studied by performing pulse chromatography and breakthrough experiments, and by measuring adsorption isotherms of linear and branched alkanes. Whereas the parent mesoporous silica shows unselective adsorption, their CSM analogues preferentially adsorb linear alkanes. The sorption capacity and selectivity can be adjusted by changing the pore size of the template or by varying the synthesis conditions. A relation between the carbon crystallites size and the shape selective behaviour of the corresponding CSM for instance is demonstrated. Most interestingly, CSM shows separation factors for linear and branched alkanes up to values comparable to those of zeolitic molecular sieves.
  Address
  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000293435400016 Publication Date 2011-04-15
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 15 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.615; 2011 IF: 3.285
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92325 Serial 1380
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Author Gasparotto, A.; Barreca, D.; Fornasiero, P.; Gombac, V.; Lebedev, O.; Maccato, C.; Montini, T.; Tondello, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Comini, E.; Sberveglieri, G.
  Title Multi-functional copper oxide nanosystems for H2 sustainable production and sensing Type A2 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication ECS transactions Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 25 Issue 8 Pages 1169-1176
  Keywords A2 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) This work focuses on the use of tailored copper oxide nanoarchitectures as multi-functional materials for the sustainable production of hydrogen and its on-line detection. An innovative copper(II) precursor, Cu(hfa)2TMEDA, was adopted in the CVD of CuxO (x=1,2) nanosystems under both O2 and O2+H2O atmospheres on Si(100) and Al2O3 substrates. A multi-technique characterization indicates that both the phase composition (from Cu2O to CuO) and morphology (from continuous films to entangled quasi-1D nanosystems) can be tailored by varying the growth temperature and reaction atmosphere. The obtained CuxO nanodeposits are active in the photocatalytic H2 production from aqueous solutions under UV-Vis irradiation and display interesting gas sensing performances towards hydrogen detection even at moderate temperatures.
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  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1938-5862 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81872 Serial 2211
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Author Resta, V.; Afonso, C.N.; Piscopiello, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Role of substrate on nucleation and morphology of gold nanoparticles produced by pulsed laser deposition Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 79 Issue 23 Pages 235409,1-235409,6
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) This work compares the morphology of gold nanoparticles (NPs) produced at room temperature on single-crystalline (MgO nanocubes and plates) and amorphous (carbon/glass plates) substrates by pulsed laser deposition (PLD). The results show that similar deposition and nucleation rates (>5×1013 cm−2 s−1) are achieved irrespective of the nature of the substrate. Instead, the shape of NPs is substrate dependent, i.e., quasispheres and faceted NPs in amorphous and single-crystalline substrates, respectively. The shape of the latter is octahedral for small NPs and truncated octahedral for large ones, with the degree of truncation being well explained using the Wulff-Kaichew theorem. Furthermore, epitaxial growth at room temperature is demonstrated for single-crystalline substrate. The large fraction of ions having energies higher than 200 eV and the large flux of species arriving to the substrate (1016 at. cm−2 s−1) involved in the PLD process are, respectively, found to be responsible for the high nucleation rates and epitaxial growth at room temperature.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
  Language Wos 000267699500116 Publication Date 2009-06-10
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 16 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77692 Serial 2922
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Author Lin, H.; Ohta, T.; Paul, A.; Hutchison, J.A.; Kirilenko, D.; Lebedev, O.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hofkens, J.; Uji-i, H.
  Title Light-assisted nucleation of silver nanowires during polyol synthesis Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of photochemistry and photobiology: A: chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Photoch Photobio A
  Volume 221 Issue 2/3 Pages 220-223
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) This report describes the effect of light irradiation on the synthesis of silver nanowires by the well-known polyol method. High quality nanowires are produced in high yields when the reaction suspension is irradiated with 400500 nm light during the nucleation stage. These studies suggest that light accelerates the formation of the nanoparticle seeds most appropriate for nanowire growth.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor
  Language Wos 000293813800018 Publication Date 2011-04-19
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1010-6030; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.625 Times cited 24 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Iap Approved Most recent IF: 2.625; 2011 IF: 2.421
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91262 Serial 1818
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Author Corthals, S.; van Noyen, J.; Liang, D.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.; Sels, B.
  Title A cyclic catalyst pretreatment in CO2 for high yield production of Carbon nanofibers with narrow diameter distribution Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Catalysis letters Abbreviated Journal Catal Lett
  Volume 141 Issue 11 Pages 1621-1624
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) This paper presents a cyclic catalyst pretreatment process to improve the CNF yield with narrow size distribution by sequentially feeding the CVD reactor with CH4/CO2 mixtures (carbon deposition) and CO2 (carbon removal) prior to the actual growth process. A mechanism based on a break-up of large Ni particles tentatively explains the beneficial effect of the cyclic carbon deposition/removal CVD procedure.
  Address
  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Basel Editor
  Language Wos 000296471400006 Publication Date 2011-09-26
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1011-372X;1572-879X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.799 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes Iwt; Iap Approved Most recent IF: 2.799; 2011 IF: 2.242
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91888 Serial 598
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Author Comrie, C.M.; Ahmed, A.; Smeets, D.; Demeulemeester, J.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Detavernier, C.; Vantomme, A.
  Title Effect of high temperature deposition on CoSi2 phase formation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
  Volume 113 Issue 23 Pages 234902-234908
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) This paper discusses the nucleation behaviour of the CoSi to CoSi2 transformation from cobalt silicide thin films grown by deposition at elevated substrate temperatures ranging from 375 °C to 600 °C. A combination of channelling, real-time Rutherford backscattering spectrometry, real-time x-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy was used to investigate the effect of the deposition temperature on the subsequent formation temperature of CoSi2, its growth behaviour, and the epitaxial quality of the CoSi2 thus formed. The temperature at which deposition took place was observed to exert a significant and systematic influence on both the formation temperature of CoSi2 and its growth mechanism. CoSi films grown at the lowest temperatures were found to increase the CoSi2 nucleation temperature above that of CoSi2 grown by conventional solid phase reaction, whereas the higher deposition temperatures reduced the nucleation temperature significantly. In addition, a systematic change in growth mechanism of the subsequent CoSi2 growth occurs as a function of deposition temperature. First, the CoSi2 growth rate from films grown at the lower reactive deposition temperatures is substantially lower than that grown at higher reactive deposition temperatures, even though the onset of growth occurs at a higher temperature, Second, for deposition temperatures below 450 °C, the growth appears columnar, indicating nucleation controlled growth. Elevated deposition temperatures, on the other hand, render the CoSi2 formation process layer-by-layer which indicates enhanced nucleation of the CoSi2 and diffusion controlled growth. Our results further indicate that this observed trend is most likely related to stress and changes in microstructure introduced during reactive deposition of the CoSi film. The deposition temperature therefore provides a handle to tune the CoSi2 growth mechanism.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
  Language Wos 000321011700077 Publication Date 2013-06-17
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 2 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Countatoms Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2013 IF: 2.185
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109266 Serial 815
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Author Verbeeck, J.; van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy: an overview Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal Spectrochim Acta B
  Volume 59 Issue 10/11 Pages 1529-1534
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
  Abstract (down) This paper aims to give an overview of the technique of energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy (EFTEM). It explains the basic principles of the technique and points to the relevant literature for more detailed issues. Experimental examples are given to show the power of EFTEM to study the chemical composition of nanoscale samples in materials science. Advanced EFTEM applications like imaging spectroscopy and EFTEM tomography are briefly discussed. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
  Language Wos 000224848000006 Publication Date 2004-10-13
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0584-8547; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.241 Times cited 37 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.241; 2004 IF: 3.086
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54869UA @ admin @ c:irua:54869 Serial 1038
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Author Buschmann, V.; Rodewald, M.; Fuess, H.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Schaffer, C.
  Title Hetero-epitaxial growth of CoSi2 thin films on Si(100) : template effects and epitaxial orientations Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1998 Publication Journal of crystal growth Abbreviated Journal J Cryst Growth
  Volume 191 Issue 3 Pages 430-438
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) This HREM investigation focuses on the influence of point defects on the final epitaxial relation and atomic interface configuration in a CoSi2/Si(1 0 0) heterostructure. A two-step SPE-MBE grown CoSi2/Si(1 0 0) system is used and, by altering the number of deposited Co monolayers in the template layer, the point defect behavior is studied. We propose a film growth model in which the knowledge about the reconstructed (2 x 1) : Si(1 0 0) surface, the point defect behavior in the presence of an interface, especially a silicide interface, the migration of point defects through a lattice by formation of [1 0 0]-split interstitial (dumbbell) atomic configurations, and a new type of extended defect configurations in diamond type materials will all amalgamate. (C) 1998 Published by Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000075032500017 Publication Date 2002-07-25
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0022-0248; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.751 Times cited 6 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.751; 1998 IF: 1.307
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102930 Serial 1418
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Author Lebedev, O.I.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hayashi, N.; Terashima, T.; Takano, M.
  Title Structure and microstructure of epitaxial SrnFenO3n-1 films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Philosophical magazine Abbreviated Journal Philos Mag
  Volume 84 Issue 36 Pages 3825-3841
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Thin films of SrFeO3-x (0 less than or equal to x less than or equal to 0.5) (SFO) grown on a (LaAlO3)(0.3) (SrAl0.5Ta0.5O3)(0.7) (LSAT) substrate by Pulsed laser deposition have been structurally investigated by electron diffraction and high resolution transmission electron microscopy for different post-deposition oxygen treatments. During the deposition and post-growth oxidation, the oxygen-reduced SFO films accept extra oxygen along the tetrahedral layers to minimize the elastic strain energy. The oxidation process stops at a concentration SFO2.875 and/or SFO2.75 because a zero misfit with the LSAT substrate is reached. A possible growth mechanism and phase transition mechanism are suggested. The non-oxidized films exhibit twin boundaries having a local perovskite-type structure with a nominal composition close to SFO3.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Editor
  Language Wos 000225854700001 Publication Date 2005-01-28
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1478-6435;1478-6443; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.505 Times cited 4 Open Access
  Notes reprint Approved Most recent IF: 1.505; 2004 IF: 1.167
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54755 Serial 3287
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Author Turner, S.; Lu, Y.-G.; Janssens, S.D.; da Pieve, F.; Lamoen, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Haenen, K.; Wagner, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Local boron environment in B-doped nanocrystalline diamond films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Nanoscale Abbreviated Journal Nanoscale
  Volume 4 Issue 19 Pages 5960-5964
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Thin films of heavily B-doped nanocrystalline diamond (B:NCD) have been investigated by a combination of high resolution annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy and spatially resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy performed on a state-of-the-art aberration corrected instrument to determine the B concentration, distribution and the local B environment. Concentrations of [similar]1 to 3 at.% of boron are found to be embedded within individual grains. Even though most NCD grains are surrounded by a thin amorphous shell, elemental mapping of the B and C signal shows no preferential embedding of B in these amorphous shells or in grain boundaries between the NCD grains, in contrast with earlier work on more macroscopic superconducting polycrystalline B-doped diamond films. Detailed inspection of the fine structure of the boron K-edge and comparison with density functional theory calculated fine structure energy-loss near-edge structure signatures confirms that the B atoms present in the diamond grains are substitutional atoms embedded tetrahedrally into the diamond lattice.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
  Language Wos 000308705900026 Publication Date 2012-08-09
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 2040-3364;2040-3372; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 7.367 Times cited 39 Open Access
  Notes FWO G056810N; GOA XANES meets ELNES; 246791 COUNTATOMS; Hercules; 262348 ESMI; Methusalem Nano Approved Most recent IF: 7.367; 2012 IF: 6.233
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101227UA @ admin @ c:irua:101227 Serial 1825
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Author Liao, Z.; Gauquelin, N.; Green, R.J.; Macke, S.; Gonnissen, J.; Thomas, S.; Zhong, Z.; Li, L.; Si, L.; Van Aert, S.; Hansmann, P.; Held, K.; Xia, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sawatzky, G.A.; Koster, G.; Huijben, M.; Rijnders, G.
  Title Thickness dependent properties in oxide heterostructures driven by structurally induced metal-oxygen hybridization variations Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater
  Volume 27 Issue 17 Pages 1606717
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Thickness-driven electronic phase transitions are broadly observed in different types of functional perovskite heterostructures. However, uncertainty remains whether these effects are solely due to spatial confinement, broken symmetry, or rather to a change of structure with varying film thickness. Here, this study presents direct evidence for the relaxation of oxygen-2p and Mn-3d orbital (p-d) hybridization coupled to the layer-dependent octahedral tilts within a La2/3Sr1/3MnO3 film driven by interfacial octahedral coupling. An enhanced Curie temperature is achieved by reducing the octahedral tilting via interface structure engineering. Atomically resolved lattice, electronic, and magnetic structures together with X-ray absorption spectroscopy demonstrate the central role of thickness-dependent p-d hybridization in the widely observed dimensionality effects present in correlated oxide heterostructures.
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  Language Wos 000400449200011 Publication Date 2017-03-15
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1616-301x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 55 Open Access
  Notes M.H., G.K., and G.R. acknowledge funding from DESCO program of the Dutch Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) with financial support from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). This work was funded by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) Grant No. NMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX. J.V. and S.V.A. acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project fundings (Grant Nos. G.0044.13N, G.0374.13N, G.0368.15N, and G.0369.15N). The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. N.G. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Starting Grant No. 278510 VORTEX. N.G., J.G., S.V.A., and J.V. acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 312483-ESTEEM2). The Canadian work was supported by NSERC and the Max Planck-UBC Centre for Quantum Materials. Some experiments for this work were performed at the Canadian Light Source, which was funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, NSERC, the National Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Government of Saskatchewan, Western Economic Diversification Canada, and the University of Saskatchewan. Approved Most recent IF: 12.124
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:152640 Serial 5367
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Author Chen, C.; Sang, X.; Cui, W.; Xing, L.; Nie, X.; Zhu, W.; Wei, P.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Zhang, Q.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Zhao, W.
  Title Atomic-resolution fine structure and chemical reaction mechanism of Gd/YbAl₃ thermoelectric-magnetocaloric heterointerface Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Journal Of Alloys And Compounds Abbreviated Journal J Alloy Compd
  Volume 831 Issue Pages 154722-154728
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Thermoelectric materials and magnetocaloric materials are promising candidates for solid-state refrigeration applications. The combination of thermoelectric and magnetocaloric effects could potentially lead to more efficient refrigeration techniques. We designed and successfully synthesized Gd/YbAl3 composites using a YbAl3 matrix with good low-temperature thermoelectric performance and Gd microspheres with a high magnetocaloric performance, using a sintering condition of 750 degrees C and 50 MPa. Using aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), it was discovered that the heterointerface between Gd and YbAl 3 is composed of five sequential interfacial layers: GdAl3, GdAl2, GdAl, Gd3Al2, and Gd3Al. The diffusion of Al atoms plays a crucial role in the formation of these interfacial layers, while Yb or Gd do not participate in the interlayer diffusion. This work provides the essential structural information for further optimizing and designing high-performance composites for thermoelectric-magnetocaloric hybrid refrigeration applications. (C) 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000531727900005 Publication Date 2020-03-10
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0925-8388 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.2 Times cited 1 Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 11834012, 51620105014, 91963207, 91963122, 51902237) and National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2018YFB0703603, 2019YFA0704903, SQ2018YFE010905). EPMA experiments were performed at the Center for Materials Research and Testing of Wuhan University of Technology. The S/TEM work was performed at the Nanostructure Research Center (NRC), which is supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (WUT: 2019III012GX). ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.2; 2020 IF: 3.133
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:169447 Serial 6455
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Author Wang, Y.; Yuan, Y.; Liao, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Zhao, Y.; Sun, C.
  Title Chip-based in situ TEM investigation of structural thermal instability in aged layered cathode Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Nanoscale Advances Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 5 Issue 16 Pages 4182-4190
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Thermally induced oxygen release is an intrinsic structural instability in layered cathodes, which causes thermal runaway issues and becomes increasingly critical with the continuous improvement in energy density. Furthermore, thermal runaway events always occur in electrochemically aged cathodes, where the coupling of the thermal and electrochemical effect remains elusive. Herein, we report the anomalous segregation of cobalt metal in an aged LiCoO2 cathode, which is attributed to the local exposure of the high-energy (100) surface of LiCoO2 and weak interface Co-O dangling bonds significantly promoting the diffusion of Co. The presence of the LCO-Co interface severely aggregated the oxygen release in the form of dramatic Co growth. A unique particle-to-particle oxygen release pathway was also found, starting from the isolated high reduction areas induced by the cycling heterogeneity. This study provides atomistic insight into the robust coupling between the intrinsic structural instability and electrochemical cycling.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor
  Language Wos 001030149900001 Publication Date 2023-07-14
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 2516-0230 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
  Impact Factor 4.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.7; 2023 IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:198281 Serial 8841
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Author Filippousi, M.; Papadimitriou, S.A.; Bikiaris, D.N.; Pavlidou, E.; Angelakeris, M.; Zamboulis, D.; Tian, H.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Novel coreshell magnetic nanoparticles for Taxol encapsulation in biodegradable and biocompatible block copolymers : preparation, characterization and release properties Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication International journal of pharmaceutics Abbreviated Journal Int J Pharmaceut
  Volume 448 Issue 1 Pages 221-230
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Theranostic polymeric nanocarriers loaded with anticancer drug Taxol and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanocrystals have been developed for possible magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use and cancer therapy. Multifunctional nanocarriers with a coreshell structure have been prepared by coating superparamagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles with block copolymer of poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(propylene succinate) with variable molecular weights of the hydrophobic block poly(prolylene succinate). The multifunctional polymer nano-vehicles were prepared using a nanoprecipitation method. Scanning transmission electron microscopy revealed the encapsulation of magnetic nanoparticles inside the polymeric matrix. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy mapping allowed us to determine the presence of the different material ingredients in a quantitative way. The diameter of the nanoparticles is below 250 nm yielding satisfactory encapsulation efficiency. The nanoparticles exhibit a biphasic drug release pattern in vitro over 15 days depending on the molecular weight of the hydrophobic part of the polymer matrix. These new systems where anti-cancer therapeutics like Taxol and iron oxide nanoparticles (IOs) are co-encapsulated into new facile polymeric nanoparticles, could be addressed as potential multifunctional vehicles for simultaneous drug delivery and targeting imaging as well as real time monitoring of therapeutic effects.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000319052000026 Publication Date 2013-03-21
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0378-5173; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.649 Times cited 29 Open Access
  Notes Countatoms Approved Most recent IF: 3.649; 2013 IF: 3.785
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107348 Serial 2374
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Author Kundu, P.; Turner, S.; Van Aert, S.; Ravishankar, N.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Atomic structure of quantum gold nanowires : quantification of the lattice strain Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication ACS nano Abbreviated Journal Acs Nano
  Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 599-606
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) Theoretical studies exist to compute the atomic arrangement in gold nanowires and the influence on their electronic behavior with decreasing diameter. Experimental studies, e.g., by transmission electron microscopy, on chemically synthesized ultrafine wires are however lacking owing to the unavailability of suitable protocols for sample preparation and the stability of the wires under electron beam irradiation. In this work, we present an atomic scale structural investigation on quantum single crystalline gold nanowires of 2 nm diameter, chemically prepared on a carbon film grid. Using low dose aberration-corrected high resolution (S)TEM, we observe an inhomogeneous strain distribution in the crystal, largely concentrated at the twin boundaries and the surface along with the presence of facets and surface steps leading to a noncircular cross section of the wires. These structural aspects are critical inputs needed to determine their unique electronic character and their potential as a suitable catalyst material. Furthermore, electron-beam-induced structural changes at the atomic scale, having implications on their mechanical behavior and their suitability as interconnects, are discussed.
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  Language Wos 000330542900061 Publication Date 2013-11-29
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1936-0851;1936-086X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 13.942 Times cited 20 Open Access
  Notes FWO; Countatoms; Hercules Approved Most recent IF: 13.942; 2014 IF: 12.881
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113856 Serial 199
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Author Müller, M.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Wang, Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fischer, R.A.
  Title Au@MOF-5 and Au/Mox@MOF-5 (M = Zn, Ti; x = 1, 2) : preparation and microstructural characterisation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication European journal of inorganic chemistry Abbreviated Journal Eur J Inorg Chem
  Volume Issue 12 Pages 1876-1887
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract (down) The Zn-carboxylate-based porous coordination polymer MOF-5 [Zn4O(bdc)3] and the metal oxide loaded materials ZnO@MOF-5 and TiO2@MOF-5 were loaded in a second step with the precursor [ClAuCO] to yield intermediate materials denoted as [ClAuCO]@MOF-5, [ClAuCO]/ZnO@MOF-5 and [ClAuCO]/TiO2@MOF-5. These composites were decomposed to Au@MOF-5, Au/ZnO@MOF-5 and Au/TiO2@MOF-5 under hydrogen at 100 °C. The nanoparticle-loaded hybrid materials were characterised by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), IR spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and N2 sorption measurements, which reveal an intact MOF-5 structure that maintains a high specific surface area. For Au@MOF-5, crystalline Au nanoparticles were distributed over the MOF matrix in a homogeneous fashion with a size of ca. 13 nm, evidenced by high resolution transmission electron microscopy. In the case of Au/ZnO@MOF-5, the Au and metal oxide particles of a few nm in size were coexistent in a given volume of the MOF-5 matrix and were not separated in different crystalline MOF particles. For the TiO2 loaded materials the oxide is preferentially located near the outer surface of the MOF particles, leading to an increase of larger exterior Au particles in comparison to very small interior Au particles as observed for the other materials. Au@MOF-5, Au/ZnO@MOF-5 and Au/TiO2@MOF-5 were tested in liquid-phase oxidation of alcohols. Preliminary results show a high activity for the Au loaded materials in this reaction. This observation is attributed to the microstructure of the composites with very small Au particles distributed homogeneously over the MOF matrix.
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  Language Wos 000289644300004 Publication Date 2011-03-09
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  ISSN 1434-1948; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.444 Times cited 75 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 2.444; 2011 IF: 3.049
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88644 Serial 205
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