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Author | Launois, P.; Chorro, M.; Verberck, B.; Albouy, P.-A.; Rouzière, S.; Colson, D.; Forget, A.; Noé, L.; Kataura, H.; Monthioux, M.; Cambedouzou, J. | ||||
Title | Transformation of C70 peapods into double walled carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 48 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 89-98 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | X-ray diffraction studies comparing the transformation of C(60) and C(70) peapods into double walled carbon nanotubes are presented. The structures of the as-formed DWCNTs are strikingly similar, showing that they are not dependent on the nature of the fullerene precursor. High temperature X-ray diffraction measurements of C(70) peapods below the coalescence temperature show that confined C(70) molecules in large tubes undergo an orientational. transition to free rotations. Fast re-orientations of C(70) molecules allow cyclo-addition between adjacent fullerenes to form, in good agreement with the mechanism of coalescence proposed in the literature for C(60) molecules. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000272018800012 | Publication Date | 2009-08-30 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 27 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2010 IF: 4.896 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94389 | Serial | 3696 | ||
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Author | Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.; Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A. | ||||
Title | Density-functional theory calculations of the electron energy-loss near-edge structure of Li-intercalated graphite | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 47 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 2501-2510 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | We have studied the structural and electronic properties of lithium-intercalated graphite (LIG) for various Li content. Atomic relaxation shows that Li above the center of the carbon hexagon in a AAAA stacked graphite is the only stable Li configuration in stage 1 intercalated graphite. Lithium and Carbon 1s energy-loss near-edge structure (ELNES) calculations are performed on the Li-intercalated graphite using the core-excited density-functional theory formulation. Several features of the Li 1s ELNES are correlated with reported experimental features. The ELNES spectra of Li is found to be electron beam orientation sensitive and this property is used to assign the origin of the various Li 1s ELNES features. Information about core-hole screening by the valence electrons and charge transfer in the LIG systems is obtained from the C 1s ELNES and valence charge density difference calculations, respectively. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000268429000025 | Publication Date | 2009-05-11 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 12 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo G.0425.05; Esteem 026019 | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77973 | Serial | 638 | ||
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Author | Afanasov, I.M.; Shornikova, O.N.; Avdeev, V.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Matveev, A.T. | ||||
Title | Expanded graphite as a support for Ni/carbon composites | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 47 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 513-518 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Expanded graphite decorated with nickel oxide particles (EGNiO) has been synthesized through electrochemical oxidation of natural graphite in an aqueous nickel nitrate solution followed by a heat treatment. EGNiO was used to prepare nickel/carbon composites using two techniques: (a) hydrogen reduction of nickel oxide particles loaded on the expanded graphite surface and (b) pyrolysis of coal tar pitch-impregnated EGNiO blocks. The EGNiO as well as the nickel/carbon composites have been characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and selected area electron diffraction. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000262558300018 | Publication Date | 2008-11-11 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 45 | Open Access | |
Notes | Iap-Vi | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76033 | Serial | 1132 | ||
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Author | Neyts, E.C.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Formation of endohedral Ni@C60 and exohedral NiC60 metallofullerene complexes by simulated ion implantation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 47 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 1028-1033 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The interaction of thermal and hyperthermal Ni ions with gas-phase C60 fullerene was investigated at two temperatures with classical molecular dynamics simulations using a recently developed interatomic many-body potential. The interaction between Ni and C60 is characterized in terms of the NiC60 binding sites, complex formation, and the collision and temperature induced deformation of the C60 cage structure. The simulations show how ion implantation theoretically allows the synthesis of both endohedral Ni@C60 and exohedral NiC60 metallofullerene complexes. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000264252900012 | Publication Date | 2008-12-25 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76434 | Serial | 1260 | ||
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Author | Afanasov, I.M.; Morozov, V.A.; Kepman, A.V.; Ionov, S.G.; Seleznev, A.N.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Audeev, V.V. | ||||
Title | Preparation, electrical and thermal properties of new exfoliated graphite-based composites | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 47 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 263-270 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Exfoliated graphite samples (EG) with different bulk densities were prepared by the exfoliation of expandable graphite under a thermal shock regime. As a conductive filler, EG has been incorporated successfully into the coal tar pitch matrix by mechanical mixing. The conducting behavior of the composite was interpreted based on the percolation theory. The percolation threshold of the EG/pitch conducting composites at room temperature was as low as 1.5 wt% and did not depend on the bulk density of the EG used. By means of thermogravimetry the improvement of thermal stability of the composites in comparison with pure pitches was detected. The phenomenon was ascribed to heat shielding effect of the EG particles evidenced by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000262143500032 | Publication Date | 2008-10-14 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 42 | Open Access | |
Notes | Iap-Vi | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75767 | Serial | 2701 | ||
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Author | Suarez-Martinez, I.; Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.J.; Ghijsen, J.; Drube, W.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.P. | ||||
Title | Probing the interaction between gold nanoparticles and oxygen functionalized carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 47 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1549-1554 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The interaction between evaporated gold and pristine or oxygen plasma treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) is investigated. Experimental and theoretical results indicate that gold nucleation occurs at defect sites, whether initially present or introduced by oxygen plasma treatment. Uniform gold cluster dispersion is observed on plasma treated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and associated with the presence of uniformly dispersed oxidized vacancy centres on the CNT surface. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000265518700018 | Publication Date | 2009-02-11 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 38 | Open Access | |
Notes | Pai | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77267 | Serial | 2717 | ||
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Author | Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Whelan, C.M.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C. | ||||
Title | Photoemission study of CF4 rf-plasma treated multi-wall carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2008 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 46 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 1271-1275 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were exposed to a CF4 rf-plasma. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis shows that the treatment effectively grafts fluorine atoms onto the MWCNTs. The fluorine atomic concentration and the nature of the CF bond (semi-ionic or covalent) can be tuned by varying the exposure time. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy analysis confirms that the valence electronic states are altered by the grafting of fluorine atoms. Characterization with high-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveals that while the plasma treatment does not induce significant etching impact on the CNT-surface, it does increase the number of active sites for gold cluster formation. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000258987500001 | Publication Date | 2008-05-16 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 21 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2008 IF: 4.373 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76481 | Serial | 2612 | ||
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Author | Felten, A.; Bittencourt, C.; Colomer, J.-F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Pireaux, J.-J. | ||||
Title | Nucleation of metal clusters on plasma treated multi wall carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2007 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 45 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 110-116 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000243583300017 | Publication Date | 2006-09-27 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 40 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2007 IF: 4.260 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:63033 | Serial | 2389 | ||
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Author | Tao, X.Y.; Zhang, X.B.; Zhang, L.; Cheng, J.P.; Liu, F.; Luo, J.H.; Luo, Z.Q.; Geise, H.J. | ||||
Title | Synthesis of multi-branched porous carbon nanofibers and their application in electrochemical double-layer capacitors | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2006 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 44 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 1425-1428 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000237765000008 | Publication Date | 2006-01-11 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 77 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2006 IF: 3.884 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59477 | Serial | 3458 | ||
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Author | Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D. | ||||
Title | sp3/sp2 characterization of carbon materials from first-principles calculations: X-ray photoelectron versus high energy electron energy-loss spectroscopy techniques | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2005 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 43 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1311-1316 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000228676400022 | Publication Date | 2005-02-18 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 70 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2005 IF: 3.419 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:51762 | Serial | 3558 | ||
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Author | Pierard, N.; Fonseca, A.; Colomer, J.-F.; Bossuot, C.; Benoit, J.-M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Pirard, J.-P.; Nagy, J.B. | ||||
Title | Ball milling effect on the structure of single-wall carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 42 | Issue | 8/9 | Pages | 1691-1697 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000221948000035 | Publication Date | 2004-04-09 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 133 | Open Access | |
Notes | Pai/Iuap P5/01 | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2004 IF: 3.331 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54866 | Serial | 213 | ||
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Author | Van Tendeloo, G.; Bernaerts, D.; Amelinckx, S. | ||||
Title | Reduced dimensionality in different forms of carbon | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1998 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 36 | Issue | 5/6 | Pages | 487-493 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000074824600003 | Publication Date | 2002-07-25 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 1998 IF: 1.293 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:25662 | Serial | 2851 | ||
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Author | Khalilov, U.; Bogaerts, A.; Neyts, E.C. | ||||
Title | Atomic-scale mechanisms of plasma-assisted elimination of nascent base-grown carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 118 | Issue | 118 | Pages | 452-457 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Selective etching allows for obtaining carbon nanotubes with a specific chirality. While plasma-assisted etching has already been used to separate metallic tubes from their semiconducting counterparts, little is known about the nanoscale mechanisms of the etching process. We combine (reactive) molecular dynamics (MD) and force-bias Monte Carlo (tfMC) simulations to study H-etching of CNTs. In particular, during the hydrogenation and subsequent etching of both the carbon cap and the tube, they sequentially transform to different carbon nanostructures, including carbon nanosheet, nanowall, and polyyne chains, before they are completely removed from the surface of a substrate-bound Ni-nanocluster.We also found that onset of the etching process is different in the cases of the cap and the tube, although the overall etching scenario is similar in both cases. The entire hydrogenation/etching process for both cases is analysed in detail, comparing with available theoretical and experimental evidences. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000401120800053 | Publication Date | 2017-03-26 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | U. K. gratefully acknowledges financial support from the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO), Belgium (Grant No. 12M1315N). The work was carried out in part using the Turing HPC infrastructure of the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen, a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Centre VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the Universiteit Antwerpen. The authors also thank Prof. A. C. T. van Duin for sharing the ReaxFF code. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:141915 | Serial | 4531 | ||
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Author | Li, L.; Kong, X.; Leenaerts, O.; Chen, X.; Sanyal, B.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Carbon-rich carbon nitride monolayers with Dirac cones : Dumbbell C4N | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 118 | Issue | 118 | Pages | 285-290 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Two-dimensional (2D) carbon nitride materials play an important role in energy-harvesting, energy-storage and environmental applications. Recently, a new carbon nitride, 2D polyaniline (C3N) was proposed [PNAS 113 (2016) 7414-7419]. Based on the structure model of this C3N monolayer, we propose two new carbon nitride monolayers, named dumbbell (DB) C4N-I and C4N-II. Using first-principles calculations, we systematically study the structure, stability, and band structure of these two materials. In contrast to other carbon nitride monolayers, the orbital hybridization of the C/N atoms in the DB C4N monolayers is sp(3). Remarkably, the band structures of the two DB C4N monolayers have a Dirac cone at the K point and their Fermi velocities (2.6/2.4 x 10(5) m/s) are comparable to that of graphene. This makes them promising materials for applications in high-speed electronic devices. Using a tight-binding model, we explain the origin of the Dirac cone. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000401120800033 | Publication Date | 2017-03-16 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 36 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 6.337 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:143726 | Serial | 4588 | ||
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Author | Aussems, D.U.B.; Bal, K.M.; Morgan, T.W.; van de Sanden, M.C.M.; Neyts, E.C. | ||||
Title | Mechanisms of elementary hydrogen ion-surface interactions during multilayer graphene etching at high surface temperature as a function of flux | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 137 | Issue | Pages | 527-532 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In order to optimize the plasma-synthesis and modification process of carbon nanomaterials for applications such as nanoelectronics and energy storage, a deeper understanding of fundamental hydrogengraphite/graphene interactions is required. Atomistic simulations by Molecular Dynamics have proven to be indispensable to illuminate these phenomena. However, severe time-scale limitations restrict them to very fast processes such as reflection, while slow thermal processes such as surface diffusion and molecular desorption are commonly inaccessible. In this work, we could however reach these thermal processes for the first time at time-scales and surface temperatures (1000 K) similar to high-flux plasma exposure experiments during the simulation of multilayer graphene etching by 5 eV H ions. This was achieved by applying the Collective Variable-Driven Hyperdynamics biasing technique, which extended the inter-impact time over a range of six orders of magnitude, down to a more realistic ion-flux of 1023m2s1. The results show that this not only causes a strong shift from predominant ion-to thermally induced interactions, but also significantly affects the hydrogen uptake and surface evolution. This study thus elucidates H ion-graphite/graphene interaction mechanisms and stresses the importance of including long time-scales in atomistic simulations at high surface temperatures to understand the dynamics of the ion-surface system. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000440661700056 | Publication Date | 2018-05-24 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access: Available from 25.05.2020 |
Notes | DIFFER is part of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). K.M.B. is funded as PhD fellow (aspirant) of the FWO-Flanders (Fund for Scientific Research-Flanders), Grant 11V8915N. The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the FWO and the Flemish Government e department EWI. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:152172 | Serial | 4993 | ||
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Author | De Backer, J.; Razzokov, J.; Hammerschmid, D.; Mensch, C.; Hafideddine, Z.; Kumar, N.; van Raemdonck, G.; Yusupov, M.; Van Doorslaer, S.; Johannessen, C.; Sobott, F.; Bogaerts, A.; Dewilde, S. | ||||
Title | The effect of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species on the structure of cytoglobin: A potential tumor suppressor | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Redox Biology | Abbreviated Journal | Redox Biol |
Volume | 19 | Issue | Pages | 1-10 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Molecular Spectroscopy (MolSpec) | ||||
Abstract | Many current anti-cancer therapies rely on increasing the intracellular reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) contents with the aim to induce irreparable damage, which subsequently results in tumor cell death. A novel tool in cancer therapy is the use of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), which has been found to be very effective in the treatment of many different cancer cell types in vitro as well as in vivo, mainly through the vast generation of RONS. One of the key determinants of the cell's fate will be the interaction of RONS, generated by CAP, with important proteins, i.e. redox-regulatory proteins. One such protein is cytoglobin (CYGB), a recently discovered globin proposed to be involved in the protection of the cell against oxidative stress. In this study, the effect of plasma-produced RONS on CYGB was investigated through the treatment of CYGB with CAP for different treatment times. Spectroscopic analysis of CYGB showed that although chemical modifications occur, its secondary structure remains intact. Mass spectrometry experiments identified these modifications as oxidations of mainly sulfur-containing and aromatic amino acids. With longer treatment time, the treatment was also found to induce nitration of the heme. Furthermore, the two surface-exposed cysteine residues of CYGB were oxidized upon treatment, leading to the formation of intermolecular disulfide bridges, and potentially also intramolecular disulfide bridges. In addition, molecular dynamics and docking simulations confirmed, and further show, that the formation of an intramolecular disulfide bond, due to oxidative conditions, affects the CYGB 3D structure, thereby opening the access to the heme group, through gate functioning of His117. Altogether, the results obtained in this study (1) show that plasma-produced RONS can extensively oxidize proteins and (2) that the oxidation status of two redox-active cysteines lead to different conformations of CYGB. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000449722100002 | Publication Date | 2018-07-24 | |
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ISSN | 2213-2317 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | M.Y. and N.K. gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO), Grant nos. 1200216N and 12J5617N. The computational work was carried out using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen (UA), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI). C.M acknowledges the financial support provided by the Flemish Community and the University of Antwerp (BOF-NOI) for the pre-doctoral scholarship is under grant number/project ID: 28465. S.V.D., S. D. and Z.H. acknowledge the FWO (Grant G.0687.13) and the GOA-BOF UA 2013–2016 (project-ID 28312) for funding. The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the HPC core facility CalcUA of the Universiteit Antwerpen, and VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Flemish Government – department EWI. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:152818 | Serial | 5006 | ||
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Author | Khalilov, U.; Vets, C.; Neyts, E.C. | ||||
Title | Catalyzed growth of encapsulated carbyne | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 153 | Issue | Pages | 1-5 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Carbyne is a novel material of current interest in nanotechnology. As is typically the case for nanomaterials, the growth process determines the resulting properties. While endohedral carbyne has been successfully synthesized, its catalyst and feedstock-dependent growth mechanism is still elusive. We here study the nucleation and growth mechanism of different carbon chains in a Ni-containing double walled carbon nanotube using classical molecular dynamics simulations and first-principles calculations. We find that the understanding the competitive role of the metal catalyst and the hydrocarbon is important to control the growth of 1-dimensional carbon chains, including Ni or H-terminated carbyne. Also, we find that the electronic property of the Ni-terminated carbyne can be tuned by steering the H concentration along the chain. These results suggest catalyst-containing carbon nanotubes as a possible synthesis route for carbyne formation. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000485054200001 | Publication Date | 2019-07-01 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Fund of Scientific Research Flanders (FWO), Belgium, 12M1318N 1S22516N ; Flemish Supercomputer Centre VSC; Hercules Foundation; Flemish Government; University of Antwerp; The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Fund of Scientific Research Flanders (FWO), Belgium, Grant numbers 12M1318N and 1S22516N. The work was carried out in part using the Turing HPC infrastructure of the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen, a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Centre VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the University of Antwerp. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:160695 | Serial | 5187 | ||
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Author | Li, L.; Kong, X.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | New nanoporous graphyne monolayer as nodal line semimetal : double Dirac points with an ultrahigh Fermi velocity | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 141 | Issue | 141 | Pages | 712-718 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Two-dimensional (2D) carbon materials play an important role in nanomaterials. We propose a new carbon monolayer, named hexagonal-4,4,4-graphyne (H-4,H-4,H-4-graphyne), which is a nanoporous structure composed of rectangular carbon rings and triple bonds of carbon. Using first-principles calculations, we systematically studied the structure, stability, and band structure of this new material. We found that its total energy is lower than that of experimentally synthesized beta-graphdiyne and it is stable at least up to 1500 K. In contrast to the single Dirac point band structure of other 2D carbon monolayers, the band structure of H-4,H-4,H-4-graphyne exhibits double Dirac points along the high-symmetry points and the corresponding Fermi velocities (1.04-1.27 x 10(6) m/s) are asymmetric and higher than that of graphene. The origin of these double Dirac points is traced back to the nodal line states, which can be well explained by a tight-binding model. The H-4,H-4,H-4-graphyne forms a moire superstructure when placed on top of a hexagonal boron nitride substrate. These properties make H-4,H-4,H-4-graphyne a promising semimetal material for applications in high-speed electronic devices. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000450312600072 | Publication Date | 2018-10-01 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 43 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (FWO-Vl), and the FLAG-ERA project TRANS2DTMD. The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Flemish Government -department EWI. ; | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:155364 | Serial | 5222 | ||
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Author | Khalilov, U.; Neyts, E.C. | ||||
Title | Mechanisms of selective nanocarbon synthesis inside carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 171 | Issue | Pages | 72-78 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The possibility of confinement effects inside a carbon nanotube provides new application opportunities, e.g., growth of novel carbon nanostructures. However, the understanding the precise role of catalystfeedstock in the nanostructure synthesis is still elusive. In our simulation-based study, we investigate the Ni-catalyzed growth mechanism of encapsulated carbon nanostructures, viz. double-wall carbon nanotube and graphene nanoribbon, from carbon and hydrocarbon growth precursors, respectively. Specifically, we find that the tube and ribbon growth is determined by a catalyst-vs-feedstock competition effect. We compare our results, i.e., growth mechanism and structure morphology with all available theoretical and experimental data. Our calculations show that all encapsulated nanostructures contain metal (catalyst) atoms and such structures are less stable than their pure counterparts. Therefore, we study the purification mechanism of these structures. In general, this study opens a possible route to the controllable synthesis of tubular and planar carbon nanostructures for today’s nanotechnology. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000598371500009 | Publication Date | 2020-09-02 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Fund of Scientific Research Flanders, 12M1318N ; Universiteit Antwerpen; Flemish Supercomputer Centre; Hercules Foundation; Flemish Government; The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Fund of Scientific Research Flanders (FWO), Belgium, Grant number 12M1318N. The work was carried out in part using the Turing HPC infrastructure of the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen (UA), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Centre (VSC), funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the UA, Belgium. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:172459 | Serial | 6414 | ||
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Author | Fukuhara, S.; Bal, K.M.; Neyts, E.C.; Shibuta, Y. | ||||
Title | Entropic and enthalpic factors determining the thermodynamics and kinetics of carbon segregation from transition metal nanoparticles | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 171 | Issue | Pages | 806-813 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The free energy surface (FES) for carbon segregation from nickel nanoparticles is obtained from advanced molecular dynamics simulations. A suitable reaction coordinate is developed that can distinguish dissolved carbon atoms from segregated dimers, chains and junctions on the nanoparticle surface. Because of the typically long segregation time scale (up to ms), metadynamics simulations along the developed reaction coordinate are used to construct FES over a wide range of temperatures and carbon concentrations. The FES revealed the relative stability of different stages in the segregation process, and free energy barriers and rates of the individual steps could then be calculated and decomposed into enthalpic and entropic contributions. As the carbon concentration in the nickel nanoparticle increases, segregated carbon becomes more stable in terms of both enthalpy and entropy. The activation free energy of the reaction also decreases with the increase of carbon concentration, which can be mainly attributed to entropic effects. These insights and the methodology developed to obtain them improve our understanding of carbon segregation process across materials science in general, and the nucleation and growth of carbon nanotube in particular. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000598371500084 | Publication Date | 2020-09-25 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Scientific Research, 19H02415 ; JSPS, 18J22727 ; Japan Society for the Promotion of Science; JSPS; JSPS; FWO; Research Foundation; Flanders, 12ZI420N ; This work was supported by Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) (No.19H02415) and Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Research Fellow (No.18J22727) from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Japan. S.F. was supported by JSPS through the Program for 812 | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:172452 | Serial | 6421 | ||
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Author | Kleshch, V.I.; Porshyn, V.; Orekhov, A.S.; Orekhov, A.S.; Lützenkirchen-Hecht, D.; Obraztsov, A.N. | ||||
Title | Carbon single-electron point source controlled by Coulomb blockade | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 171 | Issue | Pages | 154-160 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The Coulomb blockade effect is commonly used in solid state electronics for the control of electron flow at the single-particle level. Potentially, it allows the creation of single-electron point sources demanded for prospective electron microscopy instruments and other vacuum electronics devices. Here we realize this potential via creation of a stable point electron source composed of a carbon nanowire electrically coupled to a diamond nanotip by a tunnel junction. Using energy spectroscopy analysis, we characterize the electrons liberated from the nanometer scale carbon heterostructures in time and energy domains. Our experimental results demonstrate perfect agreement with theory prediction of Coulomb oscillations of the Fermi level in the nanowire and allow to determine the mechanisms of their suppression. Persistence of the oscillations at room temperature, high intensity field emission with currents up to 1 mA, and other characteristics of our emitters are very promising for practical realization of coherent single-electron guns. |
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Language | Wos | 000598371500018 | Publication Date | 2020-09-06 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | The work was supported by Russian Science Foundation (Project No. 19-72-10067). | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:175013 | Serial | 6670 | ||
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Author | Pandey, T.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Tuning flexoelectricty and electronic properties of zig-zag graphene nanoribbons by functionalization | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 171 | Issue | Pages | 551-559 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The flexoelectric and electronic properties of zig-zag graphene nanoribbons are explored under mechanical bending using state of the art first principles calculations. A linear dependence of the bending induced out of plane polarization on the applied strain gradient is found. The inferior flexoelectric properties of graphene nanoribbons can be improved by more than two orders of magnitude by hydrogen and fluorine functionalization (CH and CF nanoribbons). A large out of plane flexoelectric effect is predicted for CF nanoribbons. The origin of this enhancement lies in the electro-negativity difference between carbon and fluorine atoms, which breaks the out of plane charge symmetry even for a small strain gradient. The flexoelectric effect can be further improved by co-functionalization with hydrogen and fluorine (CHF Janus-type nanoribbon), where a spontaneous out of plane dipole moment is formed even for flat nanoribbons. We also find that bending can control the charge localization of valence band maxima and therefore enables the tuning of the hole effective masses and band gaps. These results present an important advance towards the understanding of flexoelectric and electronic properties of hydrogen and fluorine functionalized graphene nanoribbons, which can have important implications for flexible electronic applications. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000598371500058 | Publication Date | 2020-09-17 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | ; The computational resources and services used for the first-principles calculations in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI). T. P. is supported by a postdoctoral research fellowship from BOF-UAntwerpen. ; | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:175014 | Serial | 6700 | ||
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Author | Yusupov, M.; Privat-Maldonado, A.; Cordeiro, R.M.; Verswyvel, H.; Shaw, P.; Razzokov, J.; Smits, E.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Oxidative damage to hyaluronan–CD44 interactions as an underlying mechanism of action of oxidative stress-inducing cancer therapy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Redox Biology | Abbreviated Journal | Redox Biol |
Volume | 43 | Issue | Pages | 101968 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Center for Oncological Research (CORE) | ||||
Abstract | Multiple cancer therapies nowadays rely on oxidative stress to damage cancer cells. Here we investigated the biological and molecular effect of oxidative stress on the interaction between CD44 and hyaluronan (HA), as interrupting their binding can hinder cancer progression. Our experiments demonstrated that the oxidation of HA decreased its recognition by CD44, which was further enhanced when both CD44 and HA were oxidized. The reduction of CD44–HA binding negatively affected the proliferative state of cancer cells. Our multi-level atomistic simulations revealed that the binding free energy of HA to CD44 decreased upon oxidation. The effect of HA and CD44 oxidation on CD44–HA binding was similar, but when both HA and CD44 were oxidized, the effect was much larger, in agreement with our experiments. Hence, our experiments and computations support our hypothesis on the role of oxidation in the disturbance of CD44–HA interaction, which can lead to the inhibition of proliferative signaling pathways inside the tumor cell to induce cell death. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000657371800005 | Publication Date | 2021-04-14 | |
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ISSN | 2213-2317 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Fwo; The authors acknowledge the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the University of Antwerp (UA), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the UA, where all computational work was performed. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:177780 | Serial | 6750 | ||
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Author | Dehdast, M.; Valiollahi, Z.; Neek-Amal, M.; Van Duppen, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Pourfath, M. | ||||
Title | Tunable natural terahertz and mid-infrared hyperbolic plasmons in carbon phosphide | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 178 | Issue | Pages | 625-631 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Hyperbolic polaritons in ultra thin materials such as few layers of van derWaals heterostructures provide a unique control over light-matter interaction at the nanoscale and with various applications in flat optics. Natural hyperbolic surface plasmons have been observed on thin films of WTe2 in the light wavelength range of 16-23 mu m (similar or equal to 13-18 THz) [Nat. Commun. 11, 1158 (2020)]. Using time-dependent density functional theory, it is found that carbon doped monolayer phosphorene (beta-allotrope of carbon phosphide monolayer) exhibits natural hyperbolic plasmons at frequencies above similar or equal to 5 THz which is not observed in its parent materials, i.e. monolayer of black phosphorous and graphene. Furthermore, we found that by electrostatic doping the plasmonic frequency range can be extended to the mid-infrared. (C) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000648729800057 | Publication Date | 2021-03-26 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 11 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:179033 | Serial | 7039 | ||
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Author | Ranjbari, E.; Hadjmohammadi, M.R.; Kiekens, F.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | Mixed hemi/ad-micelle sodium dodecyl sulfate-coated magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for the efficient removal and trace determination of rhodamine-B and rhodamine-6G | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
Volume | 87 | Issue | 15 | Pages | 7894-7901 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | Mixed hemi/ad-micelle sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-coated magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MHAMS-MIONPs) were used as an efficient adsorbent for both removal and preconcentration of two important carcinogenic xanthine dyes named rhodamine-B (RB) and rhodamine-6G (RG). To gain insight in the configuration of SDS molecules on the surface of MIONPs, zeta potential measurements were performed in different [SDS]/[MIONP] ratios. Zeta potential data indicated that mixed hemi/ad-micelle MHAM was formed in [SDS]/[MIONP] ratios over the range of 1.1 to 7.3. Parameters affecting the adsorption of dyes were optimized as removal efficiency by one variable at-a-time and response surface methodology; the obtained removal efficiencies were ∼100%. Adsorption kinetic and equilibrium studies, under the optimum condition (pH = 2; amount of MIONPs = 87.15 mg; [SDS]/[MIONP] ratio = 2.9), showed that adsorption of both dyes are based on the pseudo-second-order and the Langmuir isotherm models, respectively. The maximum adsorption capacities for RB and RG were 385 and 323 mg g1, respectively. MHAMS-MIONPs were also applied for extraction of RB and RG. Under optimum conditions (pH = 2; amount of damped MHAMS-MIONPs = 90 mg; eluent solvent volume = 2.6 mL of 3% acetic acid in acetonitrile), extraction recoveries for 0.5 mg L1 of RB and RG were 98% and 99%, with preconcentration factors of 327 and 330, respectively. Limit of detection obtained for rhodamine dyes were <0.7 ng mL1. Finally, MHAMS-MIONPs were successfully applied for both removal and trace determination of RB and RG in environmental and wastewater samples. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000359277900056 | Publication Date | 2015-07-08 | |
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ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.32 | Times cited | 36 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 6.32; 2015 IF: 5.636 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:126583 | Serial | 5730 | ||
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Author | Hamidi-Asl, E.; Daems, D.; De Wael, K.; Van Camp, G.; Nagels, L.J. | ||||
Title | Concentration related response potentiometric titrations to study the interaction of small molecules with large biomolecules | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
Volume | 86 | Issue | 24 | Pages | 12243-12249 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | In the present article, the utility of a special potentiometric titration approach for recognition and calculation of biomolecule/small molecule interactions is reported. This approach is fast, sensitive, reproducible and inexpensive in comparison to the other methods for the determination of the association constant values (Ka) and the interaction energies (ΔG). The potentiometric titration measurement is based on the use of a classical polymeric membrane indicator electrode in a solution of the small molecule ligand. The biomolecule is used as a titrant. The potential is measured versus a reference electrode and transformed to a concentration related signal over the entire concentration interval, also at low concentrations, where the mV (y-axis) versus logcanalyte (x-axis) potentiometric calibration curve is not linear. In the procedure, the Ka is calculated for the interaction of cocaine with a cocaine binding aptamer and with an anti-cocaine antibody. To study the selectivity and cross-reactivity, other oligonucleotides and aptamers are tested, as well as other small ligand molecules such as tetrakis (4-chlorophenyl)borate, metergoline, lidocaine, and bromhexine. The calculated Ka compared favorably to the value reported in the literature using SPR. The potentiometric titration approach called Concentration related Response Potentiometry, is used to study molecular interaction for 7 macromolecular target molecules and 4 small molecule ligands. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000346683900048 | Publication Date | 2014-11-13 | |
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ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.32 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; Financial support for this work was provided by the University of Antwerp by granting L.J.N., K.D.W, G.V.C., and Ronny Blust a POC interdisciplinary research project. ; | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.32; 2014 IF: 5.636 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:120164 | Serial | 5548 | ||
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Author | Monico, L.; Janssens, K.; Vanmeert, F.; Cotte, M.; Brunetti, B.G.; van der Snickt, G.; Leeuwestein, M.; Plisson, J.S.; Menu, M.; Miliani, C. | ||||
Title | Degradation process of lead chromate in paintings by Vincent van Gogh studied by means of spectromicroscopic methods : part 5 : effects of nonoriginal surface coatings into the nature and distribution of chromium and sulfur species in chrome yellow paints | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
Volume | 86 | Issue | 21 | Pages | 10804-10811 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | The darkening of lead chromate yellow pigments, caused by a reduction of the chromate ions to Cr(III) compounds, is known to affect the appearance of several paintings by Vincent van Gogh. In previous papers of this series, we demonstrated that the darkening is activated by light and depends on the chemical composition and crystalline structure of the pigments. In this work, the results of Part 2 are extended and complemented with a new study aimed at deepening the knowledge of the nature and distribution of Cr and S species at the interface between the chrome yellow paint and the nonoriginal coating layer. For this purpose, three microsamples from two varnished paintings by Van Gogh and a waxed low relief by Gauguin (all originally uncoated) have been examined. Because nonoriginal coatings are often present in artwork by Van Gogh and contemporaries, the understanding of whether or not their application has influenced the morphological and/or physicochemical properties of the chrome yellow paint underneath is relevant in view of the conservation of these masterpieces. In all the samples studied, microscopic X-ray fluorescence (mu-XRF) and X-ray absorption near edge structure (mu-XANES) investigations showed that Cr(III)-based alteration products are present in the form of grains inside the coating (generally enriched of S species) and also homogeneously widespread at the paint surface. The distribution of Cr(III) species may be explained by the mechanical friction caused by the coating application by brush that picked up and redistributed the superficial Cr compounds, likely already present in the reduced state as result of the photodegradation process. The analysis of the XANES profiles allowed us to obtain new insights into the nature of the Cr(III) alteration products, that were identified as sulfate-, oxide-, organo-metal-, and chloride-based compounds. Building upon the knowledge acquired through the examination of original paint samples and from the investigation of aged model paints in the last Part 4 paper, in this study we aim to characterize a possible relation between the chemical composition of the coating and the chrome yellow degradation pathways by studying photochemically aged model samples covered with a dammar varnish contaminated with sulfide and sulfate salts. Cr speciation results did not show any evidence of the active role of the varnish and added S species on the reduction process of chrome yellows. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000344510200043 | Publication Date | 2014-10-10 | |
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ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.32 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This research was supported by the Italian projects PRIN (SICH) and PON (ITACHA). The text also presents results from Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme Belgian Science Policy (S2-ART project S4DA), GOA “XANES meets ELNES” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0704.08 and G.01769.09. ESRF is acknowledged for the grants received (experiments EC-799 and EC-1051). L.M. acknowledges the CNR for the financial support received in the framework of the Short Term Mobility Programme 2013. Thanks are expressed to Ella Hendriks (Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam) and Muriel Geldof (Cultural Heritage Agency of The Netherlands) for selecting and sharing the information on the cross-section taken from Bank of the Seine. All the staff of the Van Gogh Museum, the Kroller-Muller Museum, and the Musee d'Orsay are acknowledged for the agreeable cooperation. ; | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.32; 2014 IF: 5.636 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:122100 | Serial | 5570 | ||
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Author | Anaf, W.; Trashin, S.; Schalm, O.; van Dorp, D.; Janssens, K.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | Electrochemical photodegradation study of semiconductor pigments : influence of environmental parameters | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
Volume | 86 | Issue | 19 | Pages | 9742-9748 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES) | ||||
Abstract | Chemical transformations in paintings often induce discolorations, disturbing the appearance of the image. For an appropriate conservation of such valuable and irreplaceable heritage objects, it is important to have a good know-how on the degradation processes of the (historical) materials: which pigments have been discolored, what are the responsible processes, and which (environmental) conditions have the highest impact on the pigment degradation and should be mitigated. Pigment degradation is already widely studied, either by analyzing historical samples or by accelerated weathering experiments on dummies. However, in historic samples several processes may have taken place, increasing the complexity of the current state, while aging experiments are time-consuming due to the often extended aging period. An alternative method is proposed for a fast monitoring of degradation processes of semiconductor pigments, using an electrochemical setup mimicking the real environment and allowing the identification of harmful environmental parameters for each pigment. Examples are given for the pigments cadmium yellow (CdS) and vermilion (α-HgS). | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000343017100058 | Publication Date | 2014-08-27 | |
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ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.32 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 6.32; 2014 IF: 5.636 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:118834 | Serial | 5593 | ||
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Author | Bings, N.H.; Bogaerts, A.; Broekaert, J.A.C. | ||||
Title | Atomic spectroscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
Volume | 85 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 670-704 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Washington, D.C. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000313668400013 | Publication Date | 2012-11-07 | |
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ISSN | 0003-2700;1520-6882; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.32 | Times cited | 29 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 6.32; 2013 IF: 5.825 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104719 | Serial | 190 | ||
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Author | Monico, L.; Janssens, K.; Miliani, C.; Brunetti, B.G.; Vagnini, M.; Vanmeert, F.; Falkenberg, G.; Abakumov, A.; Lu, Y.; Tian, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Radepont, M.; Cotte, M.; Hendriks, E.; Geldof, M.; van der Loeff, L.; Salvant, J.; Menu, M.; | ||||
Title | Degradation process of lead chromate in paintings by Vincent van Gogh studied by means of spectromicroscopic methods : 3 : synthesis, characterization, and detection of different crystal forms of the chrome yellow pigment | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
Volume | 85 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 860-867 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | The painter, Vincent van Gogh, and some of his contemporaries frequently made use of the pigment chrome yellow that is known to show a tendency toward darkening. This pigment may correspond to various chemical compounds such as PbCrO4 and PbCr1-xSxO4, that may each be present in various crystallographic forms with different tendencies toward degradation. Investigations by X-ray diffraction (XRD), mid-Fourier Transform infrared (FTIR), and Raman instruments (benchtop and portable) and synchrotron radiation-based micro-XRD and X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy performed on oil-paint models, prepared with in-house synthesized PbCrO4 and PbCr1-xSxO4, permitted us to characterize the spectroscopic features of the various forms. On the basis of these results, an extended study has been carried out on historic paint tubes and on embedded paint microsamples taken from yellow-orange/pale yellow areas of 12 Van Gogh paintings, demonstrating that Van Gogh effectively made use of different chrome yellow types. This conclusion was also confirmed by in situ mid-FTIR investigations on Van Goghs Portrait of Gauguin (Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam). | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Washington, D.C. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000313668400031 | Publication Date | 2012-10-10 | |
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ISSN | 0003-2700;1520-6882; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.32 | Times cited | 79 | Open Access | |
Notes | Goa; Fwo | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.32; 2013 IF: 5.825 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108707UA @ admin @ c:irua:108707 | Serial | 631 | ||
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