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Author | Zhuge, X.; Jinnai, H.; Dunin-Borkowski, R.E.; Migunov, V.; Bals, S.; Cool, P.; Bons, A.-J.; Batenburg, K.J. | ||||
Title | Automated discrete electron tomography – Towards routine high-fidelity reconstruction of nanomaterials | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Ultramicroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
Volume | 175 | Issue | 175 | Pages | 87-96 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) | ||||
Abstract | Electron tomography is an essential imaging technique for the investigation of morphology and 3D structure of nanomaterials. This method, however, suffers from well-known missing wedge artifacts due to a restricted tilt range, which limits the objectiveness, repeatability and efficiency of quantitative structural analysis. Discrete tomography represents one of the promising reconstruction techniques for materials science, potentially capable of delivering higher fidelity reconstructions by exploiting the prior knowledge of the limited number of material compositions in a specimen. However, the application of discrete tomography to practical datasets remains a difficult task due to the underlying challenging mathematical problem. In practice, it is often hard to obtain consistent reconstructions from experimental datasets. In addition, numerous parameters need to be tuned manually, which can lead to bias and non-repeatability. In this paper, we present the application of a new iterative reconstruction technique, named TVR-DART, for discrete electron tomography. The technique is capable of consistently delivering reconstructions with significantly reduced missing wedge artifacts for a variety of challenging data and imaging conditions, and can automatically estimate its key parameters. We describe the principles of the technique and apply it to datasets from three different types of samples acquired under diverse imaging modes. By further reducing the available tilt range and number of projections, we show that the proposed technique can still produce consistent reconstructions with minimized missing wedge artifacts. This new development promises to provide the electron microscopy community with an easy-to-use and robust tool for high-fidelity 3D characterization of nanomaterials. |
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Language | Wos | 000403342500008 | Publication Date | 2017-01-24 | |
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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 | 22 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This work has been supported in part by the Stichting voor de Technische Wetenschappen (STW) through a personal grant (Veni,13610), and was in part by ExxonMobil Chemical Europe Inc. The authors further acknowledge financial support from the University of Antwerp through BOF GOA funding. S.B. acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS). R.D.B. is grateful for funding from the European Research Council under the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007–2013)/ ERC grant agreement number 320832. Thomas Altantzis is gratefully acknowledged for acquiring the Anatase nanosheets dataset. (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); saraecas; ECAS_Sara; | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 2.843 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:141218UA @ admin @ c:irua:141218 | Serial | 4485 | ||
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Author | Van Tendeloo, G.; Lebedev, O.I.; Collart, O.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F. | ||||
Title | Structure of nanoscale mesoporous silica spheres? | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2003 | Publication | Journal of physics : condensed matter | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys-Condens Mat |
Volume | 15 | Issue | Pages | S3037-S3046 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | ||
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ISSN | 0953-8984 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.649 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
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Most recent IF: 2.649; 2003 IF: 1.757 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:46265 | Serial | 3313 | ||
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Author | Vernimmen, J.; Meynen, V.; Herregods, S.J.F.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cool, P. | ||||
Title | New insights in the formation of combined zeolitic/mesoporous materials by using a one-pot templating synthesis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | European journal of inorganic chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Eur J Inorg Chem |
Volume | Issue | 27 | Pages | 4234-4240 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) | ||||
Abstract | Zeolitic growth is often absent or occurs in separate phases when synthetic strategies based on the combination of zeolite templates and mesopore templating agents are applied. In this work, zeolitic growth and mesopore formation have been investigated at different temperatures by applying a one-pot templating approach, based on a TS-1 zeolite synthesis whereby part of the microtemplate (tetrapropylammonium hydroxide, TPAOH) is replaced by a mesotemplate (hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, CTMABr). Moreover, the synthesis duration and the molar ratio of the microtemplate/mesotemplate have also been studied. The different syntheses clearly show the inherent competitive mechanism between zeolitic growth and mesopore formation. These insights have led to the conclusion that by following a one-pot templating strategy with standard, nonexotic commercial templates, i.e. CTMABr and TPAOH, it is not possible to develop a true hierarchical mesoporous zeolite, meaning a mesoporous siliceous material with highly crystalline zeolitic walls. The resultant materials are instead combined zeolitic/mesoporous composite structures with, however, highly tuneable and controllable porosity characteristics. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000296143500014 | Publication Date | 2011-08-17 | |
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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 | 7 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 2.444; 2011 IF: 3.049 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91574 | Serial | 2315 | ||
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Author | Liu, S.; Rao, J.; Sui, X.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cheng, X. | ||||
Title | Preparation of hollow silica spheres with different mesostructures | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2008 | Publication | Journal of non-crystalline solids | Abbreviated Journal | J Non-Cryst Solids |
Volume | 354 | Issue | 10/11 | Pages | 826-830 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Hollow silica spheres were quickly synthesized by an octylamine (OA) templating method using tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as the silica source. N2-sorption results indicate that the hollow spheres have high surface areas and pore volumes. XRD and TEM measurements reveal that the structure of the hollow spheres depends on the amount of TEOS used in the synthesis. When low amount of TEOS is added, the template-containing precursor spheres depict an XRD pattern with two peaks, which can be indexed to a lamellar phase. After the removal of the template, the obtained hollow spheres show no diffraction peaks in the XRD pattern, suggesting that the nanopores in the silica shells are disordered. If increasing the amount of TEOS, either the uncalcined or the calcined sample gives an XRD pattern with a single diffraction peak. The mesostructure of these hollow silica spheres is typically as HMS materials. TGA analyses suggest that the interaction between the silica species and surfactant is stronger in the latter case. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000253216700003 | Publication Date | 2007-09-17 | |
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ISSN | 0022-3093; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.124 | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 2.124; 2008 IF: 1.449 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72018 | Serial | 2703 | ||
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Author | De Meyer, R.; Gorbanev, Y.; Ciocarlan, R.-G.; Cool, P.; Bals, S.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Importance of plasma discharge characteristics in plasma catalysis: Dry reforming of methane vs. ammonia synthesis | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Chemical Engineering Journal | Abbreviated Journal | Chemical Engineering Journal |
Volume | 488 | Issue | Pages | 150838 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Gas conversion Dry reforming of methane Ammonia Microdischarges Dielectric barrier discharge; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | Plasma catalysis is a rapidly growing field, often employing a packed-bed dielectric barrier discharge plasma reactor. Such dielectric barrier discharges are complex, especially when a packing material (e.g., a catalyst) is introduced in the discharge volume. Catalysts are known to affect the plasma discharge, though the underlying mechanisms influencing the plasma physics are not fully understood. Moreover, the effect of the catalysts on the plasma discharge and its subsequent effect on the overall performance is often overlooked. In this work, we deliberately design and synthesize catalysts to affect the plasma discharge in different ways. These Ni or Co alumina-based catalysts are used in plasma-catalytic dry reforming of methane and ammonia synthesis. Our work shows that introducing a metal to the dielectric packing can affect the plasma discharge, and that the distribution of the metal is crucial in this regard. Further, the altered discharge can greatly influence the overall performance. In an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge reactor, this apparently more uniform plasma yields a significantly better performance for ammonia synthesis compared to the more conventional filamentary discharge, while it underperforms in dry reforming of methane. This study stresses the importance of analyzing the plasma discharge in plasma catalysis experiments. We hope this work encourages a more critical view on the plasma discharge characteristics when studying various catalysts in a plasma reactor. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2024-03-30 | ||
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ISSN | 1385-8947 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
Impact Factor | 15.1 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | This research was supported through long-term structural funding (Methusalem FFB15001C) and by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme with grant agreement No 810182 (SCOPE ERC Synergy project) and with grant agreement No 815128 (REALNANO). We acknowledge the practical contribution of Senne Van Doorslaer. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 15.1; 2024 IF: 6.216 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:205154 | Serial | 9115 | ||
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Author | Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Collart, O.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F. | ||||
Title | Structure and microstructure of nanoscale mesoporous silica spheres | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Solid state sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Solid State Sci |
Volume | 6 | Issue | Pages | 489-498 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000221604500011 | Publication Date | 2004-03-20 | |
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ISSN | 1293-2558; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.811 | Times cited | 42 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 1.811; 2004 IF: 1.598 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:46262 | Serial | 3289 | ||
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Author | Vernimmen, J.; Meynen, V.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cool, P. | ||||
Title | Formation of a Ti-siliceous trimodal material with macroholes, mesopores and zeolitic features via a one-pot templating synthesis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Journal of porous materials | Abbreviated Journal | J Porous Mat |
Volume | 19 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 153-160 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) | ||||
Abstract | Based on a facile one-pot templating synthesis, using a TS-1 zeolite recipe whereby part of the zeolite structure directing agent is replaced by a mesopore templating agent, a trimodal material is formed. The resulting meso-TSM material combines mesoporosity (Ti-MCM-41) with zeolitic features (TS-1) and a unique sheet-like morphology with uniform macroporous voids (macroholes). Moreover, the macrohole formation, mesoporosity and zeolitic properties of the meso-TSM material can be controlled in a straightforward way by adjusting the length of the hydrothermal treatment. This newly developed material may imply great potential for catalytic redox applications and diffusion limitated processes because of its highly tunable character in all three dimensions (micro-, meso- and macroporous scale). | ||||
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Publisher | Kluwer Academic | Place of Publication | Boston, Mass. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000301187600002 | Publication Date | 2011-03-28 | |
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ISSN | 1380-2224;1573-4854; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.624 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 1.624; 2012 IF: 1.348 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88367 | Serial | 1257 | ||
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Author | Liu, S.; Wei, M.; Sui, X.; Cheng, X.; Cool, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | A scanning electron microscopy study on hollow silica microspheres: defects and influences of the synthesis composition | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Journal of sol-gel science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | J Sol-Gel Sci Techn |
Volume | 49 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 373-379 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Defects on hollow silica spheres synthesized in a tetraethylorthosilicate-octylamine-HCl-H2O system were recorded by scanning microscope. Based on the results, influences of synthesis composition on the formation of these defects are discussed. It is evidenced that products prepared with different octylamine-to-tetraethylorthosilicate ratios may have surface depressions, cracks and non-hollow microspheres. However, by changing water and acid additions, these defects could be reduced or eliminated. Generally, samples synthesized with a large octylamine addition commonly exhibit surface depressions. A small octylamine or a large water addition benefits the formation of solid silica microspheres among the product. Acid, although is not indispensable for the formation of hollow spheres, helps to eliminate or reduce depressions on the hollow shells. It is explained that the added acid gives rise to a relative localized fast hydrolysis versus condensation, facilitating an easy mobility of hydrolyzed silica species, and consequently the shell surface is smoothened. | ||||
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Publisher | Kluwer | Place of Publication | Dordrecht | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000263260100015 | Publication Date | 2008-12-16 | |
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ISSN | 0928-0707;1573-4846; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.575 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 1.575; 2009 IF: 1.393 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74962 | Serial | 2941 | ||
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Author | de Witte, K.; Cool, P.; de Witte, I.; Ruys, L.; Rao, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vansant, E.F. | ||||
Title | Multistep loading of titania nanoparticles in the mesopores of SBA-15 for enhanced photocatalytic activity | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2007 | Publication | Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | J Nanosci Nanotechno |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 2511-2515 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000246347700042 | Publication Date | 2007-04-05 | |
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ISSN | 1533-4880;0000-0000; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.483 | Times cited | 13 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 1.483; 2007 IF: 1.987 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64773 | Serial | 2240 | ||
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