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Author | Conings, B.; Bretschneider, S.A.; Babayigit, A.; Gauquelin, N.; Cardinaletti, I.; Manca, J.V.; Verbeeck, J.; Snaith, H.J.; Boyen, H.-G. | ||||
Title | Structure-property relations of methylamine vapor treated hybrid perovskite CH3NH3PbI3 films and solar cells | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | ACS applied materials and interfaces | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Appl Mater Inter |
Volume | 9 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 8092-8099 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The power conversion efficiency of halide perovskite solar cells is heavily dependent on the perovskite layer being sufficiently smooth and pinhole-free. It has been shown that these features can be obtained even when starting out from rough and discontinuous perovskite film, by briefly exposing it to methylamine (MA) vapor. The exact underlying physical mechanisms of this phenomenon are, however, still unclear. By investigating smooth, MA treated films, based on very rough and discontinuous reference films of methylammonium triiode (MAPbI3), considering their morphology, crystalline features, local conductive properties, and charge carrier lifetime, we unravel the relation between their characteristic physical qualities and their performance in corresponding solar cells. We discover that the extensive improvement in photovoltaic performance upon MA treatment is a consequence of the induced morphological enhancement of the perovskite layer, together with improved electron injection into TiO2, which in fact compensates for an otherwise compromised bulk electronic quality, simultaneously caused by the MA treatment. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000396186000025 | Publication Date | 2017-02-10 | |
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ISSN | 1944-8244 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.504 | Times cited | 43 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This work was financially supported by BOF (Hasselt University) and the Research Fund Flanders (FWO). B.C. is a postdoctoral research fellow of the FWO. A.B. is financially supported by FWO and Imec. J.V. and N.G. acknowledge funding from GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp and FWO project G.0044.13N “Charge ordering”. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope used for this study was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. The authors thank Tim Vangerven for Urbach energy determination, and Johnny Baccus and Jan Mertens for technical support. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 7.504 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:140849 | Serial | 4422 | ||
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Author | Pullini, D.; Sgroi, M.; Mahmoud, A.; Gauquelin, N.; Maschio, L.; Lorenzo-Ferrari, A.M.; Groenen, R.; Damen, C.; Rijnders, G.; van den Bos, K.H.W.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J. | ||||
Title | One step toward a new generation of C-MOS compatible oxide p-n junctions: Structure of the LSMO/ZnO interface elucidated by an experimental and theoretical synergic work | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | ACS applied materials and interfaces | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Appl Mater Inter |
Volume | 9 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 20974-20980 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Heterostructures formed by La0.7Sr0.3MnO3/ZnO (LSMO/ZnO) interfaces exhibit extremely interesting electronic properties making them promising candidates for novel oxide p–n junctions, with multifunctional features. In this work, the structure of the interface is studied through a combined experimental/theoretical approach. Heterostructures were grown epitaxially and homogeneously on 4″ silicon wafers, characterized by advanced electron microscopy imaging and spectroscopy and simulated by ab initio density functional theory calculations. The simulation results suggest that the most stable interface configuration is composed of the (001) face of LSMO, with the LaO planes exposed, in contact with the (112̅0) face of ZnO. The ab initio predictions agree well with experimental high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy images and confirm the validity of the suggested structural model. Electron energy loss spectroscopy confirms the atomic sharpness of the interface. From statistical parameter estimation theory, it has been found that the distances between the interfacial planes are displaced from the respective ones of the bulk material. This can be ascribed to the strain induced by the mismatch between the lattices of the two materials employed | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000404090000079 | Publication Date | 2017-05-25 | |
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ISSN | 1944-8244 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.504 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Financial support is acknowledged from the European Commission – DG research and innovation to the collaborative research project named Interfacing oxides (IFOX, Contract No. NMP3-LA-2010-246102). N.G. and J.V. acknowledge the European Union (EU) Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) ERC Starting Grant 278510 VORTEX for support. S.V.A. and K.H.W.B. acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders through project fundings (G.0374.13N , G.0368.15N, and G.0369.15N) and a Ph.D. research grant to K.H.W.B. The microscope was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government. The microscope used in this work was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government. CINECA is acknowledged for computational facilities (Iscra project HP10CMO1UP). | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 7.504 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:144431UA @ admin @ c:irua:144431 | Serial | 4621 | ||
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Author | Egoavil, R.; Huehn, S.; Jungbauer, M.; Gauquelin, N.; Béché, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Verbeeck; Moshnyaga, V. | ||||
Title | Phase problem in the B-site ordering of La2CoMnO6 : impact on structure and magnetism | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Nanoscale | Abbreviated Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 9835-9843 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Epitaxial double perovskite La2CoMnO6 (LCMO) films were grown by metalorganic aerosol deposition on SrTiO3(111) substrates. A high Curie temperature, T-C = 226 K, and large magnetization close to saturation, M-S(5 K) = 5.8 mu(B)/f.u., indicate a 97% degree of B-site (Co,Mn) ordering within the film. The Co/Mn ordering was directly imaged at the atomic scale by scanning transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (STEM-EDX). Local electron-energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) measurements reveal that the B-sites are predominantly occupied by Co2+ and Mn4+ ions in quantitative agreement with magnetic data. Relatively small values of the (1/2 1/2 1/2) superstructure peak intensity, obtained by X-ray diffraction (XRD), point out the existence of ordered domains with an arbitrary phase relationship across the domain boundary. The size of these domains is estimated to be in the range 35-170 nm according to TEM observations and modelling the magnetization data. These observations provide important information towards the complexity of the cation ordering phenomenon and its implications on magnetism in double perovskites, and similar materials. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000354983100060 | Publication Date | 2015-05-05 | |
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ISSN | 2040-3364;2040-3372; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.367 | Times cited | 37 | Open Access | |
Notes | 312483 ESTEEM2; FWO G004413N; 246102 IFOX; Hercules; esteem2_jra3 | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2015 IF: 7.394 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:126423 c:irua:126423 | Serial | 2586 | ||
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Author | Tonkikh, A.A.; Tsebro, V.I.; Obraztsova, E.A.; Rybkovskiy, D.V.; Orekhov, A.S.; Kondrashov, I.I.; Kauppinen, E.I.; Chuvilin, A.L.; Obraztsova, E.D. | ||||
Title | Films of filled single-wall carbon nanotubes as a new material for high-performance air-sustainable transparent conductive electrodes operating in a wide spectral range | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Nanoscale | Abbreviated Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 11 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 6755-6765 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | In this paper we show the advantages of transparent high conductive films based on filled single-wall carbon nanotubes. The nanotubes with internal channels filled with acceptor molecules (copper chloride or iodine) form networks demonstrating significantly improved characteristics. Due to the charge transfer between the nanotubes and filler, the doped-nanotube films exhibit a drop in electrical sheet resistance of an order of magnitude together with a noticeable increase of film transparency in the visible and near-infrared spectral range. The thermoelectric power measurements show a significant improvement of air-stability of the nanotube network in the course of the filling procedure. For the nanotube films with an initial transparency of 87% at 514 nm and electrical sheet resistance of 862 Ohm sq(-1) we observed an improvement of transparency up to 91% and a decrease of sheet resistance down to 98 Ohm sq(-1). The combination of the nanotube synthesis technique and molecules for encapsulation has been optimized for applications in optoelectronics. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000464454400024 | Publication Date | 2019-03-05 | |
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ISSN | 2040-3364 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.367 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access: Available from 06.09.2019 |
Notes | ; The work was supported by the RFBR project 18-29-19113-mk, grant no. 311533 of Academy of Finland, Russian Federation President Program for young scientist MK-3140.2018.2. Also, the reported study was funded by RFBR and Moscow city Government according to the research project no. 19-32-70004. TEM measurements were performed with financial support from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation within the state assignment for the Federal Scientific Research Centre “Crystallography and Photonics” of the Russian Academy of Sciences. ; | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 7.367 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:159339 | Serial | 5249 | ||
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Author | Hu, L.; Amini, M.N.; Wu, Y.; Jin, Z.; Yuan, J.; Lin, R.; Wu, J.; Dai, Y.; He, H.; Lu, Y.; Lu, J.; Ye, Z.; Han, S.-T.; Ye, J.; Partoens, B.; Zeng, Y.-J.; Ruan, S. | ||||
Title | Charge transfer doping modulated raman scattering and enhanced stability of black phosphorus quantum dots on a ZnO nanorod | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Advanced Optical Materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Opt Mater |
Volume | 6 | Issue | 15 | Pages | 1800440 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Black phosphorus (BP) has recently triggered an unprecedented interest in the 2D community. However, many of its unique properties are not exploited and the well-known environmental vulnerability is not conquered. Herein, a type-I mixed-dimensional (0D-1D) van der Waals heterojunction is developed, where three-atomic-layer BP quantum dots (QDs) are assembled on a single ZnO nanorod (NR). By adjusting the indium (In) content in ZnO NRs, the degree and even the direction of surface charge transfer doping within the heterojunction can be tuned, which result in selective Raman scattering enhancements between ZnO and BP. The maximal enhancement factor is determined as 4340 for BP QDs with sub-ppm level. Furthermore, an unexpected long-term ambient stability (more than six months) of BP QDs is revealed, which is ascribed to the electron doping from ZnO:In NRs. The first demonstration of selective Raman enhancements between two inorganic semiconductors as well as the improved stability of BP shed light on this emerging 2D material. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000440815200023 | Publication Date | 2018-05-18 | |
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ISSN | 2195-1071 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.875 | Times cited | 37 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | ; L. Hu and M. N. Amini contributed equally to this work. This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos. 51502178, 81571763 and 81622026, the Shenzhen Science and Technology Project under Grant Nos. JCYJ20150324141711644, JCYJ20170412105400428, KQJSCX20170727101208249 and JCYJ20170302153853962. Parts of the computational calculations were carried out using the HPC infrastructure at University of Antwerp (CalcUA), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, supported financially by the FWO-Vlaanderen and the Flemish Government (EWI Department). L. H. acknowledges the PhD Start-up Fund of Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province under Grand No. 2017A030310072. J. Y. acknowledges the funding of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Nos. YG2016MS51 and YG2017MS54). ; | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.875 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153112UA @ admin @ c:irua:153112 | Serial | 5082 | ||
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Author | Lin, K.; Pescarmona, P.P.; Houthoofd, K.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.A. | ||||
Title | Direct room-temperature synthesis of methyl-functionalized Ti-MCM-41 nanoparticles and their catalytic performance in epoxidation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Journal of catalysis | Abbreviated Journal | J Catal |
Volume | 263 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 75-82 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Methyl-functionalized Ti-MCM-41 nanoparticles with a size of 80 to 160 nm (Me-Ti-MCM-41 NP) were directly prepared via a dilute solution route by the co-condensation of tetraethoxysilane and methylalkoxysilanes in sodium hydroxide medium at room temperature. The characterization results showed the existence of ordered hexagonal mesoporous structure and tetrahedral Ti species in the nanoparticles. In the epoxidation of cyclohexene with tert-butyl hydroperoxide and aqueous H2O2, Me-Ti-MCM-41 NP samples displayed higher turnover frequencies (TOFs) for cyclohexene and initial reaction rates compared to Ti-MCM-41 and methyl-functionalized Ti-MCM-41 with normal particle size and to non-functionalized Ti-MCM-41 nanoparticles. Simultaneously, a higher selectivity for cyclohexene epoxide was observed in the case of aqueous H2O2, suggesting that the hydrolysis of cyclohexene epoxide with water is reduced on Me-Ti-MCM-41 NP samples. The improved catalytic behavior of Me-Ti-MCM-41 NP is discussed both in terms of the nanosize and methylation of the surface of the catalyst particles. The regeneration of Me-Ti-MCM-41 NP with tert-butyl hydroperoxide solution was evaluated via washing and calcination approaches. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | San Diego, Calif. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000265000800008 | Publication Date | 2009-02-14 | |
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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 | 89 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 6.844; 2009 IF: 5.288 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76395 | Serial | 720 | ||
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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 | 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 | |
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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 | |
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Most recent IF: 6.844; 2008 IF: 5.167 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103092 | Serial | 3409 | ||
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Author | Benedet, M.; Andrea Rizzi, G.; Gasparotto, A.; Gauquelin, N.; Orekhov, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Maccato, C.; Barreca, D. | ||||
Title | Functionalization of graphitic carbon nitride systems by cobalt and cobalt-iron oxides boosts solar water oxidation performances | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Applied surface science | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 618 | Issue | Pages | 156652 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The ever-increasing energy demand from the world population has made the intensive use of fossil fuels an overarching threat to global environment and human health. An appealing alternative is offered by sunlight-assisted photoelectrochemical water splitting to yield carbon-free hydrogen fuel, but kinetic limitations associated to the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) render the development of cost-effective, eco-friendly and stable electrocatalysts an imperative issue. In the present work, OER catalysts based on graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) were deposited on conducting glass substrates by a simple decantation procedure, followed by functionalization with low amounts of nanostructured CoO and CoFe2O4 by radio frequency (RF)-sputtering, and final annealing under inert atmosphere. A combination of advanced characterization tools was used to investigate the interplay between material features and electrochemical performances. The obtained results highlighted the formation of a p-n junction for the g-C3N4-CoO system, whereas a Z-scheme junction accounted for the remarkable performance enhancement yielded by g-C3N4-CoFe2O4. The intimate contact between the system components also afforded an improved electrocatalyst stability in comparison to various bare and functionalized g-C3N4-based systems. These findings emphasize the importance of tailoring g-C3N4 chemico-physical properties through the dispersion of complementary catalysts to fully exploit its applicative potential. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000950654300001 | Publication Date | 2023-02-04 | |
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ISSN | 0169-4332 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.7 | Times cited | 11 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | The authors gratefully acknowledge financial support from CNR (Progetti di Ricerca @CNR – avviso 2020 – ASSIST), Padova University (P-DiSC#04BIRD2020-UNIPD EUREKA, DOR 2020–2022), AMGA Foundation (NYMPHEA project), INSTM Consortium (INSTM21PDGASPAROTTO – NANOMAT, INSTM21PDBARMAC – ATENA) and the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 823717 – ESTEEM3. The FWO-Hercules fund G0H4316N 'Direct electron detector for soft matter TEM' is also acknowledged. Many thanks are due to Prof. Luca Gavioli (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Brescia, Italy) and Dr. Riccardo Lorenzin (Department of Chemical Sciences, Padova University, Italy) for their invaluable technical support.; esteem3reported; esteem3TA | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.7; 2023 IF: 3.387 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196150 | Serial | 7376 | ||
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Author | Deben, C.; Cardenas De La Hoz, E.; Le Compte, M.; Van Schil, P.; Hendriks, J.M.H.; Lauwers, P.; Yogeswaran, S.K.; Lardon, F.; Pauwels, P.; van Laere, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Smits, E.; Vanlanduit, S.; Lin, A. | ||||
Title | OrBITS : label-free and time-lapse monitoring of patient derived organoids for advanced drug screening | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Cellular Oncology (2211-3428) | Abbreviated Journal | Cell Oncol |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-16 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Center for Oncological Research (CORE) | ||||
Abstract | Background Patient-derived organoids are invaluable for fundamental and translational cancer research and holds great promise for personalized medicine. However, the shortage of available analysis methods, which are often single-time point, severely impede the potential and routine use of organoids for basic research, clinical practise, and pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Methods Here, we developed a high-throughput compatible and automated live-cell image analysis software that allows for kinetic monitoring of organoids, named Organoid Brightfield Identification-based Therapy Screening (OrBITS), by combining computer vision with a convolutional network machine learning approach. The OrBITS deep learning analysis approach was validated against current standard assays for kinetic imaging and automated analysis of organoids. A drug screen of standard-of-care lung and pancreatic cancer treatments was also performed with the OrBITS platform and compared to the gold standard, CellTiter-Glo 3D assay. Finally, the optimal parameters and drug response metrics were identified to improve patient stratification. Results OrBITS allowed for the detection and tracking of organoids in routine extracellular matrix domes, advanced Gri3D (R)-96 well plates, and high-throughput 384-well microplates, solely based on brightfield imaging. The obtained organoid Count, Mean Area, and Total Area had a strong correlation with the nuclear staining, Hoechst, following pairwise comparison over a broad range of sizes. By incorporating a fluorescent cell death marker, infra-well normalization for organoid death could be achieved, which was tested with a 10-point titration of cisplatin and validated against the current gold standard ATP-assay, CellTiter-Glo 3D. Using this approach with OrBITS, screening of chemotherapeutics and targeted therapies revealed further insight into the mechanistic action of the drugs, a feature not achievable with the CellTiter-Glo 3D assay. Finally, we advise the use of the growth rate-based normalised drug response metric to improve accuracy and consistency of organoid drug response quantification. Conclusion Our findings validate that OrBITS, as a scalable, automated live-cell image analysis software, would facilitate the use of patient-derived organoids for drug development and therapy screening. The developed wet-lab workflow and software also has broad application potential, from providing a launching point for further brightfield-based assay development to be used for fundamental research, to guiding clinical decisions for personalized medicine. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000898426100001 | Publication Date | 2022-12-12 | |
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ISSN | 2211-3428; 2211-3436 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.6 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
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Most recent IF: 6.6 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:192698 | Serial | 7272 | ||
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Author | Ignatova, K.; Vlasov, E.; Seddon, S.D.; Gauquelin, N.; Verbeeck, J.; Wermeille, D.; Bals, S.; Hase, T.P.A.; Arnalds, U.B. | ||||
Title | Phase coexistence induced surface roughness in V2O3/Ni magnetic heterostructures | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | APL Materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 12 | Issue | 4 | Pages | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; | ||||
Abstract | We present an investigation of the microstructure changes in V2O3 as it goes through its inherent structural phase transition. Using V2O3 films with a well-defined crystal structure deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering on r-plane Al2O3 substrates, we study the phase coexistence region and its impact on the surface roughness of the films and the magnetic properties of overlying Ni magnetic layers in V2O3/Ni hybrid magnetic heterostructures. The simultaneous presence of two phases in V2O3 during its structural phase transition was identified with high resolution x-ray diffraction and led to an increase in surface roughness observed using x-ray reflectivity. The roughness reaches its maximum at the midpoint of the transition. In V2O3/Ni hybrid heterostructures, we find a concomitant increase in the coercivity of the magnetic layer correlated with the increased roughness of the V2O3 surface. The chemical homogeneity of the V2O3 is confirmed through transmission electron microscopy analysis. High-angle annular dark field imaging and electron energy loss spectroscopy reveal an atomically flat interface between Al2O3 and V2O3, as well as a sharp interface between V2O3 and Ni. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001202661800003 | Publication Date | 2024-04-01 | |
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ISSN | 2166-532X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 6.1 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | This work was supported by the funding from the University of Iceland Research Fund, the Icelandic Research Fund Grant No. 207111. Instrumentation funding from the Icelandic Infrastructure Fund is acknowledged. This work was based on experiments per- formed at the BM28 (XMaS) beamline at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Grenoble, France. XMaS is a National Research Facility funded by the UK EPSRC and managed by the Universi- ties of Liverpool and Warwick. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No. 823717—ESTEEM3. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.1; 2024 IF: 4.335 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:205569 | Serial | 9120 | ||
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Author | Verdierre, G.; Gauquelin, N.; Jannis, D.; Birkhölzer, Y.A.; Mallik, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Bibes, M.; Koster, G. | ||||
Title | Epitaxial growth of the candidate ferroelectric Rashba material SrBiO3by pulsed laser deposition | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | APL materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 11 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 031109 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Among oxides, bismuthates have been gaining much interest due to their unique features. In addition to their superconducting properties, they show potential for applications as topological insulators and as possible spin-to-charge converters. After being first investigated in their bulk form in the 1980s, bismuthates have been successfully grown as thin films. However, most efforts have focused on BaBiO<sub>3</sub>, with SrBiO<sub>3</sub>receiving only little attention. Here, we report the growth of epitaxial films of SrBiO<sub>3</sub>on both TiO<sub>2</sub>-terminated SrTiO<sub>3</sub>and NdO-terminated NdScO<sub>3</sub>substrates by pulsed laser deposition. SrBiO<sub>3</sub>has a pseudocubic lattice constant of ∼4.25 Å and grows relaxed on NdScO<sub>3</sub>. Counter-intuitively, it grows with a slight tensile strain on SrTiO<sub>3</sub>despite a large lattice mismatch, which should induce compressive strain. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveals that this occurs as a consequence of structural domain matching, with blocks of 10 SrBiO<sub>3</sub>unit planes matching blocks of 11 SrTiO<sub>3</sub>unit planes. This work provides a framework for the synthesis of high quality perovskite bismuthates films and for the understanding of their interface interactions with homostructural substrates. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000953363800004 | Publication Date | 2023-03-01 | |
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ISSN | 2166-532X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 6.1 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | This work received support from the ERC Advanced grant (Grant No. 833973) “FRESCO” and funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program under Grant Agreement No. 823717—ESTEEM3, Van Gogh travel grant, Nuffic, The Netherlands (CF No. 42582SB).; esteem3reported; esteem3TA | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 6.1; 2023 IF: 4.335 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196135 | Serial | 7377 | ||
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Author | Park, D.-s.; Hadad, M.; Riemer, L.M.; Ignatans, R.; Spirito, D.; Esposito, V.; Tileli, V.; Gauquelin, N.; Chezganov, D.; Jannis, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Gorfman, S.; Pryds, N.; Muralt, P.; Damjanovic, D. | ||||
Title | Induced giant piezoelectricity in centrosymmetric oxides | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Science | Abbreviated Journal | Science |
Volume | 375 | Issue | 6581 | Pages | 653-657 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Giant piezoelectricity can be induced in centrosymmetric oxides by controlling the long-range motion of oxygen vacancies. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000753975300036 | Publication Date | 2022-02-11 | |
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ISSN | 0036-8075 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 56.9 | Times cited | 51 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | D.-S.P., V.E., N.P., P.M., and D.D. acknowledge the European Commission for project Biowings H2020 Fetopen 2018-2022 (grant no. 80127). N.P. acknowledges funding from the Villum Fonden for the NEED project (grant no. 00027993) and the Danish Council for Independent Research Technology and Production Sciences for the DFF-Research Project 3 (grant no. 00069B). S.G. acknowledges funding from the Israel Science Foundation (research grant 1561/18 and equipment grant 2247/18). This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant no. 823717 – ESTEEM3. D.C. acknowledges TOP/BOF funding of the University of Antwerp. M.H. and P.M. acknowledge funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation (grant nos. 200020-162664/1 and 200021-143424/1); esteem3reported; esteem3TA | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 56.9 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:185876 | Serial | 6909 | ||
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Author | Joy, R.M.; Pobedinskas, P.; Bourgeois, E.; Chakraborty, T.; Goerlitz, J.; Herrmann, D.; Noel, C.; Heupel, J.; Jannis, D.; Gauquelin, N.; D'Haen, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Popov, C.; Houssiau, L.; Becher, C.; Nesladek, M.; Haenen, K. | ||||
Title | Photoluminescence of germanium-vacancy centers in nanocrystalline diamond films : implications for quantum sensing applications | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | ACS applied nano materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 3873-3884 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Point defects in diamond, promising candidates for nanoscale pressure- and temperature-sensing applications, are potentially scalable in polycrystalline diamond fabricated using the microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MW PE CVD) technique. However, this approach introduces residual stress in the diamond films, leading to variations in the characteristic zero phonon line (ZPL) of the point defect in diamond. Here, we report the effect of residual stress on germanium-vacancy (GeV) centers in MW PE CVD nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) films fabricated using single crystal Ge as the substrate and solid dopant source. GeV ensemble formation indicated by the zero phonon line (ZPL) at similar to 602 nm is confirmed by room temperature (RT) photoluminescence (PL) measurements. PL mapping results show spatial nonuniformity in GeV formation along with other defects, including silicon-vacancy centers in the diamond films. The residual stress in NCD results in shifts in the PL peak positions. By estimating a stress shift coefficient of (2.9 +/- 0.9) nm/GPa, the GeV PL peak position in the NCD film is determined to be between 598.7 and 603.2 nm. A larger ground state splitting due to the strain on a GeV-incorporated NCD pillar at a low temperature (10 K) is also reported. We also report the observation of intense ZPLs at RT that in some cases could be related to low Ge concentration and the surrounding crystalline environment. In addition, we also observe thicker microcrystalline diamond (MCD) films delaminate from the Ge substrate due to film residual stress and graphitic phase at the diamond/Ge substrate interface (confirmed by electron energy loss spectroscopy). Using this approach, a free-standing color center incorporated MCD film with dimensions up to 1 x 1 cm(2) is fabricated. Qualitative analysis using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectroscopy reveals the presence of impurities, including Ge and silicon, in the MCD film. Our experimental results will provide insights into the scalability of GeV fabrication using the MW PE CVD technique and effectively implement NCD-based nanoscale-sensing applications. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001164609600001 | Publication Date | 2024-02-15 | |
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ISSN | 2574-0970 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 5.9 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 5.9; 2024 IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:204826 | Serial | 9164 | ||
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Author | Privat-Maldonado, A.; Verloy, R.; Cardenas Delahoz, E.; Lin, A.; Vanlanduit, S.; Smits, E.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Cold Atmospheric Plasma Does Not Affect Stellate Cells Phenotype in Pancreatic Cancer Tissue in Ovo | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | International Journal Of Molecular Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Int J Mol Sci |
Volume | 23 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 1954 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Center for Oncological Research (CORE) | ||||
Abstract | Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a challenging neoplastic disease, mainly due to the development of resistance to radio- and chemotherapy. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is an alternative technology that can eliminate cancer cells through oxidative damage, as shown in vitro, in ovo, and in vivo. However, how CAP affects the pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs), key players in the invasion and metastasis of PDAC, is poorly understood. This study aims to determine the effect of an anti-PDAC CAP treatment on PSCs tissue developed in ovo using mono- and co-cultures of RLT-PSC (PSCs) and Mia PaCa-2 cells (PDAC). We measured tissue reduction upon CAP treatment and mRNA expression of PSC activation markers and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodelling factors via qRT-PCR. Protein expression of selected markers was confirmed via immunohistochemistry. CAP inhibited growth in Mia PaCa-2 and co-cultured tissue, but its effectiveness was reduced in the latter, which correlates with reduced ki67 levels. CAP did not alter the mRNA expression of PSC activation and ECM remodelling markers. No changes in MMP2 and MMP9 expression were observed in RLT-PSCs, but small changes were observed in Mia PaCa-2 cells. Our findings support the ability of CAP to eliminate PDAC cells, without altering the PSCs. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000763630900001 | Publication Date | 2022-02-10 | |
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ISSN | 1422-0067 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.6 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | The authors would like to thank Hanne Verswyvel for her support with sample collection from the in ovo model and Peter Ponsaerts for providing the facilities for the microscopy studies. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 5.6 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:187155 | Serial | 7049 | ||
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Author | Ilin, A.; Martyshov, M.; Forsh, E.; Forsh, P.; Rumyantseva, M.; Abakumov, A.; Gaskov, A.; Kashkarov, P. | ||||
Title | UV effect on NO2 sensing properties of nanocrystalline In2O3 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Sensors and actuators : B : chemical | Abbreviated Journal | Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
Volume | 231 | Issue | 231 | Pages | 491-496 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Nanocrystalline indium oxide films with extremely small grains in range of 7-40 nm are prepared by sol-gel method. The influence of grain size on the sensitivity of indium oxide to nitrogen dioxide in low concentration at room temperature is investigated under the UV illumination and without illumination. The sensitivity increases with the decrease of grain sizes when In2O3 is illuminated while in the dark In2O3 with intermediate grain size exhibits the highest response. An explanation of the different behavior of the In2O3 with different grain size sensitivity to NO2 under illumination and in the dark is proposed. We demonstrate that pulsed illumination may be used for NO2 detection at room temperature that significantly reduces the power consumption of sensor. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Lausanne | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000374330900055 | Publication Date | 2016-03-16 | |
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ISSN | 0925-4005 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.401 | Times cited | 27 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:133630 | Serial | 4273 | ||
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Author | Lu, W.; Cui, W.; Zhao, W.; Lin, W.; Liu, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sang, X.; Zhao, W.; Zhang, Q. | ||||
Title | In situ atomistic insight into magnetic metal diffusion across Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 quintuple layers | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Advanced Materials Interfaces | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Mater Interfaces |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 2102161 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Diffusion and occupancy of magnetic atoms in van der Waals (VDW) layered materials have significant impact on applications such as energy storage, thermoelectrics, catalysis, and topological phenomena. However, due to the weak VDW bonding, most research focus on in-plane diffusion within the VDW gap, while out-of-plane diffusion has rarely been reported. Here, to investigate out-of-plane diffusion in VDW-layered Bi2Te3-based alloys, a Ni/Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 heterointerface is synthesized by depositing magnetic Ni metal on a mechanically exfoliated Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 (0001) substrate. Diffusion of Ni atoms across the Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 quintuple layers is directly observed at elevated temperatures using spherical-aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that the diffusion energy barrier of Ni atoms is only 0.31-0.45 eV when they diffuse through Te-3(Bi, Sb)(3) octahedron chains. Atomic-resolution in situ STEM reveals that the distortion of the Te-3(Bi, Sb)(3) octahedron, induced by the Ni occupancy, drives the formation of coherent NiM (M = Bi, Sb, Te) at the heterointerfaces. This work can lead to new strategies to design novel thermoelectric and topological materials by introducing magnetic dopants to VDW-layered materials. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000751742300001 | Publication Date | 2022-02-07 | |
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ISSN | 2196-7350 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.4 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
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Most recent IF: 5.4 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:186421 | Serial | 6960 | ||
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Author | Benedoue, S.; Benedet, M.; Gasparotto, A.; Gauquelin, N.; Orekhov, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Seraglia, R.; Pagot, G.; Rizzi, G.A.; Balzano, V.; Gavioli, L.; Noto, V.D.; Barreca, D.; Maccato, C. | ||||
Title | Insights into the Photoelectrocatalytic Behavior of gCN-Based Anode Materials Supported on Ni Foams | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Nanomaterials | Abbreviated Journal | Nanomaterials-Basel |
Volume | 13 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1035 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Graphitic carbon nitride (gCN) is a promising n-type semiconductor widely investigated for photo-assisted water splitting, but less studied for the (photo)electrochemical degradation of aqueous organic pollutants. In these fields, attractive perspectives for advancements are offered by a proper engineering of the material properties, e.g., by depositing gCN onto conductive and porous scaffolds, tailoring its nanoscale morphology, and functionalizing it with suitable cocatalysts. The present study reports on a simple and easily controllable synthesis of gCN flakes on Ni foam substrates by electrophoretic deposition (EPD), and on their eventual decoration with Co-based cocatalysts [CoO, CoFe2O4, cobalt phosphate (CoPi)] via radio frequency (RF)-sputtering or electrodeposition. After examining the influence of processing conditions on the material characteristics, the developed systems are comparatively investigated as (photo)anodes for water splitting and photoelectrocatalysts for the degradation of a recalcitrant water pollutant [potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP)]. The obtained results highlight that while gCN decoration with Co-based cocatalysts boosts water splitting performances, bare gCN as such is more efficient in KHP abatement, due to the occurrence of a different reaction mechanism. The related insights, provided by a multi-technique characterization, may provide valuable guidelines for the implementation of active nanomaterials in environmental remediation and sustainable solar-to-chemical energy conversion. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000960297000001 | Publication Date | 2023-03-13 | |
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ISSN | 2079-4991 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.3 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | The present work was financially supported by CNR (Progetti di Ricerca @CNR—avviso 2020—ASSIST), Padova University (P-DiSC#04BIRD2020-UNIPD EUREKA, DOR 2020–2022), AMGA Foundation (NYMPHEA project), INSTM Consortium (INSTM21PDGASPAROTTO—NANOMAT, INSTM21PDBARMAC—ATENA) and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 823717—ESTEEM3. The FWO-Hercules fund G0H4316N ‘Direct electron detector for soft matter TEM’ is also acknowledged. Many thanks are also due to Dr. Riccardo Lorenzin for his support to experimental activities.; esteem3reported; esteem3TA | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 5.3; 2023 IF: 3.553 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196115 | Serial | 7378 | ||
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Author | Lin, K.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.A.; Pescarmona, P.P. | ||||
Title | Titanosilicate beads with hierarchical porosity : synthesis and application as epoxidation catalysts | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Chemistry: a European journal | Abbreviated Journal | Chem-Eur J |
Volume | 16 | Issue | 45 | Pages | 13509-13518 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Porous titanosilicate beads with a diameter of 0.51.5 mm (TiSil-HPB-60) were synthesized from a preformed titanosilicate solution with a porous anion-exchange resin as template. The bead format of this material enables its straightforward separation from the reaction mixture in its application as a liquid-phase heterogeneous catalyst. The material displays hierarchical porosity (micro/mesopores) and incipient TS-1 structure building units. The titanium species are predominantly located in tetrahedral framework positions. TiSil-HPB-60 is a highly active catalyst for the epoxidation of cyclohexene with t-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) and aqueous H2O2. With both oxidants, TiSil-HPB-60 gave higher epoxide yields than Ti-MCM-41 and TS-1. The improved catalytic performance of TiSil-HPB-60 is mainly ascribed to the large mesopores favoring the diffusion of reagents and products to and from the titanium active sites. The epoxide yield and selectivity could be further improved by silylation of the titanosilicate beads. Importantly, TiSil-HPB-60 is a stable catalyst immune to titanium leaching, and can be easily recovered and reused in successive catalytic cycles without significant loss of activity. Moreover, TiSil-HPB-60 is active and selective in the epoxidation of a wide range of bulky alkenes. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000285398400029 | Publication Date | 2010-10-07 | |
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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 | 38 | Open Access | |
Notes | Iap; Goa | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 5.317; 2011 IF: 5.925 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88153 | Serial | 3668 | ||
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Author | Shi, H.; Frenzel, J.; Martinez, G.T.; Van Rompaey, S.; Bakulin, A.; Kulkova, A.; Van Aert, S.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
Title | Site occupation of Nb atoms in ternary Ni-Ti-Nb shape memory alloys | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Acta materialia | Abbreviated Journal | Acta Mater |
Volume | 74 | Issue | Pages | 85-95 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Nb occupancy in the austenite B2-NiTi matrix and Ti2Ni phase in NiTiNb shape memory alloys was investigated by aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy and precession electron diffraction. In both cases, Nb atoms were found to prefer to occupy the Ti rather than Ni sites. A projector augmented wave method within density functional theory was used to calculate the atomic and electronic structures of the austenitic B2-NiTi matrix phase and the Ti2Ni precipitates both with and without addition of Nb. The obtained formation energies and analysis of structural and electronic characteristics explain the preference for Ti sites for Nb over Ni sites. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000338621400009 | Publication Date | 2014-05-08 | |
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ISSN | 1359-6454; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.301 | Times cited | 21 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 5.301; 2014 IF: 4.465 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118334 | Serial | 3028 | ||
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Author | Ghidelli, M.; Orekhov, A.; Bassi, A.L.; Terraneo, G.; Djemia, P.; Abadias, G.; Nord, M.; Béché, A.; Gauquelin, N.; Verbeeck, J.; Raskin, J.-p.; Schryvers, D.; Pardoen, T.; Idrissi, H. | ||||
Title | Novel class of nanostructured metallic glass films with superior and tunable mechanical properties | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Acta Materialia | Abbreviated Journal | Acta Mater |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 116955 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | A novel class of nanostructured Zr50Cu50 (%at.) metallic glass films with superior and tunable mechanical properties is produced by pulsed laser deposition. The process can be controlled to synthetize a wide range of film microstructures including dense fully amorphous, amorphous embedded with nanocrystals and amorphous nano-granular. A unique dense self-assembled nano-laminated atomic arrangement characterized by alternating Cu-rich and Zr/O-rich nanolayers with different local chemical enrichment and amorphous or amorphous-crystalline composite nanostructure has been discovered, while significant in-plane clustering is reported for films synthetized at high deposition pressures. This unique nanoarchitecture is at the basis of superior mechanical properties including large hardness and elastic modulus up to 10 and 140 GPa, respectively and outstanding total elongation to failure (>9%), leading to excellent strength/ductility balance, which can be tuned by playing with the film architecture. These results pave the way to the synthesis of novel class of engineered nanostructured metallic glass films with high structural performances attractive for a number of applications in microelectronics and coating industry. |
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Language | Wos | 000670077800004 | Publication Date | 2021-05-12 | |
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ISSN | 1359-6454 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.301 | Times cited | 27 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | H.I. is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS). This work was supported by the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique – FNRS under Grant T.0178.19 and Grant CDR– J011320F. We acknowledge funding for the direct electron detector used in the 4D stem studies from the Hercules fund 'Direct electron detector for soft matter TEM' from the Flemish Government J.V acknowledges funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 823717 – ESTEEM3. A.O. has received partial funding from the GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. A.B. and J.V. acknowledge funding through FWO project G093417N ('Compressed sensing enabling low dose imaging in transmission electron microscopy') from the Flanders Research Fund. M.G. and A.L.B acknowledge Chantelle Ekanem for support in PLD depositions. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 5.301 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:178142 | Serial | 6761 | ||
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Author | Wang, J.; Gauquelin, N.; Huijben, M.; Verbeeck, J.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G. | ||||
Title | Metal-insulator transition of SrVO 3 ultrathin films embedded in SrVO 3 / SrTiO 3 superlattices | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Applied Physics Letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 117 | Issue | 13 | Pages | 133105 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The metal-insulator transition (MIT) in strongly correlated oxides is a topic of great interest for its potential applications, such as Mott field effect transistors and sensors. We report that the MIT in high quality epitaxial SrVO3 (SVO) thin films is present as the film thickness is reduced, lowering the dimensionality of the system, and electron-electron correlations start to become the dominant interactions. The critical thickness of 3 u.c is achieved by avoiding effects due to off-stoichiometry using optimal growth conditions and excluding any surface effects by a STO capping layer. Compared to the single SVO thin films, conductivity enhancement in SVO/STO superlattices is observed. This can be explained by the interlayer coupling effect between SVO sublayers in the superlattices. Magnetoresistance and Hall measurements indicate that the dominant driving force of MIT is the electron–electron interaction. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000577126100001 | Publication Date | 2020-09-28 | |
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ISSN | 0003-6951 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4 | Times cited | 8 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 13HTSM01 ; | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 4; 2020 IF: 3.411 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:172461 | Serial | 6415 | ||
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Author | Abakumov, A.M.; Morozov, V.A.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Verbeeck, J.; Hadermann, J. | ||||
Title | Cation ordering and flexibility of the BO42- tetrahedra in incommensurately modulated CaEu2(BO4)4 (B = Mo, W) scheelites | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Inorganic chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Inorg Chem |
Volume | 53 | Issue | 17 | Pages | 9407-9415 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The factors mediating cation ordering in the scheelite-based molybdates and tungstates are discussed on the basis of the incommensurately modulated crystal structures of the CaEu2(BO4)(4) (B = Mo, W) red phosphors solved from high-resolution synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction data. Monoclinic CaEu2(WO4)(4) adopts a (3 + 1)-dimensionally modulated structure [superspace group I2/b(alpha beta 0)00, a = 5.238 73(1)A, b = 5.266 35(1) A, c = 11.463 19(9) A, gamma = 91.1511(2)degrees, q = 0.56153(6)a* + 0.7708(9)b*, R-F = 0.050, R-p = 0.069], whereas tetragonal CaEu2(MoO4)(4) is (3 + 2)-dimensionally modulated [superspace group I4(1)/ a(alpha beta 0)00(-beta alpha 0)00, a = 5.238 672(7) A, c = 11.548 43(2) A, q(1) = 035331(8)a* + 0.82068(9)b*, q(2) = -0.82068(9)a* + 0.55331(8)b*, R-F = 0.061, R-p = 0.082]. In both cases the modulation arises from the ordering of the Ca/Eu cations and the cation vacancies at the A-sublattice of the parent scheelite ABO(4) structure. The cation ordering is incomplete and better described with harmonic rather than with steplike occupational modulation functions. The structures respond to the variation of the effective charge and cation size at the A-position through the flexible geometry of the MoO42- and WO42- tetrahedra demonstrating an alternation of stretching the B-O bond lengths and bending the O-B-O bond angles. The tendency towards A-site cation ordering in scheelites is rationalized using the difference in ionic radii and concentration of the A-site vacancies as parameters and presented in the form of a structure map. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Easton, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000341229600068 | Publication Date | 2014-08-21 | |
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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 | 48 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2014 IF: 4.762 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119292UA @ admin @ c:irua:119292 | Serial | 297 | ||
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Author | Charkin, D.O.; Demchyna, R.; Prots, Y.; Borrmann, H.; Burkhardt, U.; Schwarz, U.; Schnelle, W.; Plokhikh, I.V.; Kazakov, S.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Batuk, D.; Verchenko, V.Y.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Curfs, C.; Grin, Y.; Shevelkov, A.V.; | ||||
Title | Two New Arsenides, Eu7Cu44As23 and Sr7Cu44As23, With a New Filled Variety of the BaHg11 Structure | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Inorganic chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Inorg Chem |
Volume | 53 | Issue | 20 | Pages | 11173-11184 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Two new ternary arsenides, namely, Eu7Cu44As23 and Sr7Cu44As23, were synthesized from elements at 800 degrees C. Their crystal structure represents a new filled version of the BaHg11 motif with cubic voids alternately occupied by Eu(Sr) and As atoms, resulting in a 2 x 2 x 2 superstructure of the aristotype: space group Fm (3) over barm, a = 16.6707(2) angstrom and 16.7467(2) angstrom, respectively. The Eu derivative exhibits ferromagnetic ordering below 17.5 K. In agreement with band structure calculations both compounds are metals, exhibiting relatively low thermopower, but high electrical and low thermal conductivity. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Easton, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000343527700049 | Publication Date | 2014-09-29 | |
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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 | 9 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2014 IF: 4.762 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121141 | Serial | 3784 | ||
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Author | Batuk, D.; Batuk, M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; McCammon, C.M.; Dubrovinsky, L.; Hadermann, J. | ||||
Title | Effect of lone-electron-pair cations on the orientation of crystallographic shear planes in anion-deficient perovskites | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Inorganic chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Inorg Chem |
Volume | 52 | Issue | 17 | Pages | 10009-10020 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Factors affecting the structure and orientation of the crystallographic shear (CS) planes in anion-deficient perovskites are investigated using the (Pb1−zSrz)1−xFe1+xO3−y perovskites as a model system. The orientation of the CS planes in the system varies unevenly with z. A comparison of the structures with different CS planes revels that the orientation of the CS planes is governed mainly by the stereochemical activity of the lone-electron-pair cations inside the perovskite blocks. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Easton, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000326129000037 | Publication Date | 2013-08-22 | |
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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 | 11 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111394 | Serial | 822 | ||
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Author | Batuk, M.; Batuk, D.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Rozova, M.G.; Antipov, E.V.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Homologous series of layered perovskites An+1BnO3n-1Cl : crystal and magnetic structure of a new oxychloride Pb4BiFe4O11Cl | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Inorganic chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Inorg Chem |
Volume | 52 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 2208-2218 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The nuclear and magnetic structure of a novel oxychloride Pb4BiFe4O11Cl has been studied over the temperature range 1.5700 K using a combination of transmission electron microscopy and synchrotron and neutron powder diffraction [space group P4/mbm, a = 5.5311(1) Å, c = 19.586(1) Å, T = 300 K]. Pb4BiFe4O11Cl is built of truncated (Pb,Bi)3Fe4O11 quadruple perovskite blocks separated by CsCl-type (Pb,Bi)2Cl slabs. The perovskite blocks consist of two layers of FeO6 octahedra located between two layers of FeO5 tetragonal pyramids. The FeO6 octahedra rotate about the c axis, resulting in a √2ap × √2ap × c superstructure. Below TN = 595(17) K, Pb4BiFe4O11Cl adopts a G-type antiferromagnetic structure with the iron magnetic moments confined to the ab plane. The ordered magnetic moments at 1.5 K are 3.93(3) and 3.62(4) μB on the octahedral and square-pyramidal iron sites, respectively. Pb4BiFe4O11Cl can be considered a member of the perovskite-based An+1BnO3n1Cl homologous series (A = Pb/Bi; B = Fe) with n = 4. The formation of a subsequent member of the series with n = 5 is also demonstrated. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Easton, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000315255200067 | Publication Date | 2013-02-05 | |
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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 | 6 | Open Access | |
Notes | Countatoms | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106185 | Serial | 1486 | ||
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Author | Abakumov, A.M.; Batuk, M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tyablikov, O.A.; Sheptyakov, D.V.; Filimonov, D.S.; Pokholok, K.V.; Zhidal, V.S.; Rozova, M.G.; Antipov, E.V.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; | ||||
Title | Structural and magnetic phase transitions in the AnBnO3n-2 anion-deficient perovskites Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Inorganic chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Inorg Chem |
Volume | 52 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 7834-7843 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Novel anion-deficient perovskite-based ferrites Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 were synthesized by solid-state reaction in air. Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 belong to the perovskite-based AnBnO3n2 homologous series with n = 5 and 6, respectively, with a unit cell related to the perovskite subcell ap as ap√2 × ap × nap√2. Their structures are derived from the perovskite one by slicing it with 1/2[110]p(1̅01)p crystallographic shear (CS) planes. The CS operation results in (1̅01)p-shaped perovskite blocks with a thickness of (n 2) FeO6 octahedra connected to each other through double chains of edge-sharing FeO5 distorted tetragonal pyramids which can adopt two distinct mirror-related configurations. Ordering of chains with a different configuration provides an extra level of structure complexity. Above T ≈ 750 K for Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and T ≈ 400 K for Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 the chains have a disordered arrangement. On cooling, a second-order structural phase transition to the ordered state occurs in both compounds. Symmetry changes upon phase transition are analyzed using a combination of superspace crystallography and group theory approach. Correlations between the chain ordering pattern and octahedral tilting in the perovskite blocks are discussed. Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 undergo a transition into an antiferromagnetically (AFM) ordered state, which is characterized by a G-type AFM ordering of the Fe magnetic moments within the perovskite blocks. The AFM perovskite blocks are stacked along the CS planes producing alternating FM and AFM-aligned FeFe pairs. In spite of the apparent frustration of the magnetic coupling between the perovskite blocks, all n = 4, 5, 6 AnFenO3n2 (A = Pb, Bi, Ba) feature robust antiferromagnetism with similar Néel temperatures of 623632 K. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Easton, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000322087100006 | Publication Date | 2013-02-13 | |
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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 | 10 | Open Access | |
Notes | Countatoms | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109213 | Serial | 3196 | ||
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Author | Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Rozova, M.G.; Sarakinou, E.; Antipov, E.V. | ||||
Title | Expanding the Ruddlesden-Popper manganite family : the n=3 La3.2Ba0.8Mn3O10 Member | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Inorganic chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Inorg Chem |
Volume | 51 | Issue | 21 | Pages | 11487-11492 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | La3.2Ba0.8Mn3O10, a representative of the rare n = 3 members of the Ruddlesden-Popper manganites A(n+1)Mn(n)O(3n+1), was synthesized in an evacuated sealed silica tube. Its crystal structure was refined from a combination of powder X-ray diffraction (PXD) and precession electron diffraction (PED) data, with the rotations of the MnO6 octahedra described within the symmetry-adapted mode approach (space group Cccm, a = 29.068(1) angstrom, b = 5.5504(5) angstrom, c = 5.5412(5) angstrom; PXD RF = 0.053, RP = 0.026; PED RF = 0.248). The perovskite block in La3.2Ba0.8Mn3O10 features an octahedral tilting distortion with out-of-phase rotations of the Mn06 octahedra according to the (Phi,Phi,0)(Phi,Phi,0) mode, observed for the first time in the n = 3 Ruddlesden-Popper structures. The Mn06 octahedra demonstrate a noticeable deformation with the elongation of two apical Mn-O bonds due to the Jahn-Teller effect in the Mn3+ cations. The relationships between the octahedral tilting distortion, the ionic radii of the cations at the A- and B-positions, and the mismatch between the perovslcite and rock-salt blocks of the Ruddlesden-Popper structure are discussed. At low temperatures, La3.2Ba0.8Mn3O10 reveals a sizable remnant magnetization of about 1.3 mu(B)/Mn at 2K, and shows signatures of spin freezing below 150 K. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Easton, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000313220200036 | Publication Date | 2012-10-17 | |
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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 | 2 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2012 IF: 4.593 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110121 | Serial | 1133 | ||
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Author | King, G.; Abakumov, A.M.; Woodward, P.M.; Llobet, A.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Batuk, D.; Antipov, E.V. | ||||
Title | The high-temperature polymorphs of K3AlF6 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Inorganic chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Inorg Chem |
Volume | 50 | Issue | 16 | Pages | 7792-7801 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The crystal structures of the three high-temperature polymorphs of K3AlF6 have been solved from neutron powder diffraction, synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction, and electron diffraction data. The β-phase (stable between 132 and 153 °C) and γ-phase (stable between 153 to 306 °C) can be described as unusually complex superstructures of the double-perovskite structure (K2KAlF6) which result from noncooperative tilting of the AlF6 octahedra. The β-phase is tetragonal, space group I4/m, with lattice parameters of a = 13.3862(5) Å and c = 8.5617(3) Å (at 143 °C) and Z = 10. In this phase, one-fifth of the AlF6 octahedra are rotated about the c-axis by 45° while the other four-fifths remain untilted. The large 45° rotations result in edge sharing between these AlF6 octahedra and the neighboring K-centered polyhedra, resulting in pentagonal bipyramidal coordination for four-fifths of the K+ ions that reside on the B-sites of the perovskite structure. The remaining one-fifth of the K+ ions on the B-sites retain octahedral coordination. The γ-phase is orthorhombic, space group Fddd, with lattice parameters of a = 36.1276(4) Å, b = 17.1133(2) Å, and c = 12.0562(1) Å (at 225 °C) and Z = 48. In the γ-phase, one-sixth of the AlF6 octahedra are randomly rotated about one of two directions by 45° while the other five-sixths remain essentially untilted. These rotations result in two-thirds of the K+ ions on the B-site obtaining 7-fold coordination while the other one-third remain in octahedral coordination. The δ-phase adopts the ideal cubic double-perovskite structure, space group Fmm, with a = 8.5943(1) Å at 400 °C. However, pair distribution function analysis shows that locally the δ-phase is quite different from its long-range average crystal structure. The AlF6 octahedra undergo large-amplitude rotations which are accompanied by off-center displacements of the K+ ions that occupy the 12-coordinate A-sites. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Easton, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000293493100052 | Publication Date | 2011-07-11 | |
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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 | 19 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2011 IF: 4.601 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91131 | Serial | 1468 | ||
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Author | Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Batuk, M.; d' Hondt, H.; Tyablikov, O.A.; Rozova, M.G.; Pokholok, K.V.; Filimonov, D.S.; Sheptyakov, D.V.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Niermann, D.; Hemberger, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Antipov, E.V. | ||||
Title | Slicing the Perovskite structure with crystallographic shear planes : the AnBnO3n-2 homologous series | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Inorganic chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Inorg Chem |
Volume | 49 | Issue | 20 | Pages | 9508-9516 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | A new AnBnO3n−2 homologous series of anion-deficient perovskites has been evidenced by preparation of the members with n = 5 (Pb2.9Ba2.1Fe4TiO13) and n = 6 (Pb3.8Bi0.2Ba2Fe4.2Ti1.8O16) in a single phase form. The crystal structures of these compounds were determined using a combination of transmission electron microscopy and X-ray and neutron powder diffraction (S.G. Ammm, a = 5.74313(7), b = 3.98402(4), c = 26.8378(4) Å, RI = 0.035, RP = 0.042 for Pb2.9Ba2.1Fe4TiO13 and S.G. Imma, a = 5.7199(1), b = 3.97066(7), c = 32.5245(8) Å, RI = 0.032, RP = 0.037 for Pb3.8Bi0.2Ba2Fe4.2Ti1.8O16). The crystal structures of the AnBnO3n−2 homologues are formed by slicing the perovskite structure with (01)p crystallographic shear (CS) planes. The shear planes remove a layer of oxygen atoms and displace the perovskite blocks with respect to each other by the 1/2[110]p vector. The CS planes introduce edge-sharing connections of the transition metal−oxygen polyhedra at the interface between the perovskite blocks. This results in intrinsically frustrated magnetic couplings between the perovskite blocks due to a competition of the exchange interactions between the edge- and the corner-sharing metal−oxygen polyhedra. Despite the magnetic frustration, neutron powder diffraction and Mssbauer spectroscopy reveal that Pb2.9Ba2.1Fe4TiO13 and Pb3.8Bi0.2Ba2Fe4.2Ti1.8O16 are antiferromagnetically ordered below TN = 407 and 343 K, respectively. The Pb2.9Ba2.1Fe4TiO13 and Pb3.8Bi0.2Ba2Fe4.2Ti1.8O16 compounds are in a paraelectric state in the 5−300 K temperature range. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Easton, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000282783400051 | Publication Date | 2010-09-24 | |
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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 | 23 | Open Access | |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2010 IF: 4.326 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84963 | Serial | 3041 | ||
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Author | Batuk, D.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Filimonov, D.S.; Zakharov, K.V.; Volkova, O.S.; Vasiliev, A.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M. | ||||
Title | Bi(3n+1)Ti7Fe(3n-3)O(9n+11) Homologous Series: Slicing Perovskite Structure with Planar Interfaces Containing Anatase-like Chains | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Inorganic chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Inorg Chem |
Volume | 55 | Issue | 55 | Pages | 1245-1257 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The n = 3-6 members of a new perovskite-based homologous series Bi(3n+1)Ti7Fe(3n-3)O(9n+11) are reported. The crystal structure of the n = 3 Bi10Ti7Fe6O38 member is refined using a combination of X-ray and neutron powder diffraction data (a = 11.8511(2) A, b = 3.85076(4) A, c = 33.0722(6) A, S.G. Immm), unveiling the partially ordered distribution of Ti(4+) and Fe(3+) cations and indicating the presence of static random displacements of the Bi and O atoms. All Bi(3n+1)Ti7Fe(3n-3)O(9n+11) structures are composed of perovskite blocks separated by translational interfaces parallel to the (001)p perovskite planes. The thickness of the perovskite blocks increases with n, while the atomic arrangement at the interfaces remains the same. The interfaces comprise chains of double edge-sharing (Fe,Ti)O6 octahedra connected to the octahedra of the perovskite blocks by sharing edges and corners. This configuration shifts the adjacent perovskite blocks relative to each other over a vector (1/2)[110]p and creates S-shaped tunnels along the [010] direction. The tunnels accommodate double columns of the Bi(3+) cations, which stabilize the interfaces owing to the stereochemical activity of their lone electron pairs. The Bi(3n+1)Ti7Fe(3n-3)O(9n+11) structures can be formally considered either as intergrowths of perovskite modules and polysynthetically twinned modules of the Bi2Ti4O11 structure or as intergrowths of the 2D perovskite and 1D anatase fragments. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) on Bi10Ti7Fe6O38 reveals that static atomic displacements of Bi and O inside the perovskite blocks are not completely random; they are cooperative, yet only short-range ordered. According to TEM, the interfaces can be laterally shifted with respect to each other over +/-1/3a, introducing an additional degree of disorder. Bi10Ti7Fe6O38 is paramagnetic in the 1.5-1000 K temperature range due to dilution of the magnetic Fe(3+) cations with nonmagnetic Ti(4+). The n = 3, 4 compounds demonstrate a high dielectric constant of 70-165 at room temperature. | ||||
Address | Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology , Nobelya str. 3, 143026 Moscow, Russia | ||||
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Language | English | Wos | 000369356800031 | Publication Date | 2016-01-09 |
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ISSN | 0020-1669 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.857 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | |
Notes | We are grateful to the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging of Paul Scherrer Institut (LNS PSI, Villigen, Switzerland) for granting beam time at the HRPT diffrac- tometer and to Dr. Denis Sheptyakov for the technical support during the experiment. We are also grateful to Valery Verchenko for his help with magnetization measurements. The work has been supported by the Russian Science Foundation (grant 14-13-00680). A.A.T. was partly supported by the Federal Ministry for Education and Science through a Sofja Kovalevskaya Award of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. | Approved ![]() |
Most recent IF: 4.857 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:132247 | Serial | 4073 | ||
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