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Author Schryvers, D.; Cao, S.; Tirry, W.; Idrissi, H.; Van Aert, S.
  Title Advanced three-dimensional electron microscopy techniques in the quest for better structural and functional materials Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Science and technology of advanced materials Abbreviated Journal Sci Technol Adv Mat
  Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 014206-14213
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract After a short review of electron tomography techniques for materials science, this overview will cover some recent results on different shape memory and nanostructured metallic systems obtained by various three-dimensional (3D) electron imaging techniques. In binary NiTi, the 3D morphology and distribution of Ni4Ti3 precipitates are investigated by using FIB/SEM slice-and-view yielding 3D data stacks. Different quantification techniques will be presented including the principal ellipsoid for a given precipitate, shape classification following a Zingg scheme, particle distribution function, distance transform and water penetration. The latter is a novel approach to quantifying the expected matrix transformation in between the precipitates. The different samples investigated include a single crystal annealed with and without compression yielding layered and autocatalytic precipitation, respectively, and a polycrystal revealing different densities and sizes of the precipitates resulting in a multistage transformation process. Electron tomography was used to understand the interaction between focused ion beam-induced Frank loops and long dislocation structures in nanobeams of Al exhibiting special mechanical behaviour measured by on-chip deposition. Atomic resolution electron tomography is demonstrated on Ag nanoparticles in an Al matrix.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Sendai Editor
  Language Wos 000316463800008 Publication Date 2013-03-13
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  ISSN 1468-6996;1878-5514; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.798 Times cited 6 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Iap; Esteem Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.798; 2013 IF: 2.613
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107343 Serial 77
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Author Salzmann, B.B.V.; Wit, J. de; Li, C.; Arenas-Esteban, D.; Bals, S.; Meijerink, A.; Vanmaekelbergh, D.
  Title Two-Dimensional CdSe-PbSe Heterostructures and PbSe Nanoplatelets: Formation, Atomic Structure, and Optical Properties Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C
  Volume 126 Issue 3 Pages 1513-1522
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Language Wos 000744909200001 Publication Date 2022-01-27
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  ISSN 1932-7447 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited 12 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes H. Meeldijk is kindly acknowledged for helping with electron microscopy at Utrecht University. T. Prins is kindly acknowledged for useful discussions. B.B.V.S. and D.V. acknowledge the Dutch NWO for financial support via the TOP-ECHO Grant No. 715.016.002. D.V. acknowledges financial support from the European ERC Council, ERC Advanced Grant 692691 “First Step”. J.W. and A.M. acknowledge financial support from the project CHEMIE.PGT.2019.004 of TKI/ Topsector Chemie, which is partly financed by the Dutch NWO. S.B, C.L., and D.A.E. acknowledge financial support from the European ERC Council, ERC Consolidator Grant realnano No. 815128. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant No. 731019 (EUSMI). sygmaSB Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.7
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:185454 Serial 6953
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Author dela Encarnacion, C.; Lenzi, E.; Henriksen-Lacey, M.; Molina, B.; Jenkinson, K.; Herrero, A.; Colas, L.; Ramos-Cabrer, P.; Toro-Mendoza, J.; Orue, I.; Langer, J.; Bals, S.; Jimenez de Aberasturi, D.; Liz-Marzan, L.M.
  Title Hybrid magnetic-plasmonic nanoparticle probes for multimodal bioimaging Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C
  Volume 126 Issue 45 Pages 19519-19531
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Multimodal contrast agents, which take advantage of different imaging modalities, have emerged as an interesting approach to overcome the technical limitations of individual techniques. We developed hybrid nanoparticles comprising an iron oxide core and an outer gold spiky layer, stabilized by a biocompatible polymeric shell. The combined magnetic and optical properties of the different components provide the required functionalities for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and fluorescence imaging. The fabrication of such hybrid nanoprobes comprised the adsorption of small gold nanoparticles onto premade iron oxide cores, followed by controlled growth of spiky gold shells. The gold layer thickness and branching degree (tip sharpness) can be controlled by modifying both the density of Au nanoparticle seeds on the iron oxide cores and the subsequent nanostar growth conditions. We additionally demonstrated the performance of these hybrid multifunctional nanoparticles as multimodal contrast agents for correlative imaging of in vitro cell models and ex vivo tissues.
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  Language Wos 000883021700001 Publication Date 2022-11-04
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  ISSN 1932-7447; 1932-7455 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited 10 Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Research Council (ERC-AdG-2017, 787510) and MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 through grants PID2019-108854RA-I00 and Maria de Maeztu Unit of Excellence No. MDM-2017-0720. S.B. and K.J. acknowledge financial support from the European Commission under the Horizon 2020Programme by Grant No. 823717 (ESTEEM3) and ERC Consolidator Grant No. 815128 (REALNANO) . Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.7
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:192104 Serial 7311
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Author Filippousi, M.; Turner, S.; Katsikini, M.; Pinakidou, F.; Zamboulis, D.; Pavlidou, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Direct observation and structural characterization of natural and metal ion-exchanged HEU-type zeolites Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 210 Issue 210 Pages 185-193
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The atomic structure of natural HEU-type zeolite and two ion-exchanged variants of the zeolite, Ag+ (Ag-HEU) and Zn2+ (Zn-HEU) ion exchanged HEU-type zeolites, are investigated using advanced transmission electron microscopy techniques in combination with X-ray powder diffraction and X-ray absorption fine structure measurements. In both ion-exchanged materials, loading of the natural HEU zeolite is confirmed. Using low-voltage, aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy at low-dose conditions, the local crystal structure of natural HEU-type zeolite is determined and the interaction of the ion-exchanged natural zeolites with the Ag+ and Zn2+ ions is studied. In the case of Ag-HEU, the presence of Ag+ ions and clusters at extra-framework sites as well as Ag nanoparticles has been confirmed. The Ag nanoparticles are preferentially positioned at the zeolite surface. For Zn-HEU, no large Zn(O) nanopartides are present, instead, the HEU channels are evidenced to be decorated by small Zn(O) clusters. (c) 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000353733300024 Publication Date 2015-02-13
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 5 Open Access
  Notes 246791 Countatoms; Iap-Pai; Fwo Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2015 IF: 3.453
  Call Number c:irua:126006 Serial 715
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Author Lin, F.; Meng, X.; Kukueva, E.; Kus, M.; Mertens, M.; Bals, S.; Van Doorslaer, S.; Cool, P.
  Title Novel method to synthesize highly ordered ethane-bridged PMOs under mild acidic conditions : taking advantages of phosphoric acid Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 207 Issue 207 Pages 61-70
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
  Abstract Highly ordered SBA-15-type ethane-bridged PMOs have been obtained by employing H3PO4 as acid to tune the pH in the presence of copolymer surfactant P123. The effects of the acidity and the addition of inorganic salt on the formation of the mesostructure are investigated. It is found that, compared with HCl, the polyprotic weak acid H3PO4 is preferable for the synthesis of highly ordered SBA-15-type ethane-bridged PMOs with larger pore size and surface areas under mild acidic conditions. Moreover, taking the advantages of the mild acidic condition, vanadium-containing SBA-15-type ethane-bridged PMOs were successfully prepared through a direct synthesis approach. The XRD, N2-sorption, UVVis and CW-EPR studies of the V-PMO show that part of the vanadium species are present in polymeric (VOV)n clusters, while part of the vanadium centers are well-dispersed and immobilized on the inner surface of the mesopores.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000350518600009 Publication Date 2015-01-14
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 5 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes ; The Erasmus Mundus CONNEC program is acknowledged for PhD funding of F.Lin. Furthermore, the authors acknowledge support by the GOA-BOF project 'Optimization of the structure-activity relation in nanoporous materials', funded by the University of Antwerp. ; Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2015 IF: 3.453
  Call Number c:irua:123910 Serial 2379
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Author Chemchuen, S.; Zhou, K.; Kabir, N.A.; Chen, Y.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Verpoort, F.
  Title Tuning metal sites of DABCO MOF for gas purification at ambient conditions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 201 Issue 201 Pages 277-285
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Metalorganic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as new porous materials for capture and separation of binary gas mixtures. Tuning the metal sites in MOF structures has an impact on properties, which enhance affinity of gas adsorption and selectivity (e.g., surface area, cavity, electric field, etc.). The synthesis and characterization of a M-DABCO series (M = Ni, Co, Cu, Zn) of MOFs are described in this study. The experiments were conducted using multicomponent gas mixtures and the Ideal Adsorbed Solution Theory (IAST) was applied to determine the CO2/CH4 selectivity. Experimental adsorption isotherms were fitted with a model equation to evaluate the characteristic adsorption energy (Isosteric, Qst) of this series. The Ni metal in the M-DABCO series reveals the best performance concerning CO2 adsorption and CH4/CO2 selectivity at ambient conditions based on IAST calculations. The combination of characterizations, calculations and adsorption experiments were used to discuss the metal impact on the adsorption sites in the M-DABCO series at ambient conditions.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000345185200030 Publication Date 2014-09-20
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 38 Open Access
  Notes 246791-Countatoms Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2015 IF: 3.453
  Call Number c:irua:120473 Serial 3748
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Author van Oers, C.J.; Kurttepeli, M.; Mertens, M.; Bals, S.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P.
  Title Zeolite \beta nanoparticles based bimodal structures : mechanism and tuning of the porosity and zeolitic properties Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 185 Issue Pages 204-212
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
  Abstract Despite great efforts in the research area of zeolite nanoparticles and their use in the synthesis of bimodal materials, still little is known about the impact of the synthesis conditions of the zeolite nanoparticles on its own characteristics, and on the properties and the formation mechanism of the final bimodal materials. A zeolite β nanoparticles solution is applied in a mesotemplate-free synthesis method, and the influence of the hydrothermal ageing temperature of the nanoparticles solution on both the zeolitic and porosity characteristics of the final bimodal material has been studied. Transmission electron microscopy in combination with 3-dimensional reconstructions obtained by electron tomography revealed that the zeolite β nanoparticles are connected by neck-like structures, thus creating a wormhole-like mesoporous material. Considering the zeolitic properties, a clear threshold is observed in the synthesis temperature series at 413 K. Below and at this threshold, the biporous materials show no apparent zeolitic characteristics, although these materials exhibit a more condensed and uniform SiOSi network in comparison to Al-MCF. Synthesis temperatures above the threshold lead to bimodal structures with defined zeolitic properties. Moreover, the dimensions of the nanoparticles are studied by TEM, revealing an increasing particle size with increasing temperature under the threshold of 413 K, which is in agreement with a sol-mechanism. This mechanism is disturbed after the threshold due to the start of the crystallisation process.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000330930400025 Publication Date 2013-11-21
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 10 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes 262348 Esmi Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2014 IF: 3.453
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112501 Serial 3930
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Author Oh, H.; Gennett, T.; Atanassov, P.; Kurttepeli, M.; Bals, S.; Hurst, K.E.; Hirscher, M.
  Title Hydrogen adsorption properties of platinum decorated hierarchically structured templated carbons Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 177 Issue Pages 66-74
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract In this report, the possibility of Pt catalytic activity for the dissociation of hydrogen molecules and subsequent hydrogen adsorption on sucrose templated carbon at ambient temperature has been studied. In order to investigate Pt catalytic effect for hydrogen storage solely, 6.8 wt.% Pt-doped (Pt/TC) and pure templated carbon (TC) possessing almost identical specific surface area (SSA) and pore volume (Vp) have been successfully synthesized. Since both Pt/TC and TC shares for their textural properties (e.g. SSA and Vp), any difference of hydrogen adsorption characteristic and storage capacity can be ascribed to the presence of Pt nanoparticles. Both samples are characterized by various techniques such as powder Xray diffraction, ICP-OES, Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, cryogenic thermal desorption spectroscopy, low-pressure high-resolution hydrogen and nitrogen BET and high-pressure hydrogen adsorption isotherms in a Sieverts' apparatus. By applying hydrogen and deuterium isotope mixture, cryogenic thermal desorption spectroscopy point to a Pt catalytic activity for the dissociation of hydrogen molecules. Furthermore, the hydrogen adsorption isotherms at RT indicate an enhancement of the initial hydrogen adsorption kinetics in Pt-doped system. However, the hydrogen storage capacity of Pt/TC exhibits a negligible enhancement with a strong hysteresis, suggesting no connection between the spillover effect and a feasible hydrogen storage enhancement. (C) 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000322293000012 Publication Date 2013-04-28
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 25 Open Access
  Notes 262348 ESMI; COST Action MP1103 Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2013 IF: 3.209
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109758 Serial 1532
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Author Wiktor, C.; Turner, S.; Zacher, D.; Fischer, R.A.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Imaging of intact MOF-5 nanocrystals by advanced TEM at liquid Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 162 Issue Pages 131-135
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract First results on the imaging of intact metalorganic framework (MOF) pores in MOF-5 nanocrystals by aberration corrected transmission electron microscopy (TEM) under liquid nitrogen conditions are presented. The applied technique is certainly transferable to other MOF systems, permitting detailed studies of MOF interfaces, MOFnanoparticle interaction and MOF thin films.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000308284800018 Publication Date 2012-06-18
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 30 Open Access
  Notes Fwo Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2012 IF: 3.365
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100467 Serial 1554
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Author Ribbens, S.; Beyers, E.; Schellens, K.; Mertens, M.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P.
  Title Systematic evaluation of thermal and mechanical stability of different commercial and synthetic photocatalysts in relation to their photocatalytic activity Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 156 Issue Pages 62-72
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
  Abstract The effect of thermal treatment and mechanical stress on the structural and photocatalytic properties of eight different (synthetic and commercial) photocatalysts has been thoroughly investigated. Different mesoporous Ti-based materials were prepared via surfactant based synthesis routes (e.g. Pluronic 123, CTMABr = Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) or via template-free synthesis routes (e.g. trititanate nanotubes). Also, the stabilizing effect of the NaOH/NH4OH post-treatment on the templated mesoporous materials and their photocatalytic activity was investigated. Furthermore, the thermal and mechanical properties of commercially available titanium dioxides such as P25 Evonik® and Millenium PC500® were studied. The various photocatalysts were analyzed with N2-sorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) to obtain information concerning the specific surface area, pore volume, crystal structure, morphology, phase transitions, etc. In general, results show that the NaOH post-treatment leads to an increased control of the crystallization process during calcination resulting in a higher thermal stability, but at the same time diminishes the photocatalytic activity. Mesoporous materials in which pre-synthesized nanoparticles are used as titania source have the best mechanical stability whereas the mechanical stability of the nanotubes is the most limited. At increased temperatures and pressures, the tested commercial titanium dioxides lose their superior photocatalytic activity caused by a decreased accessibility of the active sites. The observed changes in adsorption capacities and photocatalytic activities cannot be assigned to one single phenomenon. In this respect, it shows the need to define a general/standard method to compare different photocatalysts. Furthermore, it is shown that the photocatalytic properties do not necessarily deteriorate under thermal stress, but can be improved due to crystallization, even though the initial material is (partially) destroyed. It is shown that the usefulness of a specific type of photocatalyst strongly depends on the application and the temperature/pressure to which it needs to resist.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000303625200010 Publication Date 2012-02-08
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 8 Open Access
  Notes Fwo Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2012 IF: 3.365
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96910 Serial 3466
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Author de Clippel, F.; Harkiolakis, A.; Vosch, T.; Ke, X.; Giebeler, L.; Oswald, S.; Houthoofd, K.; Jammaer, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Jacobs, P.A.; Baron, G.V.; Sels, B.F.; Denayer, J.F.M.
  Title Graphitic nanocrystals inside the pores of mesoporous silica : synthesis, characterization and an adsorption study Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 144 Issue 1/3 Pages 120-133
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract This work presents a new carbonsilica hybrid material, denoted as CSM, with remarkable sorption properties. It consists of intraporous graphitic nanocrystals grown in the pores of mesoporous silica. CSM is obtained by a subtle incipient wetness impregnation of Al-containing mesoporous silica with furfuryl alcohol (FA)/hemelitol solutions. Both the volume match of the impregnation solution with that of the silica template pore volume, and the presence of Al3+ in the silica, are crucial to polymerize FA selectively inside the mesopores. Carbonization of the intraporous polymer was then performed by pyrolysis under He up to 1273 K. The resulting CSMs were examined by SEM, HRTEM, 27Al MAS NMR, N2 adsorption, XRD, TGA, TPD, XPS, pycnometry and Raman spectroscopy. Mildly oxidized graphitic-like carbon nanoblocks, consisting of a few graphene-like sheets, were thus identified inside the template mesopores. Random stacking of these carbon crystallites generates microporosity resulting in biporous materials at low carbon content and microporous materials at high carbon loadings. Very narrow pore distributions were obtained when pyrolysis was carried out under slow heating rate, viz. 1 K min−1. Adsorption and shape selective properties of the carbon filled mesoporous silica were studied by performing pulse chromatography and breakthrough experiments, and by measuring adsorption isotherms of linear and branched alkanes. Whereas the parent mesoporous silica shows unselective adsorption, their CSM analogues preferentially adsorb linear alkanes. The sorption capacity and selectivity can be adjusted by changing the pore size of the template or by varying the synthesis conditions. A relation between the carbon crystallites size and the shape selective behaviour of the corresponding CSM for instance is demonstrated. Most interestingly, CSM shows separation factors for linear and branched alkanes up to values comparable to those of zeolitic molecular sieves.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000293435400016 Publication Date 2011-04-15
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 15 Open Access
  Notes Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2011 IF: 3.285
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92325 Serial 1380
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Author Verlooy, P.L.H.; Robeyns, K.; van Meervelt, L.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.
  Title Synthesis and characterization of the new cyclosilicate hydrate (hexamethyleneimine)4.[Si8O16(OH)4].12H2O Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 130 Issue 1/3 Pages 14-20
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract A new cyclosilicate hydrate with composition (C6H14N)4·[Si8O16(OH)4]·12H2O was crystallized and the structure determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure, described by the tetragonal space group I41/a, with unit cell dimensions of a = 39.2150(2) Å and c = 14.1553(2) Å, contains columns of hydrogen-bonded cubic octamer silicate anions. The space between silicate columns holds hydrogen-bonded water and protonated hexamethyleneimine molecules compensating the negative charge of the silicate. The crystal water can be removed resulting in a rearrangement of the columns into orthorhombic symmetry. Removal of the organic moiety causes amorphisation. Flash evacuation results in a new microporous material with pore volumes typical of a zeolite.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000275702600003 Publication Date 2009-10-14
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 5 Open Access
  Notes Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2010 IF: 3.220
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82448 Serial 3418
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Author van Oers, C.J.; Stevens, W.J.J.; Bruijn, E.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P.
  Title Formation of a combined micro- and mesoporous material using zeolite Beta nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 120 Issue 1/2 Pages 29-34
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
  Abstract Composite micro- and mesoporous materials are synthesized using zeolite Beta nanoparticles without the need for a structure directing agent to form the mesopores. This leads to important ecological and economical advantages. The influence of the way of cooling the aged nanoparticles solution on the formation of the composite materials has been studied. The materials have been characterized towards porosity by N2-sorption, towards zeolitic properties by TGA, DRIFT, XRD and TEM, towards aluminium content by EPMA. All prepared structures possess zeolitic properties. However, the method of cooling down of the aged seeds leads to differences in the porosity and intensity of the zeolitic characteristics.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000264619200006 Publication Date 2008-09-12
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 42 Open Access
  Notes Crp; Sfr Ua Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2009 IF: 2.652
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74950 Serial 1254
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Author Ribbens, S.; Meynen, V.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ke, X.; Mertens, M.; Maes, B.U.W.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.
  Title Development of photocatalytic efficient Ti-based nanotubes and nanoribbons by conventional and microwave assisted synthesis strategies Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 114 Issue 1/3 Pages 401-409
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY)
  Abstract Titanate nanotubes were prepared via a hydrothermal treatment of TiO2 powders (Riedel De Haen) in a basic solution. Morphology and structure of the prepared samples were characterized by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), XRD, FT-Raman spectroscopy, nitrogen sorption and DSC. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by photocatalytic oxidation of rhodamine 6G. Trititanate nanotubes (TTNT) with inner pore diameters between 4 and 4.2 nm and surface areas up till 360 m(2)/g could be synthesized. The synthesis route was modified by introduction of a calcination step, by applying a lower hydrothermal temperature and microwave irradiation in order to increase the photocatalytic activity of the porous photoactive nanotubular materials. Calcination and a softer hydrothermal treatment led to the formation of anatase without affecting the surface area and nanotubular shape of the samples. In this way, the photocatalytic activity of the original trititanate nanotubes could be significantly increased. By making use of microwave assisted synthesis, the photocatalytic activity call also be increased due to the presence of anatase. However, by applying microwave synthesis, a different structure was obtained, nanoribbons (NR) instead of nanotubcs, resulting in a decrease in surface area and porosity.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000258432100040 Publication Date 2008-02-01
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 47 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Crp (Ua) Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69696 Serial 683
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Author Seftel, E.M.; Popovici, E.; Mertens, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.
  Title The influence of the cationic ratio on the incorporation of Ti4+ in the brucite-like sheets of layered double hydroxides Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 111 Issue 1-3 Pages 12-17
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Language Wos 000255847100004 Publication Date 2007-07-17
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 29 Open Access
  Notes Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69136 Serial 1644
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Author de Witte, K.; Busuioc, A.M.; Meynen, V.; Mertens, M.; Bilba, N.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.
  Title Influence of the synthesis parameters of TiO2-SBA-15 materials on the adsorption and photodegradation of rhodamine-6G Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 110 Issue 1 Pages 100-110
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Language Wos 000254056200013 Publication Date 2007-10-02
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 54 Open Access
  Notes Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68280 Serial 1654
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Author Liu, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Mertens, M.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vansant, E.F.
  Title The merging of silica-surfactant microspheres under hydrothermal conditions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 116 Issue Pages 141-146
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
  Abstract Post-synthesis hydrothermal treatments have been used to improve the quality of MCM-41 materials. In our latest work, merging of surfactant-containing silica microspheres during the hydrothermal treatments was observed. Mechanistic insights and the different stages that are involved in the merging process can be summarized as follows. First, the surfaces of the starting microspheres open up due to the dissolution of silica. Then the dissolved silica species provide mass source for the formation of particle necks connecting two neighboring microspheres. Gradually, surfaces of the starting microspheres are flattened to meet the needs of further growth of the necks. Finally, some chain-like highly-ordered mesoporous structures up to several micrometers are formed. The observed merging of the surfactant-containing microspheres is a re-assembling process, which is under the control of electrostatic force between the dissolved silica species and the surfactant cations. The occluded surfactant cations in the precursor spheres play important roles in the merging process.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000261133600021 Publication Date 2008-04-13
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 5 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Goa Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72021 Serial 1997
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Author Stevens, W.J.J.; Meynen, V.; Bruijn, E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.
  Title Mesoporous material formed by acidic hydrothermal assembly of silicalite-1 precursor nanoparticles in the absence of meso-templates Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 110 Issue 1 Pages 77-85
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
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  Language Wos 000254056200010 Publication Date 2007-09-13
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  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 21 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Crp; Inside-Pores Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68229 Serial 1998
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Author Seftel, E.M.; Popovici, E.; Mertens, M.; de Witte, K.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.
  Title Zn-Al layered double hydroxides: synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic application Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 113 Issue 1/3 Pages 296-304
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Language Wos 000257362100035 Publication Date 2007-12-05
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 154 Open Access
  Notes Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68281 Serial 3934
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Author Meynen, V.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.; Kortunov, P.; Grinberg, F.; Kärger, J.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Deposition of vanadium silicalite-1 nanoparticles on SBA-15 materials: structural and transport characteristics of SBA-VS-15 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2007 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 99 Issue 1/2 Pages 14-22
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
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  Language Wos 000243845200003 Publication Date 2006-10-28
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 23 Open Access
  Notes FWO; GOA; Inside-Pores NoE (FP-EU) Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2007 IF: 2.210
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:61567 Serial 647
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Author Stevens, W.J.J.; Mertens, M.; Mullens, S.; Thijs, I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.
  Title Formation mechanism of SBA-16 spheres and control of their dimensions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2006 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 93 Issue Pages 119-124
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Language Wos 000239252700014 Publication Date 2006-03-24
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 34 Open Access
  Notes Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2006 IF: 2.796
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:58822 Serial 1252
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Author Cheng, J.-P.; Zhang, X.B.; Ye, Y.; Tu, J.P.; Liu, F.; Tao, X.Y.; Geise, H.J.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Production of carbon nanotubes with marine manganese nodule as a versatile catalyst Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 81 Issue Pages 73-78
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Language Wos 000229665200008 Publication Date 2005-03-05
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 20 Open Access
  Notes Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2005 IF: 3.355
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54791 Serial 2722
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Author Blin, J.L.; Becue, A.; Pauwels, B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.L.
  Title Non-ionic surfactant (C13EOm, m=6, 12 and 18) for large pore mesoporous molecular sieves preparation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2001 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 44/45 Issue Pages 41-51
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Language Wos 000169557700007 Publication Date 2002-07-25
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 27 Open Access
  Notes Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615; 2001 IF: 2.497
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54789 Serial 2346
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Author Huybrechts, W.; Mali, G.; Kuśtrowski, P.; Willhammar, T.; Mertens, M.; Bals, S.; Van Der Voort, P.; Cool, P.
  Title Post-synthesis bromination of benzene bridged PMO as a way to create a high potential hybrid material Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 236 Issue 236 Pages 244-249
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
  Abstract Periodic mesoporous organosilicas provide the best of two worlds: the strength and porosity of an inorganic framework combined with the infinite possibilities created by the organic bridging unit. In this work we focus on post-synthetical modification of benzene bridged PMO, in order to create bromobenzene PMO. In the past, this proved to be very challenging due to unwanted structural deterioration. However, now we have found a way to brominate this material whilst keeping the structure intact. In-depth structural analysis by solid state NMR and XPS shows both vast progress over previous attempts as well as potential for improvement.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000385899600028 Publication Date 2016-09-10
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  ISSN 1387-1811 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 7 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes ; The authors would like to thank financial support from the FWO-Flanders (project no G.0068.13). The authors further acknowledge financial support of the University of Antwerp through BOF GOA funding. S.B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOM). ; ecas_Sara Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:135274 Serial 4228
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Author Kurttepeli, M.; Locus, R.; Verboekend, D.; de Clippel, F.; Breynaert, E.; Martens, J.; Sels, B.; Bals, S.
  Title Synthesis of aluminum-containing hierarchical mesoporous materials with columnar mesopore ordering by evaporation induced self assembly Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 234 Issue 234 Pages 186-195
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The incorporation of aluminum into the silica columns of hierarchical mesoporous materials (HMMs) was studied. The HMMs were synthesized by a combination of hard and soft templating methods, forming mesoporous SBA-15-type silica columns inside the pores of anodic aluminum oxide membranes via evaporation induced self-assembly (EISA). By adding Al-isopropoxide to the EISA-mixture a full tetrahedral incorporation of Al and thus the creation of acid sites was achieved, which was proved by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Electron microscopy showed that the use of Al-isopropoxide as an Al source for the HMMs led to a change in the mesopore ordering of silica material from circular hexagonal (donut-like) to columnar hexagonal and a 37% increase in specific surface (BET surface). These results were confirmed by a combination of nitrogen physisorption and small-angle X-ray scattering experiments and can be attributed to a swelling of the P123 micelles with isopropanol. The columnar mesopore ordering of silica is advantageous towards the pore accessibility and therefore preferential for many possible applications including catalysis and adsorption on the acid tetrahedral Al-sites. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000383291400020 Publication Date 2016-07-09
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  ISSN 1387-1811 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 5 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes ; The Belgian government (Belgian Science Policy Office, Belspo) is acknowledged for financing the Interuniversity Attraction Poles (IAP-PAI). S. B. acknowledges the financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS). D. V. acknowledges the Flanders Research Foundation (FWO). ; ecas_Sara Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.615
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:137108 Serial 4404
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Author Callini, E.; Aguey-Zinsou, K.F.; Ahuja, R.; Ares, J.R.; Bals, S.; Biliškov, N.; Chakraborty, S.; Charalambopoulou, G.; Chaudhary, A.L.; Cuevas, F.; Dam, B.; de Jongh, P.; Dornheim, M.; Filinchuk, Y.; Grbović Novaković, J.; Hirscher, M.; Jensen, T.R.; Jensen, P.B.; Novaković, N.; Lai, Q.; Leardini, F.; Gattia, D.M.; Pasquini, L.; Steriotis, T.; Turner, S.; Vegge, T.; Züttel, A.; Montone, A.
  Title Nanostructured materials for solid-state hydrogen storage : a review of the achievement of COST Action MP1103 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication International journal of hydrogen energy T2 – E-MRS Fall Meeting / Symposium C on Hydrogen Storage in Solids -, Materials, Systems and Aplication Trends, SEP 15-18, 2015, Warsaw, POLAND Abbreviated Journal Int J Hydrogen Energ
  Volume 41 Issue 41 Pages 14404-14428
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract In the framework of the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action MP1103 Nanostructured Materials for Solid-State Hydrogen Storage were synthesized, characterized and modeled. This Action dealt with the state of the art of energy storage and set up a competitive and coordinated network capable to define new and unexplored ways for Solid State Hydrogen Storage by innovative and interdisciplinary research within the European Research Area. An important number of new compounds have been synthesized: metal hydrides, complex hydrides, metal halide ammines and amidoboranes. Tuning the structure from bulk to thin film, nanoparticles and nanoconfined composites improved the hydrogen sorption properties and opened the perspective to new technological applications. Direct imaging of the hydrogenation reactions and in situ measurements under operando conditions have been carried out in these studies. Computational screening methods allowed the prediction of suitable compounds for hydrogen storage and the modeling of the hydrogen sorption reactions on mono-, bi-, and three-dimensional systems. This manuscript presents a review of the main achievements of this Action. (C) 2016 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Pergamon-elsevier science ltd Place of Publication Oxford Editor
  Language Wos 000381950800051 Publication Date 2016-05-08
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  ISSN 0360-3199 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.582 Times cited 89 Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes All the authors greatly thank the COST Action MP1103 for financial support. Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.582
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:135723 Serial 4307
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Author Leus, K.; Dendooven, J.; Tahir, N.; Ramachandran, R.; Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Goeman, J.; Van der Eycken, J.; Detavernier, C.; Van Der Voort, P.
  Title Atomic Layer Deposition of Pt Nanoparticles within the Cages of MIL-101: A Mild and Recyclable Hydrogenation Catalyst Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Nanomaterials Abbreviated Journal Nanomaterials-Basel
  Volume 6 Issue 6 Pages 45
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract We present the in situ synthesis of Pt nanoparticles within MIL-101-Cr (MIL = Materials Institute Lavoisier) by means of atomic layer deposition (ALD). The obtained Pt@MIL-101 materials were characterized by means of N2 adsorption and X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) measurements, showing that the structure of the metal organic framework was well preserved during the ALD deposition. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis confirmed the deposition of highly dispersed Pt nanoparticles with sizes determined by the MIL-101-Cr pore sizes and with an increased Pt loading for an increasing number of ALD cycles. The Pt@MIL-101 material was examined as catalyst in the hydrogenation of different linear and cyclic olefins at room temperature, showing full conversion for each substrate. Moreover, even under solvent free conditions, full conversion of the substrate was observed. A high concentration test has been performed showing that the Pt@MIL-101 is stable for a long reaction time without loss of activity, crystallinity and with very low Pt leaching.
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  Language Wos 000373533300009 Publication Date 2016-03-09
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  ISSN 2079-4991 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.553 Times cited 19 Open Access
  Notes Karen Leus acknowledges the financial support from the Ghent University “Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds” BOF post-doctoral Grant 01P06813T and UGent “Geconcentreeerde Onderzoekacties” GOA Grant 01G00710. Jolien Dendooven and Stuart Turner gratefully acknowledges the “Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek” FWO Vlaanderen for a post-doctoral scholarship. Christophe Detavernier thanks the FWO Vlaanderen, BOF-UGent (GOA 01G01513) and the Hercules Foundation (AUGE/09/014) for financial support. The Titan microscope used for this investigation was partially funded by the Hercules foundation of the Flemish government. This work was supported by the “Belgian Interuniversitaire Attractie Pool-Pôle d'Attraction Interuniversitaire” IAP-PAI network. Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.553
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Author Liao, T.-W.; Verbruggen, S.; Claes, N.; Yadav, A.; Grandjean, D.; Bals, S.; Lievens, P.
  Title TiO2 Films Modified with Au Nanoclusters as Self-Cleaning Surfaces under Visible Light Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Nanomaterials Abbreviated Journal Nanomaterials-Basel
  Volume 8 Issue 8 Pages 30
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract In this study, we applied cluster beam deposition (CBD) as a new approach for fabricating efficient plasmon-based photocatalytic materials. Au nanoclusters (AuNCs) produced in the gas phase were deposited on TiO2 P25-coated silicon wafers with coverage ranging from 2 to 8 atomic monolayer (ML) equivalents. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) images of the AuNCs modified TiO2 P25 films show that the surface is uniformly covered by the AuNCs that remain isolated at low coverage (2 ML, 4 ML) and aggregate at higher coverage (8 ML). A clear relationship between AuNCs coverage and photocatalytic activity towards stearic acid photo-oxidation was measured, both under ultraviolet and green light illumination. TiO2 P25 covered with 4 ML AuNCs showed the best stearic acid photo-oxidation performance under green light illumination (Formal Quantum Efficiency 1.6 x 10-6 over a period of 93 h). These results demonstrate the large potential of gas-phase AuNCs beam deposition technology for the fabrication of visible light active plasmonic photocatalysts.
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  Language Wos 000424131600030 Publication Date 2018-01-08
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  Impact Factor 3.553 Times cited 29 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement n 607417 (Catsense). We also thank the Research Foundation—Flanders (FWO, Belgium), the Flemish Concerted Action (BOF KU Leuven, Project No. GOA/14/007) research program, and the microscope was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government for the support. N.C. and S.B. acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOM). ECAS_Sara (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:can); Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.553
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Author Cavaliere, E.; Benetti, G.; Van Bael, M.; Winckelmans, N.; Bals, S.; Gavioli, L.
  Title Exploring the Optical and Morphological Properties of Ag and Ag/TiO2 Nanocomposites Grown by Supersonic Cluster Beam Deposition Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Nanomaterials Abbreviated Journal Nanomaterials-Basel
  Volume 7 Issue 7 Pages 442
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Nanocomposite systems and nanoparticle (NP) films are crucial for many applications and research fields. The structure-properties correlation raises complex questions due to the collective structure of these systems, often granular and porous, a crucial factor impacting their effectiveness and performance. In this framework, we investigate the optical and morphological properties of Ag nanoparticles (NPs) films and of Ag NPs/TiO₂ porous matrix films, one-step grown by supersonic cluster beam deposition. Morphology and structure of the Ag NPs film and of the Ag/TiO₂ (Ag/Ti 50-50) nanocomposite are related to the optical properties of the film employing spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE). We employ a simple Bruggeman effective medium approximation model, corrected by finite size effects of the nano-objects in the film structure to gather information on the structure and morphology of the nanocomposites, in particular porosity and average NPs size for the Ag/TiO₂ NP film. Our results suggest that SE is a simple, quick and effective method to measure porosity of nanoscale films and systems, where standard methods for measuring pore sizes might not be applicable.
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  Language Wos 000419186800037 Publication Date 2017-12-13
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  Impact Factor 3.553 Times cited 19 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes The authors thank Gabriele Ferrini for fruitful discussions on the spectroscopic ellipsometry model and Francesco Rossella from NEST for the optical profilometry data. The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union through the 7th Framework Program (FP7) under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 312483 ESTEEM2). Luca Gavioli, Emanuele Cavaliere and Giulio Benetti acknowledge support from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore through D.1.1 and D.3.1 grants. Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.553
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Author Kutukov, P.; Rumyantseva, M.; Krivetskiy, V.; Filatova, D.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Khmelevsky, N.; Aksenenko, A.; Gaskov, A.
  Title Influence of Mono- and Bimetallic PtOx, PdOx, PtPdOx Clusters on CO Sensing by SnO2 Based Gas Sensors Type A1 Journal Article
  Year 2018 Publication Nanomaterials Abbreviated Journal Nanomaterials-Basel
  Volume 8 Issue 11 Pages 917
  Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;
  Abstract To obtain a nanocrystalline SnO2 matrix and mono- and bimetallic nanocomposites SnO2/Pd, SnO2/Pt, and SnO2/PtPd, a flame spray pyrolysis with subsequent impregnation was used. The materials were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), a single-point BET method, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) with energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) mapping. The electronic state of the metals in mono- and bimetallic clusters was determined using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The active surface sites were investigated using the Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermo-programmed reduction with hydrogen (TPR-H-2) methods. The sensor response of blank SnO2 and nanocomposites had a carbon monoxide (CO) level of 6.7 ppm and was determined in the temperature range 60-300 degrees C in dry (Relative Humidity (RH) = 0%) and humid (RH = 20%) air. The sensor properties of the mono- and bimetallic nanocomposites were analyzed on the basis of information on the electronic state, the distribution of modifiers in SnO2 matrix, and active surface centers. For SnO2/PtPd, the combined effect of the modifiers on the electrophysical properties of SnO2 explained the inversion of sensor response from n- to p-types observed in dry conditions.
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  Language Wos 000451316100052 Publication Date 2018-11-07
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  Impact Factor 3.553 Times cited 7 Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes This research was funded by the Russian Ministry of Education and Sciences (Agreement No. 14.613.21.0075, RFMEFI61317X0075). Approved (down) Most recent IF: 3.553
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:155767 Serial 5139
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