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Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Schroeder, F.; Fischer, R.A.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Direct imaging of loaded metal-organic framework materials (metal@MOF-5) |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
Volume |
20 |
Issue |
17 |
Pages |
5622-5627 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
We illustrate the potential of advanced transmission electron microscopy for the characterization of a new class of soft porous materials: metal@Zn4O(bdc)3 (metal@MOF-5; bdc = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate). By combining several electron microscopy techniques (transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), electron diffraction (ED), high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), and electron tomography) and by carefully reducing the electron dose to avoid beam damage, it is possible to simultaneously characterize the MOF-5 framework material and the loaded metal nanoparticles. We also demonstrate that electron tomography can be used to accurately determine the position and distribution of the particles within the MOF-5 framework. To demonstrate the implementation of these microscopy techniques and what kind of results can be expected, measurements on gas-phase-loaded metal−organic framework materials Ru@MOF-5 and Pd@MOF-5 are presented. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000258941400021 |
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2008-08-07 |
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ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
112 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76595 |
Serial |
714 |
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Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Shenderova, O.; Vlasov, I.I.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Determination of size, morphology, and nitrogen impurity location in treated detonation nanodiamond by transmission electron microscopy |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Advanced functional materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Funct Mater |
Volume |
19 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
2116-2124 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Size, morphology, and nitrogen impurity location, all of which are all thought to be related to the luminescent properties of detonation nanodiamonds, are determined in several detonation nanodiamond samples using a combination of transmission electron microscopy techniques. Results obtained from annealed and cleaned detonation nanodiamond samples are compared to results from conventionally purified detonation nanodiamond. Detailed electron energy loss spectroscopy combined with model-based quantification provides direct evidence for the sp3 like embedding of nitrogen impurities into the diamond cores of all the studied nanodiamond samples. Simultaneously, the structure and morphology of the cleaned detonation nanodiamond particles are studied using high resolution transmission electron microscopy. The results show that the size and morphology of detonation nanodiamonds can be modified by temperature treatment and that by applying a special cleaning procedure after temperature treatment, nanodiamond particles with clean facets almost free from sp2 carbon can be prepared. These clean facets are clear evidence that nanodiamond cores are not necessarily in coexistence with a graphitic shell of non-diamond carbon. |
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Weinheim |
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000268297800012 |
Publication Date |
2009-05-12 |
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ISSN |
1616-301X;1616-3028; |
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Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
100 |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2009 IF: 6.990 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78261UA @ admin @ c:irua:78261 |
Serial |
674 |
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Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Verbeeck, J.; Gehrke, K.; Moshnyaga, V.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Structural phase transition and spontaneous interface reconstruction in La2/3Ca1/3MnO3/BaTiO3 superlattices |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
87 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
035418-8 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
(La2/3Ca1/3MnO3)n/(BaTiO3)m (LCMOn/BTOm) superlattices on MgO and SrTiO3 substrates with different layer thicknesses (n = 10, 38, 40 and m = 5, 18, 20) have been grown by metal organic aerosol deposition (MAD) and have been fully characterized down to the atomic scale to study the interface characteristics. Scanning transmission electron microscopy combined with spatially resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy provides clear evidence for the existence of atomically sharp interfaces in MAD grown films, which exhibit epitaxial growth conditions, a uniform normal strain, and a fully oxidized state. Below a critical layer thickness the LCMO structure is found to change from the bulk Pnma symmetry to a pseudocubic R3̅ c symmetry. An atomically flat interface reconstruction consisting of a single Ca-rich atomic layer is observed on the compressively strained BTO on LCMO interface, which is thought to partially neutralize the total charge from the alternating polar atomic layers in LCMO as well as relieving strain at the interface. No interface reconstruction is observed at the tensile strained LCMO on BTO interface. |
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000313940400008 |
Publication Date |
2013-01-23 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Notes |
FWO; Hercules; Countatoms |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2013 IF: 3.664 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106180 |
Serial |
3245 |
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Turner, S.; Lu, Y.-G.; Janssens, S.D.; da Pieve, F.; Lamoen, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Haenen, K.; Wagner, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Local boron environment in B-doped nanocrystalline diamond films |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
Volume |
4 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
5960-5964 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Thin films of heavily B-doped nanocrystalline diamond (B:NCD) have been investigated by a combination of high resolution annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy and spatially resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy performed on a state-of-the-art aberration corrected instrument to determine the B concentration, distribution and the local B environment. Concentrations of [similar]1 to 3 at.% of boron are found to be embedded within individual grains. Even though most NCD grains are surrounded by a thin amorphous shell, elemental mapping of the B and C signal shows no preferential embedding of B in these amorphous shells or in grain boundaries between the NCD grains, in contrast with earlier work on more macroscopic superconducting polycrystalline B-doped diamond films. Detailed inspection of the fine structure of the boron K-edge and comparison with density functional theory calculated fine structure energy-loss near-edge structure signatures confirms that the B atoms present in the diamond grains are substitutional atoms embedded tetrahedrally into the diamond lattice. |
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Cambridge |
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Wos |
000308705900026 |
Publication Date |
2012-08-09 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2040-3364;2040-3372; |
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Impact Factor |
7.367 |
Times cited |
39 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
FWO G056810N; GOA XANES meets ELNES; 246791 COUNTATOMS; Hercules; 262348 ESMI; Methusalem Nano |
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Most recent IF: 7.367; 2012 IF: 6.233 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101227UA @ admin @ c:irua:101227 |
Serial |
1825 |
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Turner, S.; Shenderova, O.; da Pieve, F.; Lu, Y.-G.; Yücelen, E.; Verbeeck, J.; Lamoen, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Aberration-corrected microscopy and spectroscopy analysis of pristine, nitrogen containing detonation nanodiamond |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Physica status solidi : A : applications and materials science |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Status Solidi A |
Volume |
210 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
1976-1984 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy, electron energy-loss spectroscopy, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations are used to solve several key questions about the surface structure, the particle morphology, and the distribution and nature of nitrogen impurities in detonation nanodiamond (DND) cleaned by a recently developed ozone treatment. All microscopy and spectroscopy measurements are performed at a lowered acceleration voltage (80/120kV), allowing prolonged and detailed experiments to be carried out while minimizing the risk of knock-on damage or surface graphitization of the nanodiamond. High-resolution TEM (HRTEM) demonstrates the stability of even the smallest nanodiamonds under electron illumination at low voltage and is used to image the surface structure of pristine DND. High resolution electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) measurements on the fine structure of the carbon K-edge of nanodiamond demonstrate that the typical * pre-peak in fact consists of three sub-peaks that arise from the presence of, amongst others, minimal fullerene-like reconstructions at the nanoparticle surfaces and deviations from perfect sp(3) coordination at defects in the nanodiamonds. Spatially resolved EELS experiments evidence the presence of nitrogen within the core of DND particles. The nitrogen is present throughout the whole diamond core, and can be enriched at defect regions. By comparing the fine structure of the experimental nitrogen K-edge with calculated energy-loss near-edge structure (ELNES) spectra from DFT, the embedded nitrogen is most likely related to small amounts of single substitutional and/or A-center nitrogen, combined with larger nitrogen clusters. |
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000329299700025 |
Publication Date |
2013-10-18 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1862-6300; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.775 |
Times cited |
37 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
262348 ESMI; 246791 COUNTATOMS; FWO; Hercules; GOA XANES meets ELNES |
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Most recent IF: 1.775; 2013 IF: 1.525 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110821UA @ admin @ c:irua:110821 |
Serial |
41 |
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Author |
Turner, S.; Tavernier, S.M.F.; Huyberechts, G.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Assisted spray pyrolysis production and characterisation of ZnO nanoparticles with narrow size distribution |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Journal of nanoparticle research |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Nanopart Res |
Volume |
12 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
615-622 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
Abstract |
Nano-sized ZnO particles with a narrow size distribution and high crystallinity were prepared from aqueous solutions with high concentrations of Zn2+ containing salts and citric acid in a conventional spray pyrolysis setup. Structure, morphology and size of the produced material were compared to ZnO material produced by simple spray pyrolysis of zinc nitrates in the same experimental setup. Using transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography it has been shown that citric acid-assisted spray pyrolysed material is made up of micron sized secondary particles comprising a shell of lightly agglomerated, monocrystalline primary ZnO nanoparticles with sizes in the 2030 nm range, separable by a simple ultrasonic treatment step. |
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S.l. |
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000275318700025 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-20 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1388-0764;1572-896X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.02 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 2.02; 2010 IF: 3.253 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81771 |
Serial |
156 |
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Turner, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Ramezanipour, F.; Greedan, J.E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Botton, G.A. |
Title |
Atomic resolution coordination mapping in Ca2FeCoO5 brownmillerite by spatially resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
Volume |
24 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
1904-1909 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Using a combination of high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy and atomically resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy at high energy resolution in an aberration-corrected electron microscope, we demonstrate the capability of coordination mapping in complex oxides. Brownmillerite compound Ca2FeCoO5, consisting of repetitive octahedral and tetrahedral coordination layers with Fe and Co in a fixed 3+ valency, is selected to demonstrate the principle of atomic resolution coordination mapping. Analysis of the Co-L2,3 and the Fe-L2,3 edges shows small variations in the fine structure that can be specifically attributed to Co/Fe in tetrahedral or in octahedral coordination. Using internal reference spectra, we show that the coordination of the Fe and Co atoms in the compound can be mapped at atomic resolution. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000304237500024 |
Publication Date |
2012-04-25 |
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ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
33 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
A.M. Abakumov is thanked for fruitful discussions. S.T. gratefully acknowledges the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO). J.E.G. and GAB. acknowledge the support of the NSERC of Canada through Discovery Grants. The Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy is a National Facility supported by NSERC and McMaster University and was funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Ontario Government. Part of this work was supported by funding from the European Research Council under the FP7, ERC Grant N 246791 COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant N 278510 VORTEX. The EMAT microscope is partially funded by the Hercules fund of the Flemish Government. ECASJO_; |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2012 IF: 8.238 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98379UA @ admin @ c:irua:98379 |
Serial |
175 |
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Author |
Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Abakumov, A.M.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Lenaerts, S. |
Title |
Photocatalytic process optimisation for ethylene oxidation |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Chemical engineering journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Eng J |
Volume |
209 |
Issue |
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Pages |
494-500 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
Abstract |
When studying photocatalysis it is important to consider, beside the chemical approach, the engineering part related to process optimisation. To achieve this a fixed bed photocatalytic set-up consisting of different catalyst placings, in order to vary catalyst distribution, is studied. The use of a fixed quantity of catalyst placed packed or randomly distributed in the reactor, results in an almost double degradation for the distributed catalyst. Applying this knowledge leads to an improved performance with limited use of catalyst. A reactor only half filled with catalyst leads to higher degradation performance compared to a completely filled reactor. Taking into account this simple process optimisation by better distributing the catalyst a more sustainable photocatalytic air purification process is achieved. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Lausanne |
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Wos |
000311190500058 |
Publication Date |
2012-08-22 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1385-8947; |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
6.216 |
Times cited |
12 |
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; We are grateful for the delivered photocatalyst by Evonik as well as for the PhD grant (T. Tytgat) given by the Institute of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT). ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.216; 2012 IF: 3.473 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105185 |
Serial |
2609 |
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Author |
Tzedaki, G.; M.; Turner, S.; Godet, S.; De Graeve, I.; Kernig, B.; Hasenclever, J.; Terryn, H. |
Title |
Structure and formation mechanism of rolled-in oxide areas on aluminum lithographic printing sheets |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Scripta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Scripta Mater |
Volume |
68 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
233-236 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The subsurface area introduced during rolling on the 1100 aluminum alloy series alters its surface properties, which makes it more susceptible to corrosion. A combination of different transmission electron microscopy techniques is employed to observe the orientation of small grain structures and the distribution elements in the subsurface layer. This approach provided valuable insight into the formation mechanism of the layer and the phenomena taking place during rolling. |
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Oxford |
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Wos |
000314012000003 |
Publication Date |
2012-10-23 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1359-6462; |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
3.747 |
Times cited |
6 |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 3.747; 2013 IF: 2.968 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105288 |
Serial |
3277 |
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Udayabhaskararao, T.; Altantzis, T.; Houben, L.; Coronado-Puchau, M.; Langer, J.; Popovitz-Biro, R.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Vuković, L.; Král, P.; Bals, S.; Klajn, R. |
Title |
Tunable porous nanoallotropes prepared by post-assembly etching of binary nanoparticle superlattices |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
Science |
Volume |
358 |
Issue |
358 |
Pages |
514-518 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Self-assembly of inorganic nanoparticles has been used to prepare hundreds of different colloidal crystals, but almost invariably with the restriction that the particles must be densely packed. Here,we show that non–close-packed nanoparticle arrays can be fabricated through the selective removal of one of two components comprising binary nanoparticle superlattices. First, a variety of binary nanoparticle superlattices were prepared at the liquid-air interface, including several arrangements that were previously unknown. Molecular dynamics simulations revealed the particular role of the liquid in templating the formation of superlattices not achievable through self-assembly in bulk solution. Second, upon stabilization, all of these binary superlattices could be transformed into distinct “nanoallotropes”—nanoporous materials having the same chemical composition but differing in their nanoscale architectures. |
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000413757500043 |
Publication Date |
2017-10-27 |
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0036-8075 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
37.205 |
Times cited |
113 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
This work was supported by the European Research Council (grants 336080 CONFINEDCHEM to R.K. and 335078 COLOURATOM to S.B.), the Rothschild Caesarea Foundation (R.K.), the NSF (Division of Materials Research, grant 1506886) (P.K.), the European Commission (grant EUSMI 731019 to L.M.L.-M. and S.B.), and the startup funding from the University of Texas at El Paso (L.V.). L.M.L.-M. acknowledges funding from the Spanish Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (grant MAT2013- 46101-R). T.A. acknowledges funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through a postdoctoral grant. The computer support was provided by the Texas Advanced Computing Center. All data are reported in the main text and supplementary materials. ECAS_Sara (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 37.205 |
Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147242UA @ admin @ c:irua:147242 |
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4770 |
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Udoh, K.-I.; El- Araby, A.M.; Tanaka, Y.; Hisatsune, K.; Yasuda, K.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Landuyt, J. |
Title |
Structural aspects of AuCu I or AuCu II and a cuboidal black configuration of f.c.c. disordered phase in AuCu-Pt and AuCu-Ag pseudobinary alloys |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
1995 |
Publication |
Materials science and engineering: part A: structural materials: properties, microstructure and processing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Mat Sci Eng A-Struct |
Volume |
203 |
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154-164 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Lausanne |
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A1995TM62800016 |
Publication Date |
2002-07-25 |
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ISSN |
0921-5093; |
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Impact Factor |
2.567 |
Times cited |
15 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:13298 |
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3205 |
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Ulu Okudur, F.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Safari, M.; De Sloovere, D.; Kumar Mylavarapu, S.; Joos, B.; D'Haen, J.; Van Bael, M.K.; Hardy, A. |
Title |
Solution-gel-based surface modification of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4-δ with amorphous Li-Ti-O coating |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
RSC advances |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
13 |
Issue |
47 |
Pages |
33146-33158 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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LNMO (LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4-delta) is a high-energy density positive electrode material for lithium ion batteries. Unfortunately, it suffers from capacity loss and impedance rise during cycling due to electrolyte oxidation and electrode/electrolyte interface instabilities at high operating voltages. Here, a solution-gel synthesis route was used to coat 0.5-2.5 mu m LNMO particles with amorphous Li-Ti-O (LTO) for improved Li conduction, surface structural stability and cyclability. High-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) analysis coupled with energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) showed Ti-rich amorphous coatings/islands or Ti-rich spinel layers on many of the LTO-modified LNMO facets, with a thickness varying from about 1 to 10 nm. The surface modification in the form of amorphous islands was mostly possible on high-energy crystal facets. Physicochemical observations were used to propose a molecular mechanism for the surface modification, combining insights from metalorganic chemistry with the crystallographic properties of LNMO. The improvements in functional properties were investigated in half cells. The cell impedance increased faster for the bare LNMO compared to amorphous LTO modified LNMO, resulting in R-ct values as high as 1247 Omega (after 1000 cycles) for bare LNMO, against 216 Omega for the modified material. At 10C, the modified material boosted a 15% increase in average discharge capacity. The improvements in electrochemical performance were attributed to the increase in electrochemically active surface area, as well as to improved HF-scavenging, resulting in the formation of protective byproducts, generating a more stable interface during prolonged cycling. |
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2023-11-09 |
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2046-2069 |
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Impact Factor |
3.9 |
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Most recent IF: 3.9; 2023 IF: 3.108 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:202091 |
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9096 |
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Ulu Okudur, F.; D'Haen, J.; Vranken, T.; De Sloovere, D.; Verheijen, M.; Karakulina, O.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Van Bael, M.K.; Hardy, A. |
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Ti surface doping of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4−δpositive electrodes for lithium ion batteries |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
RSC advances |
Abbreviated Journal |
Rsc Adv |
Volume |
8 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
7287-7300 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The particle surface of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4−δ (LNMO), a Li-ion battery cathode material, has been modified by Ti cation doping through a hydrolysis–condensation reaction followed by annealing in oxygen. The effect of different annealing temperatures (500–850 °C) on the Ti distribution and electrochemical performance of the surface modified LNMO was investigated. Ti cations diffuse from the preformed amorphous ‘TiOx’ layer into the LNMO surface during annealing at 500 °C. This results in a 2–4 nm thick Ti-rich spinel surface having lower Mn and Ni content compared to the core of the LNMO particles, which was observed with scanning transmission electron microscopy coupled with compositional EDX mapping. An increase in the annealing temperature promotes the formation of a Ti bulk doped LiNi(0.5−w)Mn(1.5+w)−tTitO4 phase and Ti-rich LiNi0.5Mn1.5−yTiyO4 segregates above 750 °C. Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry indicates increasing Ni–Mn ordering with annealing temperature, for both bare and surface modified LNMO. Ti surface modified LNMO annealed at 500 °C shows a superior cyclic stability, coulombic efficiency and rate performance compared to bare LNMO annealed at 500 °C when cycled at 3.4–4.9 V vs. Li/Li+. The improvements are probably due to suppressed Ni and Mn dissolution with Ti surface doping. |
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2018-02-13 |
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2046-2069 |
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Impact Factor |
3.108 |
Times cited |
9 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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This research is supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO Vlaanderen, grant number G040116N). This project receives the support of the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund ERDF, Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the Province of Limburg (project 936). Greet Cuyvers and Gilles Bonneux (UHasselt) are acknowledged for the ICP-AES sample preparation and measurements. Vera Meynen and Karen Leyssens (Antwerp University, Belgium) are acknowledged for the BET measurements. Special thanks to Bart Ruttens (UHasselt) for XRD measurements and discussions on the refinements. |
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Most recent IF: 3.108 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:149513 |
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4905 |
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Ustarroz, J.; Altantzis, T.; Hammons, J.A.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Terryn, H. |
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The role of nanocluster aggregation, coalescence, and recrystallization in the electrochemical deposition of platinum nanostructures |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
Volume |
26 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
2396-2406 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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By using an optimized characterization approach that combines aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy, electron tomography, and in situ ultrasmall angle X-ray scattering (USAXS), we show that the early stages of Pt electrochemical growth on carbon substrates may be affected by the aggregation, self-alignment, and partial coalescence of nanoclusters of d ≈ 2 nm. The morphology of the resulting nanostructures depends on the degree of coalescence and recrystallization of nanocluster aggregates, which in turn depends on the electrodeposition potential. At low overpotentials, a self-limiting growth mechanism may block the epitaxial growth of primary nanoclusters and results in loose dendritic aggregates. At more negative potentials, the extent of nanocluster coalescence and recrystallization is larger and further growth by atomic incorporation may be allowed. On one hand, this suggests a revision of the VolmerWeber island growth mechanism. Whereas this theory has traditionally assumed direct attachment as the only growth mechanism, it is suggested that nanocluster self-limiting growth, aggregation, and coalescence should also be taken into account during the early stages of nanoscale electrodeposition. On the other hand, depending on the deposition potential, ultrahigh porosities can be achieved, turning electrodeposition in an ideal process for highly active electrocatalyst production without the need of using high surface area carbon supports. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000334572300026 |
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2014-03-10 |
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0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
55 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
Notes |
FWO; contract no. FWOAL527 |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2014 IF: 8.354 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116956 |
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2916 |
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Ustarroz, J.; Geboes, B.; Vanrompay, H.; Sentosun, K.; Bals, S.; Breugelmans, T.; Hubin, A. |
Title |
Electrodeposition of Highly Porous Pt Nanoparticles Studied by Quantitative 3D Electron Tomography: Influence of Growth Mechanisms and Potential Cycling on the Active Surface Area |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
ACS applied materials and interfaces |
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Acs Appl Mater Inter |
Volume |
9 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
16168-16177 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) |
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Nanoporous Pt nanoparticles (NPs) are promising fuel cell catalysts due to their large surface area and increased electrocatalytic activity towards the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Herein, we report on the infuence of the growth mechanisms on the surface properties of electrodeposited Pt dendritic NPs with large surface areas. The electrochemically active surface was studied by hydrogen underpotential deposition (HUPD) and compared for the rst time to high angle annular dark eld scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) quantitative 3D electron tomography of individual nanoparticles. Large nucleation overpotential leads to a large surface coverage of Pt roughened spheroids, which provide large roughness factor (Rf ) but low mass-specic electrochemically active surface area (EASA). Lowering the nucleation overpotential leads to highly porous Pt NPs with pores protruding to the center of the structure. At the expense of smaller Rf , the obtained EASA values of these structures are in the range of these of large surface area supported fuel cell catalysts. The active surface area of the Pt dendritic NPs was measured by electron tomography and it was found that the potential cycling in the H adsorption/desorption and Pt oxidation/reduction region, which is generally performed to determine the EASA, leads to a signicant reduction of that surface area due to a partial collapse of their dendritic and porous morphology. Interestingly, the extrapolation of the microscopic tomography results to macroscopic electrochemical parameters indicated that the surface properties measured by H UPD are comparable to the values measured on individual NPs by electron tomography after the degradation caused by the H UPD measurement. These results highlight that the combination of electrochemical and quantitative 3D surface analysis techniques is essential to provide insights into the surface properties, the electrochemical stability and, hence, the applicability of these materials. Moreover, it indicates that care must be taken with widely used electrochemical methods of surface area determination, especially in the case of large surface area and possibly unstable nanostructures, since the measured surface can be strongly aected by the measurement itself. |
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2017-04-18 |
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1944-8244 |
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Impact Factor |
7.504 |
Times cited |
24 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Jon Ustarroz acknowledges funding from the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek in Flanders (FWO, postdoctoral grant 12I7816N). S. Bals acknowledges funding from the European Research Council (Starting Grant No. COLOURATOMS 335078). S.B. and T.B. acknowledge the University of Antwerp for nancial support in the frame of a GOA project. H.V. gratefully acknowledges nancial support by the Flemish Fund for Scientic Research (FWO Vlaanderen). All the authors acknowledge Laurens Stevaert for his contribution to the work presented in this manuscript. (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); ECAS_Sara |
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Most recent IF: 7.504 |
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EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:142345UA @ admin @ c:irua:142345 |
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4552 |
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Ustarroz, J.; Gupta, U.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Terryn, H. |
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Electrodeposition of Ag nanoparticles onto carbon coated TEM grids : a direct approach to study early stages of nucleation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
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Electrochemistry communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Electrochem Commun |
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12 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
1706-1709 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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An innovative experimental approach to study the electrodeposition of small nanoparticles and the early stages of electrochemical nucleation and growth is presented. Carbon coated gold TEM grids are used as substrates for the electrodeposition of silver nanoparticles so that electrochemical data, FESEM, HAADFSTEM and HRTEM data can be acquired from the same sample without the need to remove the particles from the substrate. It is shown that the real distribution of nanoparticles cannot be resolved by FESEM whereas HAADFSTEM analysis confirms that a distribution of small nanoparticles (d ≈ 12 nm) coexist with large nanoparticles corresponding to a bimodal size distribution. Besides, particles grown under the same conditions have been found to present different structures such as monocrystals, polycrystals or aggregates of smaller particles. |
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Amsterdam |
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000285904700010 |
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2010-10-09 |
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1388-2481; |
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Impact Factor |
4.396 |
Times cited |
52 |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 4.396; 2010 IF: 4.287 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87612 |
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900 |
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Ustarroz, J.; Hammons, J.A.; Altantzis, T.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Terryn, H. |
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A generalized electrochemical aggregative growth mechanism |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Journal of the American Chemical Society |
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J Am Chem Soc |
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135 |
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31 |
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11550-11561 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The early stages of nanocrystal nucleation and growth are still an active field of research and remain unrevealed. In this work, by the combination of aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and electrochemical characterization of the electrodeposition of different metals, we provide a complete reformulation of the VolmerWeber 3D island growth mechanism, which has always been accepted to explain the early stages of metal electrodeposition and thin-film growth on low-energy substrates. We have developed a Generalized Electrochemical Aggregative Growth Mechanism which mimics the atomistic processes during the early stages of thin-film growth, by incorporating nanoclusters as building blocks. We discuss the influence of new processes such as nanocluster self-limiting growth, surface diffusion, aggregation, and coalescence on the growth mechanism and morphology of the resulting nanostructures. Self-limiting growth mechanisms hinder nanocluster growth and favor coalescence driven growth. The size of the primary nanoclusters is independent of the applied potential and deposition time. The balance between nucleation, nanocluster surface diffusion, and coalescence depends on the material and the overpotential, and influences strongly the morphology of the deposits. A small extent of coalescence leads to ultraporous dendritic structures, large surface coverage, and small particle size. Contrarily, full recrystallization leads to larger hemispherical monocrystalline islands and smaller particle density. The mechanism we propose represents a scientific breakthrough from the fundamental point of view and indicates that achieving the right balance between nucleation, self-limiting growth, cluster surface diffusion, and coalescence is essential and opens new, exciting possibilities to build up enhanced supported nanostructures using nanoclusters as building blocks. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000323019400034 |
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2013-06-28 |
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0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
124 |
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Fow; Hercules |
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Most recent IF: 13.858; 2013 IF: 11.444 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109453 |
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1323 |
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Ustarroz, J.; Ke, X.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Terryn, H. |
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New insights into the early stages of nanoparticle electrodeposition |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
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J Phys Chem C |
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116 |
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3 |
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2322-2329 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Electrodeposition is an increasingly important method to synthesize supported nanoparticles, yet the early stages of electrochemical nanoparticle formation are not perfectly understood. In this paper, the early stages of silver nanoparticle electrodeposition on carbon substrates have been studied by aberration-corrected TEM, using carbon-coated TEM grids as electrochemical electrodes. In this manner we have access to as-deposited nanoparticle size distribution and structural characterization at the atomic scale combined with electrochemical measurements, which represents a breakthrough in a full understanding of the nanoparticle electrodeposition mechanisms. Whereas classical models, based upon characterization at the nanoscale, assume that electrochemical growth is only driven by direct attachment, the results reported hereafter indicate that early nanoparticle growth is mostly driven by nanocluster surface movement and aggregation. Hence, we conclude that electrochemical nulceation and growth models should be revised and that an electrochemical aggregative growth mechanism should be considered in the early stages of nanoparticle electrodeposition. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000299584400037 |
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2011-12-23 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
104 |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2012 IF: 4.814 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96225 |
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2316 |
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Vagov, A.; Croitoru, M.D.; Axt, V.M.; Kuhn, T.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
High pulse area undamping of Rabi oscillations in quantum dots coupled to phonons |
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A1 Journal article |
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2006 |
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Physica status solidi B – Basic solid state physics |
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Phys Status Solidi B |
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243 |
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10 |
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2233-2240 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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2006-07-27 |
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0370-1972;1521-3951; |
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Impact Factor |
1.674 |
Times cited |
16 |
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Most recent IF: 1.674; 2006 IF: 0.967 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60891 |
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1440 |
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Vagov, A.; Croitoru, M.D.; Axt, V.M.; Kuhn, T.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Nonmonotonic field dependence of damping and reappearance of Rabi oscillations in quantum dots |
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A1 Journal article |
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2007 |
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Physical review letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev Lett |
Volume |
98 |
Issue |
22 |
Pages |
1-4 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000246910100059 |
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2007-06-01 |
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0031-9007;1079-7114; |
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Impact Factor |
8.462 |
Times cited |
91 |
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Iap |
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Most recent IF: 8.462; 2007 IF: 6.944 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64768 |
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2362 |
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van Aarle, W.; Palenstijn, W.J.; De Beenhouwer, J.; Altantzis, T.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Sijbers, J. |
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The ASTRA Toolbox: A platform for advanced algorithm development in electron tomography |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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157 |
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157 |
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35-47 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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We present the ASTRA Toolbox as an open platform for 3D image reconstruction in tomography. Most of the software tools that are currently used in electron tomography offer limited flexibility with respect to the geometrical parameters of the acquisition model and the algorithms used for reconstruction. The ASTRA Toolbox provides an extensive set of fast and flexible building blocks that can be used to develop advanced reconstruction algorithms, effectively removing these limitations. We demonstrate this flexibility, the resulting reconstruction quality, and the computational efficiency of this toolbox by a series of experiments, based on experimental dual-axis tilt series. |
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English |
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000361002400005 |
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2015-05-06 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
562 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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The authors acknowledge financial support from the iMinds ICONMetroCT project,the IWT SBO Tom Food project and from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO),Project no. 639.072.005. Networking support was provided by the EXTREMA COST Action MP 1207. Sara Bals acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078 COLOURATOMS).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2015 IF: 2.436 |
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c:irua:127834 |
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3974 |
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Van Aelst, J.; Philippaerts, A.; Bartholomeeusen, E.; Fayad, E.; Thibault-Starzyk, F.; Lu, J.; Schryvers, D.; Ooms, R.; Verboekend, D.; Jacobs, P.; Sels, B. |
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Towards biolubricant compatible vegetable oils by pore mouth hydrogenation with shape-selective Pt/ZSM-5 catalysts |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
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Catalysis science & technology |
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Catal Sci Technol |
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6 |
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6 |
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2820-2828 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Pt/ZSM-5 catalysts with various crystal sizes were prepared via competitive ion-exchange, followed by a slow activation procedure. Even when using very large ZSM-5 crystals, highly dispersed Pt nano-clusters were contained within the zeolite crystal's voids, as ascertained by 2D pressure-jump IR spectroscopy of adsorbed CO and focussed ion-beam transmission electron microscopy. The shape-selective properties of the Pt/ZSM-5 catalysts were evaluated in the partial hydrogenation of soybean oil. Unique hydrogenation selectivities were observed, as the fatty acids located at the central position of the triacylglycerol (TAG) molecules were preferentially hydrogenated. The resulting oil has therefore high levels of intermediately melting TAGs, which are compatible with biolubricants due to their improved oxidative stability and still appropriate low-temperature fluidity. The TAG distribution in the partially hydrogenated soybean oil samples was independent from the zeolite crystal size, while the hydrogenation activity linearly increases with the crystal's external surface area. This trend was confirmed with a Pt loaded mesoporous ZSM-5 zeolite, obtained via a mild alkaline treatment. These observations imply and confirm a genuine pore mouth catalysis mechanism, in which only one fatty acid chain of the TAG is able to enter the micropores of ZSM-5, where the double bonds are hydrogenated by the crystal encapsulated Pt-clusters. |
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000374790200031 |
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2016-03-31 |
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2044-4753 |
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Impact Factor |
5.773 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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The research was funded through a PhD grant to J. V. A. of the Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT). A. P. and D. V. acknowledge the F. W. O.-Vlaanderen (Research Foundation Flanders) for a post-doctoral fellowship. E. B. was kindly funded by an F. W. O.-Vlaanderen project. This work was performed in the framework of an Associated International Laboratory between FWO and CNRS. |
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Most recent IF: 5.773 |
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EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:138981 |
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4335 |
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Van Aelst, J.; Philippaerts, A.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.; Sels, B. |
Title |
Heterogeneous conjugation of vegetable oil with alkaline treated highly dispersed Ru/USY catalysts |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Applied catalysis : A : general |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Catal A-Gen |
Volume |
526 |
Issue |
526 |
Pages |
172-182 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Heterogeneous metal catalysts enable the direct conjugation of linoleic acid tails in vegetable oil to their conjugated linoleic acid (CIA) isomers. CIA-enriched oils are useful as renewable feedstock for the chemical industry and as nutraceutical. Up to now, a solvent-free process for conjugated oils without significant formation of undesired hydrogenation products was not existing. This work shows the design of Ru/USY catalysts able to directly conjugate highly unsaturated vegetable oils such as safflower oil in absence of solvent and hydrogen. Key is fast molecular transport of the bulky reagent and reactive product triglycerides in the zeolite crystal. A two-step zeolite post-synthetic treatment (with NH4OH and acetate salt) was applied to create the necessary mesoporosity. More open zeolite structures allow for a faster conjugation reaction, while securing a fast removal of the reactive conjugated triglycerides, otherwise rapidly deactivating through fouling and pore blockage by polymers. The best Ru/USY catalyst in this contribution is capable of producing exceptionally high yields of conjugated oils, containing up to almost 30 wt% conjugated fatty acid tails in safflower oil, at an initial production rate of 328 g(CLA) mL(-1) h(-1) per gram metal catalyst. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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000384865600021 |
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2016-09-03 |
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0926-860x |
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4.339 |
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1 |
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Most recent IF: 4.339 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:137242 |
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4383 |
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Van Aelst, J.; Verboekend, D.; Philippaerts, A.; Nuttens, N.; Kurttepeli, M.; Gobechiya, E.; Haouas, M.; Sree, S.P.; Denayer, J.F.M.; Martens, J.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Taulelle, F.; Bals, S.; Baron, G.V.; Jacobs, P.A.; Sels, B.F. |
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Catalyst design by NH4OH treatment of USY zeolite |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Advanced functional materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Funct Mater |
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25 |
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25 |
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7130-7144 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Hierarchical zeolites are a class of superior catalysts which couples the intrinsic zeolitic properties to enhanced accessibility and intracrystalline mass transport to and from the active sites. The design of hierarchical USY (Ultra-Stable Y) catalysts is achieved using a sustainable postsynthetic room temperature treatment with mildly alkaline NH4OH ( 0.02(M)) solutions. Starting from a commercial dealuminated USY zeolite (Si/Al = 47), a hierarchical material is obtained by selective and tuneable creation of interconnected and accessible small mesopores (2- 6 nm). In addition, the treatment immediately yields the NH4+ form without the need for additional ion exchange. After NH4OH modification, the crystal morphology is retained, whereas the microporosity and relative crystallinity are decreased. The gradual formation of dense amorphous phases throughout the crystal without significant framework atom leaching rationalizes the very high material yields (>90%). The superior catalytic performance of the developed hierarchical zeolites is demonstrated in the acid-catalyzed isomerization of alpha-pinene and the metal-catalyzed conjugation of safflower oil. Significant improvements in activity and selectivity are attained, as well as a lowered susceptibility to deactivation. The catalytic performance is intimately related to the introduced mesopores, hence enhanced mass transport capacity, and the retained intrinsic zeolitic properties. |
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Weinheim |
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000366503700003 |
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2015-10-30 |
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1616-301x |
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12.124 |
Times cited |
64 |
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OpenAccess |
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; The authors thank Dr. M. Thommes and Dr. K. Cychosz for numerous and helpful discussions on the correct evaluation of the Ar isotherms. I. Cuppens is acknowledged for ICP-AES analyses. Research was funded through a PhD grant to J.V.A. of the Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT). D.V. and A.P. acknowledge F.W.O.-Vlaanderen (Research Foundation Flanders) for a postdoctoral fellowship. N.N. thanks the KU Leuven for financial support (FLOF). E.G., C.K., and J.M. acknowledge the long-term structural funding by the Flemish Government (Methusalem). S.B. acknowledges the European Research Council for funding under the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013)/ERC grant agreement No. 335078-COLOURATOMS. The authors are grateful for financial support by the Belgian government through Interuniversity Attraction Poles (IAP-PAI). They also thank Oleon NV for supplying safflower oil. ; ecas_Sara |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2015 IF: 11.805 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:130214 |
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4147 |
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Van Aert, S. |
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Atomen in 3D : Antwerpenaren brengen atomaire structuur nanodeeltjes in beeld |
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Newspaper/Magazine/blog article |
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2011 |
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Chemie magazine |
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7 |
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3 |
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9 |
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Newspaper/Magazine/blog article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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0379-7651 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94122 |
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163 |
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Van Aert, S. |
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Meer zien met onzichtbaar licht |
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2007 |
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Karakter : tijdschrift van wetenschap |
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18 |
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19-21 |
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A2 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Leuven |
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0000-00-00 |
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1379-0390 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68658 |
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1982 |
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Van Aert, S. |
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Statistical parameter estimation theory : a tool for quantitative electron microscopy |
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2012 |
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281-309 |
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H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Wiley-VCH |
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Weinheim |
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0000-00-00 |
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978-3-527-31706-6 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96693 |
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3159 |
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Van Aert, S.; Bals, S.; Chang, L.Y.; den Dekker, A.J.; Kirkland, A.I.; Van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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The benefits of statistical parameter estimation theory for quantitative interpretation of electron microscopy data |
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2008 |
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97-98 |
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H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Springer |
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Berlin |
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2009-03-17 |
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978-3-540-85154-7 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:136865 |
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4493 |
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Van Aert, S.; Batenburg, J.; Van Tendeloo, S. |
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Atomen tellen |
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2011 |
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Nederlands tijdschrift voor natuurkunde (1991) |
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77 |
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8 |
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292-295 |
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A3 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Amsterdam |
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0000-00-00 |
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0926-4264 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94119 |
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164 |
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Van Aert, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Rossell, M.D.; Erni, R.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Three-dimensional atomic imaging of crystalline nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Nature |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nature |
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470 |
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7334 |
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374-377 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Determining the three-dimensional (3D) arrangement of atoms in crystalline nanoparticles is important for nanometre-scale device engineering and also for applications involving nanoparticles, such as optoelectronics or catalysis. A nanoparticles physical and chemical properties are controlled by its exact 3D morphology, structure and composition1. Electron tomography enables the recovery of the shape of a nanoparticle from a series of projection images2, 3, 4. Although atomic-resolution electron microscopy has been feasible for nearly four decades, neither electron tomography nor any other experimental technique has yet demonstrated atomic resolution in three dimensions. Here we report the 3D reconstruction of a complex crystalline nanoparticle at atomic resolution. To achieve this, we combined aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy5, 6, 7, statistical parameter estimation theory8, 9 and discrete tomography10, 11. Unlike conventional electron tomography, only two images of the targeta silver nanoparticle embedded in an aluminium matrixare sufficient for the reconstruction when combined with available knowledge about the particles crystallographic structure. Additional projections confirm the reliability of the result. The results we present help close the gap between the atomic resolution achievable in two-dimensional electron micrographs and the coarser resolution that has hitherto been obtained by conventional electron tomography. |
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London |
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000287409100037 |
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2011-02-02 |
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0028-0836;1476-4687; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
40.137 |
Times cited |
341 |
Open Access |
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Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 40.137; 2011 IF: 36.280 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:86745 |
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3644 |
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