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Author (down) Bladt, E.; Pelt, D.M.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.
Title Electron tomography based on highly limited data using a neural network reconstruction technique Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 158 Issue 158 Pages 81-88
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract Gold nanoparticles are studied extensively due to their unique optical and catalytical properties. Their exact shape determines the properties and thereby the possible applications. Electron tomography is therefore often used to examine the three-dimensional (3D) shape of nanoparticles. However, since the acquisition of the experimental tilt series and the 3D reconstructions are very time consuming, it is difficult to obtain statistical results concerning the 3D shape of nanoparticles. Here, we propose a new approach for electron tomography that is based on artificial neural networks. The use of a new reconstruction approach enables us to reduce the number of projection images with a factor of 5 or more. The decrease in acquisition time of the tilt series and use of an efficient reconstruction algorithm allows us to examine a large amount of nanoparticles in order to retrieve statistical results concerning the 3D shape.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000361574800011 Publication Date 2015-07-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 25 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes 335078 COLOURATOM; FWO; COST Action MP1207; 312483 ESTEEM2; esteem2jra4; ECASSara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2015 IF: 2.436
Call Number c:irua:126675 c:irua:126675 Serial 988
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Author (down) Bladt, E.
Title Two- and three-dimensional transmission electron microscopy of colloidal nanoparticles : from struture to composition Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Antwerpen Editor
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:146083 Serial 4756
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Author (down) Bittencourt, C.; van Lier, G.; Ke, X.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.O.
Title Spectroscopy and defect identification for fluorinated carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Chemphyschem
Volume 10 Issue 6 Pages 920-925
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were exposed to a CF4 radio-frequency (rf) plasma. High-resolution photoelectron spectroscopy shows that the treatment effectively grafts fluorine atoms onto the MWCNTs, altering the valence electronic states. Fluorine surface concentration can be tuned by varying the exposure time. Evaporation of gold onto MWCNTs is used to mark active site formation. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy coupled with density functional theory (DFT) modelling is used to characterise the surface defects formed, indicating that the plasma treatment does not etch the tube surface. We suggest that this combination of theory and microscopy of thermally evaporated gold atoms onto the CNT surface may be a powerful approach to characterise both surface defect density as well as defect type.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000265469200011 Publication Date 2009-03-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1439-4235;1439-7641; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.075 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Iuap; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 3.075; 2009 IF: 3.453
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77315 Serial 3073
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Author (down) Bittencourt, C.; Navio, C.; Nicolay, A.; Ruelle, B.; Godfroid, T.; Snyders, R.; Colomer, J.-F.; Lagos, M.J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Ewels, C.P.
Title Atomic oxygen functionalization of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C
Volume 115 Issue 42 Pages 20412-20418
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Vertically aligned multiwalled carbon nanotubes (v-MWCNTs) are functionalized using atomic oxygen generated in a microwave plasma. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy depth profile analysis shows that the plasma treatment effectively grafts oxygen exclusively at the v-MWCNT tips. Electron microscopy shows that neither the vertical alignment nor the structure of v-MWCNTs were affected by the plasma treatment. Density functional calculations suggest assignment of XPS C 1s peaks at 286.6 and 287.5 eV, to epoxy and carbonyl functional groups, respectively.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000296205600009 Publication Date 2011-10-04
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1932-7447;1932-7455; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.536 Times cited 31 Open Access
Notes Iap Approved Most recent IF: 4.536; 2011 IF: 4.805
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91890 Serial 174
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Author (down) Bittencourt, C.; Krüger, P.; Lagos, M.J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.; Umek, P.; Guttmann, P.
Title Towards atomic resolution in sodium titanate nanotubes using near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectromicroscopy combined with multichannel multiple-scattering calculations Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Beilstein journal of nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Beilstein J Nanotech
Volume 3 Issue Pages 789-797
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Recent advances in near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectroscopy coupled with transmission X-ray microscopy (NEXAFS-TXM) allow large-area mapping investigations of individual nano-objects with spectral resolution up to E/Delta E = 104 and spatial resolution approaching 10 nm. While the state-of-the-art spatial resolution of X-ray microscopy is limited by nanostructuring process constrains of the objective zone plate, we show here that it is possible to overcome this through close coupling with high-level theoretical modelling. Taking the example of isolated bundles of hydrothermally prepared sodium titanate nanotubes ((Na,H)TiNTs) we are able to unravel the complex nanoscale structure from the NEXAFS-TXM data using multichannel multiple-scattering calculations, to the extent of being able to associate specific spectral features in the O K-edge and Ti L-edge with oxygen atoms in distinct sites within the lattice. These can even be distinguished from the contribution of different hydroxyl groups to the electronic structure of the (Na,H)TiNTs.
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Language Wos 000311482400001 Publication Date 2012-11-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2190-4286; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.127 Times cited 13 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.127; 2012 IF: 2.374
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105140 Serial 3684
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Author (down) Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Thiess, S.; Drube, W.; Ghijsen, J.; Ewels, C.P.
Title Study of the interaction between copper and carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 535 Issue Pages 80-83
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Copper deposited by thermal evaporation onto pristine and oxygen plasma treated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) diffuse over the CNT surface, coalescing and forming crystalline islands. The nucleation sites of the islands are preferentially defects, and more homogeneous island dispersion was observed at the CNT oxygen functionalized surface. The presence of weakly bound oxygen atoms at the CNT surface induces the formation of CuO bonds at the Cu/CNT interface, as described through density functional calculations. Exposure to air allows further oxidation to facetted crystalline Cu2O. Oxygen plasma pre-treatment represents a promising route for homogenous disperse Cu2O nanoparticle decoration of CNTs.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000303437900015 Publication Date 2012-03-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 27 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2012 IF: 2.145
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97704 Serial 3336
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Author (down) Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Tagmatarchis, N.; Guttmann, P.
Title NEXAFS spectromicroscopy of suspended carbon nanohorns Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 587 Issue Pages 85-87
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We demonstrate that near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectroscopy combined with full-field transmission X-ray microscopy can be used to study the electronic structure of suspended carbon nanohorns. Based on reports of electronic structure calculations additional spectral features observed in the π region of the NEXAFS spectrum recorded on the carbon nanohorns were associated to the presence of the pentagonal rings and the folding of the graphene sheet.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000326104500016 Publication Date 2013-09-18
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes Fp7; Countatoms; Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2013 IF: 1.991
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111592 Serial 2339
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Author (down) Bittencourt, C.; Hitchock, A.P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.P.; Guttmann, P.
Title X-ray absorption spectroscopy by full-field X-ray microscopy of a thin graphite flake: Imaging and electronic structure via the carbon K-edge Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Beilstein journal of nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Beilstein J Nanotech
Volume 3 Issue Pages 345-350
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We demonstrate that near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectra combined with full-field transmission X-ray microscopy can be used to study the electronic structure of graphite flakes consisting of a few graphene layers. The flake was produced by exfoliation using sodium cholate and then isolated by means of density-gradient ultracentrifugation. An image sequence around the carbon K-edge, analyzed by using reference spectra for the in-plane and out-of-plane regions of the sample, is used to map and spectrally characterize the flat and folded regions of the flake. Additional spectral features in both π and σ regions are observed, which may be related to the presence of topological defects. Doping by metal impurities that were present in the original exfoliated graphite is indicated by the presence of a pre-edge signal at 284.2 eV.
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Language Wos 000303243400001 Publication Date 2012-04-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2190-4286; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.127 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.127; 2012 IF: 2.374
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97703 Serial 3924
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Author (down) Bittencourt, C.; Hecq, M.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.J.; Ghijsen, J.; Felicissimo, M.P.; Rudolf, P.; Drube, W.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Platinumcarbon nanotube interaction Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 462 Issue 4/6 Pages 260-264
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The interaction between evaporated Pt and pristine or oxygen-plasma-treated multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is investigated. Pt is found to nucleate at defect sites, whether initially present or introduced by oxygen plasma treatment. The plasma treatment induces a uniform dispersion of Pt nanoparticles at the CNT surface. The absence of additional features in the C 1s core level spectrum indicates that no mixed PtC phase is formed. The formation of COPt bonds at the cluster-CNT interface is suggested to reduce the electronic interaction between Pt nanoparticles and the CNT surface.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000258830900025 Publication Date 2008-07-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 62 Open Access
Notes Pai Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2008 IF: 2.169
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76489 Serial 2652
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Author (down) Bittencourt, C.; Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Drube, W.; Erni, R.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Decorating carbon nanotubes with nickel nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 436 Issue 4/6 Pages 368-372
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000245302000013 Publication Date 2007-01-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 78 Open Access
Notes Ia-Sfs; Pai 5/1 Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2007 IF: 2.207
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64310 Serial 611
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Author (down) Bittencourt, C.; Felten, A.; Douhard, B.; Colomer, J.-F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Drube, W.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.
Title Metallic nanoparticles on plasma treated carbon nanotubes : $Nano2hybrids$ Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Surface science : a journal devoted to the physics and chemistry of interfaces T2 – International Conference on NANO-Structures Self Assembling, JUL 02-06, 2006, Aix en Provence, FRANCE Abbreviated Journal Surf Sci
Volume 601 Issue 13 Pages 2800-2804
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were decorated with metal clusters by thermal evaporation. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) shows that the nature and extent of metal coverage can be varied by plasma treating the MWCNT surface. The metal clusters on oxygen plasma treated arc-discharge MWCNTs have a more dense distribution than the clusters evaporated on as-synthesized are-discharge MWCNTs. In contrast, the plasma treatment did not affect the cluster distribution on CVD MWCNTs. Analyses of the valence band and the core levels by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy suggest poor charge transfer between gold clusters and MWCNTs; on the contrary suggest good charge transfer between Ni clusters and MWCNTs. (c) 2007 Elsevier B. V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000248030100055 Publication Date 2006-12-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0039-6028; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.062 Times cited 44 Open Access
Notes Pai-V 1 Approved Most recent IF: 2.062; 2007 IF: 1.855
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102663 Serial 2011
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Author (down) Bismayer, U.; Mathes, D.; Oroyo, M.; Bosbach, D.; Putnis, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Güttler, B.
Title Ferroelastic domains in lead phosphate-arsenate: an AFM, X-ray diffraction, TEM and raman study Type A1 Journal article
Year 2000 Publication Phase transitions Abbreviated Journal Phase Transit
Volume 71 Issue Pages 243-270
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos 000088137000006 Publication Date 2007-07-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0141-1594;1029-0338; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.06 Times cited 6 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.06; 2000 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54723 Serial 1177
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Author (down) Bismayer, U.; Mathes, D.; Bosbach, D.; Putnis, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Novak, J.; Salje, E.K.H.
Title Ferroelastic orientation states and domain walls in lead phosphate type crystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2000 Publication Mineralogical magazine Abbreviated Journal Mineral Mag
Volume 64 Issue 2 Pages 233-239
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000087015800007 Publication Date 2002-07-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1471-8022;0026-461X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.285 Times cited 16 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.285; 2000 IF: 1.570
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54694 Serial 1178
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Author (down) Biró, L.P.; Khanh, N.Q.; Horváth, Z.E.; Vértesy, Z.; Kocsonya, A.; Konya, Z.; Osváth, Z.; Koós, A.; Guylai, J.; Zhang, X.B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fonseca, A.; Nagy, J.B.
Title Catalyst traces after chemical purification in CVD grown carbon nanotubes Type P3 Proceeding
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 183-186
Keywords P3 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher AIP Conference Proceedings Place of Publication s.l. Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54778 Serial 288
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Author (down) Birkholzer, Y.A.; Sotthewes, K.; Gauquelin, N.; Riekehr, L.; Jannis, D.; van der Minne, E.; Bu, Y.; Verbeeck, J.; Zandvliet, H.J.W.; Koster, G.; Rijnders, G.
Title High-strain-induced local modification of the electronic properties of VO₂ thin films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication ACS applied electronic materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 4 Issue 12 Pages 6020-6028
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Vanadium dioxide (VO2) is a popular candidate for electronic and optical switching applications due to its well-known semiconductor-metal transition. Its study is notoriously challenging due to the interplay of long- and short-range elastic distortions, as well as the symmetry change and the electronic structure changes. The inherent coupling of lattice and electronic degrees of freedom opens the avenue toward mechanical actuation of single domains. In this work, we show that we can manipulate and monitor the reversible semiconductor-to-metal transition of VO2 while applying a controlled amount of mechanical pressure by a nanosized metallic probe using an atomic force microscope. At a critical pressure, we can reversibly actuate the phase transition with a large modulation of the conductivity. Direct tunneling through the VO2-metal contact is observed as the main charge carrier injection mechanism before and after the phase transition of VO2. The tunneling barrier is formed by a very thin but persistently insulating surface layer of the VO2. The necessary pressure to induce the transition decreases with temperature. In addition, we measured the phase coexistence line in a hitherto unexplored regime. Our study provides valuable information on pressure-induced electronic modifications of the VO2 properties, as well as on nanoscale metal-oxide contacts, which can help in the future design of oxide electronics.
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Language Wos 000890974900001 Publication Date 2022-11-18
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ISSN 2637-6113 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor Times cited 2 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This work received financial support from the project Green ICT (grant number 400.17.607) of the research program NWA, which is financed by the Dutch Research Council (NWO), Research Foundation Flanders (FWO grant number G0F1320N), and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program within a contract for Integrating Activities for Advanced Communities (grant number 823717 − ESTEEM3). The K2 camera was funded through the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO-Hercules grant number G0H4316N – “Direct electron detector for soft matter TEM”).; esteem3reported; esteem3jra Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:192712 Serial 7309
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Author (down) Bindi, L.; Rossell, M.D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Spry, P.G.; Cipriani, C.
Title Inferred phase relations in part of the system Au-Ag-Te: an integrated analytical study of gold ore from the Golden Mile, Kalgoorlie, Australia Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Mineralogy and petrology Abbreviated Journal Miner Petrol
Volume 83 Issue 3/4 Pages 283-293
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Wien Editor
Language Wos 000227237500007 Publication Date 2004-12-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0930-0708;1438-1168; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.236 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.236; 2005 IF: 0.831
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54878 Serial 1610
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Author (down) Bignoli, F.; Rashid, S.; Rossi, E.; Jaddi, S.; Djemia, P.; Terraneo, G.; Li Bassi, A.; Idrissi, H.; Pardoen, T.; Sebastiani, M.; Ghidelli, M.
Title Effect of annealing on mechanical properties and thermal stability of ZrCu/O nanocomposite amorphous films synthetized by pulsed laser deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Materials & design Abbreviated Journal Mater Design
Volume 221 Issue Pages 110972-10
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Binary ZrCu nanocomposite amorphous films are synthetized by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) under vac-uum (2 x 10-3 Pa) and 10 Pa He pressure, leading to fully amorphous compact and nanogranular mor-phologies, respectively. Then, post-thermal annealing treatments are carried out to explore thermal stability and crystallization phenomena together with the evolution of mechanical properties. Compact films exhibit larger thermal stability with partial crystallization phenomena starting at 420 degrees C, still to be completed at 550 degrees C, while nanogranular films exhibit early-stage crystallization at 300 degrees C and com-pleted at 485 degrees C. The microstructural differences are related to a distinct evolution of mechanical
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Language Wos 000886072100004 Publication Date 2022-07-21
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ISSN 0264-1275; 1873-4197 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.4 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.4
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:192194 Serial 7299
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Author (down) Bigiani, L.; Gasparotto, A.; Maccato, C.; Sada, C.; Verbeeck, J.; Andreu, T.; Morante, J.R.; Barreca, D.
Title Dual improvement of beta-MnO₂ oxygen evolution electrocatalysts via combined substrate control and surface engineering Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Chemcatchem Abbreviated Journal Chemcatchem
Volume Issue Pages 1-10
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The development of catalysts with high intrinsic activity towards the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) plays a critical role in sustainable energy conversion and storage. Herein, we report on the development of efficient (photo)electrocatalysts based on functionalized MnO(2)systems. Specifically,beta-MnO(2)nanostructures grown by plasma enhanced-chemical vapor deposition on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) or Ni foams were decorated with Co(3)O(4)or Fe(2)O(3)nanoparticles by radio frequency sputtering. Upon functionalization, FTO-supported materials yielded a performance increase with respect to bare MnO2, with current densities at 1.65 Vvs. the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) up to 3.0 and 3.5 mA/cm(2)in the dark and under simulated sunlight, respectively. On the other hand, the use of highly porous and conductive Ni foam substrates enabled to maximize cooperative interfacial effects between catalyst components. The best performing Fe2O3/MnO(2)system provided a current density of 17.9 mA/cm(2)at 1.65 Vvs. RHE, an overpotential as low as 390 mV, and a Tafel slope of 69 mV/decade under dark conditions, comparing favorably with IrO(2)and RuO(2)benchmarks. Overall, the control of beta-MnO2/substrate interactions and the simultaneous surface property engineering pave the way to an efficient energy generation from abundant natural resources.
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Language Wos 000571229000001 Publication Date 2020-09-18
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ISSN 1867-3880; 1867-3899 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.5 Times cited 5 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; This work has been financially supported by Padova University DOR 2017-2019, P-DiSC #03BIRD2016-UNIPD and #03BIRD2018-UNIPD projects. A.G. acknowledges AMGA Foundation and INSTM Consortium. J.V. gratefully acknowledges funding from the GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp and the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 823717-ESTEEM3. ; esteem3TA; esteem3reported Approved Most recent IF: 4.5; 2020 IF: 4.803
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:171949 Serial 6493
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Author (down) Bigiani, L.; Gasparotto, A.; Andreu, T.; Verbeeck, J.; Sada, C.; Modin, E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Morante, J.R.; Barreca, D.; Maccato, C.
Title Au-manganese oxide nanostructures by a plasma-assisted process as electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution : a chemico-physical investigation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Advanced sustainable systems Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 2000177-11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Earth-abundant and eco-friendly manganese oxides are promising platforms for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in water electrolysis. Herein, a versatile and potentially scalable route to gold-decorated manganese oxide-based OER electrocatalysts is reported. In particular, MnxOy(MnO2, Mn2O3) host matrices are grown on conductive glasses by plasma assisted-chemical vapor deposition (PA-CVD), and subsequently functionalized with gold nanoparticles (guest) as OER activators by radio frequency (RF)-sputtering. The final selective obtainment of MnO2- or Mn2O3-based systems is then enabled by annealing under oxidizing or inert atmosphere, respectively. A detailed material characterization evidences the formation of high-purity Mn(x)O(y)dendritic nanostructures with an open morphology and an efficient guest dispersion into the host matrices. The tailoring of Mn(x)O(y)phase composition and host-guest interactions has a remarkable influence on OER activity yielding, for the best performing Au/Mn(2)O(3)system, a current density of approximate to 5 mA cm(-2)at 1.65 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) and an overpotential close to 300 mV at 1 mA cm(-2). Such results, comparing favorably with literature data on manganese oxide-based materials, highlight the importance of compositional control, as well as of surface and interface engineering, to develop low-cost and efficient anode nanocatalysts for water splitting applications.
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Language Wos 000572376000001 Publication Date 2020-09-25
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ISSN 2366-7486 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 7.1 Times cited 4 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; Padova University (DOR 2017-2019 and P-DiSC #03BIRD2018-UNIPD OXYGENA projects), as well as the INSTM Consortium (INSTMPD004 – NETTUNO project) and AMGA Foundation (Mn4Energy project), are gratefully acknowledged for financial support. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partially funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. J.V. acknowledges funding from a GOA project “Solarpaint” from the University of Antwerp and from EU H2020 823717 ESTEEM3 project. The authors thank Dr. Daniele Valbusa, Dr. Gianluca Corr, Dr. Andrea Gallo, and Dr. Dileep Khrishnan for helpful experimental assistance. ; esteem3TA; esteem3reported Approved Most recent IF: 7.1; 2020 IF: NA
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Author (down) Bigiani, L.; Barreca, D.; Gasparotto, A.; Andreu, T.; Verbeeck, J.; Sada, C.; Modin, E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Morante, J.R.; Maccato, C.
Title Selective anodes for seawater splitting via functionalization of manganese oxides by a plasma-assisted process Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Applied Catalysis B-Environmental Abbreviated Journal Appl Catal B-Environ
Volume 284 Issue Pages 119684
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The electrolysis of seawater, a significantly more abundant natural reservoir than freshwater, stands as a promising alternative for sustainable hydrogen production, provided that the competitive chloride electro-oxidation is minimized. Herein, we propose an original material combination to selectively trigger oxygen evolution from seawater at expenses of chlorine generation. The target systems, based on MnO2 or Mn2O3 decorated with Fe2O3 or Co3O4, are fabricated by plasma enhanced-chemical vapor deposition of manganese oxides, functionalization with Fe2O3 and Co3O4 by sputtering, and annealing in air/Ar to obtain Mn(IV)/Mn(III) oxides. Among the various options, MnO2 decorated with Co3O4 yields the best performances in alkaline seawater splitting, with an outstanding Tafel slope of approximate to 40 mV x dec(-1) and an overpotential of 450 mV, enabling to rule out chlorine evolution. These attractive performances, resulting from the synergistic contribution of catalytic and electronic effects, open the door to low-cost hydrogen generation from seawater under real-world conditions, paving the way to eventual large-scale applications.
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Language Wos 000623591500008 Publication Date 2020-11-20
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ISSN 0926-3373 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 9.446 Times cited 67 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes The authors thank Padova University (DOR 2017–2020 and P-DiSC #03BIRD2018-UNIPD OXYGENA projects), as well as the INSTM Consortium (INSTMPD004 – NETTUNO project) and AMGA Foundation (Mn4Energy project), for financial support. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. J.V. acknowledges funding from a GOA project 'Solarpaint' (University of Antwerp) and from the EU-H2020 programme (grant agreement No. 823717 – ESTEEM3). J.R.M. and T.A. acknowledge Generalitat de Catalunya for financial support through the CERCA Programme, 27 M2E (2017SGR1246) and by ERDEF-MINECO coordinated projects ENE2017-85087-C3 and ENE2016-80788-C5-5-R. Thanks are also due to Proff. Gloria Tabacchi and Ettore Fois (Department of Science and High Technology, Insubria University, Como, Italy) for valuable discussions and support. Dr. Daniele Valbusa, Dr. Gianluca Corrò, Dr. Andrea Gallo and Dr. Dileep Khrishnan are gratefully acknowledged for helpful technical assistance. Approved Most recent IF: 9.446
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:176718 Serial 6733
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Author (down) Bigiani, L.; Andreu, T.; Maccato, C.; Fois, E.; Gasparotto, A.; Sada, C.; Tabacchi, G.; Krishnan, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Ramon Morante, J.; Barreca, D.
Title Engineering Au/MnO₂ hierarchical nanoarchitectures for ethanol electrochemical valorization Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Journal Of Materials Chemistry A Abbreviated Journal J Mater Chem A
Volume 8 Issue 33 Pages 16902-16907
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The design of eco-friendly electrocatalysts for ethanol valorization is an open challenge towards sustainable hydrogen production. Herein we present an original fabrication route to effective electrocatalysts for the ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR). In particular, hierarchical MnO(2)nanostructures are grown on high-area nickel foam scaffolds by a plasma-assisted strategy and functionalized with low amounts of optimally dispersed Au nanoparticles. This strategy leads to catalysts with a unique morphology, designed to enhance reactant-surface contacts and maximize active site utilization. The developed nanoarchitectures show superior performances for ethanol oxidation in alkaline media. We reveal that Au decoration boosts MnO(2)catalytic activity by inducing pre-dissociation and pre-oxidation of the adsorbed ethanol molecules. This evidence validates our strategy as an effective route for the development of green electrocatalysts for efficient electrical-to-chemical energy conversion.
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Language Wos 000562931300008 Publication Date 2020-07-21
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ISSN 2050-7488; 2050-7496 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 11.9 Times cited 16 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; This work was financially supported by Padova University DOR 2016-2019 and P-DiSC #03BIRD2018-UNIPD OXYGENA projects, as well as by the INSTM Consortium (INSTMPD004 – NETTUNO), AMGA Foundation Mn4Energy project and Insubria University FAR2018. J. V. and D. K. acknowledge funding from the Flemish Government (Hercules), GOA project “Solarpaint” (Antwerp University) and European Union's H2020 programme under grant agreement no. 823717 ESTEEM3. The authors are grateful to Dr Gianluca Corr for skillful technical support. ; esteem3TA; esteem3reported Approved Most recent IF: 11.9; 2020 IF: 8.867
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:171989 Serial 6506
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Author (down) Biermans, E.; Molina, L.; Batenburg, K.J.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Measuring porosity at the nanoscale by quantitative electron tomography Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett
Volume 10 Issue 12 Pages 5014-5019
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract Quantitative electron tomography is proposed to characterize porous materials at a nanoscale. To achieve reliable three-dimensional (3D) quantitative information, the influence of missing wedge artifacts and segmentation methods is investigated. We are presenting the Discrete Algebraic Reconstruction Algorithm as the most adequate tomography method to measure porosity at the nanoscale. It provides accurate 3D quantitative information, regardless the presence of a missing wedge. As an example, we applied our approach to nanovoids in La2Zr2O7 thin films.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington Editor
Language Wos 000284990900040 Publication Date 2010-11-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1530-6984;1530-6992; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 12.712 Times cited 79 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 12.712; 2010 IF: 12.219
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87658 Serial 1967
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Author (down) Biermans, E.
Title Electron tomography : from qualitative to quantitative Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94220 Serial 989
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Author (down) Bian, G.; Ageeva, O.; Roddatis, V.; Li, C.; Pennycook, T.J.; Habler, G.; Abart, R.
Title Crystal structure controls on oriented primary magnetite micro-inclusions in plagioclase From oceanic gabbro Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Journal of petrology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 64 Issue 3 Pages egad008-18
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Oriented needle-, lath- and plate-shaped magnetite micro-inclusions in rock forming plagioclase from mafic intrusive rocks, were investigated using correlated optical microscopy and scanning transmission electron microscopy. The magnetite micro-inclusions were analysed on cuts parallel and perpendicular to the inclusion-elongation directions. The crystal structures of the two phases are in direct contact along the interfaces. The shape, shape orientation and crystallographic orientation relationships between the magnetite micro-inclusions and the plagioclase host appear to be controlled by the tendency of the system to optimise lattice match along the interfaces. The elongation direction of the inclusions ensures good match between prominent oxygen layers in the magnetite and plagioclase crystal structures across the interfaces bounding the inclusions parallel to their elongation direction. In cross-section, additional modes of lattice match, such as the commensurate impingement of magnetite and plagioclase lattice planes along the interfaces, the parallel alignment of the interfaces to low-index lattice planes of magnetite or plagioclase, or the parallel alignment to low index lattice planes of both phases are observed, which appear to control the selection of interface facets, as well as the shape and crystallographic orientation relationships between magnetite micro-inclusions and plagioclase host. The systematics of the inclusion cross-sectional shapes and crystallographic orientation relationships indicate recrystallisation of magnetite with potential implications for natural remanent magnetisation of magnetite-bearing plagioclase grains.
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Language Wos 001010636400007 Publication Date 2023-01-28
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ISSN 0022-3530 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.9 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.9; 2023 IF: 3.28
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:195160 Serial 7292
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Author (down) Bhatia, H.; Martin, C.; Keshavarz, M.; Dovgaliuk, I.; Schrenker, N.J.; Ottesen, M.; Qiu, W.; Fron, E.; Bremholm, M.; Van de Vondel, J.; Bals, S.; Roeffaers, M.B.J.; Hofkens, J.; Debroye, E.
Title Deciphering the role of water in promoting the optoelectronic performance of surface-engineered lead halide perovskite nanocrystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication ACS applied materials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal
Volume 15 Issue 5 Pages 7294-7307
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Lead halide perovskites are promising candidates for applicability is limited by their structural instability toward moisture. Although a deliberate addition of water to the precursor solution has recently been shown to improve the crystallinity and optical properties of perovskites, the corresponding thin films still do not exhibit a near-unity quantum yield. Herein, we report that the direct addition of a minute amount of water to post-treated substantially enhances the stability while achieving a 95% photoluminescence quantum yield in a NC thin film. We unveil the mechanism of how moisture assists in the formation of an additional NH4Br component. Alongside, we demonstrate the crucial role of moisture in assisting localized etching of the perovskite crystal, facilitating the partial incorporation of NH4+, which is key for improved performance under ambient conditions. Finally, as a proof-of-concept, the application of post-treated and watertreated perovskites is tested in LEDs, with the latter exhibiting a superior performance, offering opportunities toward commercial application in moisture-stable optoelectronics.
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Language Wos 000931729400001 Publication Date 2023-01-27
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ISSN 1944-8244 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 9.5 Times cited 3 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes H.B. would like to express her sincere gratitude to Dr. Peter Erk (formerly BASF SE, Germany) for very insightful discussions. The authors acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO grant numbers S002019N, 1514220N, G.0B39.15, G.0B49.15, G098319N, and ZW15_09-GOH6316) , the KU Leuven Research Fund (C14/19/079, iBOF-21-085 PERSIST, and STG/21/010) , the Flemish government through long-term structural funding Methusalem (CASAS2, Meth/15/04) , the Hercules Founda-tion (HER/11/14) , and the ERC through the Marie Curie ITN iSwitch Ph.D. fellowship to H.B. (grant number 642196) . C.M. acknowledges the financial support from grants PID2021-128761OA-C22 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 by the ?European Union? and SBPLY/21/180501/000127 funded by JCCM and by the EU through Fondo Europeo de Desarollo Regional? (FEDER) . Martin Bremholm and Martin Ottesen acknowledge funding from the Danish Council for Independent Research, Natural Sciences, under the Sapere Aude program (grant no. 7027-00077B) and VILLUM FONDEN through the Centre of Excellence for Dirac Materials (grant no. 11744) . Affiliation with the Center for Integrated Materials Research (iMAT) at Aarhus University is gratefully acknowledged.-N.J.S. acknowledges financial support from the research foundation Flanders (FWO) through a postdoctoral fellowship (FWO grant no. 1238622N) . S.B. acknowledges financial support from the European Commission by the ERC Consolidator grant REALNANO (no. 815128) . Approved Most recent IF: 9.5; 2023 IF: 7.504
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:195375 Serial 7293
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Author (down) Bhatia, H.; Keshavarz, M.; Martin, C.; Van Gaal, L.; Zhang, Y.; de Coen, B.; Schrenker, N.J.; Valli, D.; Ottesen, M.; Bremholm, M.; Van de Vondel, J.; Bals, S.; Hofkens, J.; Debroye, E.
Title Achieving High Moisture Tolerance in Pseudohalide Perovskite Nanocrystals for Light-Emitting Diode Application Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication ACS Applied Optical Materials Abbreviated Journal ACS Appl. Opt. Mater.
Volume 1 Issue 6 Pages 1184-1191
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;
Abstract The addition of potassium thiocyanate (KSCN) to the FAPbBr3 structure and subsequent post-treatment of nanocrystals (NCs) lead to high quantum confinement, resulting in a photoluminescent quantum yield (PLQY) approaching unity and microsecond decay times. This synergistic approach demonstrated exceptional stability under humid conditions, retaining 70% of the PLQY for over a month, while the untreated NCs degrade within 24 h. Additionally, the devices incorporating the post-treated NCs displayed 1.5% external quantum efficiency (EQE), a 5-fold improvement over untreated devices. These results provide promising opportunities for the use of perovskites in moisture-stable optoelectronics.
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ISSN 2771-9855 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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Notes Hercules Foundation, HER/11/14 ; European Commission; Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci?n, PID2021-128761OA-C22 ; European Regional Development Fund; Vlaamse regering, CASAS2 Meth/15/04 ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 1238622N 1514220N 1S45223N G.0B39.15 G.0B49.15 G098319N S002019N ZW15_09-GOH6316 ; Onderzoeksraad, KU Leuven, C14/19/079 db/21/006/bm iBOF-21-085 STG/21/010 ; Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha, SBPLY/21/180501/000127 ; H2020 European Research Council, 642196 815128 ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:201011 Serial 8975
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Author (down) Bhat, S.G.; Gauquelin, N.; Sebastian, N.K.; Sil, A.; Béché, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Samal, D.; Kumar, P.S.A.
Title Orthorhombic vs. hexagonal epitaxial SrIrO3 thin films : structural stability and related electrical transport properties Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Europhysics letters Abbreviated Journal Epl-Europhys Lett
Volume 122 Issue 2 Pages 28003
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Metastable orthorhombic SrIrO3 (SIO) is an arch-type spin-orbit coupled material. We demonstrate here a controlled growth of relatively thick (200 nm) SIO films that transform from bulk “6H-type” structure with monoclinic distortion to an orthorhombic lattice by controlling growth temperature. Extensive studies based on high-resolution X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy infer a two distinct structural phases of SIO. Electrical transport reveals a weak temperature-dependent semi-metallic character for both phases. However, the temperature-dependent Hall-coefficient for the orthorhombic SIO exhibits a prominent sign change, suggesting a multiband character in the vicinity of E-F. Our findings thus unravel the subtle structure-property relation in SIO epitaxial thin films. Copyright (C) EPLA, 2018
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Publisher Place of Publication Paris Editor
Language Wos 000435517300001 Publication Date 2018-06-18
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ISSN 0295-5075 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.957 Times cited 4 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; SGB and DS acknowledge useful discussions with E. P. Houwman, University of Twente, on X-ray diffraction. DS would like to thank H. Takagi, Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Stuttgart, for the fruitful discussion on the transport properties of SIO thin films. SGB and NKS thank A. Aravind, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara, for his valuable inputs while depositing the thin films of SIO. SGB, NKS and PSAK acknowledge Nano Mission Council, Department of Science & Technology, India, for the funding. DS acknowledges the financial support from Max-Planck Society through MaxPlanck Partner Group. NG, AB and JV acknowledge funding from GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp and FWO project G093417N. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.957
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:152074UA @ admin @ c:irua:152074 Serial 5034
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Author (down) Bhaskar, G.; Gvozdetskyi, V.; Batuk, M.; Wiaderek, K.M.; Sun, Y.; Wang, R.; Zhang, C.; Carnahan, S.L.; Wu, X.; Ribeiro, R.A.; Bud'ko, S.L.; Canfield, P.C.; Huang, W.; Rossini, A.J.; Wang, C.-Z.; Ho, K.-M.; Hadermann, J.; Zaikina, J., V
Title Topochemical deintercalation of Li from layered LiNiB : toward 2D MBene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Journal Of The American Chemical Society Abbreviated Journal J Am Chem Soc
Volume 143 Issue 11 Pages 4213-4223
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The pursuit of two-dimensional (2D) borides, MBenes, has proven to be challenging, not the least because of the lack of a suitable precursor prone to the deintercalation. Here, we studied room-temperature topochemical deintercalation of lithium from the layered polymorphs of the LiNiB compound with a considerable amount of Li stored in between [NiB] layers (33 at. % Li). Deintercalation of Li leads to novel metastable borides (Li similar to 0.5NiB) with unique crystal structures. Partial removal of Li is accomplished by exposing the parent phases to air, water, or dilute HCl under ambient conditions. Scanning transmission electron microscopy and solid-state Li-7 and B-1(1) NMR spectroscopy, combined with X-ray pair distribution function (PDF) analysis and DFT calculations, were utilized to elucidate the novel structures of (Li similar to 0.5NiB) and the mechanism of Li-deintercalation. We have shown that the deintercalation of Li proceeds via a “zip-lock” mechanism, leading to the condensation of single [NiB] layers into double or triple layers bound via covalent bonds, resulting in structural fragments with Li[NiB](2) and Li[NiB](3) compositions. The crystal structure of Li similar to 0.5NiB is best described as an intergrowth of the ordered single [NiB], double [NiB](2), or triple [NiB](3) layers alternating with single Li layers; this explains its structural complexity. The formation of double or triple [NiB] layers induces a change in the magnetic behavior from temperature-independent paramagnets in the parent LiNiB compounds to the spin-glassiness in the deintercalated Li similar to 0.5NiB counterparts. LiNiB compounds showcase the potential to access a plethora of unique materials, including 2D MBenes (NiB).
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Language Wos 000634761500021 Publication Date 2021-03-15
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ISSN 0002-7863 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 13.858 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.858
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177697 Serial 6790
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Author (down) Bharathy, M.; Gemmill, W.R.; Fox, A.H.; Darriet, J.; Smith, M.D.; Hadermann, J.; Remy, M.S.; zur Loye, H.-C.
Title Synthesis and magnetic properties of rare earth ruthenates, Ln5Ru2O12 (Ln=Pr, Nd, SmTb) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem
Volume 182 Issue 5 Pages 1164-1170
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Single crystals of Ln5Ru2O12 (Ln=Pr, Nd, SmTb) were grown out of either NaOH or KOH fluxes in sealed silver tubes. The crystals of all the phases were observed to be twinned as confirmed by TEM studies. The series crystallize in the C2/m monoclinic system with lattice parameters, a=12.4049(4)12.7621(6) Å, b=5.8414(2)5.9488(3) Å, c=7.3489(2)7.6424(4) Å, β=107.425(3)107.432(2)° and Z=2. The crystal structure is isotypic with the defect/disorder model of Ln5Re2O12 (Ln = Y, Gd) and consists of one dimensional edge shared RuO6 octahedral chains separated by a two dimensional LnOx polyhedral framework. Magnetic measurements indicate paramagnetic and antiferromagnetic behavior for Ln=Nd, SmGd and Ln=Tb, respectively.
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Language Wos 000265893700027 Publication Date 2009-02-22
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ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77052 Serial 3433
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Author (down) Bezjak, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Recnik, A.; Krzmanc, M.M.; Jancar, B.; Suvorov, D.
Title The local structure and composition of Ba4Nb2O9-based oxycarbonates Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem
Volume 183 Issue 8 Pages 1823-1828
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract X-ray powder-diffraction(XRD),high-resolutiontransmissionelectronmicroscopy(HRTEM),electron diffraction(ED),infraredspectroscopy(IR),thermogravimetry(TG)andmassspectroscopy(MS)were performedtoinvestigatethecompositionandthecrystalstructureoftetra-bariumdi-niobate(V) Ba4Nb2O9. TheTG,MSandIRstudiesrevealedthatthecompoundisahydratedoxycarbonate.Assuming that thecarbonatestoichiometricallyreplacesoxygen,thecompositionofthelow-temperature a-modification,obtainedbyslowcoolingfrom1100 1C, correspondstoBa4Nb2O8.8(CO3)0.2 0.1H2O, while thequenchedhigh-temperature g-modificationhastheBa4Nb2O8.42(CO3)0.58 0.38H2O composi- tion. The a-phase hasacompositeincommensuratelymodulatedstructureconsistingoftwomutually interacting[Ba]N and the[(Nb,)O3]N subsystems.Thecompositemodulatedcrystalstructureofthe a-phase canbedescribedwiththelatticeparameters a¼10.2688(1) A˚ , c¼2.82426(8) A˚ , q¼0.66774(2)c* and asuperspacegroup R3m(00g)0s. TheHRTEManalysisdemonstratesthenanoscale twinningofthetrigonaldomainsparalleltothe{100}crystallographicplanes.Thetwinningintroduces a one-dimensionaldisorderintothe[(Nb,)O3]N subsystem,whichresultsinanaverage P62c crystal structureofthe a-phase. Possibleplacesforthecarbonategroupinthestructurearediscussedusinga comparisonwithotherhexagonalperovskite-basedoxycarbonates.
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Language Wos 000280620300013 Publication Date 2010-06-14
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Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2010 IF: 2.261
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84046 Serial 1830
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