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Author (up) Verreck, D.; Verhulst, A.S.; Van de Put, M.L.; Sorée, B.; Collaert, N.; Mocuta, A.; Thean, A.; Groeseneken, G.
  Title Uniform strain in heterostructure tunnel field-effect transistors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication IEEE electron device letters Abbreviated Journal Ieee Electr Device L
  Volume 37 Issue 37 Pages 337-340
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Strain can strongly impact the performance of III-V tunnel field-effect transistors (TFETs). However, previous studies on homostructure TFETs have found an increase in ON-current to be accompanied with a degradation of subthreshold swing. We perform 30-band quantum mechanical simulations of staggered heterostructure p-n-i-n TFETs submitted to uniaxial and biaxial uniform stress and find the origin of the subthreshold degradation to be a reduction of the density of states in the strained case. We apply an alternative configuration including a lowly doped pocket in the source, which allows to take full benefit of the strain-induced increase in ON-current.
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  Language Wos 000372372100026 Publication Date 2016-01-27
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  ISSN 0741-3106 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.048 Times cited 17 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the imec Industrial Affiliation Program. The work of D. Verreck was supported by the Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders. The review of this letter was arranged by Editor Z. Chen. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.048
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:133207 Serial 4271
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Author (up) Verreck, D.; Verhulst, A.S.; Van de Put, M.L.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W.; Collaert, N.; Mocuta, A.; Groeseneken, G.
  Title Self-consistent 30-band simulation approach for (non-)uniformly strained confined heterostructure tunnel field-effect transistors Type P1 Proceeding
  Year 2017 Publication Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and, Devices (SISPAD)AND DEVICES (SISPAD 2017) Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue Pages 29-32
  Keywords P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Heterostructures of III-V materials under a mechanical strain are being actively researched to enhance the performance of the tunnel field-effect transistor (TFET). In scaled III-V device structures, however, the interplay between the effects of strain and quantum confinement on the semiconductor band structure and hence the performance is highly non-trivial. We have therefore developed a computationally efficient quantum mechanical simulator Pharos, which enables self-consistent full-zone k.p-based simulations of III-V TFETs under a general non-uniform strain. We present the self-consistent procedure and demonstrate it on confined staggered bandgap GaAs0.5Sb0.5/In0.53Ga0.47As TFETs. We find a large performance degradation due to size-induced quantum confinement compared to non-confined devices. We show that some performance can be regained either by applying a uniform biaxial tensile strain or through the non-uniform strain profile at a lattice-mismatched heterostructure.
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  ISSN 978-4-86348-610-2 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:149949 Serial 4978
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Author (up) Verreck, D.; Verhulst, A.S.; Van de Put, M.L.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W.; Collaert, N.; Mocuta, A.; Groeseneken, G.
  Title Self-consistent procedure including envelope function normalization for full-zone Schrodinger-Poisson problems with transmitting boundary conditions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
  Volume 124 Issue 20 Pages 204501
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract In the quantum mechanical simulation of exploratory semiconductor devices, continuum methods based on a k.p/envelope function model have the potential to significantly reduce the computational burden compared to prevalent atomistic methods. However, full-zone k.p/envelope function simulation approaches are scarce and existing implementations are not self-consistent with the calculation of the electrostatic potential due to the lack of a stable procedure and a proper normalization of the multi-band envelope functions. Here, we therefore present a self-consistent procedure based on a full-zone spectral k.p/envelope function band structure model. First, we develop a proper normalization for the multi-band envelope functions in the presence of transmitting boundary conditions. This enables the calculation of the free carrier densities. Next, we construct a procedure to obtain self-consistency of the carrier densities with the electrostatic potential. This procedure is stabilized with an adaptive scheme that relies on the solution of Poisson's equation in the Gummel form, combined with successive underrelaxation. Finally, we apply our procedure to homostructure In0.53Ga0.47As tunnel field-effect transistors (TFETs) and staggered heterostructure GaAs0.5Sb0.5/In0.53Ga0.47As TFETs and show the importance of self-consistency on the device predictions for scaled dimensions. Published by AIP Publishing.
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  Language Wos 000451743900015 Publication Date 2018-11-30
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by imec's Industrial Affiliation Program. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.068
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:156291 Serial 5228
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Author (up) Verreydt, G.; Annable, M.D.; Kaskassian, S.; van Keer, I.; Bronders, J.; Diels, L.; Vanderauwera, P.
  Title Field demonstration and evaluation of the passive flux meter on a CAH groundwater plume Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Environmental Science and Pollution Research Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 20 Issue 7 Pages 4621-4634
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Biochemical Wastewater Valorization & Engineering (BioWaVE)
  Abstract This study comprises the first application of the Passive Flux Meter (PFM) for the measurement of chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CAH) mass fluxes and Darcy water fluxes in groundwater at a European field site. The PFM was originally developed and applied to measurements near source zones. The focus of the PFM is extended from near source to plume zones. For this purpose, 48 PFMs of 1.4 m length were constructed and installed in eight different monitoring wells in the source and plume zone of a CAH-contaminated field site located in France. The PFMs were retrieved, sampled, and analyzed after 3 to 11 weeks of exposure time, depending on the expected contaminant flux. PFM evaluation criteria include analytical, technical, and practical aspects as well as conditions and applicability. PFM flux data were compared with so-called traditional soil and groundwater concentration data obtained using active sampling methods. The PFMs deliver reasonable results for source as well as plume zones. The limiting factor in the PFM applicability is the exposure time together with the groundwater flux. Measured groundwater velocities at the field site range from 2 to 41 cm/day. Measured contaminant flux data raise up to 13 g/m(2)/day for perchloroethylene in the plume zone. Calculated PFM flux averaged concentration data and traditional concentration data were of similar magnitude for most wells. However, both datasets need to be compared with reservation because of the different sampling nature and time. Two important issues are the PFM tracer loss during installation/extraction and the deviation of the groundwater flow field when passing the monitoring well and PFM. The demonstration of the PFM at a CAH-contaminated field site in Europe confirmed the efficiency of the flux measurement technique for source as well as plume zones. The PFM can be applied without concerns in monitoring wells with European standards. The acquired flux data are of great value for the purpose of site characterization and mass discharge modeling, and can be used in combination with traditional soil and groundwater sampling methods.
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  Language Wos 000321126700030 Publication Date 2013-01-02
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0944-1344; 1614-7499 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:109817 Serial 7965
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Author (up) Vervaet, B.A.; Nast, C.C.; Jayasumana, C.; Schreurs, G.; Roels, F.; Herath, C.; Kojc, N.; Samaee, V.; Rodrigo, S.; Gowrishankar, S.; Mousson, C.; Dassanayake, R.; Orantes, C.M.; Vuiblet, V.; Rigothier, C.; d' Haese, P.C.; de Broe, M.E.
  Title Chronic interstitial nephritis in agricultural communities is a toxin induced proximal tubular nephropathy Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Kidney international Abbreviated Journal Kidney Int
  Volume 97 Issue 97 Pages 350-369
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); Pathophysiology
  Abstract Almost 30 years after the detection of chronic interstitial nephritis in agricultural communities (CINAC) its etiology remains unknown. To help define this we examined 34 renal biopsies from Sri Lanka, El Salvador, India and France of patients with chronic kidney disease 2-3 and diagnosed with CINAC by light and electron microscopy. In addition to known histopathology, we identified a unique constellation of proximal tubular cell findings including large dysmorphic lysosomes with a light-medium electron-dense matrix containing dispersed dark electron-dense non-membrane bound “aggregates”. These aggregates associated with varying degrees of cellular/tubular atrophy, apparent cell fragment shedding and no-weak proximal tubular cell proliferative capacity. Identical lysosomal lesions, identifiable by electron microscopy, were observed in 9% of renal transplant implantation biopsies, but were more prevalent in six month (50%) and 12 month (67%) protocol biopsies and in indication biopsies (76%) of calcineurin inhibitor treated transplant patients. The phenotype was also found associated with nephrotoxic drugs (lomustine, clomiphene, lithium, cocaine) and in some patients with light chain tubulopathy, all conditions that can be directly or indirectly linked to calcineurin pathway inhibition or modulation. One hundred biopsies of normal kidneys, drug/toxin induced nephropathies, and overt proteinuric patients of different etiologies to some extent could demonstrate the light microscopic proximal tubular cell changes, but rarely the electron microscopic lysosomal features. Rats treated with the calcineurin inhibitor cyclosporine for four weeks developed similar proximal tubular cell lysosomal alterations, which were absent in a dehydration group. Overall, the finding of an identical proximal tubular cell (lysosomal) lesion in CINAC and calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity in different geographic regions suggests a common paradigm where CINAC patients undergo a tubulotoxic mechanism similar to calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity.
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  Language Wos 000508449300020 Publication Date 2019-11-23
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  ISSN 0085-2538; 1523-1755 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 8.395 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.395
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:164305c:irua:166544 Serial 5384
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Author (up) Vervloessem, E.; Aghaei, M.; Jardali, F.; Hafezkhiabani, N.; Bogaerts, A.
  Title Plasma-Based N2Fixation into NOx: Insights from Modeling toward Optimum Yields and Energy Costs in a Gliding Arc Plasmatron Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Acs Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering Abbreviated Journal Acs Sustain Chem Eng
  Volume 8 Issue 26 Pages 9711-9720
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract Plasma technology provides a sustainable, fossil-free method for N2 fixation, i.e., the conversion of inert atmospheric N2 into valuable substances, such as NOx or ammonia. In this work, we present a novel gliding arc plasmatron at atmospheric pressure for NOx production at different N2/O2 gas feed ratios, offering a promising NOx yield of 1.5% with an energy cost of 3.6 MJ/mol NOx produced. To explain the underlying mechanisms, we present a chemical kinetics model, validated by experiments, which provides insight into the NOx formation pathways and into the ambivalent role of the vibrational kinetics. This allows us to pinpoint the factors limiting the yield and energy cost, which can help to further improve the process.
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  Language Wos 000548456600013 Publication Date 2020-07-06
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 2168-0485 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 8.4 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Herculesstichting; Universiteit Antwerpen; Vlaamse regering; H2020 European Research Council, 810182 ; N2 Applied; Excellence of Science FWO – FNRS project, 30505023 GoF9618n ; Approved Most recent IF: 8.4; 2020 IF: 5.951
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:170138 Serial 6392
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Author (up) Vervloessem, E.; Gromov, M.; De Geyter, N.; Bogaerts, A.; Gorbanev, Y.; Nikiforov, A.
  Title NH3and HNOxFormation and Loss in Nitrogen Fixation from Air with Water Vapor by Nonequilibrium Plasma Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 11 Issue 10 Pages 4289-4298
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract The current global energy crisis indicated that increasing our

insight into nonfossil fuel nitrogen fixation pathways for synthetic fertilizer

production is more crucial than ever. Nonequilibrium plasma is a good candidate

because it can use N2 or air as a N source and water directly as a H source, instead

of H2 or fossil fuel (CH4). In this work, we investigate NH3 gas phase formation

pathways from humid N2 and especially humid air up to 2.4 mol % H2O (100%

relative humidity at 20 °C) by optical emission spectroscopy and Fouriertransform

infrared spectroscopy. We demonstrate that the nitrogen fixation

capacity is increased when water vapor is added, as this enables HNO2 and NH3

production in both N2 and air. However, we identified a significant loss

mechanism for NH3 and HNO2 that occurs in systems where these species are

synthesized simultaneously; i.e., downstream from the plasma, HNO2 reacts with NH3 to form NH4NO2, which rapidly decomposes

into N2 and H2O. We also discuss approaches to prevent this loss mechanism, as it reduces the effective nitrogen fixation when not

properly addressed and therefore should be considered in future works aimed at optimizing plasma-based N2 fixation. In-line removal

of HNO2 or direct solvation in liquid are two proposed strategies to suppress this loss mechanism. Indeed, using liquid H2O is

beneficial for accumulation of the N2 fixation products. Finally, in humid air, we also produce NH4NO3, from the reaction of HNO3

with NH3, which is of direct interest for fertilizer application.
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  Language Wos 000953337700001 Publication Date 2023-03-13
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  ISSN 2168-0485 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 8.4 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes This research is supported by the Excellence of Science FWOFNRS project (NITROPLASM, FWO grant ID GoF9618n, EOS ID 30505023), the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant No. 810182 − SCOPE ERC Synergy project), and the Fund for Scientific Research (FWO) Flanders Bioeconomy project (grant No. G0G2322N), funded by the European Union-NextGenerationEU. Approved Most recent IF: 8.4; 2023 IF: 5.951
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:195878 Serial 7254
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Author (up) Vidick, D.; Ke, X.; Devillers, M.; Poleunis, C.; Delcorte, A.; Moggi, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hermans, S.
  Title Heterometal nanoparticles from Ru-based molecular clusters covalently anchored onto functionalized carbon nanotubes and nanofibers Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Beilstein journal of nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Beilstein J Nanotech
  Volume 6 Issue 6 Pages 1287-1297
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Heterometal clusters containing Ru and Au, Co and/or Pt are anchored onto carbon nanotubes and nanofibers functionalized with chelating phosphine groups. The cluster anchoring yield is related to the amount of phosphine groups available on the nanocarbon surface. The ligands of the anchored molecular species are then removed by gentle thermal treatment in order to form nanoparticles. In the case of Au-containing clusters, removal of gold atoms from the clusters and agglomeration leads to a bimodal distribution of nanoparticles at the nanocarbon surface. In the case of Ru-Pt species, anchoring occurs without reorganization through a ligand exchange mechanism. After thermal treatment, ultrasmall (1-3 nm) bimetal Ru-Pt nanoparticles are formed on the surface of the nanocarbons. Characterization by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) confirms their bimetal nature on the nanoscale. The obtained bimetal nanoparticles supported on nanocarbon were tested as catalysts in ammonia synthesis and are shown to be active at low temperature and atmospheric pressure with very low Ru loading.
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  Language Wos 000355908400001 Publication Date 2015-06-10
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  ISSN 2190-4286; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.127 Times cited 7 Open Access
  Notes 246791 Countatoms; 262348 Esmi Approved Most recent IF: 3.127; 2015 IF: 2.670
  Call Number c:irua:126431 Serial 1420
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Author (up) Vijayakumar, J.; Savchenko, T.M.; Bracher, D.M.; Lumbeeck, G.; Béché, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Vajda, Š.; Nolting, F.; Vaz, Ca.f.; Kleibert, A.
  Title Absence of a pressure gap and atomistic mechanism of the oxidation of pure Co nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Nature communications Abbreviated Journal Nat Commun
  Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 174
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Understanding chemical reactivity and magnetism of 3<italic>d</italic>transition metal nanoparticles is of fundamental interest for applications in fields ranging from spintronics to catalysis. Here, we present an atomistic picture of the early stage of the oxidation mechanism and its impact on the magnetism of Co nanoparticles. Our experiments reveal a two-step process characterized by (i) the initial formation of small CoO crystallites across the nanoparticle surface, until their coalescence leads to structural completion of the oxide shell passivating the metallic core; (ii) progressive conversion of the CoO shell to Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>and void formation due to the nanoscale Kirkendall effect. The Co nanoparticles remain highly reactive toward oxygen during phase (i), demonstrating the absence of a pressure gap whereby a low reactivity at low pressures is postulated. Our results provide an important benchmark for the development of theoretical models for the chemical reactivity in catalysis and magnetism during metal oxidation at the nanoscale.
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  Language Wos 000955726400021 Publication Date 2023-01-12
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  ISSN 2041-1723 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 16.6 Times cited 1 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung, 200021160186 2002153540 ; EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, 810310 823717 ; University of Basel | Swiss Nanoscience Institute, P1502 ; This work is funded by Swiss National Foundation (SNF) (Grants. No 200021160186 and 2002153540) and the Swiss Nanoscience Institut (SNI) (Grant No. SNI P1502). S.V. acknowledges support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 810310, which corresponds to the J. Heyrovsky Chair project (“ERA Chair at J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry AS CR – The institutional approach towards ERA”). The funders had no role in the preparation of the article. Part of this work was performed at the Surface/Interface: Microscopy (SIM) beamline of the Swiss Light Source (SLS), Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen, Switzerland. We kindly acknowledge Anja Weber and Elisabeth Müller from PSI for their help in fabricating the sample markers. A.B. and J. Verbeeck received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research Infrastructure – Integrating Activities for Advanced Communities under grant agreement No. 823717 – ESTEEM3 reported Approved Most recent IF: 16.6; 2023 IF: 12.124
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196738 Serial 8804
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Author (up) Villarreal, R.; Lin, P.-C.; Faraji, F.; Hassani, N.; Bana, H.; Zarkua, Z.; Nair, M.N.; Tsai, H.-C.; Auge, M.; Junge, F.; Hofsaess, H.C.; De Gendt, S.; De Feyter, S.; Brems, S.; Ahlgren, E.H.; Neyts, E.C.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M.; Neek-Amal, M.; Pereira, L.M.C.
  Title Breakdown of universal scaling for nanometer-sized bubbles in graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Nano Letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett
  Volume 21 Issue 19 Pages 8103-8110
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract We report the formation of nanobubbles on graphene with a radius of the order of 1 nm, using ultralow energy implantation of noble gas ions (He, Ne, Ar) into graphene grown on a Pt(111) surface. We show that the universal scaling of the aspect ratio, which has previously been established for larger bubbles, breaks down when the bubble radius approaches 1 nm, resulting in much larger aspect ratios. Moreover, we observe that the bubble stability and aspect ratio depend on the substrate onto which the graphene is grown (bubbles are stable for Pt but not for Cu) and trapped element. We interpret these dependencies in terms of the atomic compressibility of the noble gas as well as of the adhesion energies between graphene, the substrate, and trapped atoms.
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  Language Wos 000709549100026 Publication Date 2021-09-14
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  ISSN 1530-6984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 12.712 Times cited 24 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 12.712
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:184137 Serial 6857
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Author (up) Villegas, C.E.P.; Tavares, M.R.S.; Hai, G.-Q.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Sorting the modes contributing to guidance in strain-induced graphene waveguides Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication New journal of physics Abbreviated Journal New J Phys
  Volume 15 Issue Pages 023015-11
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We propose a simple way of probing the number of modes contributing to the channeling in graphene waveguides which are formed by a gauge potential produced by mechanical strain. The energy mode structure for both homogeneous and non-homogeneous strain regimes is carefully studied using the continuum description of the Dirac equation. We found that high strain values privilege negative (instead of positive) group velocities throughout the guidance, sorting the types of modes flowing through it. We also show how the effect of a substrate-induced gap competes against the strain.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
  Language Wos 000314868000002 Publication Date 2013-02-08
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  ISSN 1367-2630; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.786 Times cited 7 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by FAPESP, CNPq and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.786; 2013 IF: 3.671
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107667 Serial 3056
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Author (up) Vincze, L.; Vekemans, B.; Brenker, F.E.; Falkenberg, G.; Rickers, K.; Somogyi, A.; Kersten, M.; Adams, F.
  Title Three-dimensional trace element analysis by confocal X-ray microfluorescence imaging Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 76 Issue 22 Pages 6786-6791
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Language Wos 000225076400034 Publication Date 2004-11-12
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  ISSN 0003-2700; 5206-882x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:49817 Serial 8669
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Author (up) Vincze, L.; Vekemans, B.; Janssens, K.; Adams, F.; Haller, M.
  Title Fluorescent tomography of metals in fly-ash particles at beamline L Type A3 Journal article
  Year 1998 Publication HASYLAB Jahresbericht 1997 Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 1 Issue Pages 959-960
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Author (up) Vingerhoets, R.; Brienza, C.; Sigurnjak, I.; Buysse, J.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Spiller, M.; Meers, E.
  Title Ammonia stripping and scrubbing followed by nitrification and denitrification saves costs for manure treatment based on a calibrated model approach Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 477 Issue Pages 146984-14
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Resource-efficient nitrogen management is of high environmental and economic interest, and manure represents the major nutrient flow in livestock-intensive regions. Ammonia stripping/scrubbing (SS) is an appealing nitrogen recovery route from manure, yet its real-life implementation has been limited thus far. In nutrient surplus regions like Flanders, treatment of the liquid fraction (LF) of (co–)digested manure typically consists of nitrification/denitrification (NDN) removing most N as nitrogen gas. Integrating SS before NDN in existing plants would expand treatment capacity and recover N while maintaining low N effluent values, yet cost estimations of this novel approach after process optimisation are not yet available. A programming model was developed and calibrated to minimise the treatment costs of this approach and find the balance between N recovery versus N removal. Four crucial operational parameters (CO2 stripping time, NH3 stripping time, temperature and NaOH addition) were optimised for 18 scenarios which were different in terms of technical set-up, influent characteristics and scrubber acid. The model shows that SS before NDN can decrease the costs by 1 to 56% under optimal conditions compared to treatment with NDN only, with 1 to 8% reduction for the LF of manure (22–29% recovered of N treated), and 11 to 56% reduction for the LF of co-digested manure (42–67% recovered of N treated), primarily dependent on resource pricing. This study shows the power of modelling for minimum-cost design and operation of manure treatment yielding savings while producing useful N recovery products with SS followed by NDN.
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  Language Wos 001108935900001 Publication Date 2023-10-28
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  ISSN 1385-8947; 1873-3212 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
  Impact Factor 15.1 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 15.1; 2023 IF: 6.216
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:200649 Serial 9003
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Author (up) Vingerhoets, R.; Spiller, M.; De Backer, J.; Adriaens, A.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Meers, E.
  Title Detailed nitrogen and phosphorus flow analysis, nutrient use efficiency and circularity in the agri-food system of a livestock-intensive region Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Journal of cleaner production Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 410 Issue Pages 137278-13
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract The agri-food value chain is a major cause of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) emissions and associated environmental and health impacts. The EU's farm-to-fork strategy (F2F) demands an agri-food value chain approach to reduce nutrient emissions by 50% and fertilizer use by 20%. Substance flow analysis (SFA) is a method that can be applied to study complex systems such as the agri-food chain. A review of 60 SFA studies shows that they often lack detail by not sufficiently distinguishing between nodes, products and types of emissions. The present study aims to assess the added value of detail in SFAs and to illustrate that valuable indicators can be derived from detailed assessments. This aim will be attained by presenting a highly-detailed SFA for the livestock-intensive region of Flanders, Belgium. The SFA distinguishes 40 nodes and 1827 flows that are classified into eight different categories (e.g. by-products, point source emissions) following life cycle methods. Eight novel indicators were calculated, including indicators that assess the N and P recovery potential. Flanders has a low overall nutrient use efficiency (11% N, 18% P). About 55% of the N and 56% of the P embedded in recoverable streams are reused providing 35% and 37% of the total N and P input. Optimized nutrient recycling could replace 45% of N and 48% of P of the external nutrient input, exceeding the target set by the F2F strategy. Detailed accounting for N and P flows and nodes leads to the identification of more recoverable streams and larger N and P flows. More detailed flow accounting is a prerequisite for the quantification of technological intervention options. Future research should focus on including concentration and quality as a parameter in SFAs.
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  ISSN 0959-6526 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 11.1; 2023 IF: 5.715
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Author (up) Vishwakarma, M.; Agrawal, K.; Hadermann, J.; Mehta, B.R.
  Title Investigating the effect of sulphurization on volatility of compositions in Cu-poor and Sn-rich CZTS thin films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Applied Surface Science Abbreviated Journal Appl Surf Sci
  Volume 507 Issue Pages 145043
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract In the present work, the Cu-poor and Sn-rich CZTS thin films were prepared in order to study the volatility of Sn with respect to other components. Thin film compositions were kept intentionally Sn-rich to understand the behaviour of loss and segregation of Sn during sulphurization. The homogeneous composition distribution in precursor thin films turns heterogeneous with a change in morphology after sulphurization. The inability of identifying nanoscale secondary phases in CZTS thin film by conventional analytical techniques such as XRD and Raman, can be fulfilled by employing HAADF-STEM analysis. XPS and HAADF-STEM analyses provide the quantification of nanoscale secondary phases across the thin film and surface, respectively. The volatility of Sn was revealed in the form of segregation in the middle layer of CZTS cross-sectional lamella rather than loss to annealing atmosphere. It was observed that among the cations of CZTS, Sn segregates more than Cu, while Zn segregates least. The nanoscale spurious phases were observed to vary across different regions in the sulphurized CZTS sample. The reactive annealing lead to grain growth and formation of grain boundary features in the CZTS thin films, where annealing significantly modifies the potential difference and band bending at grain boundaries with respect to intra-grains.
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  Language Wos 000520021200053 Publication Date 2019-12-13
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  ISSN 0169-4332 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.7 Times cited 4 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes ; Authors acknowledges support provided by DST, India in the forms of InSOL project. We also acknowledge Dr. Indrani Mishra for XPS measurements and DST-FIST Raman facility for Raman measurements. Manoj Vishwakarma acknowledges IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India for MHRD fellowship. Prof. B.R. Mehta acknowledges the support of the Schlumberger chair professorship. ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.7; 2020 IF: 3.387
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Author (up) Vishwakarma, M.; Batra, Y.; Hadermann, J.; Singh, A.; Ghosh, A.; Mehta, B.R.
  Title Exploring the role of graphene oxide as a co-catalyst in the CZTS photocathodes for improved photoelectrochemical properties Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication ACS applied energy materials Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 5 Issue 6 Pages 7538-7549
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The hydrogen evolution properties of CZTS heterostructure photocathodes are reported with graphene oxide (GO) as a co-catalyst layer coated by a drop-cast method and an Al2O3 protection layer fabricated using atomic layer deposition. In the CZTS absorber, a minor deviation from stoichiometry across the cross section of the thin film results in nanoscale growth of spurious phases, but the kesterite phase remains the dominant phase. We have investigated the band alignment parameters such as the band gap, work function, and Fermi level position that are crucial for making kesterite-based heterostructure devices. The photocurrent density in the photocathode CZTS/CdS/ZnO is found to be improved to -4.71 mAmiddotcm(-2) at -0.40 V-RHE, which is 3 times that of the pure CZTS. This enhanced photoresponse can be attributed to faster carrier separation at p-n junction regions driven by upward band bending at CZTS grain boundaries and the ZnO layer. GO as a co-catalyst over the heterostructure photocathode significantly improves the photocurrent density to -6.14 mAmiddotcm(-2) at -0.40 V-RHE by effective charge migration in the CZTS/CdS/ZnO/GO configuration, but the onset potential shifts only after application of the Al2O3 protection layer. Significant photocurrents of -29 mAmiddotcm(-2) at -0.40 V-RHE and -8 mAmiddotcm(-2) at 0 V-RHE are observed, with an onset potential of 0.7 V-RHE in CZTS/CdS/ZnO/GO/Al2O3. The heterostructure configuration and the GO co-catalyst reduce the charge-transfer resistance, while the Al2O3 top layer provides a stable photocurrent for a prolonged time (similar to 16 h). The GO co-catalyst increases the flat band potential from 0.26 to 0.46 V-RHE in CZTS/CdS/ZnO/GO, which supports the bias-induced band bending at the electrolyte-electrode interface.
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  Language Wos 000820418400001 Publication Date 2022-05-24
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 2574-0962 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.4 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.4
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Author (up) Vishwakarma, M.; Karakulina, O.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Mehta, B.R.
  Title Nanoscale Characterization of Growth of Secondary Phases in Off-Stoichiometric CZTS Thin Films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal J Nanosci Nanotechno
  Volume 18 Issue 3 Pages 1688-1695
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The presence of secondary phases is one of the main issues that hinder the growth of pure kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) based thin films with suitable electronic and junction properties for efficient solar cell devices. In this work, CZTS thin films with varied Zn and Sn content have been prepared by RF-power controlled co-sputtering deposition using Cu, ZnS and SnS targets and a subsequent sulphurization step. Detailed TEM investigations show that the film shows a layered structure with the majority of the top layer being the kesterite phase. Depending on the initial thin film composition, either about ~1 μm Cu-rich and Zn-poor kesterite or stoichiometric CZTS is formed as top layer. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy reveal the presence of Cu2−x S, ZnS and SnO2 minor secondary phases in the form of nanoinclusions or nanoparticles or intermediate layers.
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  Language Wos 000426033400022 Publication Date 2018-03-01
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1533-4880 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.483 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes Manoj Vishwakarma acknowl- edges IIT Delhi for MHRD fellowship. Professor B. R. Mehta acknowledges the support of the Schlumberger chair professorship. Manoj Vishwakarma, Joke Hadermann and Olesia M. karakulina acknowledge support provided by InsoL-DST. Manoj Vishwakarma acknowledges sup- port provided by CSIR funded projects and the support of DST-FIST Raman facility. References Approved Most recent IF: 1.483
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Author (up) Vishwakarma, M.; Kumar, M.; Hendrickx, M.; Hadermann, J.; Singh, A.P.; Batra, Y.; Mehta, B.R.
  Title Enhancing the hydrogen evolution properties of kesterite absorber by Si-doping in the surface of CZTS thin film Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Advanced Materials Interfaces Abbreviated Journal Adv Mater Interfaces
  Volume Issue Pages 2002124
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract In this work, the effects of Si-doping in Cu2ZnSnS4 are examined computationally and experimentally. The density functional theory calculations show that an increasing concentration of Si (from x = 0 to x = 1) yields a band gap rise due to shifting of the conduction band minimum towards higher energy states in the Cu2Zn(Sn1-xSix)S-4. CZTSiS thin film prepared by co-sputtering process shows Cu2Zn(Sn1-xSix)S-4 (Si-rich) and Cu2ZnSnS4 (S-rich) kesterite phases on the surface and in the bulk of the sample, respectively. A significant change in surface electronic properties is observed in CZTSiS thin film. Si-doping in CZTS inverts the band bending at grain-boundaries from downward to upward and the Fermi level of CZTSiS shifts upward. Further, the coating of the CdS and ZnO layer improves the photocurrent to approximate to 5.57 mA cm(-2) at -0.41 V-RHE in the CZTSiS/CdS/ZnO sample, which is 2.39 times higher than that of pure CZTS. The flat band potential increases from CZTS approximate to 0.43 V-RHE to CZTSiS/CdS/ZnO approximate to 1.31 V-RHE indicating the faster carrier separation process at the electrode-electrolyte interface in the latter sample. CdS/ZnO layers over CZTSiS significantly reduce the charge transfer resistance at the semiconductor-electrolyte interface.
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  Language Wos 000635804900001 Publication Date 2021-04-02
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  ISSN 2196-7350 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.279 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.279
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177688 Serial 6780
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Author (up) Vishwakarma, M.; Thota, N.; Karakulina, O.; Hadermann, J.; Mehta, B.R.
  Title Role of graphene inter layer on the formation of the MoS2 – CZTS interface during growth Type P1 Proceeding
  Year 2018 Publication (icc-2017) Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue Pages
  Keywords P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The growth of MoS2 layer near the Mo/CZTS interface during sulphurization process can have an impact on back contact cell parameters (series resistance and fill factor) depending upon the thickness or quality of MoS2. This study reports the dependence of the thickness of interfacial MoS2 layer on the growth of graphene at the interface between molybdenum back contact and deposited CZTS layer. The graphene layer reduces the accumulation of Zn/ZnS, Sn/SnO2 and formation of pores near the MoS2-CZTS interface. The use of graphene as interface layer can be potentially useful for improving the quality of Mo/MoS2/CZTS interface.
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  Publisher Amer inst physics Place of Publication Melville Editor
  Language Wos 000436313003046 Publication Date 2018-05-09
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume 1953 Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 978-0-7354-1648-2; 0094-243x; 0094-243x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes ; The authors acknowledge support provided by DST project. M.V. acknowledges IIT Delhi for MHRD fellowship. Prof. B. R. Mehta acknowledges the support of the Schlumberger chair professorship. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
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Author (up) Vishwakarma, M.; Varandani, D.; Hendrickx, M.; Hadermann, J.; Mehta, B.R.
  Title Nanoscale photovoltage mapping in CZTSe/CuxSe heterostructure by using kelvin probe force microscopy Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Materials Research Express Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 7 Issue 1 Pages 016418
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract In the present work, kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) technique has been used to study the CZTSe/CuxSe bilayer interface prepared by multi-step deposition and selenization process of metal precursors. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed the bilayer configuration of the CZTSe/CuxSe sample. Two configuration modes (surface mode and junction mode) in KPFM have been employed in order to measure the junction voltage under illumination conditions. The results show that CZTSe/CuxSe has small junction voltage of similar to 21 mV and the presence of CuxSe secondary phase in the CZTSe grain boundaries changes the workfunction of the local grain boundaries region. The negligible photovoltage difference between grain and grain boundaries in photovoltage image indicates that CuxSe phase deteriorates the higher photovoltage at grain boundaries normally observed in CZTSe based device. These results can be important for understanding the role of secondary phases in CZTSe based junction devices.
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  Language Wos 000520120900001 Publication Date 2019-12-27
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  Notes ; Authors acknowledges support provided DST in the forms of InSOL and Indo-Swiss projects. We also acknowledge Joke Hadermann EMAT, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Belgium for helping in TEM measurements. M V Manoj Vishwakarma acknowledges IIT Delhi for MHRD fellowship. Prof B R Mehta acknowledges the support of the Schlumberger chair professorship. M V also acknowledges the support of DST-FIST Raman facility. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
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Author (up) Visser, W.J.; Van de Vyver, F.L.; Verbueken, A.H.; d'Haese, P.; Bekaert, A.B.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Duursma, S.A.; de Broe, M.E.
  Title Evaluation of different techniques used to determine aluminium in patients with chronic renal failure Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 1985 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Pathophysiology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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Author (up) Vittiglio, G.; Bichlmeier, S.; Klinger, P.; Heckel, J.; Fuzhong, W.; Vincze, L.; Janssens, K.; Engström, P.; Rindby, A.; Dietrich, K.; Jembrih-Simbürger, D.; Schreiner, M.; Denis, D.; Lakdar, A.; Lamotte, A.
  Title A compact μ-XRF spectrometer for (in-situ) analyses of cultural heritage and forensic materials Type A3 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research B Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 213 Issue Pages 693-698
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:45374 Serial 5528
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Author (up) Vizarim, N.P.; Souza, J.C.B.; Reichhardt, C.J.O.; Reichhardt, C.; Milošević, M.V.; Venegas, P.A.
  Title Soliton motion in skyrmion chains : stabilization and guidance by nanoengineered pinning Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 105 Issue 22 Pages 224409-224412
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Using a particle-based model we examine the depinning motion of solitons in skyrmion chains in quasi -onedimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) systems containing embedded 1D interfaces. The solitons take the form of a particle or hole in a commensurate chain of skyrmions. Under an applied drive, just above a critical depinning threshold, the soliton moves with a skyrmion Hall angle of zero. For higher drives, the entire chain depins, and in a 2D system we observe that both the solitons and chain move at zero skyrmion Hall angle and then transition to a finite skyrmion Hall angle as the drive increases. In a 2D system with a 1D interface that is at an angle to the driving direction, there can be a reversal of the sign of the skyrmion Hall angle from positive to negative. Our results suggest that solitons in skyrmion systems could be used as information carriers in racetrack geometries that would avoid the drawbacks of finite skyrmion Hall angles. The soliton states become mobile at significantly lower drives than the depinning transition of the skyrmion chains themselves.
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  Language Wos 000823038900004 Publication Date 2022-06-16
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  ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited 2 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:189671 Serial 7209
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Author (up) Vladimirova, N.V.; Frolov, A.S.; Sanchez-Barriga, J.; Clark, O.J.; Matsui, F.; Usachov, D.Y.; Muntwiler, M.; Callaert, C.; Hadermann, J.; Neudachina, V.S.; Tamm, M.E.; Yashina, L.V.
  Title Occupancy of lattice positions probed by X-ray photoelectron diffraction : a case study of tetradymite topological insulators Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Surfaces and interfaces Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 36 Issue Pages 102516-10
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Occupancy of different structural positions in a crystal lattice often seems to play a key role in material prop-erties. Several experimental techniques have been developed to uncover this issue, all of them being mostly bulk sensitive. However, many materials including topological insulators (TIs), which are among the most intriguing modern materials, are intended to be used in devices as thin films, for which the sublattice occupancy may differ from the bulk. One of the possible approaches to occupancy analysis is X-ray Photoelectron Diffraction (XPD), a structural method in surface science with chemical sensitivity. We applied this method in a case study of Sb2(Te1-xSex)3 mixed crystals, which belong to prototypical TIs. We used high-angle annular dark field (HAADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) as a reference method to verify our analysis. We revealed that the XPD data for vacuum cleaved bulk crystals are in excellent agreement with the reference ones. Also, we demonstrate that the anion occupancy near a naturally formed surface can be rather different from that of the bulk. The present results are relevant for a wide range of compositions where the system remains a topological phase, as we ultimately show by probing the transiently occupied topological surface state above the Fermi level by ultrafast photoemission.
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  Language Wos 000901694900001 Publication Date 2022-11-28
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  ISSN 2468-0230 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
  Impact Factor 6.2 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.2; 2023 IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:193502 Serial 7327
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Author (up) Vladimirova, S.A.; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Filatova, D.G.; Chizhov, A.S.; Khmelevsky, N.O.; Konstantinova, E.A.; Kozlovsky, V.F.; Marchevsky, A.V.; Karakulina, O.M.; Hadermann, J.; Gaskov, A.M.
  Title Cobalt location in p -CoO x / n -SnO 2 nanocomposites: Correlation with gas sensor performances Type A1 Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Journal Of Alloys And Compounds Abbreviated Journal J Alloy Compd
  Volume 721 Issue Pages 249-260
  Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;
  Abstract Nanocomposites CoOx/SnO2 based on tin oxide powders with different crystallinity have been prepared by wet chemical synthesis and characterized in detail by ICP-MS, XPS, EPR, XRD, HAADF-STEM imaging and EDX-STEM mapping. It was shown that cobalt is distributed differently between the bulk and surface of SnO2 nanocrystals, which depends on the crystallinity of the SnO2 matrix. The measurements of gas sensor properties have been carried out during exposure to CO (10 ppm), and H2S (2 ppm) in dry air. The decrease of sensor signal toward CO was attributed to high catalytic activity of Co3O4 leading to oxidation of carbon monoxide entirely on the surface of catalyst particles. The formation of a p-CoOx/n-SnO2 heterojunction results in high sensitivity of nanocomposites in H2S detection. The conductance significantly changed in the presence of H2S, which was attributed to the formation of metallic cobalt sulfide and removal of the p – n junction.
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  Language Wos 000405252400030 Publication Date 2017-06-02
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  ISSN 0925-8388 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.133 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes This work was supported by ERA-Net.Plus grant N 096 FONSENS. EPR experiments were performed using the facilities of the Collective Use Center at the Moscow State University. Approved Most recent IF: 3.133
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Author (up) Vladimirova, S.A.; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Filatova, D.G.; Chizhov, A.S.; Khmelevsky, N.O.; Konstantinova, E.A.; Kozlovsky, V.F.; Marchevsky, A.V.; Karakulina, O.M.; Hadermann, J.; Gaskov, A.M.
  Title Cobalt location in p-CoOxIn-SnO2 nanocomposites : correlation with gas sensor performances Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Journal of alloys and compounds Abbreviated Journal J Alloy Compd
  Volume 721 Issue Pages 249-260
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Nanocomposites CoOx/SnO2 based on tin oxide powders with different crystallinity have been prepared by wet chemical synthesis and characterized in detail by ICP-MS, XPS, EPR, XRD, HAADF-STEM imaging and EDX-STEM mapping. It was shown that cobalt is distributed differently between the bulk and surface of SnO2 nanocrystals, which depends on the crystallinity of the SnO2 matrix. The measurements of gas sensor properties have been carried out during exposure to CO (10 ppm), and H2S (2 ppm) in dry air. The decrease of sensor signal toward CO was attributed to high catalytic activity of Co3O4 leading to oxidation of carbon monoxide entirely on the surface of catalyst particles. The formation of a p-CoOx/n-SnO2 heterojunction results in high sensitivity of nanocomposites in H2S detection. The conductance significantly changed in the presence of H2S, which was attributed to the formation of metallic cobalt sulfide and removal of the p – n junction. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Impact Factor 3.133 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access: Available from 10.10.2019
  Notes ; This work was supported by ERA-Net.Plus grant N 096 FON-SENS. EPR experiments were performed using the facilities of the Collective Use Center at the Moscow State University. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.133
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Author (up) Vlasov, E.; Heyvaert, W.; Ni, B.; Van Gordon, K.; Girod, R.; Verbeeck, J.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Bals, S.
  Title High-Throughput Morphological Chirality Quantification of Twisted and Wrinkled Gold Nanorods Type A1 Journal Article
  Year 2024 Publication ACS Nano Abbreviated Journal ACS Nano
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  Abstract Chirality in gold nanostructures offers an exciting opportunity to tune their differential optical response to left- and right-handed circularly polarized light, as well as their interactions with biomolecules and living matter. However, tuning and understanding such interactions demands quantification of the structural features that are responsible for the chiral behavior. Electron tomography (ET) enables structural characterization at the single-particle level and has been used to quantify the helicity of complex chiral nanorods. However, the technique is time-consuming and consequently lacks statistical value. To address this issue, we introduce herein a high-throughput methodology that combines images acquired by secondary electron-based electron beam-induced current (SEEBIC) with quantitative image analysis. As a result, the geometric chirality of hundreds of nanoparticles can be quantified in less than 1 h. When combining the drastic gain in data collection efficiency of SEEBIC with a limited number of ET data sets, a better understanding of how the chiral structure of individual chiral nanoparticles translates into the ensemble chiroptical response can be reached.
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  ISSN 1936-0851 ISBN Additional Links
  Impact Factor 17.1 Times cited Open Access
  Notes The authors acknowledge financial support by the European Research Council (ERC CoG No. 815128 REALNANO to S.B.) and from MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 (Grant PID2020-117779RB-I00 to L.M.L.-M and FPI Fellowship PRE2021-097588 to K.V.G.). Funded by the European Union under Project 101131111 − DELIGHT, JV acknowledges the eBEAM project supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program FETPROACT-EIC-07- 2020: emerging paradigms and communities. Approved Most recent IF: 17.1; 2024 IF: 13.942
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Author (up) Vlasov, E.; Skorikov, A.; Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.
  Title Secondary electron induced current in scanning transmission electron microscopy: an alternative way to visualize the morphology of nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication ACS materials letters Abbreviated Journal ACS Materials Lett.
  Volume Issue Pages 1916-1921
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Electron tomography (ET) is a powerful tool to determine the three-dimensional (3D) structure of nanomaterials in a transmission electron microscope. However, the acquisition of a conventional tilt series for ET is a time-consuming process and can therefore not provide 3D structural information in a time-efficient manner. Here, we propose surface-sensitive secondary electron (SE) imaging as an alternative to ET for the investigation of the morphology of nanomaterials. We use the SE electron beam induced current (SEEBIC) technique that maps the electrical current arising from holes generated by the emission of SEs from the sample. SEEBIC imaging can provide valuable information on the sample morphology with high spatial resolution and significantly shorter throughput times compared with ET. In addition, we discuss the contrast formation mechanisms that aid in the interpretation of SEEBIC data.
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  Language Wos 001006191600001 Publication Date 2023-06-12
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  ISSN 2639-4979 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes The funding for this project was provided by European Research Council (ERC Consolidator Grant 815128, REALNANO). J.V. acknowledges the eBEAM project, which is supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 101017720 (FET-Proactive EBEAM). L.M.L.-M. acknowledges funding from MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 (grant # PID2020-117779RB-I00). Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:197004 Serial 8795
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Author (up) Vlasov, I.I.; Barnard, A.S.; Ralchenko, V.G.; Lebedev, O.I.; Kanzyuba, M.V.; Saveliev, A.V.; Konov, V.I.; Goovaerts, E.
  Title Nanodiamond photoemitters based on strong narrow-band luminescence from silicon-vacancy defects Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Advanced materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Mater
  Volume 21 Issue 7 Pages 808-812
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Nanostructured and organic optical and electronic materials (NANOrOPT)
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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
  Language Wos 000263737800012 Publication Date 2008-12-12
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  ISSN 0935-9648;1521-4095; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 19.791 Times cited 98 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74513 Serial 2253
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