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Orlinskii, S.B.; Bogomolov, R.S.; Kiyamova, A.M.; Yavkin, B.V.; Mamin, G.M.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Shiryaev, A.A.; Vlasov, I.I.; Shenderova, O. |
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Identification of substitutional nitrogen and surface paramagnetic centers in nanodiamond of dynamic synthesis by electron paramagnetic resonance |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Nanoscience and nanotechnology letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanosci Nanotech Let |
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3 |
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1 |
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63-67 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Production of nanodiamond particles containing substitutional nitrogen is important for a wide variety of advanced applications. In the current work nanodiamond particles synthesized from a mixture of graphite and hexogen were analyzed to determine the presence of substitutional nitrogen using pulsed electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. Nitrogen paramagnetic centers in the amount of 1.2 ppm have been identified. The spin relaxation characteristics for both nitrogen and surface defects are also reported. A new approach for efficient depletion of the strong non-nitrogen EPR signal in nanodiamond material by immersing nanodiamond particles into ice matrix is suggested. This approach allows an essential decrease of the spin relaxation time of the dominant non-nitrogen defects, while preserving the substitutional nitrogen spin relaxation time. |
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2011-09-19 |
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1941-4900;1941-4919; |
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| Impact Factor |
1.889 |
Times cited |
14 |
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Most recent IF: 1.889; 2011 IF: 0.528 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91943 |
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1548 |
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Nowak, M.P.; Szafran, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Partoens, B.; Pasek, W.J. |
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Tuning of the spin-orbit interaction in a quantum dot by an in-plane magnetic field |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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83 |
Issue |
24 |
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245324-245324,12 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using an exact-diagonalization approach we show that one- and two-electron InAs quantum dots exhibit an avoided crossing in the energy spectra that is induced by the spin-orbit coupling in the presence of an in-plane external magnetic field. The width of the avoided crossings depends strongly on the orientation of the magnetic field, which reveals the intrinsic anisotropy of the spin-orbit-coupling interactions. We find that for specific orientations of the magnetic field avoided crossings vanish. A value of this orientation can be used to extract the ratio of the strength of Rashba and Dresselhaus interactions. The spin-orbit anisotropy effects for various geometries and orientations of the confinement potential are discussed. Our analysis explains the physics behind the recent measurements performed on a gated self-assembled quantum dot [ S. Takahashi et al. Phys. Rev. Lett. 104 246801 (2010)]. |
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2011-06-30 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
27 |
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; The authors thank S. Takahashi for helpful discussions. This work was supported by the “Krakow Interdisciplinary PhD Project in Nanoscience and Advanced Nanostructures” operated within the Foundation for Polish Science MPD Programme co-financed by the EU European Regional Development Fund, the Project No. N N202103938 supported by the Ministry of Science an Higher Education (MNiSW) for 2010-2013, and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). W. J. P. has been partially supported by the EU Human Capital Operation Program, Polish Project No. POKL.04.0101-00-434/08-00. Calculations were performed in ACK-CYFRONET-AGH on the RackServer Zeus. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90923 |
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3755 |
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Nowak, M.P.; Szafran, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Fano resonances and electron spin transport through a two-dimensional spin-orbit-coupled quantum ring |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
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Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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84 |
Issue |
23 |
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235319-235319,8 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Electron transport through a spin-orbit-coupled quantum ring is investigated within linear response theory. We show that the finite width of the ring results in the appearance of Fano resonances in the conductance. This turns out to be a consequence of the spin-orbit interaction that leads to a breaking of the parity of the states localized in the ring. The resonances appear when the system is close to maxima of Aharonov-Casher conductance oscillations where spin transfer is heavily modified. When the spin-orbit coupling strength is detuned from the Aharonov-Casher maxima the resonances are broadened resulting in a dependence of the spin transport on the electron Fermi energy in contrast to predictions from one-dimensional models. |
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2011-12-29 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
19 |
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; This work was supported by the “Krakow Interdisciplinary PhD Project in Nanoscience and Advanced Nanostructures” operated within the Foundation for Polish Science MPD Programme cofinanced by the EU European Regional Development Fund, Project No. N N202103938 supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) for 2010-2013, the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1). This research was supported in part by PL-Grid Infrastructure. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94292 |
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1171 |
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Novitskaya, M.; Makhnach, L.; Ivashkevich, L.; Pankov, V.; Klein, H.; Regeau, A.; David, J.; Gemmi, M.; Hadermann, J.; Strobel, P. |
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Synthesis, crystal structure and physico-chemical properties of the new quaternary oxide Sr5BiNi2O9.6 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Journal of solid state chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Solid State Chem |
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184 |
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12 |
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3262-3268 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A new black quaternary oxide Sr5BiNi2O9.6 was synthesized by solid state reaction at 1200 °C. Its structure was solved by electron crystallography and X-ray powder refinement, yielding a tetragonal structure with space group I4/mmm, a=5.3637 (2) Å, c=17.5541(5) Å, Z=4. The structure can be described as a stacking of (Bi,Sr)O rocksalt slabs and SrNiO3−δ perovskite slabs. The initial nickel valence is close to +3.1. Thermogravimetry and high-temperature oxygen coulometry showed that this compound has variable oxygen content as a function of temperature and oxygen pressure, and ultimately decomposes when heated in low oxygen pressure above 800 °C. It is a metallic conductor with n-type conduction. Its thermoelectric power was determined and found to be −20 and −38 μV/K at 300 and 650 °C, respectively. Magnetic measurements confirm the nickel valence close to +3 and show evidence of magnetic ordering at 20 K. |
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London |
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000297662500021 |
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2011-10-20 |
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0022-4596; |
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| Impact Factor |
2.299 |
Times cited |
4 |
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Most recent IF: 2.299; 2011 IF: 2.159 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94016 |
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3451 |
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Nourbakhsh, A.; Cantoro, M.; Klekachev, A.V.; Pourtois, G.; Vosch, T.; Hofkens, J.; van der Veen, M.H.; Heyns, M.M.; de Gendt, S.; Sels, B.F. |
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Single layer vs bilayer graphene : a comparative study of the effects of oxygen plasma treatment on their electronic and optical properties |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
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115 |
Issue |
33 |
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16619-16624 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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This contribution presents the effects of a mild O2 plasma treatment on the structural, optical, and electrical properties of single-layer (SLG) and bilayer graphene (BLG). Unexpectedly, we observe only photoluminescence in the SLG parts of a graphene flake composed of regions of various thickness upon O2 plasma treatment, whereas the BLG and few-layer graphene (FLG) parts remain optically unchanged. Confirmed with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) that O2 plasma induces epoxide and hydroxyl-like groups in graphene, density functional theory (DFT) calculations are carried out on representative epoxidized and hydroxylated SLG and BLG models to predict density of states (DOS) and band structures. Sufficiently oxidized SLG shows a bandgap and thus loss of semimetallic behavior, while oxidized BLG maintains its semimetallic behavior even at high oxygen density in agreement with the results of the photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) experiments. DFT calculations confirm that the Fermi velocity in epoxidized BLG is remarkably comparable with that of pristine SLG, pointing to a similarity of electronic band structure. The similarity is also experimentally demonstrated by the electrical characterization of a plasma-treated BLG-FET. As expected from the electronegative oxygen adatoms in the graphene, epoxidized BLG presents conductive features typical of hole doping. Moreover, the electrical characteristics suggest band structures closely related to that of epoxidized graphene while deviating from that of hydroxylated graphene. Finally, upon O2 plasma treatment of BLG, the four-component 2D peak around 2700 cm1 in the Raman spectrum evolves into a single Lorentzian line, very like the 2D peak of pristine SLG. Summarizing, the data in this contribution recommend that a controlled O2 plasma treatment, which is compatible with CMOS process flow in contrast to wet chemical oxidation methods, provides an efficient and valuable technique to exploit the transport properties of the bottom layer of BLG. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000294077000047 |
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2011-06-24 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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| Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
46 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2011 IF: 4.805 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91715 |
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3024 |
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Nikolova, I.; Janssen, S.; Vrancken, K.; Vos, P.; Mishra, V.; Berghmans, P. |
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Size resolved ultrafine particles emission model : a continues size distribution approach |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
The science of the total environment |
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409 |
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18 |
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3492-3499 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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A new parameterization for size resolved ultrafine particles (UFP) traffic emissions is proposed based on the results of PARTICULATES project (Samaras et al., 2005). It includes the emission factors from the Emission Inventory Guidebook (2006) (total number of particles, #/km/veh), the shape of the corresponding particle size distribution given in PARTICULATES and data for the traffic activity. The output of the model UFPEM (UltraFine Particle Emission Model) is a sum of continuous distributions of ultrafine particles emissions per vehicle type (passenger cars and heavy duty vehicles), fuel (petrol and diesel) and average speed representative for urban, rural and highway driving. The results from the parameterization are compared with measured total number of ultrafine particles and size distributions in a tunnel in Antwerp (Belgium). The measured UFP concentration over the entire campaign shows a close relation to the traffic activity. The modelled concentration is found to be lower than the measured in the campaign. The average emission factor from the measurement is 4.29E + 14 #/km/veh whereas the calculated is around 30% lower. A comparison of emission factors with literature is done as well and in overall a good agreement is found. For the size distributions it is found that the measured distributions consist of three modes Nucleation, Aitken and accumulation and most of the ultrafine particles belong to the Nucleation and the Aitken modes. The modelled Aitken mode (peak around 0.040.05 μm) is found in a good agreement both as amplitude of the peak and the number of particles whereas the modelled Nucleation mode is shifted to smaller diameters and the peak is much lower that the observed. Time scale analysis shows that at 300 m in the tunnel coagulation and deposition are slow and therefore neglected. The UFPEM emission model can be used as a source term in dispersion models. |
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000293260100026 |
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2011-06-19 |
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0048-9697; 1879-1026 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:91949 |
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8546 |
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Nikolova, I.; Janssen, S.; Vos, P.; Vrancken, K.; Mishra, V.; Berghmans, P. |
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Dispersion modelling of traffic induced ultrafine particles in a street canyon in Antwerp, Belgium and comparison with observations |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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The science of the total environment |
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412 |
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336-343 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The aim of this study is to investigate the dispersion of ultrafine particles and its spatial distribution in a street canyon and its neighbourhood with the 3D CFD model ENVI-met®. The performance of the model at street scale is evaluated and the importance of the boundary conditions like wind field and traffic emissions on the UFP concentration is demonstrated. To support and validate the modelled results, a short-term measurement campaign was conducted in a street canyon in Antwerp, Belgium. The UFP concentration was measured simultaneously with P-TRACK (TSI Model 8525) at four different locations in the canyon. The modelled UFP concentrations compare well with the measured data (correlation coefficient R from 0.44 to 0.93) within the standard deviation of the measurements. Despite the moderate traffic flow in the street canyon, UFP concentrations in the canyon are in general double of the background concentrations, indicating the high local contribution for this particle number concentration. Some of the observed concentration profiles are not resembled by the model simulations. For these specific anomalies, further analysis is performed and plausible explanations are put forward. The role of wind direction and traffic emissions is investigated. The performance evaluation of ENVI-met® shows that in general the model qualitatively and quantitatively describes the dispersion of UFP in the street canyon study. |
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2011-10-28 |
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0048-9697; 1879-1026 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:94377 |
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7815 |
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Nga, T.T.N.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Influence of electron-electron interaction on the cyclotron resonance spectrum of magnetic quantum dots containing few electrons |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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83 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
075419-075419,6 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The configuration interaction method is used to obtain the magneto-optical absorption spectrum of a few-electron (Ne=1,2,,5) quantum dot containing a single magnetic ion. We find that the IR spectrum (the position, the number, and the oscillator strength of the cyclotron resonance peaks) depends on the strength of the Coulomb interaction, the number of electrons, and the position of the magnetic ion. We find that the Kohn theorem is no longer valid as a consequence of the electron-spin-magnetic-ion-spin-exchange interaction. |
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2011-02-23 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
8 |
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; This work was supported by FWO-Vl (Flemish Science Foundation), the Brazilian science foundation CNPq, and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88912 |
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1620 |
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Neyts, E.C.; van Duin, A.C.T.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Changing chirality during single-walled carbon nanotube growth : a reactive molecular dynamics/Monte Carlo study |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Journal of the American Chemical Society |
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J Am Chem Soc |
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133 |
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43 |
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17225-17231 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The growth mechanism and chirality formation of a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) on a surface-bound nickel nanocluster are investigated by hybrid reactive molecular dynamics/force-biased Monte Carlo simulations. The validity of the interatomic potential used, the so-called ReaxFF potential, for simulating catalytic SWNT growth is demonstrated. The SWNT growth process was found to be in agreement with previous studies and observed to proceed through a number of distinct steps, viz., the dissolution of carbon in the metallic particle, the surface segregation of carbon with the formation of aggregated carbon clusters on the surface, the formation of graphitic islands that grow into SWNT caps, and finally continued growth of the SWNT. Moreover, it is clearly illustrated in the present study that during the growth process, the carbon network is continuously restructured by a metal-mediated process, thereby healing many topological defects. It is also found that a cap can nucleate and disappear again, which was not observed in previous simulations. Encapsulation of the nanoparticle is observed to be prevented by the carbon network migrating as a whole over the cluster surface. Finally, for the first time, the chirality of the growing SWNT cap is observed to change from (11,0) over (9,3) to (7,7). It is demonstrated that this change in chirality is due to the metal-mediated restructuring process. |
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000297380900026 |
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2011-10-06 |
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0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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| Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
116 |
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Most recent IF: 13.858; 2011 IF: 9.907 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92043 |
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309 |
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Neyts, E.C.; Khalilov, U.; Pourtois, G.; van Duin, A.C.T. |
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Hyperthermal oxygen interacting with silicon surfaces : adsorption, implantation, and damage creation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
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J Phys Chem C |
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115 |
Issue |
15 |
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4818-4823 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Using reactive molecular dynamics simulations, we have investigated the effect of single-impact, low-energy (thermal-100 eV) bombardment of a Si(100){2 × 1} surface by atomic and molecular oxygen. Penetration probability distributions, as well as defect formation distributions, are presented as a function of the impact energy for both species. It is found that at low impact energy, defects are created chemically due to the chemisorption process in the top layers of the surface, while at high impact energy, additional defects are created by a knock-on displacement of Si. These results are of particular importance for understanding device performances of silica-based microelectronic and photovoltaic devices. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000288401200060 |
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2011-03-02 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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| Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
28 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2011 IF: 4.805 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89858 |
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1543 |
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Neyts, E.; Maeyens, A.; Pourtois, G.; Bogaerts, A. |
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A density-functional theory simulation of the formation of Ni-doped fullerenes by ion implantation |
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2011 |
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Carbon |
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Carbon |
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49 |
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3 |
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1013-1017 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Using self-consistent KohnSham density-functional theory molecular dynamics simulations, we demonstrate the theoretical possibility to synthesize NiC60, the incarfullerene Ni@C60 and the heterofullerene C59Ni in an ion implantation setup. The corresponding formation mechanisms of all three complexes are elucidated as a function of the ion implantation energy and impact location, suggesting possible routes for selectively synthesizing these complexes. |
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Oxford |
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2010-11-14 |
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0008-6223; |
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| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
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13 |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2011 IF: 5.378 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85139 |
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639 |
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Nelissen, K.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Influence of an ellipsoid on the angular order in a two-dimensional cluster |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics |
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Phys Rev E |
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84 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
031405,1-031405,6 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The influence of an ellipsoid on the angular order of two-dimensional classical clusters is investigated through Brownian dynamics simulations. We found the following: (1) The presence of an ellipsoid does not influence the start of the angular melting, but reduces the rate at which the inner rings can rotate with respect to each other. (2) Even a small eccentricity of the ellipsoid leads to a stabilization of the angular order of the system. (3) Depending on the position of the ellipsoid in the cluster, a reentrant behavior in the angular order is observed before full radial melting of the cluster sets in. (4) The ellipsoid can lead to a two-step angular melting process: First, the rotation of the inner rings with respect to each other is hindered by the ellipsoid, but on further increasing the kinetic energy of the system, the ellipsoid just starts to behave as a spherical particle with different mobility. The effect of an ellipsoid on the molten system does not depend crucially on the interparticle interaction, but a softer parabolic confinement reduces the angular stabilization. |
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Place of Publication |
Lancaster, Pa |
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000296495000007 |
Publication Date |
2011-09-20 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1539-3755;1550-2376; |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
2.366 |
Times cited |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and CNPq. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.366; 2011 IF: 2.255 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93612 |
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1615 |
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Neek-Amal, M.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Buckled circular monolayer graphene : a graphene nano-bowl |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : condensed matter |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys-Condens Mat |
| Volume |
23 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
045002-045002,8 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We investigate the stability of circular monolayer graphene subjected to a radial load using non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations. When monolayer graphene is radially stressed, after some small circular strain (~0.4%) it buckles and bends into a new bowl-like shape. Young's modulus is calculated from the linear relation between stress and strain before the buckling threshold, which is in agreement with experimental results. The prediction of elasticity theory for the buckling threshold of a radially stressed plate is presented and its results are compared to the one of our atomistic simulation. The Jarzynski equality is used to estimate the difference between the free energy of the non-compressed states and the buckled states. From a calculation of the free energy we obtain the optimum radius for which the system feels the minimum boundary stress. |
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London |
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000286142800003 |
Publication Date |
2010-12-16 |
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| ISSN |
0953-8984;1361-648X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.649 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.649; 2011 IF: 2.546 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88043 |
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259 |
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Neek-Amal, M.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Lattice thermal properties of graphane : thermal contraction, roughness, and heat capacity |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
83 |
Issue |
23 |
Pages |
235437-235437,6 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Using atomistic simulations, we determine the roughness and the thermal properties of a suspended graphane sheet. As compared to graphene, we found that (i) hydrogenated graphene has a larger thermal contraction, (ii) the roughness exponent at room temperature is smaller, i.e., ≃ 1.0 versus ≃ 1.2 for graphene, (iii) the wavelengths of the induced ripples in graphane cover a wide range corresponding to length scales in the range 30125 Å at room temperature, and (iv) the heat capacity of graphane is estimated to be 29.32±0.23 J/mol K, which is 14.8% larger than that for graphene, i.e., 24.98±0.14 J/mol K. Above 1500 K, we found that graphane buckles when its edges are supported in the x-y plane. |
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000292253400011 |
Publication Date |
2011-06-30 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
42 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgium Science Policy (IAP). ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90921 |
Serial |
1803 |
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Navulla, A.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Abakumov, A.M.; Shpanchenko, R.V.; Zhang, H.; Dikarev, E.V. |
| Title |
Fluorinated heterometallic \beta-diketonates as volatile single-source precursors for the synthesis of low-valent mixed-metal fluorides |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Am Chem Soc |
| Volume |
133 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
692-694 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Hexafluoroacetylacetonates that contain lead and divalent first-row transition metals, PbM(hfac)4 (M = Ni (1), Co (2), Mn (3), Fe (4), and Zn (5)), have been synthesized. Their heterometallic structures are held together by strong Lewis acid−base interactions between metal atoms and diketonate ligands acting in chelating−bridging fashion. Compounds 1−5 are highly volatile and decompose below 350 °C. Fluorinated heterometallic β-diketonates have been used for the first time as volatile single-source precursors for the preparation of mixed-metal fluorides. Complex fluorides of composition Pb2MF6 have been obtained by decomposition of 1−5 in a two-zone furnace under low-pressure nitrogen flow. Lead−transition metal fluorides conform to orthorhombically distorted Aurivillius-type structure with layers of corner-sharing [MF6] octahedra separated by α-PbO-type (Pb2F2) blocks. Pb2NiF6 and Pb2CoF6 were found to exhibit magnetic ordering below 80 and 43 K, respectively. The ordering is antiferromagnetic, with a weak, uncompensated moment due to the canting of spins. The Pb2MF6 fluorides represent a new class of prospective magnetoelectric materials combining transition metals and lone-pair main-group cations. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000287295300015 |
Publication Date |
2010-12-21 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
28 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 13.858; 2011 IF: 9.907 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88820 |
Serial |
1236 |
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Nasirpouri, F.; Engbarth, M.A.; Bending, S.J.; Peter, L.M.; Knittel, A.; Fangohr, H.; Milošević, M.V. |
| Title |
Three-dimensional ferromagnetic architectures with multiple metastable states |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Applied physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Phys Lett |
| Volume |
98 |
Issue |
22 |
Pages |
222506,1-222506,3 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We demonstrate controllable dual-bath electrodeposition of nickel on architecture-tunable three-dimensional (3D) silver microcrystals. Magnetic hysteresis loops of individual highly faceted Ag-Ni core-shell elements reveal magnetization reversal that comprises multiple sharp steps corresponding to different stable magnetic states. Finite-element micromagnetic simulations on smaller systems show several jumps during magnetization reversal which correspond to transitions between different magnetic vortex states. Structures of this type could be realizations of an advanced magnetic data storage architecture whereby each element represents one multibit, storing a combination of several conventional bits depending on the overall number of possible magnetic states associated with the 3D core-shell shape. |
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American Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000291405700044 |
Publication Date |
2011-06-03 |
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Edition |
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0003-6951; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.411 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by EPSRC in the U.K. under Grant Nos. EP/E039944/1 and EP/E040063/1, DYNAMAG project (EU FP7/2007-2013 Grant No. 233552), and FWO-Vlaanderen. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.411; 2011 IF: 3.844 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90008 |
Serial |
3652 |
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Müller, M.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Wang, Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fischer, R.A. |
| Title |
Au@MOF-5 and Au/Mox@MOF-5 (M = Zn, Ti; x = 1, 2) : preparation and microstructural characterisation |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
European journal of inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Eur J Inorg Chem |
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Issue |
12 |
Pages |
1876-1887 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The Zn-carboxylate-based porous coordination polymer MOF-5 [Zn4O(bdc)3] and the metal oxide loaded materials ZnO@MOF-5 and TiO2@MOF-5 were loaded in a second step with the precursor [ClAuCO] to yield intermediate materials denoted as [ClAuCO]@MOF-5, [ClAuCO]/ZnO@MOF-5 and [ClAuCO]/TiO2@MOF-5. These composites were decomposed to Au@MOF-5, Au/ZnO@MOF-5 and Au/TiO2@MOF-5 under hydrogen at 100 °C. The nanoparticle-loaded hybrid materials were characterised by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), IR spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and N2 sorption measurements, which reveal an intact MOF-5 structure that maintains a high specific surface area. For Au@MOF-5, crystalline Au nanoparticles were distributed over the MOF matrix in a homogeneous fashion with a size of ca. 13 nm, evidenced by high resolution transmission electron microscopy. In the case of Au/ZnO@MOF-5, the Au and metal oxide particles of a few nm in size were coexistent in a given volume of the MOF-5 matrix and were not separated in different crystalline MOF particles. For the TiO2 loaded materials the oxide is preferentially located near the outer surface of the MOF particles, leading to an increase of larger exterior Au particles in comparison to very small interior Au particles as observed for the other materials. Au@MOF-5, Au/ZnO@MOF-5 and Au/TiO2@MOF-5 were tested in liquid-phase oxidation of alcohols. Preliminary results show a high activity for the Au loaded materials in this reaction. This observation is attributed to the microstructure of the composites with very small Au particles distributed homogeneously over the MOF matrix. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000289644300004 |
Publication Date |
2011-03-09 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1434-1948; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.444 |
Times cited |
75 |
Open Access |
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Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.444; 2011 IF: 3.049 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88644 |
Serial |
205 |
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Monico, L.; van der Snickt, G.; Janssens, K.; de Nolf, W.; Miliani, C.; Verbeeck, J.; Tian, H.; Tan, H.; Dik, J.; Radepont, M.; Cotte, M. |
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Degradation process of lead chromate in paintings by Vincent van Gogh studied by means of synchrotron X-ray spectromicroscopy and related methods : 1 : artificially aged model samples |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Analytical chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Anal Chem |
| Volume |
83 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1214-1223 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
On several paintings by artists of the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th Century a darkening of the original yellow areas, painted with the chrome yellow pigment (PbCrO4, PbCrO4·xPbSO4, or PbCrO4·xPbO) is observed. The most famous of these are the various Sunflowers paintings Vincent van Gogh made during his career. In the first part of this work, we attempt to elucidate the degradation process of chrome yellow by studying artificially aged model samples. In view of the very thin (1−3 μm) alteration layers that are formed, high lateral resolution spectroscopic methods such as microscopic X-ray absorption near edge (μ-XANES), X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (μ-XRF), and electron energy loss spectrometry (EELS) were employed. Some of these use synchrotron radiation (SR). Additionally, microscopic SR X-ray diffraction (SR μ-XRD), μ-Raman, and mid-FTIR spectroscopy were employed to completely characterize the samples. The formation of Cr(III) compounds at the surface of the chrome yellow paint layers is particularly observed in one aged model sample taken from a historic paint tube (ca. 1914). About two-thirds of the chromium that is present at the surface has reduced from the hexavalent to the trivalent state. The EELS and μ-XANES spectra are consistent with the presence of Cr2O3·2H2O (viridian). Moreover, as demonstrated by μ-XANES, the presence of another Cr(III) compound, such as either Cr2(SO4)3·H2O or (CH3CO2)7Cr3(OH)2 [chromium(III) acetate hydroxide], is likely. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000287176900011 |
Publication Date |
2011-02-14 |
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0003-2700;1520-6882; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.32 |
Times cited |
113 |
Open Access |
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Iuap; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.32; 2011 IF: 5.856 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88794UA @ admin @ c:irua:88794 |
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632 |
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Monico, L.; van der Snickt, G.; Janssens, K.; de Nolf, W.; Miliani, C.; Dik, J.; Radepont, M.; Hendriks, E.; Geldof, M.; Cotte, M. |
| Title |
Degradation process of lead chromate in paintings by Vincent van Gogh studied by means of synchrotron X-ray spectromicroscopy and related methods : 2 : original paint layer samples |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Analytical chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Anal Chem |
| Volume |
83 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1224-1231 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
The darkening of the original yellow areas painted with the chrome yellow pigment (PbCrO4, PbCrO4·xPbSO4, or PbCrO4·xPbO) is a phenomenon widely observed on several paintings by Vincent van Gogh, such as the famous different versions of Sunflowers. During our previous investigations on artificially aged model samples of lead chromate, we established for the first time that darkening of chrome yellow is caused by reduction of PbCrO4 to Cr2O3·2H2O (viridian green), likely accompanied by the presence of another Cr(III) compound, such as either Cr2(SO4)3·H2O or (CH3CO2)7Cr3(OH)2 [chromium(III) acetate hydroxide]. In the second part of this work, in order to demonstrate that this reduction phenomenon effectively takes place in real paintings, we study original paint samples from two paintings of V. van Gogh. As with the model samples, in view of the thin superficial alteration layers that are present, high lateral resolution spectroscopic methods that make use of synchrotron radiation (SR), such as microscopic X-ray absorption near edge (μ-XANES) and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (μ-XRF) were employed. Additionally, μ-Raman and mid-FTIR analyses were carried out to completely characterize the samples. On both paint microsamples, the local presence of reduced Cr was demonstrated by means of μ-XANES point measurements. The presence of Cr(III) was revealed in specific areas, in some cases correlated to the presence of Ba(sulfate) and/or to that of aluminum silicate compounds. |
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000287176900012 |
Publication Date |
2011-02-14 |
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0003-2700; 5206-882x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.32 |
Times cited |
84 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This research was funded by grants from ESRF (experiment EC-504) and by HASYLAB (experiments 11-20080130 EC and 11-20070157 EC) and was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme-Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of GOA “XANES meets ELNES” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and from FWO (Brussels, Belgium) project nos. G.0103.04, G.0689.06, and G.0704.08. The staff of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, is acknowledged for their agreeable cooperation and for the authorization to publish the images of the paintings in this article. L.M. was financially supported by the Erasmus Placement in the framework of Lifelong Learning Programme (A.Y. 2009-2010). The EU Community's FP7 Research Infrastructures program under the CHARISMA Project (Grant Agreement 228330) is also acknowledged. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.32; 2011 IF: 5.856 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:88795 |
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5571 |
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Molina, L.; Tan, H.; Biermans, E.; Batenburg, K.J.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Barrier efficiency of sponge-like La2Zr2O7 buffer layers for YBCO-coated conductors |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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24 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
065019-065019,8 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
| Abstract |
Solution derived La2Zr2O7 films have drawn much attention for potential applications as thermal barriers or low-cost buffer layers for coated conductor technology. Annealing and coating parameters strongly affect the microstructure of La2Zr2O7, but different film processing methods can yield similar microstructural features such as nanovoids and nanometer-sized La2Zr2O7 grains. Nanoporosity is a typical feature found in such films and the implications for the functionality of the films are investigated by a combination of scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) and quantitative electron tomography. Chemical solution based La2Zr2O7 films deposited on flexible Ni5 at.%W substrates with a {100}lang001rang biaxial texture were prepared for an in-depth characterization. A sponge-like structure composed of nanometer-sized voids is revealed by high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy in combination with electron tomography. A three-dimensional quantification of nanovoids in the La2Zr2O7 film is obtained on a local scale. Mostly non-interconnected highly faceted nanovoids compromise more than one-fifth of the investigated sample volume. The diffusion barrier efficiency of a 170 nm thick La2Zr2O7 film is investigated by STEM-EELS, yielding a 1.8 ± 0.2 nm oxide layer beyond which no significant nickel diffusion can be detected and intermixing is observed. This is of particular significance for the functionality of YBa2Cu3O7 − δ coated conductor architectures based on solution derived La2Zr2O7 films as diffusion barriers. |
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Bristol |
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000290472900021 |
Publication Date |
2011-04-20 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
31 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esteem 026019; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.878; 2011 IF: 2.662 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88639UA @ admin @ c:irua:88639 |
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221 |
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Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.; Jankó, B. |
| Title |
Vortex manipulation in superconducting films with tunable magnetic topology |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
| Volume |
24 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
024001-024001,6 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Using a combination of the phenomenological GinzburgLandau theory and micromagnetic simulations, we study properties of a superconducting film with an array of soft magnetic dots on top. An external in-plane magnetic field gradually drives the magnets from an out-of-plane or magnetic vortex state to an in-plane single-domain state, which changes spatially the distribution of the superconducting condensate. If induced by the magnets, the vortexantivortex molecules exhibit rich transitions as a function of the applied in-plane field. At the same time, we show how the magnetic dots act as very effective dynamic pinning centers for vortices in an applied perpendicular magnetic field. |
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Bristol |
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Wos |
000286379900002 |
Publication Date |
2011-01-20 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This research was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the JSPS/ESF-NES program, the bilateral project between Flanders and the USA, NSF NIRT, ECS-0609249, and the Institute for Theoretical Sciences. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 2011 IF: 2.662 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88731 |
Serial |
3870 |
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Michel, K.H.; Verberck, B. |
| Title |
Phonon dispersions and piezoelectricity in bulk and multilayers of hexagonal boron nitride |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
83 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
115328-115328,14 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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A unified theory of phonon dispersions and piezoelectricity in bulk and multilayers of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is derived. The dynamical matrix is calculated on the basis of an empirical force constant model of intralayer valence and interlayer van der Waals interactions. Coulomb interactions are calculated by Ewalds method, adapted for the three-dimensional (3D) and the multilayer case. The deformation of the ionic charge distribution with long-wave lattice displacements is taken into account. Special attention is devoted to the nonanalytic long-range Coulomb contribution to the dynamical matrix which is different for the 3D crystal and the multilayer case. Consequently there is a splitting of the transverse optical (TO) and longitudinal optical (LO) phonon branches of E1u symmetry and a discontinuity of the A2u branch at the Γ point in 3D h-BN. No such splitting and discontinuity at Γ are present in multilayer crystals with a finite number N of layers. There a diverging bundle of N overbending optical phonon branches emerges from Γ. Borns long-wave theory is applied and extended for the study of piezoelectricity in layered crystals. While 3D h-BN and h-BN multilayers with an even number of layers (symmetry D6h) are not piezoelectric, multilayers with an uneven number of Nu layers (symmetry D3h) are piezoelectric; the piezoelectric coefficient e1,11 is inversely proportional to Nu. |
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000288783700005 |
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2011-03-24 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
82 |
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; Discussions with G. Heger, B. Partoens, and F. M. Peeters are gratefully acknowledged. This work has been supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1) and the Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds, Universiteit Antwerpen (BOF-UA). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89602 |
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2603 |
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Michel, K.H.; Verberck, B. |
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Theory of phonon dispersions and piezoelectricity in multilayers of hexagonal boron-nitride |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Physica status solidi: B: basic research |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Status Solidi B |
| Volume |
248 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
2720-2723 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Taking into account covalent, Coulomb and van der Waals interactions, we construct the dynamical matrix and calculate the phonon dispersion relations for multilayer crystals of hexagonal boron-nitride. Coulomb interactions account for a strong overbending of optical phonons. Applying and extending Born's long-wave theory to the case of multilayer crystals, we calculate the piezoelectric stress constant equation image as a function of the number of layers equation image. In agreement with group theory, we find that equation image for equation image even; for an uneven number equation image of layers we obtain equation image, i.e. the piezoelectric constant decreases as equation image. |
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Berlin |
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000297517100069 |
Publication Date |
2011-10-18 |
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0370-1972; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.674 |
Times cited |
13 |
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; Discussions with G. Heger, B. Partoens and F. M. Peeters are gratefully acknowledged. This work has been supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds, Universiteit Antwerpen (BOF-UA). ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.674; 2011 IF: 1.316 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94034 |
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3618 |
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Meulebroeck, W.; Cosyns, P.; Baert, K.; Wouters, H.; Cagno, S.; Janssens, K.; Terryn, H.; Nys, K.; Thienpont, H. |
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Optical spectroscopy as a rapid and low-cost tool for the first-line analysis of glass artefacts : a step-by-step plan for Roman green glass |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Journal of archaeological science |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Archaeol Sci |
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38 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
2387-2398 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Archaeometric research on glass artefacts is continuously evolving and is converging towards a multidisciplinary research domain where different types of techniques are applied depending on the questions asked and the circumstances involved. The technique described in this work is optical spectroscopy. The benefit of this technique being the possibility of building up a knowledge database for a large amount of material in a relatively short period of time and with a relatively limited budget. This is of particular interest for the investigation of extensive and/or unexplored glass collections where a first-line analysis of artefacts could facilitate the selection of material needing further and more detailed examination. This publication explores the extent to which optical spectroscopy can be used for a first-line analysis of green coloured glass artefacts from the Roman period. It is shown that the colour coordinates calculated from the measured transmission spectrum could reveal information about the fragment under study. In particular it is shown that 1) based on the position of the calculated colour values on the colour diagram (CIE1931) one could easily know whether the artefact was coloured using only iron or if copper oxides were also present. In the case of the artefact owing its colour solely to the presence of iron, the distance between the measured colour values and the colour diagrams white point can roughly indicate the iron concentration of the sample; 2) artefacts that were fabricated under similar furnace conditions can also be identified on the colour diagram; 3) samples with identical compositions and fabrication conditions but with different sample thickness, gave rise to a variation in the colour coordinates, thus allowing optical spectroscopy to help identify fragments which might belong to the same object. |
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000293551200037 |
Publication Date |
2011-05-12 |
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0305-4403 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.602 |
Times cited |
18 |
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; The authors would like to express their gratitude to the Vrije Universiteit Brussel for funding this research in the framework of HOA15, a “Horizontal Research Action” which encourages collaboration between research groups from different departments within the same University having expertise in specific research disciplines and also to the OZR-project 1247 BOF. The authors are also very grateful to the following persons for having permitted the study of their material: Rica Annaert and Sofie Vanhoutte of the “Vlaams lnstituut voor Onroerend Erfgoed (VIOE): Grobbendonk, Matagne-la-Petite, Oudenburg; Jean-Louis Antoine of the Musee Archeologique Namur: Nismes; Tom Debruyne of the ”Erfgoedcel“ Tienen: Tienen: Marc Rogge and Kurt Braeckman of the ”Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum (PAM)": Kruishoutem, Velzeke; Walter Sevenants: Rumst and Anne de Pyre-Gysel from the Musee Romain d'Avenches: Avenches. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.602; 2011 IF: 1.914 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:92389 |
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5756 |
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Matulis, A.; Masir, M.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Application of optical beams to electrons in graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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83 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
115458-115458,7 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The technique of beam optics is applied to the description of the wave function of Dirac electrons. This approach is illustrated by considering electron transmission through simple nonhomogeneous structures, such as flat and bent p-n junctions and superlattices. We found that a convex p-n junction compresses the beam waist, while a concave interface widens it without loosing its focusing properties. At a flat p-n junction the waist of the transmitted Gaussian beam can be narrowed or widened, depending on the angle of incidence. A general condition is derived for the occurrence of beam collimation in a superlattice which is less stringent than previous discussed. |
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000288896400013 |
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2011-03-29 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
13 |
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; This research was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (Grant No. FWO-Vl), by the Belgian Science policy (IAP), and (in part) by the Lithuanian Science Council under project No. MIP-79/2010. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89377 |
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142 |
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Masir, M.R.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Graphene in inhomogeneous magnetic fields : bound, quasi-bound and scattering states |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : condensed matter |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys-Condens Mat |
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23 |
Issue |
31 |
Pages |
315301,1-315301,14 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The electron states in graphene-based magnetic dot and magnetic ring structures and combinations of both are investigated. The corresponding spectra are studied as a function of the radii, the strengths of the inhomogeneous magnetic field and of a uniform background field, the strength of an electrostatic barrier and the angular momentum quantum number. In the absence of an external magnetic field we have only long-lived quasi-bound and scattering states and we assess their influence on the density of states. In addition, we consider elastic electron scattering by a magnetic dot, whose average B vanishes, and show that the Hall and longitudinal resistivities, as a function of the Fermi energy, exhibit a pronounced oscillatory structure due to the presence of quasi-bound states. Depending on the dot parameters this oscillatory structure differs substantially for energies below and above the first Landau level. |
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London |
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000293008900002 |
Publication Date |
2011-07-16 |
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0953-8984;1361-648X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.649 |
Times cited |
38 |
Open Access |
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; This work was supported by the European Science Foundation (ESF) under the EUROCORES Program EuroGRAPHENE, the Canadian NSERC grant no. OGP0121756 and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). We acknowledge discussions and correspondence with Professor A Matulis. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.649; 2011 IF: 2.546 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91176 |
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1372 |
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Masir, M.R.; Matulis, A.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Scattering of Dirac electrons by circular mass barriers : valley filter and resonant scattering |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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84 |
Issue |
24 |
Pages |
245413-245413,9 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The scattering of two-dimensional (2D) massless Dirac electrons is investigated in the presence of a random array of circular mass barriers. The inverse momentum relaxation time and the Hall factor are calculated and used to obtain parallel and perpendicular resistivity components within linear transport theory. We found a nonzero perpendicular resistivity component which has opposite sign for electrons in the different K and K′ valleys. This property can be used for valley filter purposes. The total cross section for scattering on penetrable barriers exhibits resonances due to the presence of quasibound states in the barriers that show up as sharp gaps in the cross section while for Schrödinger electrons they appear as peaks. |
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000297934500008 |
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2011-12-12 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
32 |
Open Access |
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; This work was supported by the European Science Foundation (ESF) under the EUROCORES Program Euro-GRAPHENE within the project CONGRAN. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94383 |
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2951 |
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Martens, J.A.; Thybaut, J.W.; Denayer, J.F.M.; Sree, S.P.; Aerts, A.; Reyniers, M.-F.; van Speybroeck, V.; Waroquier, M.; Buekenhoudt, A.; Vankelecom, I.; Buijs, W.; Persoons, J.; Baron, G.V.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Marin, G.B.; Jacobs, P.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A. |
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Catalytic and molecular separation properties of Zeogrids and Zeotiles |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Catalysis today |
Abbreviated Journal |
Catal Today |
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168 |
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1 |
Pages |
17-27 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Zeogrids and Zeotiles are hierarchical materials built from assembled MFI zeolite precursor units. Permanent secondary porosity in these materials is obtained through self assembly of nanoparticles encountered in MFI zeolite synthesis in the presence of supramolecular templates. Hereon, the aggregated species are termed nanoslabs. Zeogrids are layered materials with lateral spacings between nanoslabs creating galleries qualifying as supermicropores. Zeotiles present a diversity of tridimensional nanoslab assemblies with mesopores. Zeotile-1, -4 and -6 are hexagonal mesostructures. Zeotile-1 has triangular and hexagonal channels; Zeotile-4 has hexagonal channels interconnected via slits. Zeotile-2 has a cubic structure with gyroid type mesoporosity. The behavior of Zeogrids and Zeotiles in adsorption, membrane and chromatographic separation and catalysis has been characterized and compared with zeolites and mesoporous materials derived from unstructured silica sources. Shape selectivity was detected via adsorption of n- and iso-alkanes. The mesoporosity of Zeotiles can be exploited in chromatographic separation of biomolecules. Zeotiles present attractive separation properties relevant to CO2 sequestration. Because of its facile synthesis procedure without hydrothermal steps Zeogrid is convenient for membrane synthesis. The performance of Zeogrid membrane in gas separation, nanofiltration and pervaporation is reported. In the Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime Zeogrids and Zeotiles display a catalytic activity characteristic of silicalite-1 zeolites. Introduction of acidity and redox catalytic activity can be achieved via incorporation of Al and Ti atoms in the nanoslabs during synthesis. Zeogrids are active in hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, alkylation and epoxidation reactions. Zeogrids and Zeotiles often behave differently from ordered mesoporous materials as well as from zeolites and present a valuable extension of the family of hierarchical silicate based materials. |
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Amsterdam |
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000291033300003 |
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2011-03-09 |
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0920-5861; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.636 |
Times cited |
13 |
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Fwo; Iap
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Most recent IF: 4.636; 2011 IF: 3.407 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88647 |
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290 |
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Mao, M.; Wang, Y.N.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Numerical study of the plasma chemistry in inductively coupled SF6 and SF6/AR plasmas used for deep silicon etching applications |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys D Appl Phys |
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44 |
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43 |
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435202,1-435202,15 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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A hybrid model, called the hybrid plasma equipment model, was used to study inductively coupled SF6 plasmas used for Si etching applications. The plasma properties such as number densities of electrons, positive and negative ions, and neutrals are calculated under typical etching conditions. The electron kinetics is analysed by means of the electron energy probability function. The plasma chemistry taking place in pure SF6 and in an Ar/SF6 mixture is also discussed, and finally the effect of the argon fraction on the plasma properties is investigated. |
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London |
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000296591100004 |
Publication Date |
2011-10-13 |
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0022-3727;1361-6463; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.588 |
Times cited |
20 |
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Most recent IF: 2.588; 2011 IF: 2.544 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91754 |
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2409 |
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Mao, M.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Plasma chemistry modeling for an inductively coupled plasma used for the growth of carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : conference series |
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275 |
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1 |
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012021,1-012021,9 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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A hybrid model, called the hybrid plasma equipment model (HPEM), is used to describe the plasma chemistry in an inductively coupled plasma, operating in a gas mixture of C2H2 with either H2 or NH3, as typically used for carbon nanotube (CNT) growth. Two-dimensional profiles of power density, electron temperature and density, gas temperature, and densities of some plasma species are plotted and analyzed. Besides, the fluxes of the various plasma species towards the substrate (where the CNTs can be grown), as well as the decomposition rates of the feedstock gases (C2H2, NH3 and H2), are calculated as a function of the C2H2 fraction in both gas mixtures. |
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2011-02-09 |
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1742-6596; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85859 |
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