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Author (down) Tan, H.; Tian, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Janssens, K.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Nanoscale investigation of the degradation mechanism of a historical chrome yellow paint by quantitative electron energy loss spectroscopy mapping of chromium species Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English Abbreviated Journal Angew Chem Int Edit
Volume 52 Issue 43 Pages 11360-11363
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Getting the picture: The investigation of 100 year old chrome yellow paint by transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy has led to the identification of four types of coreshell particles. This nanoscale investigation has allowed a mechanism to be proposed for the darkening of some bright yellow colors in Van Gogh's paintings (e.g. in Falling leaves (Les Alyscamps), 1888).
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000330735800026 Publication Date 2013-09-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1433-7851; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 11.994 Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes Esteem2; Vortex; Countatoms; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: 11.994; 2013 IF: 11.336
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110947UA @ admin @ c:irua:110947 Serial 2266
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Author (down) Tan, H.; Lebedev, O.I.; McLaughlin, A.C.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title The superstructure and superconductivity of Ru1222 based RuSr2Gd2-x-yYyCexCu2O10-\delta compounds Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Superconductor science and technology Abbreviated Journal Supercond Sci Tech
Volume 23 Issue 11 Pages 115013-115013,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract For the first time, the local structure and physical properties of Ru1222 based compounds (RuSr(2)Gd(1.4)Ce(0.6)Cu(2)O(10-delta) and RuSr(2)Gd(1.8-x)Y(0.2)CexCu(2)O(10) (x = 0.90-0.55)) have been investigated and analyzed together on the very same compounds. The Ru1222 superstructure was confirmed by TEM at a local scale and was suggested to have an orthorhombic symmetry with space group Aba2 and lattice parameters a(s) similar or equal to root 2a, b(s) similar or equal to root 2a and c(s) = c. This new Ru1222 superstructure distortion from tetragonal symmetry is proposed to have a positive correlation with the superconductivity variation of these compounds. The more the distortion towards orthorhombic symmetry, the higher the critical superconducting temperature these compounds can achieve. The T(c)(0) of RuSr(2)Gd(1.8-x)Y(0.2)Ce(x)Cu(2)O(10-delta) (x = 0.85-0.55) increases monotonically from 4 to 16 K when x decreases from 0.85 to 0.70, then RuSr(2)Gd(2)Cu(2)O(8) defects emerge and the T(c) decreases with decreasing x. Ru1212 defects are observed to intergrow epitaxially with the Ru1222 structure as lamellas along the c-axis in RuSr(2)Gd(1.4)Ce(0.6)Cu(2)O(10-delta). Although Ru1212 is a superconductor, the intergrowth severely restrains its superconductivity.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000284308000013 Publication Date 2010-10-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0953-2048;1361-6668; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.878 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes Fwo; Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 2.878; 2010 IF: 2.402
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95553 Serial 3385
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Author (down) Tan, H.; Egoavil, R.; Béché, A.; Martinez, G.T.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rotella, H.; Boullay, P.; Pautrat, A.; Prellier, W.
Title Mapping electronic reconstruction at the metal-insulator interface in LaVO3/SrVO3 heterostructures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 88 Issue 15 Pages 155123-155126
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A (LaVO3)6/(SrVO3)(3) superlattice is studied with a combination of sub-A resolved scanning transmission electron microscopy and monochromated electron energy-loss spectroscopy. The V oxidation state is mapped with atomic spatial resolution enabling us to investigate electronic reconstruction at the LaVO3/SrVO3 interfaces. Surprisingly, asymmetric charge distribution is found at adjacent chemically symmetric interfaces. The local structure is proposed and simulated with a double channeling calculation which agrees qualitatively with our experiment. We demonstrate that local strain asymmetry is the likely cause of the electronic asymmetry of the interfaces. The electronic reconstruction at the interfaces extends much further than the chemical composition, varying from 0.5 to 1.2 nm. This distance corresponds to the length of charge transfer previously found in the (LaVO3)./(SrVO3). metal/insulating and the (LaAlO3)./(SrTiO3). insulating/insulating interfaces.
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Language Wos 000326087100003 Publication Date 2013-10-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes Hercules; 246791 COUNTATOMS; 278510 VORTEX; 246102 IFOX; 312483 ESTEEM2; FWO; GOA XANES meets ELNES; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2013 IF: 3.664
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112733UA @ admin @ c:irua:112733 Serial 1944
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Author (down) Tan, H.
Title From EELS to oxidation state mapping : an investigation into oxidation state mapping of transition metals with electron energy-loss spectroscopy Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Antwerpen Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96030 Serial 1280
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Author (down) Shi, P.; Gielis, J.; Quinn, B.K.; Niklas, K.J.; Ratkowsky, D.A.; Schrader, J.; Ruan, H.; Wang, L.; Niinemets, Ü.; Niinennets, U.
Title ‘biogeom’ : an R package for simulating and fitting natural shapes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Abbreviated Journal Ann Ny Acad Sci
Volume 1516 Issue 1 Pages 123-134
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Many natural objects exhibit radial or axial symmetry in a single plane. However, a universal tool for simulating and fitting the shapes of such objects is lacking. Herein, we present an R package called 'biogeom' that simulates and fits many shapes found in nature. The package incorporates novel universal parametric equations that generate the profiles of bird eggs, flowers, linear and lanceolate leaves, seeds, starfish, and tree-rings, and three growth-rate equations that generate the profiles of ovate leaves and the ontogenetic growth curves of animals and plants. 'biogeom' includes several empirical datasets comprising the boundary coordinates of bird eggs, fruits, lanceolate and ovate leaves, tree rings, seeds, and sea stars. The package can also be applied to other kinds of natural shapes similar to those in the datasets. In addition, the package includes sigmoid curves derived from the three growth-rate equations, which can be used to model animal and plant growth trajectories and predict the times associated with maximum growth rate. 'biogeom' can quantify the intra- or interspecific similarity of natural outlines, and it provides quantitative information of shape and ontogenetic modification of shape with important ecological and evolutionary implications for the growth and form of the living world.
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Language Wos 000829772300001 Publication Date 2022-07-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0077-8923; 1749-6632 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.2 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.2
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:189314 Serial 7131
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Author (down) Shabalovskaya, S.A.; Tian, H.; Anderegg, J.W.; Schryvers, D.U.; Carroll, W.U.; van Humbeeck, J.
Title The influence of surface oxides on the distribution and release of nickel from Nitinol wires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Biomaterials Abbreviated Journal Biomaterials
Volume 30 Issue 4 Pages 468-477
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The patterns of Ni release from Nitinol vary depending on the type of material (NiTi alloys with low or no processing versus commercial wires or sheets). A thick TiO2 layer generated on the wire surface during processing is often considered as a reliable barrier against Ni release. The present study of Nitinol wires with surface oxides resulting from production was conducted to identify the sources of Ni release and its distribution in the surface sublayers. The chemistry and topography of the surfaces of Nitinol wires drawn using different techniques were studied with XPS and SEM. The distribution of Ni into surface depth and the surface oxide thickness were evaluated using Auger spectroscopy, TEM with FIB and ELNES. Ni release was estimated using either ICPA or AAS. Potentiodynamic potential polarization of selected wires was performed in as-received state with no strain and in treated strained samples. Wire samples in the as-received state showed low breakdown potentials (200 mV); the improved corrosion resistance of these wires after treatment was not affected by strain. It is shown how processing techniques affect surface topography, chemistry and also Ni release. Nitinol wires with the thickest surface oxide TiO2 (up to 720 nm) showed the highest Ni release, attributed to the presence of particles of essentially pure Ni whose number and size increased while approaching the interface between the surface and the bulk. The biological implications of high and lasting Ni release are also discussed.
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Publisher Place of Publication Guildford Editor
Language Wos 000262065500006 Publication Date 2008-11-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0142-9612; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.402 Times cited 102 Open Access
Notes Fwo; G.0465.05 Approved Most recent IF: 8.402; 2009 IF: 7.365
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72320 Serial 1641
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Author (down) Samal, D.; Tan, H.; Takamura, Y.; Siemons, W.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Arenholz, E.; Jenkins, C.A.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G.
Title Direct structural and spectroscopic investigation of ultrathin films of tetragonal CuO: Six-fold coordinated copper Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Europhysics letters Abbreviated Journal Epl-Europhys Lett
Volume 105 Issue 1 Pages 17003-17005
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Unlike other 3d transition metal monoxides (MnO, FeO, CoO, and NiO), CuO is found in a low-symmetry distorted monoclinic structure rather than the rocksalt structure. We report here of the growth of ultrathin CuO films on SrTiO3 substrates; scanning transmission electron microscopy was used to show the stabilization of a tetragonal rocksalt structure with an elongated c-axis such that c/a similar to 1.34 and the Cu-O-Cu bond angle similar to 180 degrees, pointing to metastable six-fold coordinated Cu. X-ray absorption spectroscopy demonstrates that the hole at the Cu site for the CuO is localized in 3d(x2-y2) orbital unlike the well-studied monoclinic CuO phase. The experimental confirmation of the tetragonal structure of CuO opens up new avenues to explore electronic and magnetic properties of six-fold coordinated Cu. Copyright (C) EPLA, 2014
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Publisher Place of Publication Paris Editor
Language Wos 000331197100015 Publication Date 2014-01-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0295-5075;1286-4854; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.957 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes This work was carried out with financial support from the AFOSR and EOARD projects (project No.: FA8655-10-1-3077) and also supported by funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC grant No. 246791 – COUNTATOMS, ERC Starting Grant 278510 VORTEX, Grant No. NMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX and an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative, reference No. 312483-ESTEEM2. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. Advanced Light Source is supported by the Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231. YT acknowledges support from the National Science Foundation (DMR-0747896). WS was supported by the US DOE, Basic Energy Sciences, Materials Sciences and Engineering Division. ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 1.957; 2014 IF: 2.095
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115806UA @ admin @ c:irua:115806 Serial 722
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Author (down) Samal, D.; Tan, H.; Molegraaf, H.; Kuiper, B.; Siemons, W.; Bals, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Takamura, Y.; Arenholz, E.; Jenkins, C.A.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G.
Title Experimental evidence for oxygen sublattice control in polar infinite layer SrCuO2 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 111 Issue 9 Pages 096102-96105
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A recent theoretical study [ Phys. Rev. B 85 121411(R) (2012)] predicted a thickness limit below which ideal polar cuprates turn nonpolar driven by the associated electrostatic instability. Here we demonstrate this possibility by inducing a structural transformation from the bulk planar to chainlike structure upon reducing the SrCuO2 repeat thickness in SrCuO2/SrTiO3 superlattices with unit-cell precision. Our results, based on structural investigation by x-ray diffraction and high resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy, demonstrate that the oxygen sublattice can essentially be built by design. In addition, the electronic structure of the chainlike structure, as studied by x-ray absorption spectroscopy, shows the signature for preferential hole occupation in the Cu 3d3z2-r2 orbital, which is different from the planar case.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000323610800023 Publication Date 2013-08-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0031-9007;1079-7114; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes This work was carried out with financial support from AFOSR and EOARD project (Project No. FA8655-10-1-3077) and also supported by funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Grant No. 246791-COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant No. 278510 VORTEX. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. This work was partially funded by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) Grant No. NMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX. The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure No. 312483-ESTEEM2. Advanced Light Source is supported by the Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231. Y. T. acknowledges support from the National Science Foundation (DMR-0747896). W. S. was supported by the US DOE, Basic Energy Sciences, Materials Sciences and Engineering Division. D. S. thanks Z. Zhong from Vienna University of Technology, Austria for scientific discussion. ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2013 IF: 7.728
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109452UA @ admin @ c:irua:109452 Serial 1140
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Author (down) Ren, Z.; Wu, M.; Chen, X.; Li, W.; Li, M.; Wang, F.; Tian, H.; Chen, J.; Xie, Y.; Mai, J.; Li, X.; Lu, X.; Lu, Y.; Zhang, H.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Zhang, Z.; Han, G.
Title Electrostatic force-driven oxide heteroepitaxy for interface control Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Advanced materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Mater
Volume 30 Issue 38 Pages 1707017
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Oxide heterostructure interfaces create a platform to induce intriguing electric and magnetic functionalities for possible future devices. A general approach to control growth and interface structure of oxide heterostructures will offer a great opportunity for understanding and manipulating the functionalities. Here, it is reported that an electrostatic force, originating from a polar ferroelectric surface, can be used to drive oxide heteroepitaxy, giving rise to an atomically sharp and coherent interface by using a low-temperature solution method. These heterostructures adopt a fascinating selective growth, and show a saturation thickness and the reconstructed interface with concentrated charges accumulation. The ferroelectric polarization screening, developing from a solid-liquid interface to the heterostructure interface, is decisive for the specific growth. At the interface, a charge transfer and accumulation take place for electrical compensation. The facile approach presented here can be extremely useful for controlling oxide heteroepitaxy and producing intriguing interface functionality via electrostatic engineering.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000444671900002 Publication Date 2018-08-07
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ISSN 0935-9648 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 19.791 Times cited 4 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; Z.H.R., M.J.W., and X.C. contributed equally to this work. This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51232006, 51472218, 11474249, 61574123, 11374009, and 11234011), the National 973 Program of China (Grant No. 2015CB654901), National Young 1000 Talents Program of China, the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 2017FZA4008), and the 111 Project under Grant No. B16042. J.M. and X.L. gratefully thank the beam time and technical supports provided by 23A SWAXS beamline at NSRRC, Hsinchu. ; Approved Most recent IF: 19.791
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153628 Serial 5098
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Author (down) Ramachandran, R.K.; Filez, M.; Solano, E.; Poelman, H.; Minjauw, M.M.; Van Daele, M.; Feng, J.-Y.; La Porta, A.; Altantzis, T.; Fonda, E.; Coati, A.; Garreau, Y.; Bals, S.; Marin, G.B.; Detavernier, C.; Dendooven, J.
Title Chemical and Structural Configuration of Pt Doped Metal Oxide Thin Films Prepared by Atomic Layer Deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 31 Issue 31 Pages 9673-9683
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)
Abstract Pt doped semiconducting metal oxides and Pt metal clusters embedded in an oxide matrix are of interest for applications such as catalysis and gas sensing, energy storage and memory devices. Accurate tuning of the dopant level is crucial for adjusting the properties of these materials. Here, a novel atomic layer deposition (ALD) based method for doping Pt into In2O3 in specific, and metals in metal oxides in general, is demonstrated. This approach combines alternating exposures of Pt and In2O3 ALD processes in a single ‘supercycle’, followed by supercycle repetition leading to multilayered nanocomposites. The atomic level control of ALD and its conformal nature make the method suitable for accurate dopant control even on high surface area supports. Oxidation state, local structural environment and crystalline phase of the embedded Pt dopants were obtained by means of X-ray characterization methods and high angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). In addition, this approach allows characterization of the nucleation stages of metal ALD processes, by stacking those states multiple times in an oxide matrix. Regardless of experimental conditions, a few Pt ALD cycles leads to the formation of oxidized Pt species due to their highly dispersed nature, as proven by X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). Grazing-incidence small-angle X-ray scattering (GISAXS) and highresolution scanning transmission electron microscopy, combined with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (HR-STEM/EDXS) show that Pt is evenly distributed in the In2O3 metal oxide matrix without the formation of clusters. For a larger number of Pt ALD

cycles, typ. > 10, the oxidation state gradually evolves towards fully metallic, and metallic Pt clusters are obtained within the In2O3 metal oxide matrix. This work reveals how tuning of the ALD supercycle approach for Pt doping allows controlled engineering of the Pt compositional and structural configuration within a metal oxide matrix.
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Language Wos 000502418000010 Publication Date 2019-11-11
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ISSN 0897-4756 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 6 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This research was supported by the Flemish Research Foundation (FWO-Vlaanderen), the Flemish Government (Long term structural funding – Methusalem funding and Medium scale research infrastructure funding-Hercules funding), the Special Research Fund BOF of Ghent University (GOA 01G01513) and the CALIPSO Trans National Access Program funded by the European Commission in supplying financing of travel costs. We are grateful to the SIXS and SAMBA-SOLEIL staff for smoothly running the beamline facilities. J.D. and R.K.R. are postdoctoral fellows of the FWO. Approved Most recent IF: 9.466
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:164056 Serial 5380
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Author (down) Quan, L.N.; Ma, D.; Zhao, Y.; Voznyy, O.; Yuan, H.; Bladt, E.; Pan, J.; de Arquer, F.P.G.; Sabatini, R.; Piontkowski, Z.; Emwas, A.-H.; Todorovic, P.; Quintero-Bermudez, R.; Walters, G.; Fan, J.Z.; Liu, M.; Tan, H.; Saidaminov, M., I; Gao, L.; Li, Y.; Anjum, D.H.; Wei, N.; Tang, J.; McCamant, D.W.; Roeffaers, M.B.J.; Bals, S.; Hofkens, J.; Bakr, O.M.; Lu, Z.-H.; Sargent, E.H.
Title Edge stabilization in reduced-dimensional perovskites Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Nature Communications Abbreviated Journal Nat Commun
Volume 11 Issue 1 Pages 170
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Reduced-dimensional perovskites are attractive light-emitting materials due to their efficient luminescence, color purity, tunable bandgap, and structural diversity. A major limitation in perovskite light-emitting diodes is their limited operational stability. Here we demonstrate that rapid photodegradation arises from edge-initiated photooxidation, wherein oxidative attack is powered by photogenerated and electrically-injected carriers that diffuse to the nanoplatelet edges and produce superoxide. We report an edge-stabilization strategy wherein phosphine oxides passivate unsaturated lead sites during perovskite crystallization. With this approach, we synthesize reduced-dimensional perovskites that exhibit 97 +/- 3% photoluminescence quantum yields and stabilities that exceed 300 h upon continuous illumination in an air ambient. We achieve green-emitting devices with a peak external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 14% at 1000 cd m(-2); their maximum luminance is 4.5 x 10(4) cd m(-2) (corresponding to an EQE of 5%); and, at 4000 cd m(-2), they achieve an operational half-lifetime of 3.5 h.
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Language Wos 000551458200001 Publication Date 2020-01-10
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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 147 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; This publication is based in part on work supported by an award (KUS-11-009-21) from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), by the Ontario Research Fund Research Excellence Program, by the Ontario Research Fund (ORF), by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada, and by the US Department of Navy, Office of Naval Research (Grant Award No. N00014-17-12524). H.Y. acknowledges the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO Vlaanderen) for a postdoctoral fellowship. E.B. gratefully acknowledges financial support by the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO Vlaanderen). S.B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #815128-REALNANO). M.B.J.R. and J.H. acknowledge the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO, Grants G.0962.13, G.0B39.15, AKUL/11/14 and G0H6316N), KU Leuven Research Fund (C14/15/053) and the European Research Council under the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP/2007-2013)/ ERC Grant Agreement No. [307523], ERC-Stg LIGHT to M.B.J.R. DFT calculations were performed on the IBM BlueGene Q supercomputer with support from the Southern Ontario Smart Computing Innovation Platform (SOSCIP). M.I.S. acknowledges the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship program from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). H.T. acknowledges the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) for a Rubicon grant (680-50-1511). ; sygma Approved Most recent IF: 16.6; 2020 IF: 12.124
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Author (down) Philippaerts, A.; Paulussen, S.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Poelman, H.; Bulut, M.; de Clippel, F.; Smeets, P.; Sels, B.; Jacobs, P.
Title Selectivity in sorption and hydrogenation of methyl oleate and elaidate on MFI zeolites Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Journal of catalysis Abbreviated Journal J Catal
Volume 270 Issue 1 Pages 172-184
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Different zeolites were tested for selective removal of methyl elaidate (trans isomer) from an equimolar mixture with methyl oleate (cis isomer). Sorption experiments of the geometric isomers show that only ZSM-5 samples with reduced Al content in the framework are able to discriminate among the bent cis and the linear trans fatty acid methyl esters. Hydrogenation experiments of equimolar methyl oleate and elaidate mixtures at low temperature (65 °C) and high hydrogen pressure (6.0 MPa), using Pt catalysts, confirm this result. Only with a Pt/NaZSM-5 catalyst outspoken selectivity for the hydrogenation of the trans isomer is obtained. In order to prepare a selective Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst, the influence of Pt addition (impregnation, ion-exchange and competitive ion-exchange) and Pt activation (different calcination and reduction temperatures) on the Pt-distribution and Pt particle size was investigated using SEM, bright-field and HR TEM, EDX, electron tomography, CO-chemisorption, XPS, XRD, and UVvis measurements. The best result in terms of hydrogenation activity and selectivity is obtained with a Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst, which is prepared via competitive ion-exchange, followed by slow calcination up to 350 °C under high O2 flow and a reduction up to 500 °C under H2. This preparation method leads to a Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst with the best Pt distribution and the smallest Pt clusters occluded in the zeolite structure. Finally, the influence of zeolite crystal size, morphology, and elemental composition of ZSM-5 on hydrogenation activity and selectivity was investigated in detail.
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Publisher Place of Publication San Diego, Calif. Editor
Language Wos 000275966100021 Publication Date 2010-01-28
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ISSN 0021-9517; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.844 Times cited 24 Open Access
Notes FWO; IAP-IV; Methusalem Approved Most recent IF: 6.844; 2010 IF: 5.415
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82435 Serial 2970
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Author (down) Paul, M.; Kufer, D.; Müller, A.; Brück, S.; Goering, E.; Kamp, M.; Verbeeck, J.; Tian, H.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ingle, N.J.C.; Sing, M.; Claessen, R.
Title Fe3O4/ZnO : a high-quality magnetic oxide-semiconductor heterostructure by reactive deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 98 Issue 1 Pages 012512,1-012512,3
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We demonstrate the epitaxial growth of Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> films on ZnO by a simple reactive deposition procedure using molecular oxygen as an oxidizing agent. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results evidence that the iron-oxide surface is nearly stoichiometric magnetite. X-ray diffraction results indicate monocrystalline epitaxy and almost complete structural relaxation. Scanning transmission electron micrographs reveal that the microstructure consists of domains which are separated by antiphase boundaries or twin boundaries. The magnetite films show rather slow magnetization behavior in comparison with bulk crystals probably due to reduced magnetization at antiphase boundaries in small applied fields.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000286009800055 Publication Date 2011-01-07
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ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 27 Open Access
Notes The authors acknowledge financial support by DFG through Forschergruppe FOR 1162. Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2011 IF: 3.844
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88653 Serial 3532
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Author (down) 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.
Title 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 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Chem
Volume 83 Issue 4 Pages 1214-1223
Keywords 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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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000287176900011 Publication Date 2011-02-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2700;1520-6882; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.32 Times cited 113 Open Access
Notes Iuap; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 6.32; 2011 IF: 5.856
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88794UA @ admin @ c:irua:88794 Serial 632
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Author (down) 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 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Superconductor science and technology Abbreviated Journal Supercond Sci Tech
Volume 24 Issue 6 Pages 065019-065019,8
Keywords 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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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000290472900021 Publication Date 2011-04-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0953-2048;1361-6668; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.878 Times cited 31 Open Access
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 Serial 221
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Author (down) Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Galvita, V.V.; Poelman, H.; Marin, G.B.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Local environment of Fe dopants in nanoscale Fe : CeO2-x oxygen storage material Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Nanoscale Abbreviated Journal Nanoscale
Volume 7 Issue 7 Pages 3196-3204
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Nanoscale Fe : CeO2-x oxygen storage material for the process of chemical looping has been investigated by advanced transmission electron microscopy and electron energy-loss spectroscopy before and after a model looping procedure, consisting of redox cycles at heightened temperature. Separately, the activity of the nanomaterial has been tested in a toluene total oxidation reaction. The results show that the material consists of ceria nanoparticles, doped with single Fe atoms and small FeOx clusters. The iron ion is partially present as Fe3+ in a solid solution within the ceria lattice. Furthermore, enrichment of reduced Fe2+ species is observed in nanovoids present in the ceria nanoparticles, as well as at the ceria surface. After chemical looping, agglomeration occurs and reduced nanoclusters appear at ceria grain boundaries formed by sintering. These clusters originate from surface Fe2+ aggregation, and from bulk Fe3+, which “leaks out” in reduced state after cycling to a slightly more agglomerated form. The activity of Fe : CeO2 during the toluene total oxidation part of the chemical looping cycle is ensured by the dopant Fe in the Fe1-xCexO2 solid solution, and by surface Fe species. These measurements on a model Fe : CeO2-x oxygen storage material give a unique insight into the behavior of dopants within a nanosized ceria host, and allow to interpret a plethora of (doped) cerium oxide-based reactions.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000349473200046 Publication Date 2015-01-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2040-3364;2040-3372; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 7.367 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 7.367; 2015 IF: 7.394
Call Number c:irua:125299 Serial 1828
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Author (down) Mei, H.; Xu, W.; Wang, C.; Yuan, H.; Zhang, C.; Ding, L.; Zhang, J.; Deng, C.; Wang, Y.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Terahertz magneto-optical properties of bi- and tri-layer graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat
Volume 30 Issue 17 Pages 175701
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Magneto-optical (MO) properties of bi- and tri-layer graphene are investigated utilizing terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz TDS) in the presence of a strong magnetic field at room-temperature. In the Faraday configuration and applying optical polarization measurements, we measure the real and imaginary parts of the longitudinal and transverse MO conductivities of different graphene samples. The obtained experimental data fits very well with the classical MO Drude formula. Thus, we are able to obtain the key sample and material parameters of bi- and tri-layer graphene, such as the electron effective mass, the electronic relaxation time and the electron density. It is found that in high magnetic fields the electronic relaxation time tau for bi- and tri-layer graphene increases with magnetic field B roughly in a form tau similar to B-2. Most importantly, we obtain the electron effective mass for bi- and tri-layer graphene at room-temperature under non-resonant conditions. This work shows how the advanced THz MO techniques can be applied for the investigation into fundamental physics properties of atomically thin 2D electronic systems.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000429329500001 Publication Date 2018-03-20
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ISSN 0953-8984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (11574319, 11304317, 11304272), the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2011YQ130018), the Center of Science and Technology of Hefei Academy of Science, the Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province, and by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.649
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150715UA @ admin @ c:irua:150715 Serial 4983
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Author (down) Maignan, A.; Singh, K.; Simon, C.; Lebedev, O.I.; Martin, C.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Magnetic and magnetodielectric properties of erbium iron garnet ceramic Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 113 Issue 3 Pages 033905-5
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract An Er3Fe5O12 ceramic has been sintered in oxygen atmosphere at 1400 °C for dielectric measurements. Its structural quality at room temperature has been checked by combining transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the cubic space group Ia3d with a = 12.3488(1). The dielectric permittivity ([variantgreekepsilon]′) and losses (tan δ) measurements as a function of temperature reveal the existence of two anomalies, a broad one between 110 K and 80 K, attributed to the Er3+ spin reorientation, and a second sharper feature at about 45 K associated to the appearance of irreversibility on the magnetic susceptibility curves. In contrast to the lack of magnetic field impact on [variantgreekepsilon]′ for the former anomaly, a complex magnetic field effect has been evidenced below 45 K. The isothermal [variantgreekepsilon]′(H) curves show the existence of positive magnetodielectric effect, reaching a maximum of 0.14% at 3 T and 10 K. Its magnitude decreases as H is further increased. Interestingly, for the lowest H values, a linear regime in the [variantgreekepsilon]′(H) curve is observed. From this experimental study, it is concluded that the [variantgreekepsilon]′ anomaly, starting above the compensation temperature Tc (75 K) and driven by the internal magnetic field, is not sensitive to an applied external magnetic field. Thus, below 45 K, it is the magnetic structure which is responsible for the coupling between spin and charge in this iron garnet.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000313670600042 Publication Date 2013-01-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes Vortex; Countatoms ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2013 IF: 2.185
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106182UA @ admin @ c:irua:106182 Serial 1861
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Author (down) Li, Y.; Tan, H.; Yang, X.-Y.; Goris, B.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Colson, P.; Cloots, R.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L.
Title Well shaped Mn3O4 nano-octahedra with anomalous magnetic behavior and enhanced photodecomposition properties Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Small Abbreviated Journal Small
Volume 7 Issue 4 Pages 475-483
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Very uniform and well shaped Mn3O4 nano-octahedra are synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method under the help of polyethylene glycol (PEG200) as a reductant and shape-directing agent. The nano-octahedra formation mechanism is monitored. The shape and crystal orientation of the nanoparticles is reconstructed by scanning electron microscopy and electron tomography, which reveals that the nano-octahedra only selectively expose {101} facets at the external surfaces. The magnetic testing demonstrates that the Mn3O4 nano-octahedra exhibit anomalous magnetic properties: the Mn3O4 nano-octahedra around 150 nm show a similar Curie temperature and blocking temperature to Mn3O4 nanoparticles with 10 nm size because of the vertical axis of [001] plane and the exposed {101} facets. With these Mn3O4 nano-octahedra as a catalyst, the photodecomposition of rhodamine B is evaluated and it is found that the photodecomposition activity of Mn3O4 nano-octahedra is much superior to that of commercial Mn3O4 powders. The anomalous magnetic properties and high superior photodecomposition activity of well shaped Mn3O4 nano-octahedra should be related to the special shape of the nanoparticles and the abundantly exposed {101} facets at the external surfaces. Therefore, the shape preference can largely broaden the application of the Mn3O4 nano-octahedra.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000288080400008 Publication Date 2011-01-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1613-6810; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.643 Times cited 131 Open Access
Notes This work was realized in the frame of an Interuniversity Attraction Poles Program (Inanomat-P6/17)-Belgian State-Belgian Science Policy and the project “Redugaz”, financially supported by the European community and the Wallon government in the frame of Interreg IV (France-Wallonie). B. L. S. acknowledges the Chinese Central Government for an “Expert of the State” position in the program of “Thousand talents” and the Chinese Ministry of Education for a Changjiang Scholar position at the Wuhan University of Technology. H. T. acknowledges the financial support from FWO-Vlaanderen (Project nr. G.0147.06). J.V. thanks the financial support from the European Union under Framework 6 program for Integrated Infrastructure Initiative, Reference 026019 ESTEEM. Approved Most recent IF: 8.643; 2011 IF: 8.349
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87908 Serial 3914
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Author (down) Li, Y.; Tan, H.; Lebedev, O.; Verbeeck, J.; Biermans, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L.
Title Insight into the growth of multiple branched MnOOH nanorods Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Crystal growth & design Abbreviated Journal Cryst Growth Des
Volume 10 Issue 7 Pages 2969-2976
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Multiple branched manganese oxide hydroxide (MnOOH) nanorods prepared by a hydrothermal process were extensively studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). A model of the branch formation is proposed together with a study of the interface structure. The sword-like tip plays a crucial role for the nanorods to form different shapes. Importantly, the branching occurs at an angle of around either 57 degrees or 123 degrees. Specifically, a (111) twin plane can only be formed at the interface with a 123 degrees angle. The interfaces formed with a 57 degrees angle usually contain edge dislocations. Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) demonstrates that the whole crystal has a uniform chemical composition. Interestingly, an epitaxial growth of Mn3O4 at the radial surface was also observed under electron beam irradiation; this is because of the rough purification of the products. The proposed mechanism is expected to shed light on the branched/dendrite nanostructure growth and to provide opportunities for further novel nanomaterial structure growth and design.
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Language Wos 000279422700027 Publication Date 2010-06-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1528-7483;1528-7505; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.055 Times cited 41 Open Access
Notes Fwo; Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 4.055; 2010 IF: 4.390
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83886UA @ admin @ c:irua:83886 Serial 1672
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Author (down) Li, K.; Liu, J.-L.; Li, X.-S.; Lian, H.-Y.; Zhu, X.; Bogaerts, A.; Zhu, A.-M.
Title Novel power-to-syngas concept for plasma catalytic reforming coupled with water electrolysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng J
Volume 353 Issue Pages 297-304
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract We propose a novel Power to Synthesis Gas (P2SG) approach, composed of two high-efficiency and renewable electricity-driven units, i.e., plasma catalytic reforming (PCR) and water electrolysis (WE), to produce high quality syngas from CH4, CO2 and H2O. As WE technology is already commercial, we mainly focus on the PCR unit, consisting of gliding arc plasma and Ni-based catalyst, for oxidative dry reforming of methane. An energy efficiency of 78.9% and energy cost of 1.0 kWh/Nm3 at a CH4 conversion of 99% and a CO2 conversion of 79% are obtained. Considering an energy efficiency of 80% for WE, the P2SG system yields an overall energy efficiency of 79.3% and energy cost of 1.8 kWh/Nm3. High-quality syngas is produced without the need for posttreatment units, featuring the ideal stoichiometric number of 2, with concentration of 94.6 vol%, and a desired CO2 fraction of 1.9 vol% for methanol synthesis. The PCR unit has the advantage of fast response to adapting to fluctuation of renewable electricity, avoiding local hot spots in the catalyst bed and coking, in contrast to conventional catalytic processes. Moreover, pure O2 from the WE unit is directly utilized by the PCR unit for oxidative dry reforming of methane, and thus, no air separation unit, like in conventional processes, is required. This work demonstrates the viability of the P2SG approach for large-scale energy storage of renewable electricity via electricity-to-fuel conversion.
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Language Wos 000441527900029 Publication Date 2018-07-20
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ISSN 1385-8947 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.216 Times cited 7 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This project is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (11705019, 11475041), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (DUT16QY49, DUT16LK16) and the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO; grant G.0383.16N). Approved Most recent IF: 6.216
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:153059 Serial 5049
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Author (down) Kim, Y.; Che, F.; Jo, J.W.; Choi, J.; de Arquer, F.P.G.; Voznyy, O.; Sun, B.; Kim, J.; Choi, M.-J.; Quintero-Bermudez, R.; Fan, F.; Tan, C.S.; Bladt, E.; Walters, G.; Proppe, A.H.; Zou, C.; Yuan, H.; Bals, S.; Hofkens, J.; Roeffaers, M.B.J.; Hoogland, S.; Sargent, E.H.
Title A Facet-Specific Quantum Dot Passivation Strategy for Colloid Management and Efficient Infrared Photovoltaics Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Advanced materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Mater
Volume 31 Issue 31 Pages 1805580
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Colloidal nanocrystals combine size- and facet-dependent properties with solution processing. They offer thus a compelling suite of materials for technological applications. Their size- and facet-tunable features are studied in synthesis; however, to exploit their features in optoelectronic devices, it will be essential to translate control over size and facets from the colloid all the way to the film. Larger-diameter colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) offer the attractive possibility of harvesting infrared (IR) solar energy beyond absorption of silicon photovoltaics. These CQDs exhibit facets (nonpolar (100)) undisplayed in small-diameter CQDs; and the materials chemistry of smaller nanocrystals fails consequently to translate to materials for the short-wavelength IR regime. A new colloidal management strategy targeting the passivation of both (100) and (111) facets is demonstrated using distinct choices of cations and anions. The approach leads to narrow-bandgap CQDs with impressive colloidal stability and photoluminescence quantum yield. Photophysical studies confirm a reduction both in Stokes shift (approximate to 47 meV) and Urbach tail (approximate to 29 meV). This approach provides a approximate to 50% increase in the power conversion efficiency of IR photovoltaics compared to controls, and a approximate to 70% external quantum efficiency at their excitonic peak.
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Language Wos 000465600000001 Publication Date 2019-03-12
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ISSN 0935-9648 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 19.791 Times cited 74 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; Y.K., F.C., J.W.J., and J.C. contributed equally. This work was supported by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST, Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), Award No. OSR-2017-CPF-3325) and Ontario Research Fund-Research Excellence program (ORF7-Ministry of Research and Innovation, Ontario Research Fund-Research Excellence Round 7). E.B. gratefully acknowledges financial support by the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO Vlaanderen). Y.K. received financial support from the DGIST R&D Programs of the Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning of Korea (18-ET-01). M.B.J.R. and J.H. acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO, grants nr ZW15_09-GOH6316 and G.098319N) and the Flemish government through long-term structural funding Methusalem (CASAS2, Meth/15/04). H.Y. acknowledges the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO) for a postdoctoral fellowship. The authors thank L. Levina, R. Wolowiec, D. Kopilovic, and E. Palmiano for their technical help over the course of this research. ; Approved Most recent IF: 19.791
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:160392 Serial 5239
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Author (down) Jungbauer, M.; Huehn, S.; Egoavil, R.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshnyaga, V.
Title Atomic layer epitaxy of Ruddlesden-Popper SrO(SrTiO3)n films by means of metalorganic aerosol deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 105 Issue 25 Pages 251603
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We report an atomic layer epitaxial growth of Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) thin films of SrO(SrTiO3)(n) (n = infinity, 2, 3, 4) by means of metalorganic aerosol deposition (MAD). The films are grown on SrTiO3(001) substrates by means of a sequential deposition of Sr-O/Ti-O-2 atomic monolayers, monitored in-situ by optical ellipsometry. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) reveal the RP structure with n = 2-4 in accordance with the growth recipe. RP defects, observed by TEM in a good correlation with the in-situ ellipsometry, mainly result from the excess of SrO. Being maximal at the film/substrate interface, the SrO excess rapidly decreases and saturates after 5-6 repetitions of the SrO(SrTiO3)(4) block at the level of 2.4%. This identifies the SrTiO3 substrate surface as a source of RP defects under oxidizing conditions within MAD. Advantages and limitations of MAD as a solution-based and vacuum-free chemical deposition route were discussed in comparison with molecular beam epitaxy. (C) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000346914000007 Publication Date 2014-12-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-6951;1077-3118; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 32 Open Access
Notes 246102 IFOX; 278510 VORTEX; 246791 COUNTATOMS; Hercules; 312483 ESTEEM2; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2014 IF: 3.302
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122830UA @ admin @ c:irua:122830 Serial 172
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Author (down) Huang, S.-Z.; Jin, J.; Cai, Y.; Li, Y.; Tan, H.-Y.; Wang, H.-E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L.
Title Engineering single crystalline Mn3O4 nano-octahedra with exposed highly active {011} facets for high performance lithium ion batteries Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Nanoscale Abbreviated Journal Nanoscale
Volume 6 Issue 12 Pages 6819-6827
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Well shaped single crystalline Mn3O4 nano-octahedra with exposed highly active {011} facets at different particle sizes have been synthesized and used as anode materials for lithium ion batteries. The electrochemical results show that the smallest sized Mn3O4 nano-octahedra show the best cycling performance with a high initial charge capacity of 907 mA h g−1 and a 50th charge capacity of 500 mA h g−1 at a current density of 50 mA g−1 and the best rate capability with a charge capacity of 350 mA h g−1 when cycled at 500 mA g−1. In particular, the nano-octahedra samples demonstrate a much better electrochemical performance in comparison with irregular shaped Mn3O4 nanoparticles. The best electrochemical properties of the smallest Mn3O4 nano-octahedra are ascribed to the lower charge transfer resistance due to the exposed highly active {011} facets, which can facilitate the conversion reaction of Mn3O4 and Li owing to the alternating Mn and O atom layers, resulting in easy formation and decomposition of the amorphous Li2O and the multi-electron reaction. On the other hand, the best electrochemical properties of the smallest Mn3O4 nano-octahedra can also be attributed to the smallest size resulting in the highest specific surface area, which provides maximum contact with the electrolyte and facilitates the rapid Li-ion diffusion at the electrode/electrolyte interface and fast lithium-ion transportation within the particles. The synergy of the exposed {011} facets and the smallest size (and/or the highest surface area) led to the best performance for the Mn3O4 nano-octahedra. Furthermore, HRTEM observations verify the oxidation of MnO to Mn3O4 during the charging process and confirm that the Mn3O4 octahedral structure can still be partly maintained after 50 dischargecharge cycles. The high Li-ion storage capacity and excellent cycling performance suggest that Mn3O4 nano-octahedra with exposed highly active {011} facets could be excellent anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000337143900072 Publication Date 2014-04-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2040-3364;2040-3372; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 7.367 Times cited 80 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 7.367; 2014 IF: 7.394
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117076 Serial 1047
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Author (down) Hermans, I.; Breynaert, E.; Poelman, H.; de Gryse, R.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Maes, A.; Peeters, J.; Jacobs, P.
Title Silica-supported chromium oxide: colloids as building blocks Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys
Volume 9 Issue 39 Pages 5382-5386
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000249925500022 Publication Date 2007-10-03
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ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2007 IF: 3.343
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:66752 Serial 3000
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Author (down) He, Z.B.; Deng, G.; Tian, H.; Xu, Q.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title 90° Rotation of orbital stripes in bilayer manganite PrCa2Mn2O7 studied by in situ transmission electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem
Volume 200 Issue Pages 287-293
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We present an in situ transmission electron microscopy study on the half-doped bilayer manganite PrCa2Mn2O7 to reveal the rotation process of the orbital stripes. Between the reported initial and final ordering phases, we identified an intermediate state with two sets of satellite spots to bridge the 90° rotation of the orbital stripes. Furthermore, we determined that the rotation of the orbital stripes does not always occur. Some restricted conditions for the orbital rotation to occur were found and reasons are discussed.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000317158000043 Publication Date 2013-02-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes Countatoms Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2013 IF: 2.200
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106183 Serial 20
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Author (down) He, Z.; Tian, H.; Deng, G.; Xu, Q.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Microstructure of bilayer manganite PrCa2Mn2O7 showing charge/orbital ordering Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 102 Issue 21 Pages 212902-212905
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The microstructure of the charge/orbital ordering Ruddleden-Popper phase PrCa2Mn2O7 was studied by transmission electron microscopy along both the [001] and the [110] orientation. Three coexisting charge/orbital ordering phases CO1, CO2, and CO3 were observed along the [001] orientation at room temperature. Different from the one-dimensional modulation in the CO1 and CO2 phase, the CO3 phase is characterized by two sets of mutually perpendicular structural modulations. From [110] high angle annular dark field-scanning transmission electron microscopy, we found that the Pr atoms locate in-between the bilayer MnO6 octahedra, which is different from the previous reports.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000320620400056 Publication Date 2013-05-29
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ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes Countatoms Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2013 IF: 3.515
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108762 Serial 2068
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Author (down) Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Filonenko, V.P.; Gonnissen, J.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Gemmi, M.; Antipov, E.V.; Rosner, H.
Title Direct space structure solution from precession electron diffraction data: resolving heavy and light scatterers in Pb13Mn9O25 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 110 Issue 7 Pages 881-890
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The crystal structure of a novel compound Pb13Mn9O25 has been determined through a direct space structure solution with a Monte-Carlo-based global optimization using precession electron diffraction data (a=14.177(3) Å, c=3.9320(7) Å, SG P4/m, RF=0.239) and compositional information obtained from energy dispersive X-ray analysis and electron energy loss spectroscopy. This allowed to obtain a reliable structural model even despite the simultaneous presence of both heavy (Pb) and light (O) scattering elements and to validate the accuracy of the electron diffraction-based structure refinement. This provides an important benchmark for further studies of complex structural problems with electron diffraction techniques. Pb13Mn9O25 has an anion- and cation-deficient perovskite-based structure with the A-positions filled by the Pb atoms and 9/13 of the B positions filled by the Mn atoms in an ordered manner. MnO6 octahedra and MnO5 tetragonal pyramids form a network by sharing common corners. Tunnels are formed in the network due to an ordered arrangement of vacancies at the B-sublattice. These tunnels provide sufficient space for localization of the lone 6s2 electron pairs of the Pb2+ cations, suggested as the driving force for the structural difference between Pb13Mn9O25 and the manganites of alkali-earth elements with similar compositions.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000280050900023 Publication Date 2010-04-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 24 Open Access
Notes Fwo; Bof; Esteem Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2010 IF: 2.063
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84085UA @ admin @ c:irua:84085 Serial 721
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Author (down) Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Perkisas, T.; d' Hondt, H.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Filonenko, V.P.; Antipov, E.V.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title New perovskite-based manganite Pb2Mn2O5 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem
Volume 183 Issue 183 Pages 2190-2195
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A new perovskite based compound Pb2Mn2O5 has been synthesized using a high pressure high temperature technique. The structure model of Pb2Mn2O5 is proposed based on electron diffraction, high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy and high resolution transmission electron microscopy. The compound crystallizes in an orthorhombic unit cell with parameters a=5.736(1)Å≈√2a p p p (a p the parameter of the perovskite subcell) and space group Pnma. The Pb2Mn2O5 structure consists of quasi two-dimensional perovskite blocks separated by 1/2[110] p (1̄01) p crystallographic shear planes. The blocks are connected to each other by chains of edge-sharing MnO5 distorted tetragonal pyramids. The chains of MnO5 pyramids and the MnO6 octahedra of the perovskite blocks delimit six-sided tunnels accommodating double chains of Pb atoms. The tunnels and pyramidal chains adopt two mirror-related configurations (left L and right R) and layers consisting of chains and tunnels of the same configuration alternate in the structure according to an -LRLR-sequence. The sequence is sometimes locally violated by the appearance of -LL- or -RR-fragments. A scheme is proposed with a JahnTeller distortion of the MnO6 octahedra with two long and two short bonds lying in the ac plane, along two perpendicular orientations within this plane, forming a d-type pattern.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000282139600041 Publication Date 2010-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Fwo; Bof; Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2010 IF: 2.261
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85472UA @ admin @ c:irua:85472 Serial 2332
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Author (down) Filippousi, M.; Papadimitriou, S.A.; Bikiaris, D.N.; Pavlidou, E.; Angelakeris, M.; Zamboulis, D.; Tian, H.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Novel coreshell magnetic nanoparticles for Taxol encapsulation in biodegradable and biocompatible block copolymers : preparation, characterization and release properties Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication International journal of pharmaceutics Abbreviated Journal Int J Pharmaceut
Volume 448 Issue 1 Pages 221-230
Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Theranostic polymeric nanocarriers loaded with anticancer drug Taxol and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanocrystals have been developed for possible magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use and cancer therapy. Multifunctional nanocarriers with a coreshell structure have been prepared by coating superparamagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles with block copolymer of poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(propylene succinate) with variable molecular weights of the hydrophobic block poly(prolylene succinate). The multifunctional polymer nano-vehicles were prepared using a nanoprecipitation method. Scanning transmission electron microscopy revealed the encapsulation of magnetic nanoparticles inside the polymeric matrix. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy mapping allowed us to determine the presence of the different material ingredients in a quantitative way. The diameter of the nanoparticles is below 250 nm yielding satisfactory encapsulation efficiency. The nanoparticles exhibit a biphasic drug release pattern in vitro over 15 days depending on the molecular weight of the hydrophobic part of the polymer matrix. These new systems where anti-cancer therapeutics like Taxol and iron oxide nanoparticles (IOs) are co-encapsulated into new facile polymeric nanoparticles, could be addressed as potential multifunctional vehicles for simultaneous drug delivery and targeting imaging as well as real time monitoring of therapeutic effects.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000319052000026 Publication Date 2013-03-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0378-5173; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.649 Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes Countatoms Approved Most recent IF: 3.649; 2013 IF: 3.785
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107348 Serial 2374
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