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Javon, E.; Lubk; Cours, R.; Reboh, S.; Cherkashin, N.; Houdellier, F.; Gatel, C.; Hytch, M.J. |
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Dynamical effects in strain measurements by dark-field electron holography |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
147 |
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Pages |
70-85 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Here, we study the effect of dynamic scattering on the projected geometric phase and strain maps reconstructed using dark-field electron holography (DFEH) for non-uniformly strained crystals. The investigated structure consists of a {SiGe/Si} superlattice grown on a (001)-Si substrate. The three dimensional strain held within the thin TEM lamella is modelled by the finite element method. The observed projected strain is simulated in two ways by multiplying the strain at each depth in the crystal by a weighting function determined from a recently developed analytical two-beam dynamical theory, and by simply taking the average value. We demonstrate that the experimental results need to be understood in terms of the dynamical theory and good agreement is found between the experimental and simulated results. Discrepancies do remain for certain cases and are likely to be from an imprecision in the actual two-beam diffraction conditions, notably the deviation parameter, and points to limitations in the 2-beam approximation. Finally, a route towards a 3D reconstruction of strain fields is proposed. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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000343157400009 |
Publication Date |
2014-07-02 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
10 |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2014 IF: 2.436 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121108 |
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769 |
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Ban, V.; Soloninin, A.V.; Skripov, A.V.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.; Filinchuk, Y. |
Title |
Pressure-Collapsed Amorphous Mg(BH4)(2): An Ultradense Complex Hydride Showing a Reversible Transition to the Porous Framework |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
118 |
Issue |
40 |
Pages |
23402-23408 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Hydrogen-storage properties of complex hydrides depend of their form, such as a polymorphic form or an eutectic mixture. This Paper reports on an easy and reproducible way to synthesize a new stable form of magnesium borohydride by pressure-induced collapse of the porous gamma-Mg(BH4)(2). This amorphous complex hydride was investigated by temperature-programmed synchrotron X-ray diffraction (SXRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry analysis, and Raman spectroscopy, and the dynamics of the BH4 reorientation was studied by spinlattice relaxation NMR spectroscopy. No long-range order is observed in the lattice region by Raman spectroscopy, while the internal vibration modes of the BH4 groups are the same as in the crystalline state. A hump at 4.9 angstrom in the SXRD pattern suggests the presence of nearly linear MgBH4 Mg fragments constituting all the known crystalline polymorphs of Mg(BH4)(2), which are essentially frameworks built of tetrahedral Mg nodes and linear BH4 linkers. TEM shows that the pressure-collapsed phase is amorphous down to the nanoscale, but surprisingly, SXRD reveals a transition at similar to 90 degrees C from the dense amorphous state (density of 0.98 g/cm(3)) back to the porous ? phase having only 0.55 g/cm(3) crystal density. The crystallization is slightly exothermic, with the enthalpy of -4.3 kJ/mol. The volumetric hydrogen density of the amorphous form is 145 g/L, one of the highest among hydrides. Remarkably, this form of Mg(BH4)2 has different reactivity compared to the crystalline forms. The parameters of the reorientational motion of BH4 groups in the amorphous Mg(BH4)(2) found from NMR measurements differ significantly from those in the known crystalline forms. The behavior of the nuclear spinlattice relaxation rates can be described in terms of a Gaussian distribution of the activation energies centered on 234 +/- 9 meV with the dispersion of 100 +/- 10 meV. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000343016800067 |
Publication Date |
2014-09-26 |
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ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
23 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2014 IF: 4.772 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121113 |
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2711 |
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Malo, S.; Abakumov, A.M.; Daturi, M.; Pelloquin, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Guesdon, A.; Hervieu, M. |
Title |
Sr21Bi8Cu2(CO3)(2)O-41, a Bi5+ Oxycarbonate with an Original 10L Structure |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
Volume |
53 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
10266-10275 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The layered structure of Sr21Bi8Cu2(CO3)(2)O-41 (Z = 2) was determined by transmission electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and powder X-ray diffraction refinement in space group P6(3)/mcm (No. 194), with a = 10.0966(3)angstrom and c = 26.3762(5)angstrom. This original 10L-type structure is built from two structural blocks, namely, [Sr15Bi6Cu2(CO3)O-29] and [Sr6Bi2(CO3)O-12]. The Bi5+ cations form [Bi2O10] dimers, whereas the Cu2+ and C atoms occupy infinite tunnels running along (c) over right arrow. The nature of the different blocks and layers is discussed with regard to the existing hexagonal layered compounds. Sr21Bi8Cu2(CO3)(2)O-41 is insulating and paramagnetic. |
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Easton, Pa |
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Wos |
000342856800039 |
Publication Date |
2014-10-06 |
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ISSN |
0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2014 IF: 4.762 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121115 |
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3114 |
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Battle, P.D.; Avdeev, M.; Hadermann, J. |
Title |
The interplay of microstructure and magnetism in La3Ni2SbO9 |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Journal of solid state chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Solid State Chem |
Volume |
220 |
Issue |
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Pages |
163-166 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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La3Ni2SbO9 adopts a perovskite-related structure in which the six-coordinate cation sites are occupied alternately by Ni2+ and a disordered arrangement of Ni2+/Sb5+. A polycrystalline sample has been studied by neutron diffraction in applied magnetic fields of 0 <= H/kOe <= 50 at 5 K. In 0 kOe, weak magnetic Bragg scattering consistent with the adoption of a G-type ferrimagnetic structure is observed; the ordered component of the magnetic moment was found to be 0.89(7) mu(B) per Ni2+ cation. This increased to 1.60(3) mu(B) in a field of 50 kOe. Transmission electron microscopy revealed variations in the Ni:Sb ratio across crystallites of the sample. It is proposed that these composition variations disrupt the magnetic superexchange interactions within the compound, leading to domain formation and a reduced average moment. The application of a magnetic field aligns the magnetisation vectors across the crystal and the average moment measured by neutron diffraction increases accordingly. The role played by variations in the local chemical composition in determining the magnetic properties invites comparison with the behaviour of relaxor ferroelectrics. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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London |
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000343346100024 |
Publication Date |
2014-09-01 |
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ISSN |
0022-4596; |
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Impact Factor |
2.299 |
Times cited |
13 |
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Most recent IF: 2.299; 2014 IF: 2.133 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121134 |
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3588 |
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Bertels, E.; Bruyninckx, K.; Kurttepeli; Smet, M.; Bals, S.; Goderis, B. |
Title |
Highly Efficient Hyperbranched CNT Surfactants: Influence of Molar Mass and Functionalization |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Langmuir: the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids |
Abbreviated Journal |
Langmuir |
Volume |
30 |
Issue |
41 |
Pages |
12200-12209 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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End-group-functionalized hyperbranched polymers were synthesized to act as a carbon nanotube (CNT) surfactant in aqueous solutions. Variation of the percentage of triphenylmethyl (trityl) functionalization and of the molar mass of the hyperbranched polyglycerol (PG) core resulted in the highest measured surfactant efficiency for a 5000 g/mol PG with 5.6% of the available hydroxyl end-groups replaced by trityl functions, as shown by UV-vis measurements. Semiempirical model calculations suggest an even higher efficiency for PG5000 with 2.5% functionalization and maximal molecule specific efficiency in general at low degrees of functionalization. Addition of trityl groups increases the surfactant-nanotube interactions in comparison to unfunctionalized PG because of pi-pi stacking interactions. However, at higher functionalization degrees mutual interactions between trityl groups come into play, decreasing the surfactant efficiency, while lack of water solubility becomes an issue at very high functionalization degrees. Low molar mass surfactants are less efficient compared to higher molar mass species most likely because the higher bulkiness of the latter allows for a better CNT separation and stabilization. The most efficient surfactant studied allowed dispersing 2.85 mg of CNT in 20 mL with as little as 1 mg of surfactant. These dispersions, remaining stable for at least 2 months, were mainly composed of individual CNTs as revealed by electron microscopy. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000343638800013 |
Publication Date |
2014-09-23 |
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ISSN |
0743-7463;1520-5827; |
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Impact Factor |
3.833 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
The authors gratefully acknowledge the SIM NanoForce programme for their financial support and thank the group of Prof. Thierry Verbiest, especially Maarten Bloemen, for the use of their UV−vis equipment. Bart Goderis and Mario Smet thank KU Leuven for financial support through a GOA project. Mert Kurttepeli and Sara Bals acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Starting Grant No. 335078 COLOURATOMS.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 3.833; 2014 IF: 4.457 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121140 |
Serial |
1471 |
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Charkin, D.O.; Demchyna, R.; Prots, Y.; Borrmann, H.; Burkhardt, U.; Schwarz, U.; Schnelle, W.; Plokhikh, I.V.; Kazakov, S.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Batuk, D.; Verchenko, V.Y.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Curfs, C.; Grin, Y.; Shevelkov, A.V.; |
Title |
Two New Arsenides, Eu7Cu44As23 and Sr7Cu44As23, With a New Filled Variety of the BaHg11 Structure |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
Volume |
53 |
Issue |
20 |
Pages |
11173-11184 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Two new ternary arsenides, namely, Eu7Cu44As23 and Sr7Cu44As23, were synthesized from elements at 800 degrees C. Their crystal structure represents a new filled version of the BaHg11 motif with cubic voids alternately occupied by Eu(Sr) and As atoms, resulting in a 2 x 2 x 2 superstructure of the aristotype: space group Fm (3) over barm, a = 16.6707(2) angstrom and 16.7467(2) angstrom, respectively. The Eu derivative exhibits ferromagnetic ordering below 17.5 K. In agreement with band structure calculations both compounds are metals, exhibiting relatively low thermopower, but high electrical and low thermal conductivity. |
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Easton, Pa |
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000343527700049 |
Publication Date |
2014-09-29 |
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ISSN |
0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
9 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2014 IF: 4.762 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121141 |
Serial |
3784 |
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Mooij, L.; Perkisas, T.; Palsson, G.; Schreuders, H.; Wolff, M.; Hjorvarsson, B.; Bals, S.; Dam, B. |
Title |
The effect of microstructure on the hydrogenation of Mg/Fe thin film multilayers |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
International journal of hydrogen energy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Int J Hydrogen Energ |
Volume |
39 |
Issue |
30 |
Pages |
17092-17103 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nanoconfined magnesium hydride can be simultaneously protected and thermodynamically destabilized when interfaced with materials such as Ti and Fe. We study the hydrogenation of thin layers of Mg (<14 nm) nanoconfined in one dimension within thin film Fe/Mg/Fe/Pd multilayers by the optical technique Hydrogenography. The hydrogenation of nanosized magnesium layers in Fe/Mg/Fe multilayers surprisingly shows the presence of multiple plateau pressures, whose nature is thickness dependent. In contrast, hydrogen desorption occurs via a single plateau which does not depend on the Mg layer thickness. From structural and morphological analyses with X-ray diffraction/reflectometry and cross-section TEM, we find that the Mg layer roughness is large when deposited on Fe and furthermore contains high-angle grain boundaries (GB's). When grown on Ti, the Mg layer roughness is low and no high-angle GB's are detected. From a Ti/Mg/Fe multilayer, in which the Mg layer is flat and has little or no GB's, we conclude that MgH2 is indeed destabilized by the interface with Fe. In this case, both the ab- and desorption plateau pressures are increased by a factor two compared to the hydrogenation of Mg within Ti/Mg/Ti multilayers. We hypothesize that the GB's in the Fe/Mg/Fe multilayer act as diffusion pathways for Pd, which is known to greatly alter the hydrogenation behavior of Mg when the two materials share an interface. Copyright (C) 2014, Hydrogen Energy Publications, LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Oxford |
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000343839000031 |
Publication Date |
2014-09-10 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0360-3199; |
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Impact Factor |
3.582 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
Notes |
COST Action MP1103 |
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Most recent IF: 3.582; 2014 IF: 3.313 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121175 |
Serial |
3575 |
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Damm, H.; Adriaensens, P.; De Dobbelaere, C.; Capon, B.; Elen, K.; Drijkoningen, J.; Conings, B.; Manca, J.V.; D’Haen, J.; Detavernier, C.; Magusin, P.C.M.M.; Hadermann, J.; Hardy, A.; Van Bael, M.K.; |
Title |
Factors Influencing the Conductivity of Aqueous Sol(ution)-Gel-Processed Al-Doped ZnO Films |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
Volume |
26 |
Issue |
20 |
Pages |
5839-5851 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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000343950300004 |
Publication Date |
2014-10-06 |
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ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
24 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2014 IF: 8.354 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121211 |
Serial |
1170 |
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Goris, B.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Three-dimensional valency mapping in ceria nanocrystals |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
Volume |
8 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
10878-10884 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Using electron tomography combined with electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), we are able to map the valency of the Ce ions in CeO2-x nanocrystals in three dimensions. Our results show a clear facet-dependent reduction shell at the surface of ceria nanoparticles; {111} surface facets show a low surface reduction, whereas at {001} surface facets, the cerium ions are more likely to be reduced over a larger surface shell. Our generic tomographic technique allows a full 3D data cube to be reconstructed, containing an EELS spectrum in each voxel. This possibility enables a three-dimensional investigation of a plethora of material-specific physical properties such as valency, chemical composition, oxygen coordination, or bond lengths, triggering the synthesis of nanomaterials with improved properties. |
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000343952600126 |
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2014-10-06 |
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1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
85 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
335078 Colouratom; 246791 Countatoms; Fwo; 312483 Esteem2; esteem2jra4; ECASSara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2014 IF: 12.881 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121219 |
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3656 |
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Carraro, G.; Gasparotto, A.; Maccato, C.; Bontempi, E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Sada, C.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Barreca, D. |
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Rational synthesis of F-doped iron oxides on Al2O3(0001) single crystals |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
RSC advances |
Abbreviated Journal |
Rsc Adv |
Volume |
4 |
Issue |
94 |
Pages |
52140-52146 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A plasma enhanced-chemical vapor deposition (PE-CVD) route to Fe2O3-based materials on Al2O3(0001) single crystals at moderate growth temperatures (200-400 degrees C) is reported. The use of the fluorinated Fe(hfa)(2)TMEDA (hfa = 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; TMEDA = N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine) molecular precursor in Ar/O-2 plasmas enabled an in situ F-doping of iron oxide matrices, with a fluorine content tunable as a function of the adopted preparative conditions. Variations of the thermal energy supply enabled control of the system phase composition, resulting in gamma-Fe2O3 at 200 degrees C and alpha-Fe2O3 nanostructures at higher deposition temperatures. Notably, at 400 degrees C the formation of highly oriented alpha-Fe2O3 nanocolumns characterized by an epitaxial relation with the Al2O3(0001) substrate was observed. Beside fluorine content, phase composition and nano-organization, even the system optical properties and, in particular, energy gap values, could be tailored by proper modifications of processing parameters. |
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000344389000041 |
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2014-10-02 |
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ISSN |
2046-2069; |
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Impact Factor |
3.108 |
Times cited |
4 |
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Most recent IF: 3.108; 2014 IF: 3.840 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121239 |
Serial |
2813 |
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Buffière, M.; Brammertz, G.; Batuk, M.; Verbist, C.; Mangin, D.; Koble, C.; Hadermann, J.; Meuris, M.; Poortmans, J. |
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Microstructural analysis of 9.7% efficient Cu2ZnSnSe4 thin film solar cells |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Applied physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Phys Lett |
Volume |
105 |
Issue |
18 |
Pages |
183903 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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This work presents a detailed analysis of the microstructure and the composition of our record Cu 2ZnSnSe4 (CZTSe)-CdS-ZnO solar cell with a total area efficiency of 9.7%. The average composition of the CZTSe crystallites is Cu 1.94 Zn 1.12Sn0.95Se3.99. Large crystals of ZnSe secondary phase (up to 400 nm diameter) are observed at the voids between the absorber and the back contact, while smaller ZnSe domains are segregated at the grain boundaries and close to the surface of the CZTSe grains. An underlying layer and some particles of Cu xSe are observed at the Mo-MoSe2-Cu2ZnSnSe4 interface. The free surface of the voids at the back interface is covered by an amorphous layer containing Cu, S, O, and C, while the presence of Cd, Na, and K is also observed in this region. |
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American Institute of Physics |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000345000000086 |
Publication Date |
2014-11-08 |
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ISSN |
0003-6951;1077-3118; |
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Impact Factor |
3.411 |
Times cited |
17 |
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Most recent IF: 3.411; 2014 IF: 3.302 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121329 |
Serial |
2038 |
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Zaikina, J.V.; Batuk, M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Navrotsky, A.; Kauziarich, S.M. |
Title |
Facile synthesis of Ba1-xKxFe2As2 superconductors via hydride route |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Am Chem Soc |
Volume |
136 |
Issue |
48 |
Pages |
16932-16939 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We have developed a fast, easy, and scalable synthesis method for Ba1xKxFe2As2 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) superconductors using hydrides BaH2 and KH as a source of barium and potassium metals. Synthesis from hydrides provides better mixing and easier handling of the starting materials, consequently leading to faster reactions and/or lower synthesis temperatures. The reducing atmosphere provided by the evolved hydrogen facilitates preparation of oxygen-free powders. By a combination of methods we have shown that Ba1xKxFe2As2 obtained via hydride route has the same characteristics as when it is prepared by traditional solid-state synthesis. Refinement from synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction data confirms a linear dependence of unit cell parameters upon K content as well as the tetragonal to orthorhombic transition at low temperatures for compositions with x < 0.2. Magnetic measurements revealed dome-like dependence of superconducting transition temperature Tc upon K content with a maximum of 38 K for x close to 0.4. Electron diffraction and high-resolution high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy indicates an absence of Ba/K ordering, while local inhomogeneity in the Ba/K distribution takes place at a scale of several angstroms along [110] crystallographic direction. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000345883900040 |
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2014-11-11 |
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0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
13 |
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Most recent IF: 13.858; 2014 IF: 12.113 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121331 |
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1169 |
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Buffière, M.; Zaghi, A.E.; Lenaers, N.; Batuk, M.; Khelifi, S.; Drijkoningen, J.; Hamon, J.; Stesmans, A.; Kepa, J.; Afanas’ev, V.V.; Hadermann, J.; D’Haen, J.; Manca, J.; Vleugels, J.; Meuris, M.; Poortmans, J.; |
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Effect of binder content in Cu-In-Se precursor ink on the physical and electrical properties of printed CuInSe2 solar cells |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
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The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
118 |
Issue |
47 |
Pages |
27201-27209 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Printed chalcopyrite thin films have attracted considerable attention in recent years due to their potential in the high-throughput production of photovoltaic devices. To improve the homogeneity of printed CuInSe2 (CISe) layers, chemical additives such as binder can be added to the precursor ink. In this contribution, we investigate the influence of the dicyandiamide (DCDA) content, used as a binder in the precursor ink, on the physical and electrical properties of printed CISe solar cells. It is shown that the use of the binder leads to a dense absorber, composed of large CISe grains close to the surface, while the bulk of the layer consists of CISe crystallites embedded in a CuxS particle based matrix, resulting from the limited sintering of the precursor in this region. The expected additional carbon contamination of the CISe layer due to the addition of the binder appears to be limited, and the optical properties of the CISe layer are similar to the reference sample without additive. The electrical characterization of the corresponding CISe/CdS solar cells shows a degradation of the efficiency of the devices, due to a modification in the predominant recombination mechanisms and a limitation of the space charge region width when using the binder; both effects could be explained by the inhomogeneity of the bulk of the CISe absorber and high defect density at the CISe/CuxS-based matrix interface. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000345722400003 |
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2014-11-06 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
4 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2014 IF: 4.772 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121332 |
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801 |
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Khalil-Allafi, J.; Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Zare, M. |
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Biocompatibility and corrosion behavior of the shape memory NiTi alloy in the physiological environments simulated with body fluids for medical applications |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Mat Sci Eng C-Mater |
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30 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
1112-1117 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Due to unique properties of NiTi shape memory alloys such as high corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, super elasticity and shape memory behavior, NiTi shape memory alloys are suitable materials for medical applications. Although TiO2 passive layer in these alloys can prevent releasing of nickel to the environment, high nickel content and stability of passive layer in these alloys are very debatable subjects. In this study a NiTi shape memory alloy with nominal composition of 50.7 atom% Ni was investigated by corrosion tests. Electrochemical tests were performed in two physiological environments of Ringer solution and NaCl 0.9% solution. Results indicate that the breakdown potential of the NiTi alloy in NaCl 0.9% solution is higher than that in Ringer solution. The results of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) reveal that low pitting corrosion occurred in Ringer solution compared with NaCl solution at potentiostatic tests. The pH value of the solutions increases after the electrochemical tests. The existence of hydride products in the X-ray diffraction analysis confirms the decrease of the concentration of hydrogen ion in solutions. Topographical evaluations show that corrosion products are nearly same in all samples. The biocompatibility tests were performed by reaction of mouse fibroblast cells (L929). The growth and development of cells for different times were measured by numbering the cells or statistics investigations. The figures of cells for different times showed natural growth of cells. The different of the cell numbers between the test specimen and control specimen was negligible; therefore it may be concluded that the NiTi shape memory alloy is not toxic in the physiological environments simulated with body fluids. |
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Lausanne |
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000282905600006 |
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2010-06-23 |
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0928-4931; |
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Impact Factor |
4.164 |
Times cited |
34 |
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Most recent IF: 4.164; 2010 IF: 2.180 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122039 |
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242 |
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Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Aashuri, H. |
Title |
Semisolid structure for M2 high speed steel prepared by cooling slope |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Journal of materials processing technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Process Tech |
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210 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
1632-1635 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Effects of cooling slope angle and the temperature of molten metal on the globular structure of M2 high speed steel after holding at the semisolid state have been investigated. The globular structure was achieved by pouring the molten metal at 1595 °C on the ceramic cooling slope with the length of 200 mm and the angle of 25°. The globular structure of M2 high speed steel in the form of rolledannealed and as cast condition after holding at semisolid state has been achieved. The size of globular grains of cooling slope sample was smaller than that of the rolledannealed and as cast samples. Solid particles of rolledannealed sample after holding at semisolid state had better roundness compared with cooling slope sample. Dissolution of carbides in the austenite phase at grain boundaries leads to formation of globular particles in the semisolid state. MC-type and M6C-type eutectic carbides reprecipitate during cooling cycle along grain boundaries. |
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Amsterdam |
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000280498200011 |
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2010-06-02 |
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0924-0136; |
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Impact Factor |
3.147 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Most recent IF: 3.147; 2010 IF: 1.570 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122042 |
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2983 |
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Khalil-Allafi, J.; Amin-Ahmadi, B. |
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Influence of mold preheating and silicon content on microstructure and casting properties of ductile iron in permanent mold |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of iron and steel research international |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Iron Steel Res Int |
Volume |
18 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
34-39 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The effects of the mold preheating and the silicon content of ductile iron on the percentage of carbides, graphite nodule counts and shrinkage volume were investigated. The results showed that the percentage of carbides and the shrinkage volume decreased when the mold preheating increased. The ductile iron with the carbon equivalent of 4.45% and the silicon content of 2.5% without any porosity defects was achieved when the mold preheating was 450 °C. Increasing the silicon content in the range of 2.1%3.3% led to the increase in graphite nodule count and graphite size and the decrease in percentage of carbides. It is due to the increase in induced expansion pressure during the graphite formation with the increasing of silicon content. The suitable condition for casting a sound product of ductile iron without the riser at the mold preheating temperature of 300 °C is the silicon content of 3.3% and carbon equivalent of 4.7%. |
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2011-03-28 |
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1006-706X; |
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Impact Factor |
0.836 |
Times cited |
3 |
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Most recent IF: 0.836; 2011 IF: 0.213 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122043 |
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1629 |
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Khalil-Allafi, J.; Amin-Ahmadi, B. |
Title |
Effect of mold hardness on microstructure and contraction porosity in ductile cast iron |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of iron and steel research international |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Iron Steel Res Int |
Volume |
18 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
44-47 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The effect of mold hardness on the microstructure of ductile iron and the contraction porosity was investigated. Molds with different hardnesses (0.41, 0.48, 0.55, 0.62 MPa) and a sand mold prepared by Co2 method were used. The influence of silicon content on the induced expansion pressure owing to the formation of graphite was also investigated. The contraction during solidification can be compensated by an induced expansion owing to the graphite relief when the hardness of mold increases; therefore, the possibility of achieving a sound product without using any riser increases. |
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2011-05-01 |
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1006-706X; |
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Impact Factor |
0.836 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Most recent IF: 0.836; 2011 IF: 0.213 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122044 |
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823 |
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Khalil-Allafi, J.; Amin-Ahmadi, B. |
Title |
Multiple-step martensitic transformations in the Ni51Ti49 single crystal |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Journal of materials science |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Sci |
Volume |
45 |
Issue |
23 |
Pages |
6440-6445 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Multiple-step martensitic transformations of an aged Ni51Ti49 single crystal using calorimetric method were investigated. Results show that for short aging times (1045 min) multiple-step martensitic transformations on cooling occur in two steps. Applying intermediate aging times (1.254 h) results in three steps and long aging times (more than 8 h) lead to two-step martensitic transformations again. This behavior has not been recognized in NiTi single crystals in literatures. It can be related to the heterogeneity of composition and stress fields around Ni4Ti3 precipitates. |
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London |
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000282429400021 |
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2010-06-30 |
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0022-2461;1573-4803; |
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Impact Factor |
2.599 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Most recent IF: 2.599; 2010 IF: 1.859 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122046 |
Serial |
2231 |
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Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Aashuri, H. |
Title |
Globular structure of M2 high speed steel by thermomechanical treatment in the semisolid state |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Steel research international |
Abbreviated Journal |
Steel Res Int |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
381-386 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The globular structure of M2 high speed steel in the rolled – annealed and as cast conditions was investigated in the semisolid state. Metallographic observations resulted in globular austenite particles that were surrounded by a liquid phase. Dissolution of various carbides in the austenite phase at semisolid temperatures led to grain boundary liquation and formation of near-spherical solid grains in a liquid matrix. Therefore, at the semisolid state, the solid particles were free from carbides. MC- type and M6C- type eutectic carbides re- precipitated at the grain boundaries during cooling of the samples from the semisolid temperature. The variation of shape factor versus holding time and holding temperature was examined. A transition value for shape factor changes in high speed steels was achieved. The growth rate constants of the Ostwald ripening and the coalescence mechanisms were calculated by using the experimentally determined rate constant. It was observed that less liquid droplets were enclosed inside the solid particles compared with non-ferrous alloys. Besides, it has been shown that at high solid fraction, the Ostwald ripening mechanism plays a prominent role in the coarsening phenomenon in comparison with the coalescence mechanism. Grains can rotate and arrange low misorientation with each other at high liquid contents, therefore low energetic grain boundaries form between these grains. These grain boundaries play an important role in the coalescence mechanism. |
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Verlag Stahleisen |
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Düsseldorf |
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000278292200007 |
Publication Date |
2010-05-18 |
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1611-3683;1869-344X; |
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Impact Factor |
1.235 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Most recent IF: 1.235; 2010 IF: 0.455 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122047 |
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1347 |
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Prodi, A.; Daoud-Aladine, A.; Gozzo, F.; Schmitt, B.; Lebedev, O.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gilioli, E.; Bolzoni, F.; Aruga-Katori, H.; Takagi, H.; Marezio, M.; Gauzzi, A.; |
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Commensurate structural modulation in the charge- and orbitally ordered phase of the quadruple perovskite (NaMn3)Mn4O12 |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
90 |
Issue |
18 |
Pages |
180101 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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By means of synchrotron x-ray and electron diffraction, we studied the structural changes at the charge order transition T-CO = 176 K in the mixed-valence quadruple perovskite (NaMn3)Mn4O12. Below T-CO we find satellite peaks indicating a commensurate structural modulation with the same propagation vector q = ( 1/2,0,-1/2) of the CE magnetic structure that orders at low temperatures, similarly to the case of simple perovskites such as La0.5Ca0.5MnO3. In the present case, the modulated structure, together with the observation of a large entropy change at T-CO, gives evidence of a rare case of full Mn3+/Mn4+ charge and orbital order, consistent with the Goodenough-Kanamori model. |
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000344915100001 |
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2014-11-10 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
11 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2014 IF: 3.736 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122097 |
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406 |
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Lobato Hoyos, I.P.; van Dyck, D. |
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An accurate parameterization for scattering factors, electron densities and electrostatic potentials for neutral atoms that obey all physical constraints |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Acta crystallographica: section A: foundations of crystallography |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acta Crystallogr A |
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70 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
636-649 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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An efficient procedure and computer program are outlined for fitting numerical X-ray and electron scattering factors with the correct inclusion of all physical constraints. The numerical electron scattering factors have been parameterized using five analytic non-relativistic hydrogen electron scattering factors as basis functions for 103 neutral atoms of the periodic table. The inclusion of the correct physical constraints in the electron scattering factor and its derived quantities allows the use of the new parameterization in different fields. In terms of quality of the fit, the proposed parameterization of the electron scattering factor is one order of magnitude better than the previous analytic fittings. |
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Copenhagen |
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000344599300012 |
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2014-10-16 |
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2053-2733; |
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Impact Factor |
5.725 |
Times cited |
19 |
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Most recent IF: 5.725; 2014 IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122103 |
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93 |
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Volkova, N.E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Gavrilova, L.Y.; Turner, S.; Gauquelin, N.; Seikh, M.M.; Caignaert, V.; Cherepanov, V.A.; Raveau, B.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Nanoscale ordering in oxygen deficient quintuple perovskite Sm2-\epsilonBa3+\epsilonFe5O15-\delta : implication for magnetism and oxygen stoichiometry |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
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26 |
Issue |
21 |
Pages |
6303-6310 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The investigation of the system SmBaFe-O in air has allowed an oxygen deficient perovskite Sm2-epsilon Ba3+epsilon Fe5O15-delta (delta = 0.75, epsilon = 0.125) to be synthesized. In contrast to the XRPD pattern which gives a cubic symmetry (a(p) = 3.934 angstrom), the combined HREM/EELS study shows that this phase is nanoscale ordered with a quintuple tetragonal cell, a(p) X a(p) X 5(ap). The nanodomains exhibit a unique stacking sequence of the A-site cationic layers along the crystallographic c-axis, namely SmBaBa/SmBa/SmBaSm, and are chemically twinned in the three crystallographic directions. The nanoscale ordering of this perovskite explains its peculiar magnetic properties on the basis of antiferromagnetic interactions with spin blockade at the boundary between the nanodomains. The variation of electrical conductivity and oxygen content of this oxide versus temperature suggest potential SOFC applications. They may be related to the particular distribution of oxygen vacancies in the lattice and to the 3d(5)(L) under bar configuration of iron. |
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000344905600029 |
Publication Date |
2014-10-07 |
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0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
16 |
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The UrFU authors were financially supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russian Federation (project N 4.1039.2014/K) and by UrFU under the Framework Program of development of UrFU through the «Young scientists UrFU» competition. The CRISMAT authors gratefully acknowledge the EC, the CNRS and the French Minister of Education and Research for financial support through their Research, Strategic and Scholarship programs. This work was supported by funding from the European Research Council under the Seventh Framework Program (FP7), ERC grant N°246791 – COUNTATOMS. S.T. gratefully acknowledges the fund for scientific research Flanders for a post-doctoral fellowship and for financial support under contract number G004413N. N.G. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC starting grant number 278510 – VORTEX; ECASJO_; |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2014 IF: 8.354 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122137 |
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2269 |
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Shenderova, O.; Vargas, A.; Turner, S.; Ivanov, D.M.; Ivanov, M.G. |
Title |
Nanodiamond-based nanolubricants : investigation of friction surfaces |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Tribology transactions |
Abbreviated Journal |
Tribol T |
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57 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1051-1057 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Synergistic compositions of detonation nanodiamond (DND) particles with polytetrafluoroethylene and molybdenum dialkyldithiophosphate were used in ring-on-ring, four-ball, and block-on-ring tests as an additive to polyalphaolefins and engine oils. Modest to significant reductions in the friction coefficients, wear, or both were observed. In the wear scars produced in the block-on-ring tests, the friction surfaces were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and profilometry. Significant polishing effects of the friction surfaces in lubricants containing DND were revealed in SEM observations and roughness measurements. The roughness of the scar surfaces produced in the presence of DND additives was about 35% lower than the roughness of the scars observed in pure oil experiments. |
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Park Ridge, Ill. |
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000345317900009 |
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2014-06-26 |
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1040-2004;1547-397X; |
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Impact Factor |
1.685 |
Times cited |
23 |
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Most recent IF: 1.685; 2014 IF: 1.349 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122161 |
Serial |
2252 |
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Hutter, E.M.; Bladt, E.; Goris, B.; Pietra, F.; van der Bok, J.C.; Boneschanscher, M.P.; de Donega, C.M.; Bals, S.; Vanmaekelbergh, D. |
Title |
Conformal and atomic characterization of ultrathin CdSe platelets with a helical shape |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Nano letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
Volume |
14 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
6257-6262 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Currently, ultrathin colloidal CdSe semiconductor nanoplatelets (NPLs) with a uniform thickness that is controllable up to the atomic scale can be prepared. The optical properties of these 2D semiconductor systems are the subject of extensive research. Here, we reveal their natural morphology and atomic arrangement. Using cryo-TEM (cryo-transmission electron microscopy), we show that the shape of rectangular NPLs in solution resembles a helix. Fast incorporation of these NPLs in silica preserves and immobilizes their helical shape, which allowed us to perform an in-depth study by high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). Electron tomography measurements confirm and detail the helical shape of these systems. Additionally, high-resolution HAADF-STEM shows the thickness of the NPLs on the atomic scale and furthermore that these are consistently folded along a ?110? direction. The presence of a silica shell on both the top and bottom surfaces shows that Cd atoms must be accessible for silica precursor (and ligand) molecules on both sides. |
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Washington |
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000345723800036 |
Publication Date |
2014-10-27 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1530-6984 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
43 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
Dariusz Mitoraj, Hans Meeldijk, Relinde van Dijk-Moes, and Stephan Zevenhuizen are acknowledged for technical support and help with some experiments. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Research Council under the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP/2007-2013)/ERC Grant Agreement no. 291667. The authors acknowledge financial support from FOM and NOW [FOM program Functional NanoParticle Solids (FNPS)]. S.B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078- COLOURATOMS). E.B. and B.G. gratefully acknowledge financial support by the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (FWO Vlaanderen).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122209 |
Serial |
490 |
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Pospisilova, A.; Filippov, S.K.; Bogomolova, A.; Turner, S.; Sedlacek, O.; Matushkin, N.; Cernochova, Z.; Stepanek, P.; Hruby, M. |
Title |
Glycogen-graft-poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazolines) – the new versatile biopolymer-based thermoresponsive macromolecular toolbox |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
RSC advances |
Abbreviated Journal |
Rsc Adv |
Volume |
4 |
Issue |
106 |
Pages |
61580-61588 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
This study is focused on thermoresponsive glycogen-graft-poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazolines), a new group of nanostructured hybrid dendrimeric stimuli-responsive polymers connecting the body's own biodegradable polysaccharidic dendrimer glycogen with the widely tuneable thermoresponsive behavior of polypeptide-analogic poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazolines), which are known to be biocompatible. Glycogen-graft-poly(2-alkyl-2-oxazolines) were prepared by a simple one-pot two-step procedure involving cationic ring-opening polymerization of 2-alkyl-2-oxazolines followed by termination of the living cationic ends with sodium glycogenate. As confirmed by light and X-ray scattering, as well as cryo-transmission electron microscopy, the grafted dendrimer structure allows easy adjustment of the cloud point temperature, the concentration dependence and nanostructure of the self-assembled phase separated polymer by crosstalk during graft composition, the graft length and the grafting density, in a very wide range. |
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000345656600045 |
Publication Date |
2014-11-04 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2046-2069; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.108 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.108; 2014 IF: 3.840 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122222 |
Serial |
1355 |
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Dendooven, J.; Devloo-Casier, K.; Ide, M.; Grandfield; Kurttepeli; Ludwig, K.F.; Bals, S.; Van der Voort, P.; Detavernier, C. |
Title |
Atomic layer deposition-based tuning of the pore size in mesoporous thin films studied by in situ grazing incidence small angle X-ray scattering |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
Volume |
6 |
Issue |
24 |
Pages |
14991-14998 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) enables the conformal coating of porous materials, making the technique suitable for pore size tuning at the atomic level, e.g., for applications in catalysis, gas separation and sensing. It is, however, not straightforward to obtain information about the conformality of ALD coatings deposited in pores with diameters in the low mesoporous regime (<10 nm). In this work, it is demonstrated that in situ synchrotron based grazing incidence small angle X-ray scattering (GISAXS) can provide valuable information on the change in density and internal surface area during ALD of TiO2 in a porous titania film with small mesopores (3-8 nm). The results are shown to be in good agreement with in situ X-ray fluorescence data representing the evolution of the amount of Ti atoms deposited in the porous film. Analysis of both datasets indicates that the minimum pore diameter that can be achieved by ALD is determined by the size of the Ti-precursor molecule. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000345458200051 |
Publication Date |
2014-10-13 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2040-3364;2040-3372; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
7.367 |
Times cited |
41 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
239865 Cocoon; 335078 Colouratom; Fwo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 7.367; 2014 IF: 7.394 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122227 |
Serial |
169 |
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Ovsyannikov, S.V.; Karkin, A.E.; Morozova, N.V.; Shchennikov, V.V.; Bykova, E.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Glazyrin, K.V.; Dubrovinsky, L. |
Title |
A hard oxide semiconductor with a direct and narrow bandgap and switchable pn electrical conduction |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
Volume |
26 |
Issue |
48 |
Pages |
8185-8191 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
An oxide semiconductor (perovskite-type Mn2O3) is reported which has a narrow and direct bandgap of 0.45 eV and a high Vickers hardness of 15 GPa. All the known materials with similar electronic band structures (e.g., InSb, PbTe, PbSe, PbS, and InAs) play crucial roles in the semiconductor industry. The perovskite-type Mn2O3 described is much stronger than the above semiconductors and may find useful applications in different semiconductor devices, e.g., in IR detectors. |
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Weinheim |
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Wos |
000346480800016 |
Publication Date |
2014-10-27 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0935-9648; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Most recent IF: 19.791; 2014 IF: 17.493 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122230 |
Serial |
1408 |
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Author |
Martínez Alanis, G.T. |
Title |
Quantitative model-based high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy |
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Doctoral thesis |
Year |
2015 |
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Keywords |
Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Antwerpen |
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0000-00-00 |
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UA library record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122528 |
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2759 |
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Roose, D.; Leroux, F.; de Vocht, N.; Guglielmetti, C.; Pintelon, I.; Adriaensen, D.; Ponsaerts, P.; van der Linden, A.-M.; Bals, S. |
Title |
Multimodal imaging of micron-sized iron oxide particles following in vitro and in vivo uptake by stem cells: down to the nanometer scale |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Contrast media and molecular imaging |
Abbreviated Journal |
Contrast Media Mol I |
Volume |
9 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
400-408 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Bio-Imaging lab |
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In this study, the interaction between cells and micron-sized paramagnetic iron oxide (MPIO) particles was investigated by characterizing MPIO in their original state, and after cellular uptake in vitro as well as in vivo. Moreover, MPIO in the olfactory bulb were studied 9months after injection. Using various imaging techniques, cell-MPIO interactions were investigated with increasing spatial resolution. Live cell confocal microscopy demonstrated that MPIO co-localize with lysosomes after in vitro cellular uptake. In more detail, a membrane surrounding the MPIO was observed by high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). Following MPIO uptake in vivo, the same cell-MPIO interaction was observed by HAADF-STEM in the subventricular zone at 1week and in the olfactory bulb at 9months after MPIO injection. These findings provide proof for the current hypothesis that MPIO are internalized by the cell through endocytosis. The results also show MPIO are not biodegradable, even after 9months in the brain. Moreover, they show the possibility of HAADF-STEM generating information on the labeled cell as well as on the MPIO. In summary, the methodology presented here provides a systematic route to investigate the interaction between cells and nanoparticles from the micrometer level down to the nanometer level and beyond. Copyright (c) 2014 John Wiley Sons, Ltd. |
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S.l. |
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000346172100001 |
Publication Date |
2014-04-24 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1555-4309; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.307 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
Notes |
; The authors would like to thank Sofie Thys for her technical support. The UltraVIEW VoX spinning disk confocal microscope was purchased with support of the Hercules Foundation (Hercules Type 1: AUHA 09/001 and AUHA 11/01). The authors also appreciate financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative no. 262348 European Soft Matter Infrastructure, ESMI), the Fund for Scientific Research- Flanders and the Flemish Institute for Science and Technology and the Belgian government through the Interuniversity Attraction Pole Program (IAP- PAI). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.307; 2014 IF: 2.923 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122750 |
Serial |
2222 |
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Oleshko, V.; Volkov, V.; Gijbels, R.; Jacob, W.; Vargaftik, M.; Moiseev, I.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
High-resolution electron microscopy and electron energy-loss spectroscopy of giant palladium clusters |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
1995 |
Publication |
Zeitschrift für Physik : D : atoms, molecules and clusters |
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Volume |
34 |
Issue |
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Pages |
283-291 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Berlin |
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A1995RY37000010 |
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2005-04-12 |
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0178-7683;1434-6079; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
22 |
Open Access |
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no |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:12276 |
Serial |
1444 |
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