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Van Havenbergh, K. |
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Influence of silicon nanoparticle coating on the electrolyte decomposition in Li-ion batteries |
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Doctoral thesis |
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2015 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:131647 |
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Venturi, F.; Calizzi, M.; Bals, S.; Perkisas, T.; Pasquini, L. |
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Self-assembly of gas-phase synthesized magnesium nanoparticles on room temperature substrates |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Materials research express |
Abbreviated Journal |
Mater Res Express |
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2 |
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2 |
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015007 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Magnesium nanoparticles (NPs) with initial size in the 10-50 nmrange were synthesized by inert gas condensation under helium flow and deposited on room temperature substrates. The morphology and crystal structure of the NPs ensemble were investigated as a function of the deposition time by complementary electron microscopy techniques, including high resolution imaging and chemical mapping. With increasing amount of material, strong coarsening phenomena were observed at room temperature: small NPs disappeared while large faceted NPs developed, leading to a 5-fold increase of the average NPs size within a few minutes. The extent of coarsening and the final morphology depended also on the nature of the substrate. Furthermore, large single-crystal NPs were seen to arise from the self-organization of primary NPs units, providing a mechanism for crystal growth. The dynamics of the self-assembly process involves the basic steps of NPs sticking, diffusion on substrate, coordinated rotation and attachment/coalescence. Key features are the surface energy anisotropy, reflected by the faceted shape of the NPs, and the low melting point of the material. The observed phenomena have strong implications in relation to the synthesis and stability of nanostructures based on Mg or other elements with similar features. |
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IOP Publishing |
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Bristol |
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000369978500007 |
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2014-12-31 |
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2053-1591 |
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Impact Factor |
1.068 |
Times cited |
14 |
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Not_Open_Access |
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; Financial support by COST Action MP1103 'Nanostructured Materials for Solid-State Hydrogen Storage' is gratefully acknowledged. ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.068; 2015 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132275 |
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4240 |
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Brammertz, G.; Buffiere, M.; Verbist, C.; Bekaert, J.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; et al. |
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Process variability in Cu2ZnSnSe4 solar cell devices: Electrical and structural investigations |
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P1 Proceeding |
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2015 |
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The conference record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
T2 – IEEE 42nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), JUN 14-19, 2015, New Orleans, LA |
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P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We have fabricated 9.7% efficient Cu2ZnSnSe4/CdS/ZnO solar cells by H2Se selenization of sequentially sputtered metal layers. Despite the good efficiency obtained, process control appears to be difficult. In the present contribution we compare the electrical and physical properties of two devices with nominal same fabrication procedure, but 1% and 9.7% power conversion efficiency respectively. We identify the problem of the lower performing device to be the segregation of ZnSe phases at the backside of the sample. This ZnSe seems to be the reason for the strong bias dependent photocurrent observed in the lower performing devices, as it adds a potential barrier for carrier collection. The reason for the different behavior of the two nominally same devices is not fully understood, but speculated to be related to sputtering variability. |
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978-1-4799-7944-8 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132335 |
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4229 |
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Zha, G.-Q.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M.; Zhou, S.-P. |
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Majorana zero-energy modes and spin current evolution in mesoscopic superconducting loop systems with spin-orbit interaction |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
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Phys Rev B |
Volume |
92 |
Issue |
92 |
Pages |
094516 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The Majorana zero modes and persistent spin current in mesoscopic d-wave-superconducting loops with spin-orbit (SO) interaction are investigated by numerically solving the spin-generalized Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations self-consistently. For some appropriate strength of the SO coupling, Majorana zero-energy states and sharp jumps of the spin-polarized currents can be observed when the highest energy levels cross the Fermi energy in the spectrum, leading to spin currents with opposite chirality flowing near the inner and outer edges of the sample. When the threaded magnetic flux turns on, four flux-dependent patterns of the persistent spin current with step-like features show up, accompanied by Majorana edge modes at flux values where the energy gap closes. Moreover, the Majorana zero mode is highly influenced by the direction of the Zeeman field. A finite in-plane field can lead to the gap opening since the inversion symmetry is broken. Remarkably, multiple Majorana zero-energy states occur in the presence of an out-of-plane field h(z), and the number of steps in the spin current evolution can be effectively tuned by the field strength due to the shift of Majorana zero modes. Finally, when the loop sample contains surface indentation defects, zero-energy modes can always show up in the presence of an appropriate h(z). Interestingly, multiple Majorana states may be present in the system with a corner defect even if h(z) = 0. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000362081000002 |
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2015-09-30 |
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1098-0121; 1550-235x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
11 |
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; This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants No. 61371020, No. 61271163, and No. 61571277, by the Visiting Scholar Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, and by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2015 IF: 3.736 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132467 |
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4203 |
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Oueslati, S.; Brammertz, G.; Buffiere, M.; ElAnzeery, H.; Touayar, O.; Koeble, C.; Bekaert, J.; Meuris, M.; Poortmans, J. |
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Physical and electrical characterization of high-performance Cu2ZnSnSe4 based thin film solar cells |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Thin solid films : an international journal on the science and technology of thin and thick films |
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Thin Solid Films |
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582 |
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582 |
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224-228 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We report on the electrical, optical and physical properties of Cu2ZnSnSe4 solar cells using an absorber layer fabricated by selenization of sputtered Cu, Zn and Cu10Sn90 multilayers. A maximum active-area conversion efficiency of 10.4% under AM1.5G was measured with a maximum short circuit current density of 39.7 mA/cm(2), an open circuit voltage of 394 mV and a fill factor of 66.4%. We perform electrical and optical characterization using photoluminescence spectroscopy, external quantum efficiency, current-voltage and admittance versus temperature measurements in order to derive information about possible causes for the low open circuit voltage values observed. The main defects derived from these measurements are strong potential fluctuations in the absorber layer as well as a potential barrier of the order of 133 meV at the back side contact. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Lausanne |
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2014-10-20 |
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0040-6090 |
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Impact Factor |
1.879 |
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49 |
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; We would like to acknowledge Tom De Geyter, Greetje Godiers, and Guido Huyberechts from Flamac in Gent for sputtering of the metal layers. AGC is acknowledged for providing substrates. This research is partially funded by the Flemish government, Department Economy, Science and Innovation. ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.879; 2015 IF: 1.759 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132504 |
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4225 |
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Chaves, A.; Low, T.; Avouris, P.; Çakir, D.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Anisotropic exciton Stark shift in black phosphorus |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
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Phys Rev B |
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91 |
Issue |
91 |
Pages |
155311 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We calculate the excitonic spectrum of few-layer black phosphorus by direct diagonalization of the effective mass Hamiltonian in the presence of an applied in-plane electric field. The strong attractive interaction between electrons and holes in this system allows one to investigate the Stark effect up to very high ionizing fields, including also the excited states. Our results show that the band anisotropy in black phosphorus becomes evident in the direction-dependent field-induced polarizability of the exciton. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000353459200005 |
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2015-04-27 |
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1098-0121; 1550-235x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
88 |
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; Discussions with J. M. Pereira Jr. and J. S. de Souza are gratefully acknowledged. This work was supported by the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq) through the PQ and Science Without Borders programs, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Methusalem programme of the Flemish government, and the Bilateral program (CNPq-FWO) between Flanders and Brazil. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2015 IF: 3.736 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132506 |
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4141 |
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Hannibal, S.; Kettmann, P.; Croitoru, M.D.; Vagov, A.; Axt, V.M.; Kuhn, T. |
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Quench dynamics of an ultracold Fermi gas in the BCS regime : spectral properties and confinement-induced breakdown of the Higgs mode |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Physical review : A : atomic, molecular and optical physics |
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Phys Rev A |
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91 |
Issue |
91 |
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043630 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The Higgs amplitude mode of the order parameter of an ultracold confined Fermi gas in the BCS regime after a quench of the coupling constant is analyzed theoretically. A characteristic feature is a damped oscillation which at a certain transition time changes into a rather irregular dynamics. We compare the numerical solution of the full set of nonlinear equations of motion for the normal and anomalous Bogoliubov quasiparticle excitations with a linearized approximation. In doing so the transition time as well as the difference between resonant systems, i.e., systems where the Fermi energy is close to a sub-band minimum, and off-resonant systems can be well understood and traced back to the system and geometry parameters. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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2015-04-24 |
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1094-1622; 1050-2947 |
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Impact Factor |
2.925 |
Times cited |
10 |
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; M.D.C. acknowledges support by the BELSPO Back to Belgium Grant. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.925; 2015 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132509 |
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4235 |
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Michel, K.H.; Costamagna; Peeters, F.M. |
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Theory of anharmonic phonons in two-dimensional crystals |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
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Phys Rev B |
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91 |
Issue |
91 |
Pages |
134302 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Anharmonic effects in an atomic monolayer thin crystal with honeycomb lattice structure are investigated by analytical and numerical lattice dynamical methods. Starting from a semiempirical model for anharmonic couplings of third and fourth orders, we study the in-plane and out-of-plane (flexural) mode components of the generalized wave vector dependent Gruneisen parameters, the thermal tension and the thermal expansion coefficients as a function of temperature and crystal size. From the resonances of the displacement-displacement correlation functions, we obtain the renormalization and decay rate of in-plane and flexural phonons as a function of temperature, wave vector, and crystal size in the classical and in the quantum regime. Quantitative results are presented for graphene. There, we find that the transition temperature T-alpha from negative to positive thermal expansion is lowered with smaller system size. Renormalization of the flexural mode has the opposite effect and leads to values of T-alpha approximate to 300 K for systems of macroscopic size. Extensive numerical analysis throughout the Brillouin zone explores various decay and scattering channels. The relative importance of normal and umklapp processes is investigated. The work is complementary to crystalline membrane theory and computational studies of anharmonic effects in two-dimensional crystals. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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2015-04-17 |
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1098-0121; 1550-235x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
38 |
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; We thank B. Verberck, D. Lamoen, and A. Dobry for useful comments. We acknowledge funding from the FWO (Belgium)-MINCyT (Argentina) collaborative research project. This work is supported by the EuroGRAPHENE project CONGRAN. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2015 IF: 3.736 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132512 |
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4263 |
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Pavlović, S.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Electronic properties of triangular and hexagonal MoS2 quantum dots |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
91 |
Issue |
91 |
Pages |
155410 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using the tight-binding approach, we calculate the electronic structure of triangular and hexagonal MoS2 quantum dots. Due to the orbital asymmetry we show that it is possible to form quantum dots with the same shape but having different electronic properties. The electronic states of triangular and hexagonal quantum dots are explored, as well as the local and total density of states and the convergence towards the bulk spectrum with dot size is investigated. Our calculations show that: (1) edge states appear in the band gap, (2) that there are a larger number of electronic states in the conduction band as compared to the valence band, and (3) the relative number of edge states decreases with increasing dot size. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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2015-04-11 |
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1098-0121; 1550-235x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
44 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI) and the Methusalem Foundation of the Flemish government. Stefan Pavlovic is supported by JoinEU-SEE IV, Erasmus Mundus Action 2 programme. We thank J. M. Pereira for interesting discussions. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2015 IF: 3.736 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132516 |
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4170 |
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Gjorgievska, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nicholson, J.W.; Coleman, N.J.; Slipper, I.J.; Booth, S. |
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The incorporation of nanoparticles into conventional glass-ionomer dental restorative cements |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Microscopy and microanalysis |
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Microsc Microanal |
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21 |
Issue |
21 |
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392-406 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Conventional glass-ionomer cements (GICs) are popular restorative materials, but their use is limited by their relatively low mechanical strength. This paper reports an attempt to improve these materials by incorporation of 10 wt% of three different types of nanoparticles, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, and titanium dioxide, into two commercial GICs (ChemFil((R)) Rock and EQUIA (TM) Fil). The results indicate that the nanoparticles readily dispersed into the cement matrix by hand mixing and reduced the porosity of set cements by filling the empty spaces between the glass particles. Both cements showed no significant difference in compressive strength with added alumina, and ChemFil((R)) Rock also showed no significant difference with zirconia. By contrast, ChemFil((R)) Rock showed significantly higher compressive strength with added titania, and EQUIA (TM) Fil showed significantly higher compressive strength with both zirconia and titania. Fewer air voids were observed in all nanoparticle-containing cements and this, in turn, reduced the development of cracks within the matrix of the cements. These changes in microstructure provide a likely reason for the observed increases in compressive strength, and overall the addition of nanoparticles appears to be a promising strategy for improving the physical properties of GICs. |
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Cambridge, Mass. |
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2015-02-18 |
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1431-9276 |
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Impact Factor |
1.891 |
Times cited |
15 |
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Most recent IF: 1.891; 2015 IF: 1.877 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132523 |
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4194 |
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Sadeghi, A.; Neek-Amal, M.; Berdiyorov, G.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Diffusion of fluorine on and between graphene layers |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
91 |
Issue |
91 |
Pages |
014304 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using first-principles calculations and reactive force field molecular dynamics simulations, we study the structural properties and dynamics of a fluorine (F) atom, either adsorbed on the surface of single layer graphene (F/GE) or between the layers of AB stacked bilayer graphene (F@ bilayer graphene). It is found that the diffusion of the F atom is very different in those cases, and that the mobility of the F atom increases by about an order of magnitude when inserted between two graphene layers. The obtained diffusion constant for F/GE is twice larger than that experimentally found for gold adatom and theoretically found for C-60 molecule on graphene. Our study provides important physical insights into the dynamics of fluorine atoms between and on graphene layers and explains the mechanism behind the separation of graphite layers due to intercalation of F atoms. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000349125800002 |
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2015-01-08 |
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1098-0121; 1550-235x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
15 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI) and the Methusalem Foundation of the Flemish Government. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2015 IF: 3.736 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132561 |
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4161 |
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Lander, L.; Rousse, G.; Abakumov, A.M.; Sougrati, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Tarascon, J.-M. |
Title |
Structural, electrochemical and magnetic properties of a novel KFeSO4F polymorph |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry A : materials for energy and sustainability |
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J Mater Chem A |
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3 |
Issue |
3 |
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19754-19764 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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In the quest for sustainable and low-cost positive electrode materials for Li-ion batteries, we discovered, as reported herein, a new low temperature polymorph of KFeSO4F. Contrary to the high temperature phase crystallizing in a KTiOPO4-like structure, this new phase adopts a complex layer-like structure built on FeO4F2 octahedra and SO4 tetrahedra, with potassium cations located in between the layers, as solved using neutron and synchrotron diffraction experiments coupled with electron diffraction. The detailed analysis of the structure reveals an alternation of edge-and corner-shared FeO4F2 octahedra leading to a large monoclinic cell of 1771.774(7) angstrom(3). The potassium atoms are mobile within the structure as deduced by ionic conductivity measurements and confirmed by the bond valence energy landscape approach thus enabling a partial electrochemical removal of K+ and uptake of Li+ at an average potential of 3.7 V vs. Li+/Li-0. Finally, neutron diffraction experiments coupled with SQUID measurements reveal a long range antiferromagnetic ordering of the Fe2+ magnetic moments below 22 K with a possible magnetoelectric behavior. |
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Cambridge |
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2015-08-17 |
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2050-7488; 2050-7496 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
8.867 |
Times cited |
11 |
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Most recent IF: 8.867; 2015 IF: 7.443 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132566 |
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4253 |
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Bretos, I.; Schneller, T.; Falter, M.; Baecker, M.; Hollmann, E.; Woerdenweber, R.; Molina-Luna, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Eibl, O. |
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Solution-derived YBa2Cu3O7-\delta (YBCO) superconducting films with BaZrO3 (BZO) nanodots based on reverse micelle stabilized nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry C : materials for optical and electronic devices |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem C |
Volume |
3 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
3971-3979 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Superconducting YBa2Cu3O7-delta (YBCO) films with artificial BaZrO3 (BZO) nanodots were prepared using a chemical solution deposition method involving hybrid solutions composed of trifluoroacetate-based YBCO precursors and reverse micelle stabilized BZO nanoparticle dispersions. Microemulsion-mediated synthesis was used to obtain nano-sized (similar to 12 nm) and mono-dispersed BZO nanoparticles that preserve their features once introduced into the YBCO solution, as revealed by dynamic light scattering. Phase pure, epitaxial YBCO films with randomly oriented BZO nanodots distributed over their whole microstructure were grown from the hybrid solutions on (100) LaAlO3 substrates. The morphology of the YBCO-BZO nanocomposite films was strongly influenced by the amount of nanoparticles incorporated into the system, with contents ranging from 5 to 40 mol%. Scanning electron microscopy showed a high density of isolated second-phase defects consisting of BZO nanodots in the nanocomposite film with 10 mol% of BZO. Furthermore, a direct observation and quantitative analysis of lattice defects in the form of interfacial edge dislocations directly induced by the BZO nanodots was evidenced by transmission electron microscopy. The superconducting properties (77 K) of the YBCO films improved considerably by the presence of such nanodots, which seem to enhance the morphology of the sample and therefore the intergranular critical properties. The incorporation of preformed second-phase defects (here, BZO) during the growth of the superconducting phase is the main innovation of this novel approach for the all-solution based low-cost fabrication of long-length coated conductors. |
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000352870400018 |
Publication Date |
2015-03-06 |
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ISSN |
2050-7526; 2050-7534 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.256 |
Times cited |
19 |
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This work was supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) contract no. 0327433A (project ELSA). L. Molina-Luna and G. Van Tendeloo acknowledge funding from the European Research Council (ERC grant no. 24691-COUNTATOMS). The authors gratefully acknowledge J. Dornseiffer for the support with preparation of the microemulsions for the BZO nanoparticles; G. Wasse for the SEM images; and T. Po¨ssinger for the preparation of the artwork. Eurotape |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 5.256; 2015 IF: 4.696 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132575 |
Serial |
4245 |
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Van Boxem, R. |
Title |
Electron vortex beams : an in-depth theoretical study |
Type |
Doctoral thesis |
Year |
2015 |
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Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Place of Publication |
Antwerpen |
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UA library record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132968 |
Serial |
4168 |
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Author |
Clima, S.; Chen, Y.Y.; Fantini, A.; Goux, L.; Degraeve, R.; Govoreanu, B.; Pourtois, G.; Jurczak, M. |
Title |
Intrinsic tailing of resistive states distributions in amorphous <tex>HfOx </tex> and TaOx based resistive random access memories |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
IEEE electron device letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ieee Electr Device L |
Volume |
36 |
Issue |
36 |
Pages |
769-771 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
We report on the ineffectiveness of programming oxide-based resistive random access memory (OxRAM) at low current with a program and verify algorithm due to intrinsic relaxation of the verified distribution to the natural state distribution obtained by single-pulse programming without verify process. Based on oxygen defect formation thermodynamics and on their diffusion barriers in amorphous HfOx and TaOx, we describe the intrinsic nature of tailing of the verified low resistive state and high resistive state distributions. We introduce different scenarios to explain fast distribution widening phenomenon, which is a fundamental limitation for OxRAM current scaling and device reliability. |
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000358570300011 |
Publication Date |
2015-06-23 |
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ISSN |
0741-3106 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.048 |
Times cited |
33 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.048; 2015 IF: 2.754 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134412 |
Serial |
4200 |
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Author |
Moors, K.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W. |
Title |
Analytic solution of Ando's surface roughness model with finite domain distribution functions |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
18th International Workshop On Computational Electronics (iwce 2015) |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
Ando's surface roughness model is applied to metallic nanowires and extended beyond small roughness size and infinite barrier limit approximations for the wavefunction overlaps, such as the Prange-Nee approximation. Accurate and fast simulations can still be performed without invoking these overlap approximations by averaging over roughness profiles using finite domain distribution functions to obtain an analytic solution for the scattering rates. The simulations indicate that overlap approximations, while predicting a resistivity that agrees more or less with our novel approach, poorly estimate the underlying scattering rates. All methods show that a momentum gap between left- and right-moving electrons at the Fermi level, surpassing a critical momentum gap, gives rise to a substantial decrease in resistivity. |
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Ieee |
Place of Publication |
New york |
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978-0-692-51523-5 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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Times cited |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134996 |
Serial |
4140 |
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Van de Put, M.L.; Vandenberghe, W.G.; Magnus, W.; Sorée, B.; Fischetti, M.V. |
Title |
Modeling of inter-ribbon tunneling in graphene |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
18th International Workshop On Computational Electronics (iwce 2015) |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The tunneling current between two crossed graphene ribbons is described invoking the empirical pseudopotential approximation and the Bardeen transfer Hamiltonian method. Results indicate that the density of states is the most important factor determining the tunneling current between small (similar to nm) ribbons. The quasi-one dimensional nature of graphene nanoribbons is shown to result in resonant tunneling. |
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Ieee |
Place of Publication |
New york |
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Series Issue |
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ISSN |
978-0-692-51523-5 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
Impact Factor |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134997 |
Serial |
4206 |
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Author |
Verreck, D.; Van de Put, M.L.; Verhulst, A.S.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W.; Dabral, A.; Thean, A.; Groeseneken, G. |
Title |
15-band spectral envelope function formalism applied to broken gap tunnel field-effect transistors |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
18th International Workshop On Computational Electronics (iwce 2015) |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
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Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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A carefully chosen heterostructure can significantly boost the performance of tunnel field-effect transistors (TFET). Modelling of these hetero-TFETs requires a quantum mechanical (QM) approach with an accurate band structure to allow for a correct description of band-to-band-tunneling. We have therefore developed a fully QM 2D solver, combining for the first time a full zone 15-band envelope function formalism with a spectral approach, including a heterostructure basis set transformation. Simulations of GaSb/InAs broken gap TFETs illustrate the wide body capabilities and transparant transmission analysis of the formalism. |
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Ieee |
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New york |
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000380398200055 |
Publication Date |
2015-10-26 |
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978-0-692-51523-5 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134998 |
Serial |
4131 |
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Moors, K.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W. |
Title |
Modeling and tackling resistivity scaling in metal nanowires |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices : [proceedings]
T2 – International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and, Devices (SISPAD), SEP 09-11, 2015, Washington, DC |
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222-225 |
Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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A self-consistent analytical solution of the multi-subband Boltzmann transport equation with collision term describing grain boundary and surface roughness scattering is presented to study the resistivity scaling in metal nanowires. The different scattering mechanisms and the influence of their statistical parameters are analyzed. Instead of a simple power law relating the height or width of a nanowire to its resistivity, the picture appears to be more complicated due to quantum-mechanical scattering and quantization effects, especially for surface roughness scattering. |
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Ieee |
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New york |
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978-1-4673-7860-4 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:135046 |
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4205 |
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Berthelot, A.; Kolev, S.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Different pressure regimes of a surface-wave discharge in argon : a modelling investigation |
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P2 Proceeding |
Year |
2015 |
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57-62 |
Keywords |
P2 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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UCO Press |
Place of Publication |
Cordoba |
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978-84-9927-187-3 |
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UA library record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:135094 |
Serial |
4160 |
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Bogaerts, A.; Berthelot, A.; Heijkers, S.; Kozák, T. |
Title |
Computer modeling of a microwave discharge used for CO2 splitting |
Type |
P2 Proceeding |
Year |
2015 |
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Pages |
41-50 |
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P2 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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UCO Press |
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Cordoba |
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978-84-9927-187-3 |
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UA library record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:135096 |
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4154 |
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Woo, S.Y.; Gauquelin, N.; Nguyen, H.P.T.; Mi, Z.; Botton, G.A. |
Title |
Interplay of strain and indium incorporation in InGaN/GaN dot-in-a-wire nanostructures by scanning transmission electron microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
Volume |
26 |
Issue |
26 |
Pages |
344002 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The interplay between strain and composition is at the basis of heterostructure design to engineer new properties. The influence of the strain distribution on the incorporation of indium during the formation of multiple InGaN/GaN quantum dots (QDs) in nanowire (NW) heterostructures has been investigated, using the combined techniques of geometric phase analysis of atomic-resolution images and quantitative elemental mapping from core-loss electron energy-loss spectroscopy within scanning transmission electron microscopy. The variation in In-content between successive QDs within individual NWs shows a dependence on the magnitude of compressive strain along the growth direction within the underlying GaN barrier layer, which affects the incorporation of In-atoms to minimize the local effective strain energy. Observations suggest that the interfacial misfit between InGaN/GaN within the embedded QDs is mitigated by strain partitioning into both materials, and results in normal stresses inflicted by the presence of the surrounding GaN shell. These experimental measurements are linked to the local piezoelectric polarization fields for individual QDs, and are discussed in terms of the photoluminescence from an ensemble of NWs. |
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Bristol |
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000359079500003 |
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2015-08-03 |
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0957-4484 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
19 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2015 IF: 3.821 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:136278 |
Serial |
4504 |
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Moors, K.; Soree, B.; Tokei, Z.; Magnus, W. |
Title |
Electron relaxation times and resistivity in metallic nanowires due to tilted grain boundary planes |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
On Ultimate Integration On Silicon (eurosoi-ulis) |
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201-204 |
Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
We calculate the resistivity contribution of tilted grain boundaries with varying parameters in sub-10nm diameter metallic nanowires. The results have been obtained with the Boltzmann transport equation and Fermi's golden rule, retrieving correct state-dependent relaxation times. The standard approximation schemes for the relaxation times are shown to fail when grain boundary tilt is considered. Grain boundaries tilted under the same angle or randomly tilted induce a resistivity decrease. |
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Ieee |
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New york |
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978-1-4799-6911-1 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144776 |
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4651 |
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Shestakov, M.V.; Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Baekelant, W.; Verellen, N.; Chen, X.; Hofkens, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshchalkov, V.V. |
Title |
Luminescence of fixed site Ag nanoclusters in a simple oxyfluoride glass host and plasmon absorption of amorphous Ag nanoparticles in a complex oxyfluoride glass host |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers
T2 – 8th International Conference on Photonics, Devices, and System VI, AUG 27-29, 2014, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC |
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Unsp 94501n |
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P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Ag nanocluster-doped glasses have been prepared by a conventional melt-quenching method. The effect of melt temperature and dwell time on the formation of Ag nanoclusters and Ag nanoparticles in simple host oxyfluoride glasses has been studied. The increase of melt temperature and dwell time results in the dissolution of Ag nanoparticles and substantial red-shift of absorption and photoluminescence spectra of the prepared glasses. The quantum yield of the glasses is similar to 5% and does not depend on melt temperature and dwell time. The prepared glasses may be used as red phosphors or down-conversion layers for solar-cells. |
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Spie-int soc optical engineering |
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Bellingham |
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000349404500057 |
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2015-01-06 |
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9450 |
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978-1-62841-566-7 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144783 |
Serial |
4668 |
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