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Lu, Y.-G.; Turner, S.; Ekimov, E.A.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Boron-rich inclusions and boron distribution in HPHT polycrystalline superconducting diamond |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
86 |
Issue |
86 |
Pages |
156-162 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Polycrystalline boron-doped superconducting diamond, synthesized at high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) via a reaction of a single piece of crystalline boron with monolithic graphite, has been investigated by analytical transmission electron microscopy. The local boron distribution and boron environment have been studied by a combination of (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) and spatially resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS). High resolution TEM imaging and EELS elemental mapping have established, for the first time, the presence of largely crystalline diamond-diamond grain boundaries within the material and have evidenced the presence of substitutional boron dopants within individual diamond grains. Confirmation of the presence of substitutional B dopants has been obtained through comparison of acquired boron K-edge EELS fine structures with known references. This confirmation is important to understand the origin of superconductivity in polycrystalline B-doped diamond. In addition to the substitutional boron doping, boron-rich inclusions and triple-points, both amorphous and crystalline, with chemical compositions close to boron carbide B4C, are evidenced. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000352922700019 |
Publication Date |
2015-01-22 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
20 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
FWO; 246791 COUNTATOMS; 278510 VORTEX; Hercules ECASJO_; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2015 IF: 6.196 |
Call Number  |
c:irua:125994UA @ admin @ c:irua:125994 |
Serial |
250 |
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Ennaert, T.; Geboers, J.; Gobechiya, E.; Courtin, C.M.; Kurttepeli, M.; Houthoofd, K.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Magusin, P.C.M.M.; Bals, S.; Jacobs, P.A.; Sels, B.F. |
| Title |
Conceptual frame rationalizing the self-stabilization of H-USY zeolites in hot liquid water |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
ACS catalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Catal |
| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
754-768 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The wide range of liquid-phase reactions required for the catalytic conversion of biomass compounds into new bioplatform molecules defines a new set of challenges for the development of active, selective, and stable catalysts. The potential of bifunctional Ru/H-USY catalysts for conversions in hot liquid water (HLW) is assessed in terms of physicochemical stability and long-term catalytic performance of acid sites and noble metal functionality, as probed by hydrolytic hydrogenation of cellulose. It is shown that zeolite desilication is the main zeolite degradation mechanism in HLW. USY zeolite stability depends on two main parameters, viz., framework and extra-framework aluminum content. The former protects the zeolite lattice by counteracting hydrolysis of framework bonds, and the latter, when located at the external crystal surface, prevents solubilization of the zeolite framework which is the result of its low water-solubility. Hence, the hot liquid water stability of commercial H-USY zeolites, in contrast to their steam stability, increased with decreasing Si/AI ratio. As a result, mildly steamed USY zeolites containing a high amount of both Al species exhibit the highest resistance to HLW. During an initial period of transformations, Al-rich zeolites form additional protective extra-framework Al species at the outer surface, self-stabilizing the framework. A critical bulk Si/AI ratio of 3 was determined whereby USY zeolites with a lower Si/AI ratio will self-stabilize over time. Besides, due to the initial transformation period, the accessibility of the catalytic active sites is extensively enhanced resulting in a material that is more stable and drastically more accessible to large substrates than the original zeolite. When these findings are applied in the hydrolytic hydrogenation of cellulose, unprecedented nearly quantitative hexitol yields were obtained with a stable catalytic system. |
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Wos |
000349275300031 |
Publication Date |
2014-12-09 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2155-5435;2155-5435; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
10.614 |
Times cited |
65 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 10.614; 2015 IF: 9.312 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:125288 |
Serial |
474 |
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