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van der Stam, W.; Berends, A.C.; Rabouw, F.T.; Willhammar, T.; Ke, X.; Meeldijk, J.D.; Bals, S.; de Donega, C.M. |
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Luminescent CuInS2 quantum dots by partial cation exchange in Cu2-xS nanocrystals |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
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Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
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27 |
Issue |
27 |
Pages |
621-628 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Here, we show successful partial cation exchange reactions in Cu2-xS nanocrystals (NCs) yielding luminescent CuInS2 (CIS) NCs. Our approach of mild reaction conditions ensures slow Cu extraction rates, which results in a balance with the slow In incorporation rate. With this method, we obtain CIS NCs with photoluminescence (PL) far in the near-infrared (NIR), which cannot be directly synthesized by currently available synthesis protocols. We discuss the factors that favor partial, self-limited cation exchange from Cu2-xS to CIS NCs, rather than complete cation exchange to In2S3. The product CIS NCs have the wurtzite crystal structure, which is understood in terms of conservation of the hexagonal close packing of the anionic sublattice of the parent NCs into the product NCs. These results are an important step toward the design of CIS NCs with sizes and shapes that are not attainable by direct synthesis protocols and may thus impact a number of potential applications. |
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000348618400028 |
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2014-12-29 |
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0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
119 |
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335078 Colouratom; 262348 Esmi; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2015 IF: 8.354 |
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c:irua:125291 |
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1858 |
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van der Stam, W.; Akkerman, Q.A.; Ke, X.; van Huis, M.A.; Bals, S.; de Donega, C.M. |
Title |
Solution-processable ultrathin size- and shape-controlled colloidal Cu2-xS nanosheets |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
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27 |
Issue |
27 |
Pages |
283-291 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets (NSs) possess extraordinary properties that are attractive for both fundamental studies and technological devices. Solution-based bottom-up methods are emerging as promising routes to produce free-standing NSs, but the synthesis of colloidal NSs with well-defined size and shape has remained a major challenge. In this work, we report a novel method that yields 2 nm thick colloidal Cu2-xS NSs with well-defined shape (triangular or hexagonal) and size (100 nm to 3 mu m). The key feature of our approach is the use of a synergistic interaction between halides (Br or Cl) and copper-thiolate metal-organic frameworks to create a template that imposes 2D constraints on the Cu-catalyzed C-S thermolysis, resulting in nucleation and growth of colloidal 2D Cu2-xS NSs. Moreover, the NS composition can be postsynthetically tailored by exploiting topotactic cation exchange reactions. This is illustrated by converting the Cu2-xS NSs into ZnS and CdS NSs while preserving their size and shape. The method presented here thus holds great promise as a route to solution-processable compositionally diverse ultrathin colloidal NSs with well-defined shape and size. |
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000348085300036 |
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2014-12-04 |
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0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
68 |
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335078 Colouratom; 246791 Countatoms; 312483 Esteem2; esteem2ta; ECASSara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2015 IF: 8.354 |
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c:irua:123865 c:irua:123865 |
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3052 |
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van der Stam, W.; Gradmann, S.; Altantzis, T.; Ke, X.; Baldus, M.; Bals, S.; de Mello Donega, C. |
Title |
Shape Control of Colloidal Cu2-x S Polyhedral Nanocrystals by Tuning the Nucleation Rates |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
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28 |
Issue |
28 |
Pages |
6705-6715 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Synthesis protocols for colloidal nanocrystals (NCs) with narrow size and shape distributions are of particular interest for the successful implementation of these nanocrystals into devices. Moreover, the preparation of NCs with well-defined crystal phases is of key importance. In this work, we show that Sn(IV)-thiolate complexes formed in situ strongly influence the nucleation and growth rates of colloidal Cu2-x S polyhedral NCs, thereby dictating their final size, shape, and crystal structure. This allowed us to successfully synthesize hexagonal bifrustums and hexagonal bipyramid NCs with low-chalcocite crystal structure, and hexagonal nanoplatelets with various thicknesses and aspect ratios with the djurleite crystal structure, by solely varying the concentration of Sn(IV)-additives (namely, SnBr4) in the reaction medium. Solution and solid-state 119Sn NMR measurements show that SnBr4 is converted in situ to Sn(IV)-thiolate complexes, which increase the Cu2-x S nucleation barrier without affecting the precursor conversion rates. This influences both the nucleation and growth rates in a concentration-dependent fashion and leads to a better separation between nucleation and growth. Our approach of tuning the nucleation and growth rates with in situ-generated Sn-thiolate complexes might have a more general impact due to the availability of various metal-thiolate complexes, possibly resulting in polyhedral NCs of a wide variety of metal-sulfide compositions. |
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Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University , P.O. Box 80000, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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English |
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000384399000037 |
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2016-09-02 |
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0897-4756 |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
27 |
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W.v.d.S. and C.d.M.D. acknowledge financial support from the division of Chemical Sciences (CW) of The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) under grant number ECHO.712.012.001. M.B. also gratefully acknowledges NWO for funding the NMR infrastructure (Middle Groot program, grant number 700.58.102). S.B. acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant # 335078-COLOURATOMS).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 9.466 |
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EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:135928 |
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4285 |
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Zhang, L.; Lin, B.-C.; Wu, Y.-F.; Wu, H.; Huang, T.-W.; Chang, C.-R.; Ke, X.; Kurttepeli, M.; Tendeloo, G.V.; Xu, J.; Yu, D.; Liao, Z.-M. |
Title |
Electronic Coupling between Graphene and Topological Insulator Induced Anomalous Magnetotransport Properties |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
Volume |
11 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
6277-6285 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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It has been theoretically proposed that the spin textures of surface states in a topological insulator can be directly transferred to graphene by means of the proximity effect, which is very important for realizing the two-dimensional topological insulator based on graphene. Here we report the anomalous magnetotransport properties of graphene-topological insulator Bi2Se3 heterojunctions, which are sensitive to the electronic coupling between graphene and the topological surface state. The coupling between the p_z orbitals of graphene and the p orbitals of the surface states on the Bi2Se3 bottom surface can be enhanced by applying a perpendicular negative magnetic field, resulting in a giant negative magnetoresistance at the Dirac point up to about -91%. Obvious resistances dip in the transfer curve at the Dirac point is also observed in the hybrid devices, which is consistent with theoretical predictions of the distorted Dirac bands with nontrivial spin textures inherited from the Bi2Se3 surface states. |
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000404808000110 |
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2017-05-10 |
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1936-0851 |
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Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
12 |
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; This work was supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China (Nos. 2016YFA0300802, 2013CB934600) and NSFC (No. 11234001). ; |
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Most recent IF: 13.942 |
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EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:143192 |
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4569 |
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Li, J.; Pereira, P.J.; Yuan, J.; Lv, Y.-Y.; Jiang, M.-P.; Lu, D.; Lin, Z.-Q.; Liu, Y.-J.; Wang, J.-F.; Li, L.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Li, M.-Y.; Feng, H.-L.; Hatano, T.; Wang, H.-B.; Wu, P.-H.; Yamaura, K.; Takayama-Muromachi, E.; Vanacken, J.; Chibotaru, L.F.; Moshchalkov, V.V. |
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Nematic superconducting state in iron pnictide superconductors |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nature communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Commun |
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8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
1880 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nematic order often breaks the tetragonal symmetry of iron-based superconductors. It arises from regular structural transition or electronic instability in the normal phase. Here, we report the observation of a nematic superconducting state, by measuring the angular dependence of the in-plane and out-of-plane magnetoresistivity of Ba 0.5 K 0.5 Fe 2 As 2 single crystals. We find large twofold oscillations in the vicinity of the superconducting transition, when the direction of applied magnetic field is rotated within the basal plane. To avoid the influences from sample geometry or current flow direction, the sample was designed as Corbino-shape for in-plane and mesa-shape for out-of-plane measurements. Theoretical analysis shows that the nematic superconductivity arises from the weak mixture of the quasi-degenerate s-wave and d-wave components of the superconducting condensate, most probably induced by a weak anisotropy of stresses inherent to single crystals. |
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000416933400002 |
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2017-11-27 |
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2041-1723 |
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Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
8 |
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The authors J.L., P.J.P., and J.Y. contributed equally to this work. J.L. and J.Y. designed the experiments. J.L., H.-L.F., K.Y., and E.T.-M. grew the single crystals. J.L., J.Y., Y.-Y.L., M.-P.J., D.L., M.-Y.L., T.H., H.-B.W., P.-H.W., K.Y., E.T.-M., J.V., and V.V.M. fabricated the devices and measured transport properties. J.L., Y.-Y.L., Z.-Q.L., Y.-J.L., J.-F.W., and L.L. studied on the pulsed high field measurements. X.K. and G.V.T. measured the low temperature TEM. All authors discussed the data. J.L., P.J.P., and L.F.C. proposed the model and simulated the results. J.L., P.J.P., K.Y., E.T.-M., and L.F.C. analyzed the data and prepared the manuscript. |
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Most recent IF: 12.124 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147348 |
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4772 |
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Shan, L.; Punniyakoti, S.; Van Bael, M.J.; Temst, K.; Van Bael, M.K.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; D'Olieslaeger, M.; Wagner, P.; Haenen, K.; Boyen, H.G.; |
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Homopolymers as nanocarriers for the loading of block copolymer micelles with metal salts : a facile way to large-scale ordered arrays of transition-metal nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Journal of materials chemistry C : materials for optical and electronic devices |
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J Mater Chem C |
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2 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
701-707 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A new and facile approach is presented for generating quasi-regular patterns of transition metal-based nanoparticles on flat substrates exploiting polystyrene-block-poly2vinyl pyridine (PS-b-P2VP) micelles as intermediate templates. Direct loading of such micellar nanoreactors by polar transition metal salts in solution usually results in nanoparticle ensembles exhibiting only short range order accompanied by broad distributions of particle size and inter-particle distance. Here, we demonstrate that the use of P2VP homopolymers of appropriate length as molecular carriers to transport precursor salts into the micellar cores can significantly increase the degree of lateral order within the final nanoparticle arrays combined with a decrease in spreading in particle size. Thus, a significantly extended range of materials is now available which can be exploited to study fundamental properties at the transition from clusters to solids by means of well-organized, well-separated, size-selected metal and metal oxide nanostructures. |
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000329069900015 |
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2013-11-12 |
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2050-7526;2050-7534; |
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Impact Factor |
5.256 |
Times cited |
5 |
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FWO projects G.0456.12; 50 G.0346.09N; Methusalem project "NANO |
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Most recent IF: 5.256; 2014 IF: 4.696 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113734 |
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1489 |
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Song, H.-D.; Wu, Y.-F.; Yang, X.; Ren, Z.; Ke, X.; Kurttepeli, M.; Tendeloo, G.V.; Liu, D.; Wu, H.-C.; Yan, B.; Wu, X.; Duan, C.-G.; Han, G.; Liao, Z.-M.; Yu, D. |
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Asymmetric Modulation on Exchange Field in a Graphene/BiFeO3Heterostructure by External Magnetic Field |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
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Nano letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
Volume |
18 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
2435-2441 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Graphene, having all atoms on its surface, is favorable to extend the functions by introducing the spin–orbit coupling and magnetism through proximity effect. Here, we report the tunable interfacial exchange field produced by proximity coupling in graphene/BiFeO3 heterostructures. The exchange field has a notable dependence with external magnetic field, and it is much larger under negative magnetic field than that under positive magnetic field. For negative external magnetic field, interfacial exchange coupling gives rise to evident spin splitting for N ≠ 0 Landau levels and a quantum Hall metal state for N = 0 Landau level. Our findings suggest graphene/BiFeO3 heterostructures are promising for spintronics. |
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000430155900034 |
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2018-04-11 |
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1530-6984 |
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Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
9 |
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This work was supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2016YFA0300802) and NSFC (Nos. 11774004 and 11604004). Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, 2016YFA0300802 ; National Natural Science Foundation of China, 11604004 11774004 ; |
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Most recent IF: 12.712 |
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EMAT @ lucian @c:irua:150794 |
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4923 |
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Li, H.; Zhang, L.; Li, L.; Wu, C.; Huo, Y.; Chen, Y.; Liu, X.; Ke, X.; Luo, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Two-in-one solution using insect wings to produce graphene-graphite films for efficient electrocatalysis |
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A1 Journal article |
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2019 |
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Nano Research |
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Nano Res |
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12 |
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1 |
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33-39 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Natural organisms contain rich elements and naturally optimized smart structures, both of which have inspired various innovative concepts and designs in human society. In particular, several natural organisms have been used as element sources to synthesize low-cost and environmentally friendly electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells and metal-air batteries, which are clean energy devices. However, to date, no naturally optimized smart structures have been employed in the synthesis of ORR catalysts, including graphene-based materials. Here, we demonstrate a novel strategy to synthesize graphene-graphite films (GGFs) by heating butterfly wings coated with FeCl3 in N-2, in which the full power of natural organisms is utilized. The wings work not only as an element source for GGF generation but also as a porous supporting structure for effective nitrogen doping, two-dimensional spreading, and double-face exposure of the GGFs. These GGFs exhibit a half-wave potential of 0.942 V and a H2O2 yield of < 0.07% for ORR electrocatalysis; these values are comparable to those for the best commercial Pt/C and all previously reported ORR catalysts in alkaline media. This two-in-one strategy is also successful with cicada and dragonfly wings, indicating that it is a universal, green, and cost-effective method for developing high-performance graphene-based materials. |
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000453629900004 |
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2018-08-30 |
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1998-0124 |
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Impact Factor |
7.354 |
Times cited |
7 |
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; The authors would like to thank Drs Qiang Wang and Wenjuan Yuan for useful discussions. This work was financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2017YFA0700104), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21601136 and 11404016), the National Program for Thousand Young Talents of China, Tianjin Municipal Education Commission, Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission (No. 15JCYBJC52600), and the Fundamental Research Fund of Tianjin University of Technology. This work also made use of the resources of the National Center for Electron Microscopy in Beijing. ; |
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Most recent IF: 7.354 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:156210 |
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5265 |
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Zhou, X.-G.; Yang, C.-Q.; Sang, X.; Li, W.; Wang, L.; Yin, Z.-W.; Han, J.-R.; Li, Y.; Ke, X.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Cheng, Y.-B.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Probing the electron beam-induced structural evolution of halide perovskite thin films by scanning transmission electron microscopy |
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2021 |
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Journal Of Physical Chemistry C |
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J Phys Chem C |
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125 |
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19 |
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10786-10794 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A deep understanding of the fine structure at the atomic scale of halide perovskite materials has been limited by their sensitivity to the electron beam that is widely used for structural characterization. The sensitivity of a gamma-CsPbIBr2 perovskite thin film under electron beam irradiation is revealed by scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) through a universal large-range electron dose measurement, which is based on discrete single-electron events in the STEM mode. Our research indicates that the gamma-CsPbIBr2 thin film undergoes structural changes with increasing electron overall dose (e(-).A(-2)) rather than dose rate (e(-).A(-2).s(-1)), which suggests that overall dose is the key operative parameter. The electron beam-induced structural evolution of gamma-CsPbIBr2 is monitored by fine control of the electron beam dose, together with the analysis of high-resolution (S)TEM, diffraction, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Our results show that the gamma-CsPbIBr2 phase first forms an intermediate phase [e.g., CsPb(1-x)(IBr)((3-y))] with a superstructure of ordered vacancies in the pristine unit cell, while a fraction of Pb2+ is reduced to Pb-0. As the electron dose increases, Pb nanoparticles precipitate, while the remaining framework forms the Cs2IBr phase, accompanied by some amorphization. This work provides guidelines to minimize electron beam irradiation artifacts for atomic-resolution imaging on CsPbIBr2 thin films. |
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2021-05-11 |
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1932-7447; 1932-7455 |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:179187 |
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6880 |
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Wang, J.T.W.; Cabana, L.; Bourgognon, M.; Kafa, H.; Protti, A.; Venner, K.; Shah, A.M.; Sosabowski, J.K.; Mather, S.J.; Roig, A.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; de Rosales, R.T.M.; Tobias, G.; Al-Jamal, K.T. |
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Magnetically decorated multiwalled carbon nanotubes as dual MRI and SPECT contrast agents |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Advanced functional materials |
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Adv Funct Mater |
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24 |
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13 |
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1880-1894 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one of the most promising nanomaterials to be used in biomedicine for drug/gene delivery as well as biomedical imaging. This study develops radio-labeled, iron oxide-decorated multiwalled CNTs (MWNTs) as dual magnetic resonance (MR) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) contrast agents. Hybrids containing different amounts of iron oxide are synthesized by in situ generation. Physicochemical characterisations reveal the presence of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) granted the magnetic properties of the hybrids. Further comprehensive examinations including high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), fast Fourier transform simulations, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy assure the conformation of prepared SPION as γ-Fe2O3. High r2 relaxivities are obtained in both phantom and in vivo MRI compared to the clinically approved SPION Endorem. The hybrids are successfully radio labeled with technetium-99m through a functionalized bisphosphonate and enable SPECT/CT imaging and γ-scintigraphy to quantitatively analyze the biodistribution in mice. No abnormality is found by histological examination and the presence of SPION and MWNT are identified by Perls stain and Neutral Red stain, respectively. TEM images of liver and spleen tissues show the co-localization of SPION and MWNTs within the same intracellular vesicles, indicating the in vivo stability of the hybrids after intravenous injection. The results demonstrate the capability of the present SPIONMWNT hybrids as dual MRI and SPECT contrast agents for in vivo use. |
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Weinheim |
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000333674100007 |
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2013-11-19 |
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1616-301X; |
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Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
50 |
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Countatoms; Fp7; Esteem2; esteem2_ta |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2014 IF: 11.805 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111589 |
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1891 |
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Cabana, L.; Gonzalez-Campo, A.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nunez, R.; Tobias, G. |
Title |
Efficient Chemical Modification of Carbon Nanotubes with Metallacarboranes |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Chemistry: a European journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem-Eur J |
Volume |
21 |
Issue |
21 |
Pages |
16792-16795 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
As-produced single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) tend to aggregate in bundles due to pi-pi interactions. Several approaches are nowadays available to debundle, at least partially, the nanotubes through surface modification by both covalent and noncovalent approaches. Herein, we explore different strategies to afford an efficient covalent functionalization of SWCNTs with cobaltabisdicarbollide anions. Aberration-corrected HRTEM analysis reveals the presence of metallacarboranes along the walls of the SWCNTs. This new family of materials presents an outstanding water dispersibility that facilitates its processability for potential applications. |
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Institut de Ciencia de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), Campus Universitari de la UAB. 08193, Bellaterra (Spain). gerard.tobias@icmab.es |
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000366501600011 |
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2015-10-06 |
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0947-6539; |
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Impact Factor |
5.317 |
Times cited |
5 |
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The research leading to these results received financial support from MINECO (MAT2014-53500-R; CTQ2013-44670-R), Generalitat de Catalunya (2014/SGR/149), and from the European Commission under the FP7 ITN Marie-Curie Network programme RADDEL (grant agreement 290023), the Integrated Infrastructure Initiative No. 262348 European Soft Matter Infrastructure (ESMI) and the European Research Council, ERC Grant No 246791-COUNTATOMS. A.G.C. thanks the CSIC for the JAE-DOC grant. |
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Most recent IF: 5.317; 2015 IF: 5.731 |
Call Number |
c:irua:129215 |
Serial |
3964 |
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Yan, Y.; Zhou, X.; Jin, H.; Li, C.-Z.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Liu, K.; Yu, D.; Dressel, M.; Liao, Z.-M. |
Title |
Surface-Facet-Dependent Phonon Deformation Potential in Individual Strained Topological Insulator Bi2Se3 Nanoribbons |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
Volume |
9 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
10244-10251 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Strain is an important method to tune the properties of topological insulators. For example, compressive strain can induce superconductivity in Bi2Se3 bulk material. Topological insulator nanostructures are the superior candidates to utilize the unique surface states due to the large surface to volume ratio. Therefore, it is highly desirable to monitor the local strain effects in individual topological insulator nanostructures. Here, we report the systematical micro-Raman spectra of single strained Bi2Se3 nanoribbons with different thicknesses and different surface facets, where four optical modes are resolved in both Stokes and anti-Stokes Raman spectral lines. A striking anisotropy of the strain dependence is observed in the phonon frequency of strained Bi2Se3 nanoribbons grown along the ⟨112̅0⟩ direction. The frequencies of the in-plane Eg2 and out-of-plane A1g1 modes exhibit a nearly linear blue-shift against bending strain when the nanoribbon is bent along the ⟨112̅0⟩ direction with the curved {0001} surface. In this case, the phonon deformation potential of the Eg2 phonon for 100 nm-thick Bi2Se3 nanoribbon is up to 0.94 cm–1/%, which is twice of that in Bi2Se3 bulk material (0.52 cm–1/%). Our results may be valuable for the strain modulation of individual topological insulator nanostructures. |
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English |
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000363915300079 |
Publication Date |
2015-09-12 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
14 |
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Y.Y. would like to thank Xuewen Fu for helpful discussions. This work was supported by MOST (Nos. 2013CB934600, 2013CB932602) and NSFC (Nos. 11274014, 11234001). |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2015 IF: 12.881 |
Call Number |
c:irua:129216 |
Serial |
3963 |
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Cabana, L.; Ke, X.; Kepić, D.; Oro-Solé, J.; Tobías-Rossell, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Tobias, G. |
Title |
The role of steam treatment on the structure, purity and length distribution of multi-walled carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
Volume |
93 |
Issue |
93 |
Pages |
1059-1067 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Purification and shortening of carbon nanotubes have attracted a great deal of attention to increase the biocompatibility and performance of the material in several applications. Steam treatment has been employed to afford both purification and shortening of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Steam removes the amorphous carbon and the graphitic particles that sheath catalytic nanoparticles, facilitating their removal by a subsequent acidic wash. The amount of metal impurities can be reduced in this manner below 0.01 wt.%. The length distribution of MWCNTs after different steam treatment times (from 1 h to 15 h) was assessed by box plot analysis of the electron microscopy data. Samples with a median length of 0.57 μm have been prepared with the reported methodology while preserving the integrity of the tubular wall structure. |
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Oxford |
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000360292100108 |
Publication Date |
2015-06-23 |
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ISSN |
0008-6223; |
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Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
17 |
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312483 Esteem2; 290023 Raddel; esteem2_ta |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2015 IF: 6.196 |
Call Number |
c:irua:127691 c:irua:127691 |
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2921 |
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Hoek, M.; Coneri, F.; Poccia, N.; Renshaw Wang, X.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hilgenkamp, H. |
Title |
Strain accommodation through facet matching in La1.85Sr0.15CuO4/Nd1.85Ce0.15CuO4 ramp-edge junctions |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
APL materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Apl Mater |
Volume |
3 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
086101 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Scanning nano-focused X-ray diffraction and high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy are used to investigate the crystal structure of ramp-edge junctions between superconducting electron-doped Nd1.85Ce0.15CuO4 and superconducting hole-doped La1.85Sr0.15CuO4 thin films, the latter being the top layer. On the ramp, a new growth mode of La1.85Sr0.15CuO4 with a 3.3° tilt of the c-axis is found. We explain the tilt by developing a strain accommodation model that relies on facet matching, dictated by the ramp angle, indicating that a coherent domain boundary is formed at the interface. The possible implications of this growth mode for the creation of artificial domains in morphotropic materials are discussed. |
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000360656800009 |
Publication Date |
2015-08-03 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2166-532X; |
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Impact Factor |
4.335 |
Times cited |
4 |
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312483 Esteem2; 246791 Countatoms; esteem2_jra2 |
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Most recent IF: 4.335; 2015 IF: NA |
Call Number |
c:irua:127690 c:irua:127690 |
Serial |
3163 |
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Wang, C.; Ke, X.; Wang, J.; Liang, R.; Luo, Z.; Tian, Y.; Yi, D.; Zhang, Q.; Wang, J.; Han, X.-F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Chen, L.-Q.; Nan, C.-W.; Ramesh, R.; Zhang, J. |
Title |
Ferroelastic switching in a layered-perovskite thin film |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Nature communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Commun |
Volume |
7 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
10636 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
A controllable ferroelastic switching in ferroelectric/multiferroic oxides is highly desirable due to the non-volatile strain and possible coupling between lattice and other order parameter in heterostructures. However, a substrate clamping usually inhibits their elastic deformation in thin films without micro/nano-patterned structure so that the integration of the non-volatile strain with thin film devices is challenging. Here, we report that reversible in-plane elastic switching with a non-volatile strain of approximately 0.4% can be achieved in layered-perovskite Bi2WO6 thin films, where the ferroelectric polarization rotates by 90 degrees within four in-plane preferred orientations. Phase-field simulation indicates that the energy barrier of ferroelastic switching in orthorhombic Bi2WO6 film is ten times lower than the one in PbTiO3 films, revealing the origin of the switching with negligible substrate constraint. The reversible control of the in-plane strain in this layered-perovskite thin film demonstrates a new pathway to integrate mechanical deformation with nanoscale electronic and/or magnetoelectronic applications. |
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Department of Physics, Beijing Normal University, 100875 Beijing, China |
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English |
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000371020600002 |
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2016-02-03 |
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2041-1723 |
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Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
40 |
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The work in Beijing Normal University is supported by the NSFC under contract numbers 51322207, 51332001 and 11274045. J.Z. also acknowledges the support from National Basic Research Program of China, under contract No. 2014CB920902. G.V.T. acknowledges the funding from the European Research Council under the Seventh Framework Program (FP7), ERC Advanced Grant No. 246791-COUNTATOMS. X.K. acknowledges the funding from NSFC (Grant No.11404016) and Beijing University of Technology (2015-RD-QB-19). J.W. acknowledges the funding from NSFC (Grant number 51472140). L.-Q.C. acknowledges the supporting by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering under Award FG02-07ER46417. R.L. acknowledges Tsinghua National Laboratory for Information Science and Technology (TNList) Cross-discipline Foundation. Z.L. acknowledges the support from the NSFC (No.11374010 and No.11434009). Q.Z. and X.-F.H. acknowledge the funding support from NSFC (Grant No. 11434014). R.R. acknowledges support from the National Science Foundation (Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Translational Applications of Nanoscale Multiferroic Systems) under grant number EEC-1160504. |
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Most recent IF: 12.124 |
Call Number |
c:irua:130978 |
Serial |
4007 |
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Liu, J.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Peng, Y.; Huang, H.-W.; Li, Y.; Wu, M.; Ke, X.-X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L. |
Title |
2D ZnO mesoporous single-crystal nanosheets with exposed {0001} polar facets for the depollution of cationic dye molecules by highly selective adsorption and photocatalytic decomposition |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Applied catalysis : B : environmental |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Catal B-Environ |
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181 |
Issue |
181 |
Pages |
138-145 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Two dimensional (2D) ZnO nanosheets are ideal system for dimensionally confined transport phenomenon investigation owing to specific surface atomic configuration. Therefore, 2D ZnO porous nanosheets with single-crystal nature and {0001} polar facets, likely display some specific physicochemical properties. In this work, for the first time, 2D ZnO mesoporous single-crystal nanosheets (ZnO-MSN) with {0001} polar facets have been designed and prepared via an intriguing colloidal templating approach through controlling the infiltration speed for the suspension of EG-capped ZnO nanoparticles and polymer colloids. The EG-capped ZnO nanoparticles are very helpful for single-crystal nanosheet formation, while the polymer colloids play dual roles on the mesoporosity generation and {0001} polar facets formation within the mesopores. Such special 2D structure not only accelerates the hole-electron separation and the electron transportation owing to the single-crystal nature, but also enhances the selective adsorption of organic molecules owing to the porous structure and the exposed {0001} polar facets with more O-termination (000-1) surfaces: the 2D ZnO-MSN shows highly selective adsorption and significantly higher photodegradation for positively charged rhodamine B than those for negatively charged methyl orange and neutral phenol, comparing with ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NP) and ZnO commercial nanoparticles (ZnO-CNP) with high surface areas. This work may shed some light on better understanding the synthesis of 2D porous single-crystal nanosheet with exposed polar surfaces and photocatalytic mechanism of nanostructured semiconductors in a mixed organic molecules system. |
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Amsterdam |
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000364256000015 |
Publication Date |
2015-08-01 |
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ISSN |
0926-3373; |
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Impact Factor |
9.446 |
Times cited |
60 |
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246791 Countatoms |
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Most recent IF: 9.446 |
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c:irua:127638 c:irua:127638 c:irua:127638 |
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10 |
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Bittencourt, C.; Navio, C.; Nicolay, A.; Ruelle, B.; Godfroid, T.; Snyders, R.; Colomer, J.-F.; Lagos, M.J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Ewels, C.P. |
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Atomic oxygen functionalization of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
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115 |
Issue |
42 |
Pages |
20412-20418 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Vertically aligned multiwalled carbon nanotubes (v-MWCNTs) are functionalized using atomic oxygen generated in a microwave plasma. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy depth profile analysis shows that the plasma treatment effectively grafts oxygen exclusively at the v-MWCNT tips. Electron microscopy shows that neither the vertical alignment nor the structure of v-MWCNTs were affected by the plasma treatment. Density functional calculations suggest assignment of XPS C 1s peaks at 286.6 and 287.5 eV, to epoxy and carbonyl functional groups, respectively. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000296205600009 |
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2011-10-04 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
31 |
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Iap |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2011 IF: 4.805 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91890 |
Serial |
174 |
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Corthals, S.; van Noyen, J.; Geboers, J.; Vosch, T.; Liang, D.; Ke, X.; Hofkens, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.; Sels, B. |
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The beneficial effect of CO2 in the low temperature synthesis of high quality carbon nanofibers and thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes from CH_{4} over Ni catalysts |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
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50 |
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2 |
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372-384 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A low temperature chemical vapor deposition method is described for converting CH4 into high-quality carbon nanofibers (CNFs) using a Ni catalyst supported on either spinel or perovskite oxides in the presence of CO2. The addition of CO2 has a significant influence on CNF purity and stability, while the CNF diameter distribution is significantly narrowed. Ultimately, the addition of CO2 changes the CNF structure from fishbone fibers to thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes. A new in situ cooling principle taking into account dry reforming chemistry and thermodynamics is introduced to account for the structural effects of CO2. |
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Oxford |
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000297397700004 |
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2011-09-01 |
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0008-6223; |
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Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
26 |
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Iwt; Iap |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2012 IF: 5.868 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93626 |
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228 |
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Llobet, E.; Espinosa, E.H.; Sotter, E.; Ionescu, R.; Vilanova, X.; Torres, J.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Renaux, F.; Paint, Y.; Hecq, M.; Bittencourt, C.; |
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Carbon nanotube TiO2 hybrid films for detecting traces of O2 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
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Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
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19 |
Issue |
37 |
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375501-375511 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Hybrid titania films have been prepared using an adapted sol-gel method for obtaining well-dispersed hydrogen plasma-treated multiwall carbon nanotubes in either pure titania or Nb-doped titania. The drop-coating method has been used to fabricate resistive oxygen sensors based on titania or on titania and carbon nanotube hybrids. Morphology and composition studies have revealed that the dispersion of low amounts of carbon nanotubes within the titania matrix does not significantly alter its crystallization behaviour. The gas sensitivity studies performed on the different samples have shown that the hybrid layers based on titania and carbon nanotubes possess an unprecedented responsiveness towards oxygen (i.e. more than four times higher than that shown by optimized Nb-doped TiO(2) films). Furthermore, hybrid sensors containing carbon nanotubes respond at significantly lower operating temperatures than their non-hybrid counterparts. These new hybrid sensors show a strong potential for monitoring traces of oxygen (i.e. <= 10 ppm) in a flow of CO(2), which is of interest for the beverage industry. |
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Bristol |
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000258385600014 |
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2008-08-02 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
48 |
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Pai |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103083 |
Serial |
282 |
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Corthals, S.; van Noyen, J.; Liang, D.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.; Sels, B. |
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A cyclic catalyst pretreatment in CO2 for high yield production of Carbon nanofibers with narrow diameter distribution |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Catalysis letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Catal Lett |
Volume |
141 |
Issue |
11 |
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1621-1624 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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This paper presents a cyclic catalyst pretreatment process to improve the CNF yield with narrow size distribution by sequentially feeding the CVD reactor with CH4/CO2 mixtures (carbon deposition) and CO2 (carbon removal) prior to the actual growth process. A mechanism based on a break-up of large Ni particles tentatively explains the beneficial effect of the cyclic carbon deposition/removal CVD procedure. |
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Basel |
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000296471400006 |
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2011-09-26 |
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1011-372X;1572-879X; |
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Impact Factor |
2.799 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Iwt; Iap |
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Most recent IF: 2.799; 2011 IF: 2.242 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91888 |
Serial |
598 |
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Ribbens, S.; Meynen, V.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ke, X.; Mertens, M.; Maes, B.U.W.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F. |
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Development of photocatalytic efficient Ti-based nanotubes and nanoribbons by conventional and microwave assisted synthesis strategies |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
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Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
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Micropor Mesopor Mat |
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114 |
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1/3 |
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401-409 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY) |
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Titanate nanotubes were prepared via a hydrothermal treatment of TiO2 powders (Riedel De Haen) in a basic solution. Morphology and structure of the prepared samples were characterized by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), XRD, FT-Raman spectroscopy, nitrogen sorption and DSC. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by photocatalytic oxidation of rhodamine 6G. Trititanate nanotubes (TTNT) with inner pore diameters between 4 and 4.2 nm and surface areas up till 360 m(2)/g could be synthesized. The synthesis route was modified by introduction of a calcination step, by applying a lower hydrothermal temperature and microwave irradiation in order to increase the photocatalytic activity of the porous photoactive nanotubular materials. Calcination and a softer hydrothermal treatment led to the formation of anatase without affecting the surface area and nanotubular shape of the samples. In this way, the photocatalytic activity of the original trititanate nanotubes could be significantly increased. By making use of microwave assisted synthesis, the photocatalytic activity call also be increased due to the presence of anatase. However, by applying microwave synthesis, a different structure was obtained, nanoribbons (NR) instead of nanotubcs, resulting in a decrease in surface area and porosity. |
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Amsterdam |
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000258432100040 |
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2008-02-01 |
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1387-1811; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.615 |
Times cited |
47 |
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Fwo; Crp (Ua) |
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Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69696 |
Serial |
683 |
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Bertoni, G.; Grillo, V.; Brescia, R.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Catellani, A.; Li, H.; Manna, L. |
Title |
Direct determination of polarity, faceting, and core location in colloidal core/shell wurtzite semiconductor nanocrystals |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
Volume |
6 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
6453-6461 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The ability to determine the atomic arrangement and termination of various facets of surfactant-coated nanocrystals is of great importance for understanding their growth mechanism and their surface properties and represents a critical piece of information that can be coupled to other experimental techniques and to calculations. This is especially appealing in the study of nanocrystals that can be grown in strongly anisotropic shapes, for which the relative growth rates of various facets can be influenced under varying reaction conditions. Here we show that in two representative cases of rod-shaped nanocrystals in the wurtzite phase (CdSe(core)/CdS(shell) and ZnSe(core)/ZnS(shell) nanorods) the terminations of the polar facets can be resolved unambiguously by combining advanced electron microscopy techniques, such as aberration-corrected HRTEM with exit wave reconstruction or aberration-corrected HAADF-STEM. The [0001] and [000-1] polar directions of these rods, which grow preferentially along their c-axis, are revealed clearly, with one side consisting of the Cd (or Zn)-terminated (0001) facet and the other side with a pronounced faceting due to Cd (or Zn)-terminated {10-1-1} facets. The lateral faceting of the rods is instead dominated by three nonpolar {10-10} facets. The core buried in the nanostructure can be localized in both the exit wave phase and HAADF-STEM images. |
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000306673800079 |
Publication Date |
2012-06-18 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
63 |
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The authors gratefully acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under grant number 240111 (NANO-ARCH) and the financial support from the Flemish Hercules 3 Programme for large infrastructures. G.B. and V.G. thank E. Rotunno for his help with STEM_CELL and IWFR. |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2012 IF: 12.062 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101138 |
Serial |
710 |
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He, Z.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Direct evidence for the existence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes with hexagonal cross-sections |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
Volume |
50 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
2524-2529 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with a polygonal cross-section have been paid increasing attention since their three-dimensional structure is related to specific physical properties, which are found to be different in comparison to CNTs with a circular cross-section. Here, we report the existence of novel multi-walled CNTs yielding walls with a rounded-hexagonal configuration. This structure was directly confirmed for the first time by both cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography. The morphology of the Fe catalytic particle also exhibits hexagonal characteristics, and is proposed as the origin of the formation of the rounded-hexagonal walls of the CNT. This observation is of great importance with respect to the design of polygonal (such as pentagonal or hexagonal) cross-sectional CNTs. By controlling the morphology of the catalytic nanoparticles it will be possible to grow CNTs with desired electronic and mechanical properties. |
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Oxford |
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000303038400015 |
Publication Date |
2012-02-06 |
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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 |
8 |
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Notes |
Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2012 IF: 5.868 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96956 |
Serial |
711 |
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Ke, X.; Turner, S.; Quintana, M.; Hadad, C.; Montellano-López, A.; Carraro, M.; Sartorel, A.; Bonchio, M.; Prato, M.; Bittencourt, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.; |
Title |
Dynamic motion of Ru-polyoxometalate ions (POMs) on functionalized few-layer graphene |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
Volume |
9 |
Issue |
23 |
Pages |
3922-3927 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The interaction and stability of Ru4POM on few layer graphene via functional groups is investigated by time-dependent imaging using aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy. The Ru4POM demonstrates dynamic motion on the graphene surface with its frequency and amplitude of rotation related to the nature of the functional group used. The stability of the Ru4POMgraphene hybrid corroborates its long-term robustness when applied to multielectronic catalytic processes. |
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Weinheim |
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000331282400003 |
Publication Date |
2013-07-01 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1613-6810; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
16 |
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Notes |
IAP-7; Countatoms; |
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Most recent IF: 8.643; 2013 IF: 7.514 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115768 |
Serial |
763 |
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Schulze, A.; Hantschel, T.; Dathe, A.; Eyben, P.; Ke, X.; Vandervorst, W. |
Title |
Electrical tomography using atomic force microscopy and its application towards carbon nanotube-based interconnects |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
Volume |
23 |
Issue |
30 |
Pages |
305707 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The fabrication and integration of low-resistance carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for interconnects in future integrated circuits requires characterization techniques providing structural and electrical information at the nanometer scale. In this paper we present a slice-and-view approach based on electrical atomic force microscopy. Material removal achieved by successive scanning using doped ultra-sharp full-diamond probes, manufactured in-house, enables us to acquire two-dimensional (2D) resistance maps originating from different depths (equivalently different CNT lengths) on CNT-based interconnects. Stacking and interpolating these 2D resistance maps results in a three-dimensional (3D) representation (tomogram). This allows insight from a structural (e.g. size, density, distribution, straightness) and electrical point of view simultaneously. By extracting the resistance evolution over the length of an individual CNT we derive quantitative information about the resistivity and the contact resistance between the CNT and bottom electrode. |
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Bristol |
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000306333500029 |
Publication Date |
2012-07-11 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
29 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2012 IF: 3.842 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100750 |
Serial |
895 |
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Goffin, A.-L.; Duquesne, E.; Raquez, J.-M.; Miltner, H.E.; Ke, X.; Alexandre, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Mele, B.; Dubois, P. |
Title |
From polyester grafting onto POSS nanocage by ring-opening polymerization to high performance polyester/POSS nanocomposites |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem |
Volume |
20 |
Issue |
42 |
Pages |
9415-9422 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Polyester-grafted polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) nanohybrids selectively produced by ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone and L,L-lactide (A.-L. Goffin, E. Duquesne, S. Moins, M. Alexandre, Ph. Dubois, Eur. Polym. Journal, 2007, 43, 4103) were studied as masterbatches by melt-blending within their corresponding commercial polymeric matrices, i.e., poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and poly(L,L-lactide) (PLA). For the sake of comparison, neat POSS nanoparticles were also dispersed in PCL and PLA. The objective was to prepare aliphatic polyester-based nanocomposites with enhanced crystallization behavior, and therefore, enhanced thermo-mechanical properties. Wide-angle X-ray scattering and transmission electron microscopy attested for the dispersion of individualized POSS nanoparticles in the resulting nanocomposite materials only when the polyester-grafted POSS nanohybrid was used as a masterbatch. The large impact of such finely dispersed (grafted) nanoparticles on the crystallization behavior for the corresponding polyester matrices was noticed, as evidenced by differential scanning calorimetry analysis. Indeed, well-dispersed POSS nanoparticles acted as efficient nucleating sites, significantly increasing the crystallinity degree of both PCL and PLA matrices. As a result, a positive impact on thermo-mechanical properties was highlighted by dynamic mechanical thermal analysis. |
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Cambridge |
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000283264500017 |
Publication Date |
2010-06-03 |
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0959-9428;1364-5501; |
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Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
42 |
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Fwo; Iap-6 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85784 |
Serial |
1284 |
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Ke, X. |
Title |
From top-down to bottom-up : from carbon nanotubes to nanodevices |
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Doctoral thesis |
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2010 |
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Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Antwerpen |
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0000-00-00 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87408 |
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1289 |
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Navío, C.; Vallejos, S.; Stoycheva, T.; Llobet, E.; Correig, X.; Snyders, R.; Blackman, C.; Umek, P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.; |
Title |
Gold clusters on WO3 nanoneedles grown via AACVD : XPS and TEM studies |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Materials chemistry and physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Mater Chem Phys |
Volume |
134 |
Issue |
2/3 |
Pages |
809-813 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
We have prepared tungsten oxide films decorated with gold particles on Si substrates by aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) and characterized them using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). SEM shows that the films are composed of needle-like structures and TEM shows that both the needles and the gold particles are crystalline. XPS indicates the presence of oxygen vacancies, i.e. the films are WO3−x, and hence the deposited material is composed of semiconducting nanostructures and that the interaction between the gold particles and the WO3 needles surface is weak. The synthesis of semiconducting tungsten oxide nanostructures decorated with metal particles represents an important step towards the development of sensing devices with optimal properties. |
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Lausanne |
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000305918200038 |
Publication Date |
2012-04-30 |
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ISSN |
0254-0584; |
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Impact Factor |
2.084 |
Times cited |
52 |
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Iap |
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Most recent IF: 2.084; 2012 IF: 2.072 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97705 |
Serial |
1356 |
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de Clippel, F.; Harkiolakis, A.; Vosch, T.; Ke, X.; Giebeler, L.; Oswald, S.; Houthoofd, K.; Jammaer, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Jacobs, P.A.; Baron, G.V.; Sels, B.F.; Denayer, J.F.M. |
Title |
Graphitic nanocrystals inside the pores of mesoporous silica : synthesis, characterization and an adsorption study |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Micropor Mesopor Mat |
Volume |
144 |
Issue |
1/3 |
Pages |
120-133 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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This work presents a new carbonsilica hybrid material, denoted as CSM, with remarkable sorption properties. It consists of intraporous graphitic nanocrystals grown in the pores of mesoporous silica. CSM is obtained by a subtle incipient wetness impregnation of Al-containing mesoporous silica with furfuryl alcohol (FA)/hemelitol solutions. Both the volume match of the impregnation solution with that of the silica template pore volume, and the presence of Al3+ in the silica, are crucial to polymerize FA selectively inside the mesopores. Carbonization of the intraporous polymer was then performed by pyrolysis under He up to 1273 K. The resulting CSMs were examined by SEM, HRTEM, 27Al MAS NMR, N2 adsorption, XRD, TGA, TPD, XPS, pycnometry and Raman spectroscopy. Mildly oxidized graphitic-like carbon nanoblocks, consisting of a few graphene-like sheets, were thus identified inside the template mesopores. Random stacking of these carbon crystallites generates microporosity resulting in biporous materials at low carbon content and microporous materials at high carbon loadings. Very narrow pore distributions were obtained when pyrolysis was carried out under slow heating rate, viz. 1 K min−1. Adsorption and shape selective properties of the carbon filled mesoporous silica were studied by performing pulse chromatography and breakthrough experiments, and by measuring adsorption isotherms of linear and branched alkanes. Whereas the parent mesoporous silica shows unselective adsorption, their CSM analogues preferentially adsorb linear alkanes. The sorption capacity and selectivity can be adjusted by changing the pore size of the template or by varying the synthesis conditions. A relation between the carbon crystallites size and the shape selective behaviour of the corresponding CSM for instance is demonstrated. Most interestingly, CSM shows separation factors for linear and branched alkanes up to values comparable to those of zeolitic molecular sieves. |
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Amsterdam |
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000293435400016 |
Publication Date |
2011-04-15 |
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ISSN |
1387-1811; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.615 |
Times cited |
15 |
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Most recent IF: 3.615; 2011 IF: 3.285 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92325 |
Serial |
1380 |
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Vidick, D.; Ke, X.; Devillers, M.; Poleunis, C.; Delcorte, A.; Moggi, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hermans, S. |
Title |
Heterometal nanoparticles from Ru-based molecular clusters covalently anchored onto functionalized carbon nanotubes and nanofibers |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Beilstein journal of nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Beilstein J Nanotech |
Volume |
6 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1287-1297 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Heterometal clusters containing Ru and Au, Co and/or Pt are anchored onto carbon nanotubes and nanofibers functionalized with chelating phosphine groups. The cluster anchoring yield is related to the amount of phosphine groups available on the nanocarbon surface. The ligands of the anchored molecular species are then removed by gentle thermal treatment in order to form nanoparticles. In the case of Au-containing clusters, removal of gold atoms from the clusters and agglomeration leads to a bimodal distribution of nanoparticles at the nanocarbon surface. In the case of Ru-Pt species, anchoring occurs without reorganization through a ligand exchange mechanism. After thermal treatment, ultrasmall (1-3 nm) bimetal Ru-Pt nanoparticles are formed on the surface of the nanocarbons. Characterization by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) confirms their bimetal nature on the nanoscale. The obtained bimetal nanoparticles supported on nanocarbon were tested as catalysts in ammonia synthesis and are shown to be active at low temperature and atmospheric pressure with very low Ru loading. |
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000355908400001 |
Publication Date |
2015-06-10 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2190-4286; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.127 |
Times cited |
7 |
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246791 Countatoms; 262348 Esmi |
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Most recent IF: 3.127; 2015 IF: 2.670 |
Call Number |
c:irua:126431 |
Serial |
1420 |
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