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Gonnissen, J.; de Backer, A.; den Dekker, A.J.; Martinez, G.T.; Rosenauer, A.; Sijbers, J.; Van Aert, S. |
Title |
Optimal experimental design for the detection of light atoms from high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy images |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Applied physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Phys Lett |
Volume |
105 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
063116 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
Abstract |
We report an innovative method to explore the optimal experimental settings to detect light atoms from scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images. Since light elements play a key role in many technologically important materials, such as lithium-battery devices or hydrogen storage applications, much effort has been made to optimize the STEM technique in order to detect light elements. Therefore, classical performance criteria, such as contrast or signal-to-noise ratio, are often discussed hereby aiming at improvements of the direct visual interpretability. However, when images are interpreted quantitatively, one needs an alternative criterion, which we derive based on statistical detection theory. Using realistic simulations of technologically important materials, we demonstrate the benefits of the proposed method and compare the results with existing approaches. |
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American Institute of Physics |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000341188700073 |
Publication Date |
2014-08-14 |
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0003-6951;1077-3118; |
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Impact Factor |
3.411 |
Times cited |
12 |
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FWO (G.0393.11; G.0064.10; and G.0374.13); European Union Seventh Framework Programme [FP7/2007-2013] under Grant Agreement No. 312483 (ESTEEM2); esteem2_jra2 |
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Most recent IF: 3.411; 2014 IF: 3.302 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118333 |
Serial |
2482 |
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Sathiya, M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Foix, D.; Rousse, G.; Ramesha, K.; Saubanère, M.; Doublet, M. .; Vezin, H.; Laisa, C.P.; Prakash, A.S.; Gonbeau, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Tarascon, J.M. |
Title |
Origin of voltage decay in high-capacity layered oxide electrodes |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nature materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Mater |
Volume |
14 |
Issue |
14 |
Pages |
230-238 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Although Li-rich layered oxides (Li1+xNiyCozMn1−x−y−zO2 > 250 mAh g−1) are attractive electrode materials providing energy densities more than 15% higher than todays commercial Li-ion cells, they suffer from voltage decay on cycling. To elucidate the origin of this phenomenon, we employ chemical substitution in structurally related Li2RuO3 compounds. Li-rich layered Li2Ru1−yTiyO3 phases with capacities of ~240 mAh g−1 exhibit the characteristic voltage decay on cycling. A combination of transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies reveals that the migration of cations between metal layers and Li layers is an intrinsic feature of the chargedischarge process that increases the trapping of metal ions in interstitial tetrahedral sites. A correlation between these trapped ions and the voltage decay is established by expanding the study to both Li2Ru1−ySnyO3 and Li2RuO3; the slowest decay occurs for the cations with the largest ionic radii. This effect is robust, and the finding provides insights into new chemistry to be explored for developing high-capacity layered electrodes that evade voltage decay. |
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London |
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000348600200024 |
Publication Date |
2014-12-01 |
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ISSN |
1476-1122;1476-4660; |
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Impact Factor |
39.737 |
Times cited |
395 |
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Notes |
246791 Countatoms; 312483 Esteem2; esteem2_ta |
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Most recent IF: 39.737; 2015 IF: 36.503 |
Call Number |
c:irua:132555 c:irua:132555 |
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2528 |
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De Bie, C.; van Dijk, J.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
The Dominant Pathways for the Conversion of Methane into Oxygenates and Syngas in an Atmospheric Pressure Dielectric Barrier Discharge |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
119 |
Issue |
119 |
Pages |
22331-22350 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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A one-dimensional fluid model for a dielectric barrier discharge in CH4/O2 and CH4/CO2 gas mixtures is developed. The model describes the gas-phase chemistry for partial oxidation and for dry reforming of methane. The spatially averaged densities of the various plasma species are presented as a function of time and initial gas mixing ratio. Besides, the conversion of the inlet gases and the selectivities of the reaction products are calculated. Syngas, higher hydrocarbons, and higher oxygenates are typically found to be important reaction products. Furthermore, the main underlying reaction pathways for the formation of syngas, methanol, formaldehyde, and other higher oxygenates are determined. |
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000362385700010 |
Publication Date |
2015-09-10 |
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ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
46 |
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This work was carried out using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen, a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI), and the Universiteit Antwerpen. The authors also acknowledge financial support from the IAP/7 (Interuniversity Attraction Pole) program “PSI-Physical Chemistry of Plasma- Surface Interactions” by the Belgian Federal Office for Science Policy (BELSPO) and from the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO). |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2015 IF: 4.772 |
Call Number |
c:irua:128774 |
Serial |
3960 |
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De Schouwer, F.; Claes, L.; Claes, N.; Bals, S.; Degrève, J.; De Vos, D.E. |
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Pd-catalyzed decarboxylation of glutamic acid and pyroglutamic acid to bio-based 2-pyrrolidone |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Green chemistry : cutting-edge research for a greener sustainable future |
Abbreviated Journal |
Green Chem |
Volume |
17 |
Issue |
17 |
Pages |
2263-2270 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
In order to recycle nitrogen from nitrogen-rich waste streams, particularly protein waste, we studied the decarboxylation of pyroglutamic acid and glutamic acid in a one-pot reaction to bio-based 2-pyrrolidone. After the screening of a wide range of supported Pd and Pt catalysts, 5 wt% Pd/Al2O3 displayed the highest yield (70%) and selectivity (81%) for the decarboxylation of pyroglutamic acid in water at 250 °C and under an inert atmosphere. Side products originate from consecutive reactions of 2-pyrrolidone; different reaction pathways are proposed to explain the presence of degradation products like propionic acid, γ-hydroxybutyric acid, γ-butyrolactone and methylamine. An extensive study of the reaction parameters was performed to check their influence on selectivity and conversion. This heterogeneous catalytic system was successfully extended to the conversion of glutamic acid. |
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London |
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000352724200027 |
Publication Date |
2015-02-17 |
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1463-9262;1463-9270; |
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Impact Factor |
9.125 |
Times cited |
47 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 9.125; 2015 IF: 8.020 |
Call Number |
c:irua:125378 |
Serial |
2564 |
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Zhukova, A.A.; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Zaytsev, V.B.; Zaytseva, A.V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gaskov, A.M. |
Title |
Pd nanoparticles on SnO2(Sb) whiskers : aggregation and reactivity in CO detection |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Journal of alloys and compounds |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Alloy Compd |
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565 |
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6-10 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Single crystal antimony-doped SnO2 whiskers have been synthesized by in situ doping process in horizontal flow reactor. The produced whiskers were modified with 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1 or 2 wt.% Pd. The processes of Pd particles growth and aggregation are described on the base of AFM and STEM data. Depending on the content of introduced Pd precursor, the various mechanisms (Volmer-Weber or Stranski-Krastanov) of Pd nanoparticles growth realize. The dependence of sensor signal to CO on Pd concentration has non-monotonous character determined by the size of Pd nanoparticles and their aggregation degree. The best sensor signal toward CO was observed for whiskers decorated with 0.1 wt.% Pd. This concentration corresponds to the presence of individual 3-5 nm Pd nanoparticles on the surface of the whiskers. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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000317815300002 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-13 |
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ISSN |
0925-8388; |
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Impact Factor |
3.133 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 3.133; 2013 IF: 2.726 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108424 |
Serial |
2566 |
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Ovsyannikov, S.V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Schnelle, W.; Egoavil, R.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Glazyrin, K.V.; Hanfland, M.; Dubrovinsky, L. |
Title |
Perovskite-like Mn2O3 : a path to new manganites |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Angewandte Chemie |
Abbreviated Journal |
Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume |
52 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
1494-1498 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Korund-artiges ε-Mn2O3 und Perowskit-artiges ζ-Mn2O3, zwei neue Phasen von Mn2O3, wurden unter hohen Drücken bei hohen Temperaturen synthetisiert. Die Manganatome können vollständig die A- und B-Positionen der Perowskitstruktur besetzen. ζ-Mn2O3 (siehe Bild, A-Positionsordnung) enthält Mn in den drei Oxidationsstufen +II, +III und +IV. |
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Weinheim |
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000313913300027 |
Publication Date |
2012-12-22 |
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1433-7851; |
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Impact Factor |
11.994 |
Times cited |
84 |
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This work was supported by the DFG (project OV-110/1-1), Alexander von Humboldt foundation, European Union Council (FP7)-Grant no. 246102 IFOX, European Research Council (FP7)-ERC Starting Grant no. 278510 VORTEX and ERC Grant no. 246791-COUNTATOMS, and Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. ECASJO_; |
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Most recent IF: 11.994; 2013 IF: 11.336 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108765UA @ admin @ c:irua:108765 |
Serial |
2573 |
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Egoavil, R.; Huehn, S.; Jungbauer, M.; Gauquelin, N.; Béché, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Verbeeck; Moshnyaga, V. |
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Phase problem in the B-site ordering of La2CoMnO6 : impact on structure and magnetism |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
Volume |
7 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
9835-9843 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Epitaxial double perovskite La2CoMnO6 (LCMO) films were grown by metalorganic aerosol deposition on SrTiO3(111) substrates. A high Curie temperature, T-C = 226 K, and large magnetization close to saturation, M-S(5 K) = 5.8 mu(B)/f.u., indicate a 97% degree of B-site (Co,Mn) ordering within the film. The Co/Mn ordering was directly imaged at the atomic scale by scanning transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (STEM-EDX). Local electron-energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) measurements reveal that the B-sites are predominantly occupied by Co2+ and Mn4+ ions in quantitative agreement with magnetic data. Relatively small values of the (1/2 1/2 1/2) superstructure peak intensity, obtained by X-ray diffraction (XRD), point out the existence of ordered domains with an arbitrary phase relationship across the domain boundary. The size of these domains is estimated to be in the range 35-170 nm according to TEM observations and modelling the magnetization data. These observations provide important information towards the complexity of the cation ordering phenomenon and its implications on magnetism in double perovskites, and similar materials. |
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Cambridge |
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000354983100060 |
Publication Date |
2015-05-05 |
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ISSN |
2040-3364;2040-3372; |
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Impact Factor |
7.367 |
Times cited |
37 |
Open Access |
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312483 ESTEEM2; FWO G004413N; 246102 IFOX; Hercules; esteem2_jra3 |
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Most recent IF: 7.367; 2015 IF: 7.394 |
Call Number |
c:irua:126423 c:irua:126423 |
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2586 |
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Geim, A.K.; Grigorieva, I.V.; Dubonos, S.V.; Lok, J.G.S.; Maan, J.C.; Filippov, A.E.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Phase transitions in individual sub-micrometre superconductors |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
1997 |
Publication |
Nature |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nature |
Volume |
390 |
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Pages |
259-262 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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A1997YG66700054 |
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2002-07-26 |
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ISSN |
0028-0836; |
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Impact Factor |
40.137 |
Times cited |
370 |
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Most recent IF: 40.137; 1997 IF: 27.368 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:19265 |
Serial |
2595 |
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Wee, L.H.; Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Custers, K.; Kerkhofs, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A. |
Title |
Hematite iron oxide nanorod patterning inside COK-12 mesochannels as an efficient visible light photocatalyst |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry A : materials for energy and sustainability |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem A |
Volume |
3 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
19884-19891 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The uniform dispersion of functional oxide nanoparticles on the walls of ordered mesoporous silica to tailor optical, electronic, and magnetic properties for biomedical and environmental applications is a scientific challenge. Here, we demonstrate homogeneous confined growth of 5 nanometer-sized hematite iron oxide (α-Fe2O3) inside mesochannels of ordered mesoporous COK-12 nanoplates. The three-dimensional inclusion of the α-Fe2O3 nanorods in COK-12 particles is studied using high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy and electron tomography. High resolution imaging and EDX spectroscopy provide information about the particle size, shape and crystal phase of the loaded α-Fe2O3 material, while electron tomography provides detailed information on the spreading of the nanorods throughout the COK-12 host. This nanocomposite material, having a semiconductor band gap energy of 2.40 eV according to diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, demonstrates an improved visible light photocatalytic degradation activity with rhodamine 6G and 1-adamantanol model compounds. |
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000362041300033 |
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2015-08-26 |
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2050-7488;2050-7496; |
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Impact Factor |
8.867 |
Times cited |
9 |
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L.H.W. and S.T. thank the FWO-Vlaanderen for a postdoctoral research fellowship (12M1415N) and under contract number G004613N . J.A.M gratefully acknowledge financial supports from Flemish Government (Long-term structural funding-Methusalem). Collaboration among universities was supported by the Belgian Government (IAP-PAI network). |
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Most recent IF: 8.867; 2015 IF: 7.443 |
Call Number |
c:irua:132567 |
Serial |
3959 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Deng, S.; Kurttepeli, M.; Cott, D.J.; Vereecken, P.M.; Bals, S.; Martens, J.A.; Detavernier, C.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Photocatalytic acetaldehyde oxidation in air using spacious TiO2 films prepared by atomic layer deposition on supported carbonaceous sacrificial templates |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Applied catalysis : B : environmental |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Catal B-Environ |
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160 |
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204-210 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Supported carbon nanosheets and carbon nanotubes served as sacrificial templates for preparing spacious TiO2 photocatalytic thin films. Amorphous TiO2 was deposited conformally on the carbonaceous template material by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Upon calcination at 550 °C, the carbon template was oxidatively removed and the as-deposited continuous amorphous TiO2 layers transformed into interlinked anatase nanoparticles with an overall morphology commensurate to the original template structure. The effect of type of template, number of ALD cycles and gas residence time of pollutant on the photocatalytic activity, as well as the stability of the photocatalytic performance of these thin films was investigated. The TiO2 films exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity toward photocatalytic degradation of acetaldehyde in air as a model reaction for photocatalytic indoor air pollution abatement. Optimized films outperformed a reference film of commercial PC500. |
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Amsterdam |
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000340687900024 |
Publication Date |
2014-05-27 |
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ISSN |
0926-3373; |
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Impact Factor |
9.446 |
Times cited |
37 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
335078 Colouratom; Iap-Pai P7/05; Fwo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 9.446; 2014 IF: 7.435 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117094 |
Serial |
2608 |
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Goris, B.; Guzzinati, G.; Fernández-López, C.; Pérez-Juste, J.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Trügler, A.; Hohenester, U.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Plasmon mapping in Au@Ag nanocube assemblies |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
118 |
Issue |
28 |
Pages |
15356-15362 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Surface plasmon modes in metallic nanostructures largely determine their optoelectronic properties. Such plasmon modes can be manipulated by changing the morphology of the nanoparticles or by bringing plasmonic nanoparticle building blocks close to each other within organized assemblies. We report the EELS mapping of such plasmon modes in pure Ag nanocubes, Au@Ag coreshell nanocubes, and arrays of Au@Ag nanocubes. We show that these arrays enable the creation of interesting plasmonic structures starting from elementary building blocks. Special attention will be dedicated to the plasmon modes in a triangular array formed by three nanocubes. Because of hybridization, a combination of such nanotriangles is shown to provide an antenna effect, resulting in strong electrical field enhancement at the narrow gap between the nanotriangles. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000339368700031 |
Publication Date |
2014-06-27 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
41 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Fwo; 246791 Countatoms; 278510 Vortex; 335078 Colouratom; 262348 Esmi ECASJO;; ECASSara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2014 IF: 4.772 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118099UA @ admin @ c:irua:118099 |
Serial |
2644 |
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Rehor, I.; Lee, K.L.; Chen, K.; Hajek, M.; Havlik, J.; Lokajova, J.; Masat, M.; Slegerova, J.; Shukla, S.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Steinmetz, N.F.; Cigler, P. |
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Plasmonic nanodiamonds : targeted coreshell type nanoparticles for cancer cell thermoablation |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Advanced healthcare materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Healthc Mater |
Volume |
4 |
Issue |
4 |
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460-468 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Targeted biocompatible nanostructures with controlled plasmonic and morphological parameters are promising materials for cancer treatment based on selective thermal ablation of cells. Here, coreshell plasmonic nanodiamonds consisting of a silica-encapsulated diamond nanocrystal coated in a gold shell are designed and synthesized. The architecture of particles is analyzed and confirmed in detail using electron tomography. The particles are biocompatibilized using a PEG polymer terminated with bioorthogonally reactive alkyne groups. Azide-modified transferrin is attached to these particles, and their high colloidal stability and successful targeting to cancer cells overexpressing the transferrin receptor are demonstrated. The particles are nontoxic to the cells and they are readily internalized upon binding to the transferrin receptor. The high plasmonic cross section of the particles in the near-infrared region is utilized to quantitatively ablate the cancer cells with a short, one-minute irradiation by a pulse 750-nm laser. |
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000349961600014 |
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2015-02-18 |
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2192-2640; |
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Impact Factor |
5.11 |
Times cited |
30 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 5.11; 2015 IF: 5.797 |
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c:irua:125375 |
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2647 |
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Van Eyndhoven, G.; Kurttepeli, M.; van Oers, C.J.; Cool, P.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Sijbers, J. |
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Pore REconstruction and Segmentation (PORES) method for improved porosity quantification of nanoporous materials |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
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148 |
Issue |
148 |
Pages |
10-19 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) |
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Electron tomography is currently a versatile tool to investigate the connection between the structure and properties of nanomaterials. However, a quantitative interpretation of electron tomography results is still far from straightforward. Especially accurate quantification of pore-space is hampered by artifacts introduced in all steps of the processing chain, i.e., acquisition, reconstruction, segmentation and quantification. Furthermore, most common approaches require subjective manual user input. In this paper, the PORES algorithm POre REconstruction and Segmentation is introduced; it is a tailor-made, integral approach, for the reconstruction, segmentation, and quantification of porous nanomaterials. The PORES processing chain starts by calculating a reconstruction with a nanoporous-specific reconstruction algorithm: the Simultaneous Update of Pore Pixels by iterative REconstruction and Simple Segmentation algorithm (SUPPRESS). It classifies the interior region to the pores during reconstruction, while reconstructing the remaining region by reducing the error with respect to the acquired electron microscopy data. The SUPPRESS reconstruction can be directly plugged into the remaining processing chain of the PORES algorithm, resulting in accurate individual pore quantification and full sample pore statistics. The proposed approach was extensively validated on both simulated and experimental data, indicating its ability to generate accurate statistics of nanoporous materials. |
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Amsterdam |
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000345973000002 |
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2014-08-23 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
7 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2015 IF: 2.436 |
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c:irua:119083 |
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2672 |
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Deng, S.; Kurttepeli, M.; Cott, D.J.; Bals, S.; Detavernier, C. |
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Porous nanostructured metal oxides synthesized through atomic layer deposition on a carbonaceous template followed by calcination |
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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 |
Pages |
2642-2649 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Porous metal oxides with nano-sized features attracted intensive interest in recent decades due to their high surface area which is essential for many applications, e.g. Li ion batteries, photocatalysts, fuel cells and dye-sensitized solar cells. Various approaches have so far been investigated to synthesize porous nanostructured metal oxides, including self-assembly and template-assisted synthesis. For the latter approach, forests of carbon nanotubes are considered as particularly promising templates, with respect to their one-dimensional nature and the resulting high surface area. In this work, we systematically investigate the formation of porous metal oxides (Al2O3, TiO2, V2O5 and ZnO) with different morphologies using atomic layer deposition on multi-walled carbon nanotubes followed by post-deposition calcination. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy accompanied by X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy were used for the investigation of morphological and structural transitions at the micro- and nano-scale during the calcination process. The crystallization temperature and the surface coverage of the metal oxides and the oxidation temperature of the carbon nanotubes were found to produce significant influence on the final morphology. |
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Cambridge |
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000348990500019 |
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2014-12-06 |
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2050-7488;2050-7496; |
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Impact Factor |
8.867 |
Times cited |
23 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
Fwo; 239865 Cocoon; 335078 Colouratoms; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 8.867; 2015 IF: 7.443 |
Call Number |
c:irua:125298 |
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2673 |
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Neek-Amal, M.; Peeters, F.M.; Grigorieva, I.V.; Geim, A.K. |
Title |
Commensurability Effects in Viscosity of Nanoconfined Water |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
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10 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
3685-3692 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The rate of water flow through hydrophobic nanocapillaries is greatly enhanced as compared to that expected from macroscopic hydrodynamics. This phenomenon is usually described in terms of a relatively large slip length, which is in turn defined by such microscopic properties as the friction between water and capillary surfaces and the viscosity of water. We show that the viscosity of water and, therefore, its flow rate are profoundly affected by the layered structure of confined water if the capillary size becomes less than 2 nm. To this end, we study the structure and dynamics of water confined between two parallel graphene layers using equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations. We find that the shear viscosity is not only greatly enhanced for subnanometer capillaries, but also exhibits large oscillations that originate from commensurability between the capillary size and the size of water molecules. Such oscillating behavior of viscosity and, consequently, the slip length should be taken into account in designing and studying graphene-based and similar membranes for desalination and filtration. |
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School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester , Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom |
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English |
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000372855400073 |
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2016-02-16 |
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ISSN |
1936-0851 |
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Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
160 |
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; M.N.A. was support by Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University under contract number 29605. ; |
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Most recent IF: 13.942 |
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c:irua:133237 |
Serial |
4012 |
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Tarasov, A.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Meledina, M.; Trusov, G.; Goodilin, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Dobrovolsky, Y. |
Title |
One-Step Microheterogeneous Formation of Rutile@Anatase Core–Shell Nanostructured Microspheres Discovered by Precise Phase Mapping |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
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J Phys Chem C |
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121 |
Issue |
121 |
Pages |
4443-4450 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nanostructured core−shell microspheres with a rough rutile core and a thin anatase shell are synthesized via a one-step heterogeneous templated hydrolysis process of TiCl4 vapor on the aerosol water−air interface. The rutile-in-anatase core−shell structure has been evidenced by different electron microscopy techniques, including electron energy-loss spectroscopy and 3D electron tomography. A new mechanism for the formation of a crystalline rutile core inside the anatase shell is proposed based on a statistical evaluation of a large number of electron microscopy data. We found that the control over the TiCl4 vapor pressure, the ratio between TiCl4 and H2O aerosol, and the reaction conditions plays a crucial role in the formation of the core−shell morphology and increases the yield of nanostructured microspheres. |
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000395616200038 |
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2017-03-02 |
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1932-7447 |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
Z.-Y.H., M. M., and G.V.T. acknowledge support from the the EC Framework 7 program ESTEEM2 (Reference 312483). |
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Most recent IF: 4.536 |
Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:141720 |
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4472 |
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Kuznetsov, A.S.; Lu, Y.-G.; Turner, S.; Shestakov, M.V.; Tikhomirov, V.K.; Kirilenko, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Baranov, A.N.; Moshchalkov, V.V. |
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Preparation, structural and optical characterization of nanocrystalline ZnO doped with luminescent Ag-nanoclusters |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Optical materials express |
Abbreviated Journal |
Opt Mater Express |
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2 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
723-734 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nanocrystalline ZnO doped with Ag-nanoclusters has been synthesized by a salt solid state reaction. Three overlapping broad emission bands due to the Ag nanoclusters have been detected at about 570, 750 and 900 nm. These emission bands are excited by an energy transfer from the exciton state of the ZnO host when pumped in the wavelength range from 250 to 400 nm. The 900 nm emission band shows characteristic orbital splitting into three components pointing out that the anisotropic crystalline wurtzite host of ZnO is responsible for this feature. Heat-treatment and temperature dependence studies confirm the origin of these emission bands. An energy level diagram for the emission process and a model for Ag nanoclusters sites are suggested. The emission of nanocrystalline ZnO doped with Ag nanoclusters may be applied for white light generation, displays driven by UV light, down-convertors for solar cells and luminescent lamps. |
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000304953700004 |
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2012-04-30 |
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2159-3930; |
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Impact Factor |
2.591 |
Times cited |
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We are grateful to the Methusalem Funding of Flemish Government for the support of this work. Y.-G. L. and S. T. acknowledge funding from the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO) for a postdoctoral grant and under grant number G056810N. The microscope used in this study was partially financed by the Hercules Foundation. J.V. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC grant No246791 – COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant 278510 VORTEX. The authors acknowledge the guidance of Prof. G. Van Tendeloo, EMAT Antwerpen University, in transmission electron microscopy study in this work. ECASJO_; |
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Most recent IF: 2.591; 2012 IF: 2.616 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97709UA @ admin @ c:irua:97709 |
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2707 |
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Boschker, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Egoavil, R.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Huijben, M.; Houwman, E.P.; Koster, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Rijnders, G. |
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Preventing the reconstruction of the polar discontinuity at oxide heterointerfaces |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Advanced functional materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Funct Mater |
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22 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
2235-2240 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Perovskite oxide heteroepitaxy receives much attention because of the possibility to combine the diverse functionalities of perovskite oxide building blocks. A general boundary condition for the epitaxy is the presence of polar discontinuities at heterointerfaces. These polar discontinuities result in reconstructions, often creating new functionalities at the interface. However, for a significant number of materials these reconstructions are unwanted as they alter the intrinsic materials properties at the interface. Therefore, a strategy to eliminate this reconstruction of the polar discontinuity at the interfaces is required. We show that the use of compositional interface engineering can prevent the reconstruction at the La0.67Sr0.33MnO3/SrTiO3 (LSMO/STO) interface. The polar discontinuity at this interface can be removed by the insertion of a single La0.33Sr0.67O layer, resulting in improved interface magnetization and electrical conductivity. |
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Weinheim |
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000304749600002 |
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2012-03-23 |
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1616-301X; |
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Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
72 |
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We wish to acknowledge the financial support of the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO) and the Dutch Nanotechnology program NanoNed. S. B. acknowledges the financial support from the European Union under the Framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative. Reference 026019 ESTEEM. J. V. and G. V. T. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC grant N246791 – COUNTATOMS. R. E. acknowledges funding by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) grant NNMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX. We thank Sandra Van Aert for stimulating discussions. |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2012 IF: 9.765 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98907UA @ admin @ c:irua:98907 |
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2712 |
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Van Aert, S.; de Backer, A.; Martinez, G.T.; Goris, B.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rosenauer, A. |
Title |
Procedure to count atoms with trustworthy single-atom sensitivity |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
87 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
064107-6 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We report a method to reliably count the number of atoms from high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy images. A model-based analysis of the experimental images is used to measure scattering cross sections at the atomic level. The high sensitivity of these measurements in combination with a thorough statistical analysis enables us to count atoms with single-atom sensitivity. The validity of the results is confirmed by means of detailed image simulations. We will show that the method can be applied to nanocrystals of arbitrary shape, size, and atom type without the need for a priori knowledge about the atomic structure. |
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000315144700006 |
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2013-02-20 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
106 |
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FWO; 262348 ESMI; 312483 ESTEEM2;246791 COUNTATOMS; Hercules 3; esteem2_jra2 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2013 IF: 3.664 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105674 |
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2718 |
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Guzzinati, G.; Clark, L.; Béché, A.; Juchtmans, R.; Van Boxem, R.; Mazilu, M.; Verbeeck, J. |
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Prospects for versatile phase manipulation in the TEM : beyond aberration correction |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
151 |
Issue |
151 |
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85-93 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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In this paper we explore the desirability of a transmission electron microscope in which the phase of the electron wave can be freely controlled. We discuss different existing methods to manipulate the phase of the electron wave and their limitations. We show how with the help of current techniques the electron wave can already be crafted into specific classes of waves each having their own peculiar properties. Assuming a versatile phase modulation device is feasible, we explore possible benefits and methods that could come into existence borrowing from light optics where the so-called spatial light modulators provide programmable phase plates for quite some time now. We demonstrate that a fully controllable phase plate building on Harald Rose׳s legacy in aberration correction and electron optics in general would open an exciting field of research and applications. |
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Amsterdam |
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000351237800012 |
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2014-10-22 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
19 |
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278510 Vortex; Fwo; 312483 Esteem2; esteem2jra2; esteem2jra3 ECASJO_; |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2015 IF: 2.436 |
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c:irua:121405 c:irua:121405UA @ admin @ c:irua:121405 |
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2731 |
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Rodríguez-Fernández, D.; Altantzis, T.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. |
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A protecting group approach toward synthesis of Au-silica Janus nanostars |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Chemical communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Commun |
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50 |
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1 |
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79-81 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The concept of protecting groups, widely used in organic chemistry, has been applied for the synthesis of Au-silica Janus stars, in which gold branches protrude from one half of Au-silica Janus spheres. This configuration opens up new possibilities to apply the plasmonic properties of gold nanostars, as well as a variety of chemical functionalizations on the silica component. |
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London |
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000327606000017 |
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2013-10-22 |
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1359-7345;1364-548X; |
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Impact Factor |
6.319 |
Times cited |
26 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
Notes |
262348 Esmi; 335078 Colouratom; 267867 Plasmaquo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 6.319; 2014 IF: 6.834 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112774 |
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2732 |
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Tang, X.; Reckinger, N.; Poncelet, O.; Louette, P.; Urena, F.; Idrissi, H.; Turner, S.; Cabosart, D.; Colomer, J.-F.; Raskin, J.-P.; Hackens, B.; Francis, L.A. |
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Damage evaluation in graphene underlying atomic layer deposition dielectrics |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Scientific reports |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sci Rep-Uk |
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5 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
13523 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Based on micro-Raman spectroscopy (muRS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), we study the structural damage incurred in monolayer (1L) and few-layer (FL) graphene subjected to atomic-layer deposition of HfO2 and Al2O3 upon different oxygen plasma power levels. We evaluate the damage level and the influence of the HfO2 thickness on graphene. The results indicate that in the case of Al2O3/graphene, whether 1L or FL graphene is strongly damaged under our process conditions. For the case of HfO2/graphene, muRS analysis clearly shows that FL graphene is less disordered than 1L graphene. In addition, the damage levels in FL graphene decrease with the number of layers. Moreover, the FL graphene damage is inversely proportional to the thickness of HfO2 film. Particularly, the bottom layer of twisted bilayer (t-2L) has the salient features of 1L graphene. Therefore, FL graphene allows for controlling/limiting the degree of defect during the PE-ALD HfO2 of dielectrics and could be a good starting material for building field effect transistors, sensors, touch screens and solar cells. Besides, the formation of Hf-C bonds may favor growing high-quality and uniform-coverage dielectric. HfO2 could be a suitable high-K gate dielectric with a scaling capability down to sub-5-nm for graphene-based transistors. |
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ICTEAM Institute, Universite catholique de Louvain, Place du Levant 3, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium |
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English |
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000360147400001 |
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2015-08-27 |
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ISSN |
2045-2322; |
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Impact Factor |
4.259 |
Times cited |
18 |
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The authors thank the staff of UCL’s Winfab and Welcome for technical support. Xiaohui Tang is a senior research of UCL. This work is financially supported by the Multi-Sensor-Platform for Smart Building Management project (No. 611887) and the Action de Recherche Concertée (ARC) “StressTronics”, Communauté française de Belgique. Part of this work is financially supported by the Belgian Fund for Scientific Research (FRS-FNRS) under FRFC contract “Chemographene” (No. 2.4577.11). J.-F. Colomer and B. Hackens are Research Associates of FRS-FNRS. This research used resources of the Electron Microscopy Service located at the University of Namur (“Plateforme Technologique Morphologie – Imagerie”). This research used resources of the ELISE Service of the University of Namur. This Service is member of the “Plateforme Technologique SIAM”. The research leading to this work has received partial funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Program under grant agreement No 604391 Graphene Flagship. |
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Most recent IF: 4.259; 2015 IF: 5.578 |
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c:irua:129193 |
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Spreitzer, M.; Egoavil, R.; Verbeeck, J.; Blank, D.H.A.; Rijnders, G. |
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Pulsed laser deposition of SrTiO3 on a H-terminated Si substrate |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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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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1 |
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34 |
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5216-5222 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Interfacing oxides with silicon is a long-standing problem related to the integration of multifunctional oxides with semiconductor devices and the replacement of SiO2 with high-k gate oxides. In our study, pulsed laser deposition was used to prepare a SrTiO3 (STO) thin film on a H-terminated Si substrate. The main purpose of our work was to verify the ability of H-termination against the oxidation of Si during the PLD process and to analyze the resulting interfaces. In the first part of the study, the STO was deposited directly on the Si, leading to the formation of a preferentially textured STO film with a (100) orientation. In the second part, SrO was used as a buffer layer, which enabled the partial epitaxial growth of STO with STO(110)parallel to Si(100) and STO[001]parallel to Si[001]. The change in the growth direction induced by the application of a SrO buffer was governed by the formation of a SrO(111) intermediate layer and subsequently by the minimization of the lattice misfit between the STO and the SrO. Under the investigated conditions, approximately 10 nm thick interfacial layers formed between the STO and the Si due to reactions between the deposited material and the underlying H-terminated Si. In the case of direct STO deposition, SiOx formed at the interface with the silicon, while in the case when SrO was used as a buffer, strontium silicate grew directly on the silicon, which improves the growth quality of the uppermost STO. |
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000322911900005 |
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2013-07-12 |
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2050-7526;2050-7534; |
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Impact Factor |
5.256 |
Times cited |
23 |
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Ifox; Esteem2; Vortex; Countatoms; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; |
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Most recent IF: 5.256; 2013 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110798UA @ admin @ c:irua:110798 |
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2739 |
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Martinez, G.T.; Rosenauer, A.; de Backer, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Aert, S. |
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Quantitative composition determination at the atomic level using model-based high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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137 |
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12-19 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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High angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF STEM) images provide sample information which is sensitive to the chemical composition. The image intensities indeed scale with the mean atomic number Z. To some extent, chemically different atomic column types can therefore be visually distinguished. However, in order to quantify the atomic column composition with high accuracy and precision, model-based methods are necessary. Therefore, an empirical incoherent parametric imaging model can be used of which the unknown parameters are determined using statistical parameter estimation theory (Van Aert et al., 2009, [1]). In this paper, it will be shown how this method can be combined with frozen lattice multislice simulations in order to evolve from a relative toward an absolute quantification of the composition of single atomic columns with mixed atom types. Furthermore, the validity of the model assumptions are explored and discussed. |
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Amsterdam |
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000331092200003 |
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2013-11-09 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
74 |
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FWO; FP7; ERC Countatoms; ESTEEM2; esteem2_ta |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2014 IF: 2.436 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111579UA @ admin @ c:irua:111579 |
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2749 |
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Heidari, H.; van den Broek, W.; Bals, S. |
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Quantitative electron tomography : the effect of the three-dimensional point spread function |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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135 |
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1-5 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The intensity levels in a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction, obtained by electron tomography, can be influenced by several experimental imperfections. Such artifacts will hamper a quantitative interpretation of the results. In this paper, we will correct for artificial intensity variations by determining the 3D point spread function (PSF) of a tomographic reconstruction based on high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy. The large tails of the PSF cause an underestimation of the intensity of smaller particles, which in turn hampers an accurate radius estimate. Here, the error introduced by the PSF is quantified and corrected a posteriori. |
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Amsterdam |
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000326941500001 |
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2013-06-21 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
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6 |
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Esteem2; Sunflower; esteem2_jra4 |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2013 IF: 2.745 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111397 |
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2756 |
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Clark, L.; Béché, A.; Guzzinati, G.; Verbeeck, J. |
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Quantitative measurement of orbital angular momentum in electron microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Physical review : A : atomic, molecular and optical physics |
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Phys Rev A |
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89 |
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5 |
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053818 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Electron vortex beams have been predicted to enable atomic scale magnetic information measurement, via transfer of orbital angular momentum. Research so far has focused on developing production techniques and applications of these beams. However, methods to measure the outgoing orbital angular momentum distribution are also a crucial requirement towards this goal. Here, we use a method to obtain the orbital angular momentum decomposition of an electron beam, using a multipinhole interferometer. We demonstrate both its ability to accurately measure orbital angular momentum distribution, and its experimental limitations when used in a transmission electron microscope. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000335826300012 |
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2014-05-13 |
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1050-2947;1094-1622; |
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Impact Factor |
2.925 |
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23 |
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7th Framework Program (FP7); ERC Starting Grant No. 278510- VORTEX 7th Framework Program (FP7) under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 312483 ESTEEM2). 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Grant No. 246791- COUNTATOMS. SP – 053818-1; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; |
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Most recent IF: 2.925; 2014 IF: 2.808 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117093UA @ admin @ c:irua:117093 |
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2758 |
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Martinez, G.T.; Jones, L.; de Backer, A.; Béché, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Aert, S.; Nellist, P.D. |
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Quantitative STEM normalisation : the importance of the electron flux |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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159 |
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159 |
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46-58 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Annular dark-field (ADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) has become widely used in quantitative studies based on the opportunity to directly compare experimental and simulated images. This comparison merely requires the experimental data to be normalised and expressed in units of fractional beam-current. However, inhomogeneities in the response of electron detectors can complicate this normalisation. The quantification procedure becomes both experiment and instrument specific, requiring new simulations for the particular response of each instrument's detector, and for every camera-length used. This not only impedes the comparison between different instruments and research groups, but can also be computationally very time consuming. Furthermore, not all image simulation methods allow for the inclusion of an inhomogeneous detector response. In this work, we propose an alternative method for normalising experimental data in order to compare these with simulations that consider a homogeneous detector response. To achieve this, we determine the electron flux distribution reaching the detector by means of a camera-length series or a so-called atomic column cross-section averaged convergent beam electron diffraction (XSACBED) pattern. The result is then used to determine the relative weighting of the detector response. Here we show that the results obtained by this new electron flux weighted (EFW) method are comparable to the currently used method, while considerably simplifying the needed simulation libraries. The proposed method also allows one to obtain a metric that describes the quality of the detector response in comparison with the ideal detector response. |
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Amsterdam |
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000366220000006 |
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2015-08-01 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
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27 |
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246791 Countatoms; 278510 Vortex; 312483 Esteem2; Fwo G036815; G036915; G037413; G004413; esteem2ta ECASJO; |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2015 IF: 2.436 |
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c:irua:127293 c:irua:127293UA @ admin @ c:irua:127293 |
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2762 |
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Lukyanchuk, I.; Vinokur, V.M.; Rydh, A.; Xie, R.; Milošević, M.V.; Welp, U.; Zach, M.; Xiao, Z.L.; Crabtree, G.W.; Bending, S.J.; Peeters, F.M.; Kwok, W.K. |
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Rayleigh instability of confined vortex droplets in critical superconductors |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Nature physics |
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Nat Phys |
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11 |
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11 |
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21-25 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Depending on the Ginzburg-Landau parameter kappa, superconductors can either be fully diamagnetic if kappa < 1/root 2 (type I superconductors) or allow magnetic flux to penetrate through Abrikosov vortices if kappa > 1/root 2 (type II superconductors; refs 1,2). At the Bogomolny critical point, kappa = kappa(c) = 1/root 2, a state that is infinitely degenerate with respect to vortex spatial configurations arises(3,4). Despite in-depth investigations of conventional type I and type II superconductors, a thorough understanding of the magnetic behaviour in the near-Bogomolny critical regime at kappa similar to kappa(c) remains lacking. Here we report that in confined systems the critical regime expands over a finite interval of kappa forming a critical superconducting state. We show that in this state, in a sample with dimensions comparable to the vortex core size, vortices merge into a multi-quanta droplet, which undergoes Rayleigh instability(5) on increasing kappa and decays by emitting single vortices. Superconducting vortices realize Nielsen-Olesen singular solutions of the Abelian Higgs model, which is pervasive in phenomena ranging from quantum electrodynamics to cosmology(6-9). Our study of the transient dynamics of Abrikosov-Nielsen-Olesen vortices in systems with boundaries promises access to non-trivial effects in quantum field theory by means of bench-top laboratory experiments. |
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000346831100018 |
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2014-11-06 |
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1745-2473;1745-2481; |
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Impact Factor |
22.806 |
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20 |
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; We would like to thank N. Nekrasov for illuminating discussions. The work was supported by the US Department of Energy, Office of Science Materials Sciences and Engineering Division (V.M.V., W.K.K., U.W., R.X., M.Z., Z.L.X., G.W.C. and partially I.L. through the Materials Theory Institute), by FP7-IRSES-SIMTECH and ITN-NOTEDEV programs (I.L.), and by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vlaanderen) (M.V.M. and F.M.P.). ; |
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Most recent IF: 22.806; 2015 IF: 20.147 |
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c:irua:122791 c:irua:122791 |
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2815 |
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Garcia, J.H.; Covaci, L.; Rappoport, T.G. |
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Real-space calculation of the conductivity tensor for disordered topological matter |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Physical review letters |
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Phys Rev Lett |
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114 |
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114 |
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116602 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We describe an efficient numerical approach to calculate the longitudinal and transverse Kubo conductivities of large systems using Bastin's formulation. We expand the Green's functions in terms of Chebyshev polynomials and compute the conductivity tensor for any temperature and chemical potential in a single step. To illustrate the power and generality of the approach, we calculate the conductivity tensor for the quantum Hall effect in disordered graphene and analyze the effect of the disorder in a Chern insulator in Haldane's model on a honeycomb lattice. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000351430600010 |
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2015-03-20 |
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0031-9007;1079-7114; |
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Impact Factor |
8.462 |
Times cited |
69 |
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; We acknowledge A. R. Hernandez, A. Ferreira, and E. Mucciolo for discussions. T. G. R and J. H. G acknowledge the Brazilian agencies CNPq, FAPERJ, and INCT de Nanoestruturas de Carbono for financial support. L. C. acknowledges the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vlaanderen) for financial support. ; |
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Most recent IF: 8.462; 2015 IF: 7.512 |
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c:irua:125467 |
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2827 |
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Cabana, L.; Ke, X.; Kepić, D.; Oro-Solé, J.; Tobías-Rossell, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Tobias, G. |
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The role of steam treatment on the structure, purity and length distribution of multi-walled carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Carbon |
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Carbon |
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93 |
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93 |
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1059-1067 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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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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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 |
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c:irua:127691 c:irua:127691 |
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2921 |
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