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Author Michel, K.H.; Verberck, B.
Title Theory of rigid-plane phonon modes in layered crystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 85 Issue 9 Pages 094303-094303,11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The lattice dynamics of low-frequency rigid-plane modes in metallic (graphene multilayers, GML) and in insulating (hexagonal boron-nitride multilayers, BNML) layered crystals is investigated. The frequencies of shearing and compression (stretching) modes depend on the layer number N and are presented in the form of fan diagrams. The results for GML and BNML are very similar. In both cases, only the interactions (van der Waals and Coulomb) between nearest-neighbor planes are effective, while the interactions between more distant planes are screened. A comparison with recent Raman scattering results on low-frequency shear modes in GML [Tan et al., Nat. Mater., in press, doi: 10.1038/nmat3245, (2012)] is made. Relations with the low-lying rigid-plane phonon dispersions in the bulk materials are established. Master curves, which connect the fan diagram frequencies for any given N, are derived. Static and dynamic thermal correlation functions for rigid-layer shear and compression modes are calculated. The results might be of use for the interpretation of friction force experiments on multilayer crystals.
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Language Wos 000301646000006 Publication Date 2012-03-19
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 38 Open Access
Notes ; The authors are indebted to J. Maultzsch for bringing Ref. 20 to their attention. They thank D. Lamoen, F.M. Peeters, B. Trauzettel, and C. Van Haesendonck for useful discussions. This work has been financially supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97787 Serial 3619
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Author Nayuk, R.; Zacher, D.; Schweins, R.; Wiktor, C.; Fischer, R.A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Huber, K.
Title Modulated formation of MOF-5 nanoparticles : a SANS analysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C
Volume 116 Issue 10 Pages 6127-6135
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract MOF-5 nanoparticles were prepared by mixing a solution of [Zn4O(C6H5COO)(6)] with a solution of benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid in DMF at ambient conditions. The former species mimics as a secondary building unit (SBU), and the latter acts as linker. Mixing of the two solutions induced the formation of MOF-5 nanoparticles in dilute suspension. The applied conditions were identified as suitable for a closer investigation of the particle formation process by combined light and small angle neutron scattering (SANS). Scattering analysis revealed a significant impact of the molar ratio of the two components in the reaction mixture. Excessive use of the building unit slowed down the process. A similar effect was observed upon addition of 4n-decylbenzoic acid, which is supposed to act as a modulator. The formation mechanism leads to initial intermediates, which turn into cubelike nanoparticles with a diameter of about 60-80 nm. This initial stage is followed by an extended formation period, where nucleation proceeds over hours, leading to an increasing number of nanoparticles with the same final size of 60-80 nm.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000301509600020 Publication Date 2012-02-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1932-7447;1932-7455; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.536 Times cited 24 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.536; 2012 IF: 4.814
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97789 Serial 2163
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Author Neek-Amal, M.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Effect of grain boundary on the buckling of graphene nanoribbons Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 100 Issue 10 Pages 101905-101905,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The buckling of graphene nano-ribbons containing a grain boundary is studied using atomistic simulations where free and supported boundary conditions are invoked. We consider the buckling transition of two kinds of grain boundaries with special symmetry. When graphene contains a large angle grain boundary with theta = 21.8 degrees, the buckling strains are larger than those of perfect graphene when the ribbons with free (supported) boundary condition are subjected to compressive tension parallel (perpendicular) to the grain boundary. This is opposite for the results of theta = 32.2 degrees. The shape of the deformations of the buckled graphene nanoribbons depends on the boundary conditions, the presence of the particular used grain boundaries, and the direction of applied in-plane compressive tension. (C) 2012 American Institute of Physics. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3692573]
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000301655500021 Publication Date 2012-03-06
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ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 18 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2012 IF: 3.794
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97794 Serial 809
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Author Hardy, A.; Van Elshocht, S.; De Dobbelaere, C.; Hadermann, J.; Pourtois, G.; De Gendt, S.; Afanas'ev, V.V.; Van Bael, M.K.
Title Properties and thermal stability of solution processed ultrathin, high-k bismuth titanate (Bi2Ti2O7) films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Materials research bulletin Abbreviated Journal Mater Res Bull
Volume 47 Issue 3 Pages 511-517
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Ultrathin bismuth titanate films (Bi2Ti2O7, 5-25 nm) are deposited onto SiO2/Si substrates by aqueous chemical solution deposition and their evolution during annealing is studied. The films crystallize into a preferentially oriented, pure pyrochlore phase between 500 and 700 degrees C, depending on the film thickness and the total thermal budget. Crystallization causes a strong increase of surface roughness compared to amorphous films. An increase of the interfacial layer thickness is observed after anneal at 600 degrees C, together with intermixing of bismuth with the substrate as shown by TEM-EDX. The band gap was determined to be similar to 3 eV from photoconductivity measurements and high dielectric constants between 30 and 130 were determined from capacitance voltage measurements, depending on the processing conditions. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000301994100001 Publication Date 2012-01-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0025-5408; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.446 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.446; 2012 IF: 1.913
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97797 Serial 2727
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Author Kao, K.-H.; Verhulst, A.S.; Vandenberghe, W.G.; Sorée, B.; Groeseneken, G.; De Meyer, K.
Title Modeling the impact of junction angles in tunnel field-effect transistors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Solid state electronics Abbreviated Journal Solid State Electron
Volume 69 Issue Pages 31-37
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We develop an analytical model for a tunnel field-effect transistor (TFET) with a tilted source junction angle. The tunnel current is derived by using circular tunnel paths along the electric field. The analytical model predicts that a smaller junction angle improves the TFET performance, which is supported by device simulations. An analysis is also made based on straight tunnel paths and tunnel paths corresponding to the trajectory of a classical particle. In all the aforementioned cases, the same conclusions are obtained. A TFET configuration with an encroaching polygon source junction is studied to analyze the junction angle dependence at the smallest junction angles. The improvement of the subthreshold swing (SS) with decreasing junction angle can be achieved by using thinner effective oxide thickness, smaller band gap material and longer encroaching length of the encroaching junction. A TFET with a smaller junction angle on the source side also has an innate immunity against the degradation of the fringing field from the gate electrode via a high-k spacer. A large junction angle on the drain side can suppress the unwanted ambipolar current of TFETs. (c) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000301561600009 Publication Date 2012-01-16
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ISSN 0038-1101; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.58 Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes ; We acknowledge the input on nanowire processing of Rita Rooyackers and useful discussions with Wim Magnus. William Vandenberghe gratefully acknowledges the support of a Ph.D. stipend from the Institute for the Promotion of Innovation through Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT-Vlaanderen). This work was also supported by imec's Industrial Affiliation Program. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.58; 2012 IF: 1.482
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97816 Serial 2145
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Author Coghe, F.; Tirry, W.; Rabet, L.; Schryvers, D.; Van Houtte, P.
Title Importance of twinning in static and dynamic compression of a Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy with an equiaxed microstructure Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Materials science and engineering: part A: structural materials: properties, microstructure and processing Abbreviated Journal Mat Sci Eng A-Struct
Volume 537 Issue Pages 1-10
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Whereas deformation twinning is known to be an important deformation mechanism for hexagonal materials like magnesium and pure titanium, so far almost no literature exists on the twinning behaviour of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy. In this work it was shown that the activation of twinning as a deformation mechanism could have a pronounced effect on the mechanical behaviour of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy. This effect is even more pronounced under dynamic loading conditions. Transmission electron microscopy showed that only the {1 0 1 2}{1 0 1 1} tensile twin system was activated under certain loading conditions. Light-optical microscopy and electron backscatter diffraction data were afterwards used to experimentally determine the twin fractions. The importance of twinning for the texture evolution was also studied. It was shown that even small twin fractions can lead to distinct texture features, especially due to the discrete reorientation of the c-axes. The experimental results were compared to simulated results that were obtained with a viscoplastic self-consistent crystal plasticity code, after experimental validation that twinning can be reliably modelled as a unidirectional slip system. Although good agreement was obtained for the experimental and simulated stress-strain curves, the simulated results concerning twinning correlated well only on a qualitative basis as the simulated twin fractions were systematically higher than the experimental fractions. This seems to strengthen the hypothesis made by other research groups that complete grains might reorient by twinning. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor
Language Wos 000301473300001 Publication Date 2011-12-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0921-5093; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.094 Times cited 35 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.094; 2012 IF: 2.108
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97818 Serial 1565
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Author Piñera, I.; Cruz, C.M.; van Espen, P.; Abreu, Y.; Leyva, A.
Title Study of dpa distributions in electron irradiated YBCO slabs through MCCM algorithm Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms Abbreviated Journal
Volume 274 Issue Pages 191-194
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method (MCCM) consists on a calculation procedure for determining the displacements per atom (dpa) distribution in solid materials. This algorithm allows studying the gamma and electron irradiation damage in different materials. It is based on the electrons elastic scattering classic theories and the use of Monte Carlo simulation for the physical processes involved. The present study deals with the Monte Carlo simulation of electron irradiation effects on YBa2Cu3O7-x (YBCO) slabs using the MCNPX code system. Displacements per atom distributions are obtained through the MCCM for electron irradiation up to 10 MeV. In-depth dpa profiles for electrons and positrons are obtained and analysed. Also, dpa contributions from each atomic specie in the material are calculated. It was found that the dpa distribution is more homogeneous in the material volume when increasing energy of incident electrons. Also, the dpa produced by positrons has no relevance when irradiating with electrons, in contrast with previous similar gamma irradiation studies. All the results are presented and discussed in this contribution. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000301611900031 Publication Date 2011-12-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0168-583x ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:97819 Serial 8595
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Author Pachoud, E.; Bréard, Y.; Martin, C.; Maignan, A.; Abakumov, A.M.; Suard, E.; Smith, R.I.; Suchomel, M.R.
Title Bi0.75Sr0.25FeO3-\delta : revealing order/disorder phenomena by combining diffraction techniques Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Solid state communications Abbreviated Journal Solid State Commun
Volume 152 Issue 5 Pages 331-336
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The local and long range structure of polycrystalline samples of Bi0.75Sr0.25FeO3-delta has been probed by neutron and synchrotron X-ray diffraction coupled with transmission electron microscopy. It is found that the long range structure on average can be described by the cubic space group Pm-3m (a(p) congruent to 3.951 angstrom). However, the refinements revealed large atomic displacements for the (Bi, Sr) cations and the oxygen atoms from their ideal positions. The electron microscopy study indicates the existence of local phenomena like local ordering of oxygen vacancies, which are segregated at the randomly spaced parallel (FeO2-delta) planes, or the existence of region of different symmetry, probably R3c. At room temperature, the compound exhibits G-type antiferromagnetism (T-N congruent to 650 K) with a magnetic moment of congruent to 3.7 mu(B). (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000301329200001 Publication Date 2011-12-19
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0038-1098; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.554 Times cited 6 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.554; 2012 IF: 1.534
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97820 Serial 3516
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Author Abreu, Y.; Cruz, C.M.; van Espen, P.; Pérez, C.; Piñera, I.; Leyva, A.; Cabal, A.E.
Title Electric field gradient calculations in ZnO samples implanted with 111In(111Cd) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Solid state communications Abbreviated Journal
Volume 152 Issue 5 Pages 399-402
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract A first-principles study of the electric field gradient (EFG) calculated for ideal and In-111(Cd-111) implanted ZnO samples is reported in the present work. The study was made for ZnO ideal hexagonal structures and supercells were introduced in order to consider the possible implantation environments. The calculation was done using the “WIEN2k” code within the density functional theory, the exchange and correlation effects were determined by the GGA approximation. Three possible In-111(Cd-111) implantation configurations were studied, one substitutional incorporation at cation site and two interstitials. The obtained EFG values for the ideal structure and the substitutional site are in good agreement with the experimental reports measured by perturbed angular correlation (PAC) and high precision nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Thus, the ascription of substitutional incorporation of In-111(Cd-111) probe atom at the ZnO cation site after annealing was confirmed. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000301329200016 Publication Date 2011-12-09
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ISSN 0038-1098 ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:97821 Serial 7857
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Author Bouvier, S.; Benmhenni, N.; Tirry, W.; Gregory, F.; Nixon, M.E.; Cazacu, O.; Rabet, L.
Title Hardening in relation with microstructure evolution of high purity \alpha-titanium deformed under monotonic and cyclic simple shear loadings at room temperature Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Materials science and engineering: part A: structural materials: properties, microstructure and processing Abbreviated Journal Mat Sci Eng A-Struct
Volume 535 Issue Pages 12-21
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The aim of this paper is to gain understanding of the quasi-static, large strain deformation behavior at room-temperature of high-purity alpha-Ti with an initial split-basal texture. Simple shear tests were conducted along different directions in order to quantify the material's anisotropy and hardening evolution for different strain paths such as monotonic, Bauschinger, and cyclic loadings. The stress-strain curves indicate that the material displays strong anisotropy in the flow behavior. In order to capture the link between microstructure evolution (occurrence of twinning, grain size evolution, etc.) and the macroscopic response, a thoroughly detailed multi-scale characterization using scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) analysis was also conducted. Specifically, EBSD analyses indicate that the twin activity and grain fragmentation are responsible for the observed difference between the macroscopic hardening rates corresponding to different directions and loading paths. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor
Language Wos 000301402400003 Publication Date 2011-12-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0921-5093; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.094 Times cited 22 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.094; 2012 IF: 2.108
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97824 Serial 1410
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Author Cagno, S.
Title Compositional analysis of historical glass Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 346 p.
Keywords Doctoral thesis; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:98145 Serial 7714
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Author Dixit, H.; Saniz, R.; Cottenier, S.; Lamoen, D.; Partoens, B.
Title Electronic structure of transparent oxides with the Tran-Blaha modified Becke-Johnson potential Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat
Volume 24 Issue 20 Pages 205503-205503,9
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We present electronic band structures of transparent oxides calculated using the Tran-Blaha modified Becke-Johnson (TB-mBJ) potential. We studied the basic n-type conducting binary oxides In2O3, ZnO, CdO and SnO2 along with the p-type conducting ternary oxides delafossite CuXO2 (X = Al, Ga, In) and spinel ZnX2O4 (X = Co, Rh, Ir). The results are presented for calculated band gaps and effective electron masses. We discuss the improvements in the band gap determination using TB-mBJ compared to the standard generalized gradient approximation (GGA) in density functional theory (DFT) and also compare the electronic band structure with available results from the quasiparticle GW method. It is shown that the calculated band gaps compare well with the experimental and GW results, although the electron effective mass is generally overestimated.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000303507100009 Publication Date 2012-04-27
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ISSN 0953-8984;1361-648X; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited 113 Open Access
Notes Iwt; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 2.649; 2012 IF: 2.355
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98222 Serial 1017
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Author Chen, Y.; Shanenko, A.A.; Perali, A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Superconducting nanofilms : molecule-like pairing induced by quantum confinement Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat
Volume 24 Issue 18 Pages 185701-185701,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Quantum confinement of the perpendicular motion of electrons in single-crystalline metallic superconducting nanofilms splits the conduction band into a series of single-electron subbands. A distinctive feature of such a nanoscale multi-band superconductor is that the energetic position of each subband can vary significantly with changing nanofilm thickness, substrate material, protective cover and other details of the fabrication process. It can occur that the bottom of one of the available subbands is situated in the vicinity of the Fermi level. We demonstrate that the character of the superconducting pairing in such a subband changes dramatically and exhibits a clear molecule-like trend, which is very similar to the well-known crossover from the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer regime to Bose-Einstein condensation (BCS-BEC) observed in trapped ultracold fermions. For Pb nanofilms with thicknesses of 4 and 5 monolayers (MLs) this will lead to a spectacular scenario: up to half of all the Cooper pairs nearly collapse, shrinking in the lateral size (parallel to the nanofilm) down to a few nanometers. As a result, the superconducting condensate will be a coherent mixture of almost molecule-like fermionic pairs with ordinary, extended Cooper pairs.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000303500900018 Publication Date 2012-04-05
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ISSN 0953-8984;1361-648X; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited 26 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). AAS thanks A Bianconi, M D Croitoru and A V Vagov for useful discussions. AAS acknowledges the hospitality and fruitful interactions with G C Strinati, P Pieri and D Neilson during his visit to the University of Camerino, supported by the School of Advanced Studies of the University of Camerino. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.649; 2012 IF: 2.355
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98223 Serial 3357
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Author Misko, V.R.; Nori, F.
Title Magnetic flux pinning in superconductors with hyperbolic-tesselation arrays of pinning sites Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 85 Issue 18 Pages 184506-184506,6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We study magnetic flux interacting with arrays of pinning sites (APSs) placed on vertices of hyperbolic tesselations (HTs). We show that, due to the gradient in the density of pinning sites, HT APSs are capable of trapping vortices for a broad range of applied magnetic fluxes. Thus, the penetration of magnetic field in HT APSs is essentially different from the usual scenario predicted by the Bean model. We demonstrate that, due to the enhanced asymmetry of the surface barrier for vortex entry and exit, this HT APS could be used as a “capacitor” to store magnetic flux.
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Language Wos 000303653600005 Publication Date 2012-05-04
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 24 Open Access
Notes ; V.R.M. acknowledges support from the “Odysseus” Program of the Flemish Government & FWO-Vl, and the IAP. F.N. is partially supported by the ARO, NSF Grant No. 0726909, JSPS-RFBR Contract No. 12-02-92100, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S), MEXT Kakenhi on Quantum Cybernetics, and the JSPS via its FIRST program. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98224 Serial 1880
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Author Pham, A.-T.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W.; Jungemann, C.; Meinerzhagen, B.; Pourtois, G.
Title Quantum simulations of electrostatics in Si cylindrical junctionless nanowire nFETs and pFETs with a homogeneous channel including strain and arbitrary crystallographic orientations Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Solid state electronics Abbreviated Journal Solid State Electron
Volume 71 Issue Pages 30-36
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Simulation results of electrostatics in Si cylindrical junctionless nanowire transistors with a homogenous channel are presented. Junctionless transistors including strain and arbitrary crystallographic orientations are studied. Size quantization effects are simulated by self-consistent solutions of the Poisson and Schrodinger equations. The 6 x 6 k.p method is employed for the calculation of the valence subband structure in a junctionless nanowire pFET. The influence of stress/strain and crystallographic channel orientation on to the electrostatics in terms of subband structure, charge density, and C-V curve is systematically studied. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000303033800007 Publication Date 2011-12-01
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ISSN 0038-1101; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.58 Times cited 2 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.58; 2012 IF: 1.482
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98245 Serial 2786
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Author Cagno, S.; Favaretto, L.; Mendera, M.; Izmer, A.; Vanhaecke, F.; Janssens, K.
Title Evidence of early medieval soda ash glass in the archaeological site of San Genesio (Tuscany) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Journal of archaeological science Abbreviated Journal J Archaeol Sci
Volume 39 Issue 5 Pages 1540-1552
Keywords A1 Journal article; Philosophy; History; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The early medieval period marks an important turning point in the history of glassmaking, since it comprises the transition period between the mineral-based silica-soda-lime glass of the Roman tradition and the plant ash-based glass. With the aim of expanding the knowledge on the glass recipes and technologies of this period, 37 glass samples were analyzed, originating from the archaeological excavations of San Genesio (Tuscany) and dated from the fourth to the eleventh century. The major and minor element concentrations were measured with SEM-EDX, while the trace elements were quantified with LA-ICP-MS. The results were compared with published compositions of glass samples of similar age in order to highlight differences and similarities. The results offer a very interesting view on the glass circulation in the religious/residential/manufacturing center of San Genesio in the early medieval period. Most of the glass has a typical late-Roman composition, but some glass fragments are identified as soda ash glass. These are among the earliest medieval ash-fluxed glasses ever found in the Italian peninsula. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000301620900034 Publication Date 2012-01-02
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ISSN 0305-4403 ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.602 Times cited 24 Open Access
Notes ; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme – Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of GOA “XANES meets ELNES” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and from FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0704.08 and G.01769.09. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.602; 2012 IF: 1.889
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:98251 Serial 5618
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Author Dixon, E.; Hadermann, J.; Hayward, M.A.
Title Structures and magnetism of La1-xSrxMnO3-(0.5+x)/2 (0.67\leq x\leq1) phases Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 24 Issue 8 Pages 1486-1495
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Topotactic reduction of La1-xSrxMnO3 (0.67 <= x <= 1) phases with sodium hydride yields a series of isoelectronic materials of composition La1-xSrxMnO3-(0.5+x)/2. Lanthanum rich members of the series (0.67 <= x <= 0.83) adopt anion deficient perovskite structures with a 6-layer -OTOOT'O- stacking sequence of sheets of octahedra/square-based pyramids (O) and sheets of tetrahedra (T). The strontium rich members of the series (0.83 <= x <= 1) incorporate “step defects” into this 6-layer structure in which the OTOOT'O stacking sequence is converted into either OOTOOT' or TOOT'OO at a defect plane which runs perpendicular to the [201] lattice plane. The step defects appear to provide a mechanism to relieve lattice strain and accommodate additional anion deficiency in phases with x > 0.83. Magnetization and neutron diffraction data indicate La1-xSrxMnO3-(0.5+x)/2 phases adopt antiferromagnetically ordered states at low-temperature in which the ordered arrangement of magnetic spins is incommensurate with the crystallographic lattice.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000303092300011 Publication Date 2012-03-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 13 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2012 IF: 8.238
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98253 Serial 3318
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Author Govaerts, K.; Sluiter, M.H.F.; Partoens, B.; Lamoen, D.
Title Stability of Sb-Te layered structures : first-principles study Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 85 Issue 14 Pages 144114-144114,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Using an effective one-dimensional cluster expansion in combination with first-principles electronic structure calculations we have studied the energetics and electronic properties of Sb-Te layered systems. For a Te concentration between 0 and 60 at. % an almost continuous series of metastable structures is obtained consisting of consecutive Sb bilayers next to consecutive Sb2Te3 units, with the general formula (Sb-2)(n)(Sb2Te3)(m) (n, m = 1,2, ... ). Between 60 and 100 at.% no stable structures are found. We account explicitly for the weak van derWaals bonding between Sb bilayers and Sb2Te3 units by using a recently developed functional, which strongly improves the interlayer bonding distances. At T = 0 K, no evidence is found for the existence of two separate single-phase regions delta and gamma and a two-phase region delta + gamma. Metastable compounds with a Te concentration between 0 and 40 at. % are semimetallic, whereas compounds with a Te concentration between 50 and 60 at. % are semiconducting. Compounds with an odd number of Sb layers are metallic and have a much higher formation energy than those with an even number of consecutive Sb layers, thereby favoring the formation of Sb bilayers.
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Language Wos 000303115400004 Publication Date 2012-04-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Iwt; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98255 Serial 3129
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Author Shakouri, K.; Szafran, B.; Esmaeilzadeh, M.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Effective spin-orbit interaction Hamiltonian for quasi-one-dimensional quantum rings Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 85 Issue 16 Pages 165314-165314,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The effective Hamiltonian for an electron in a quasi-one-dimensional quantum ring in the presence of spin-orbit interactions is derived. We demonstrate that, when both coupling types are simultaneously present, the effective Hamiltonian derived by the lowest-radial-state approximation produces energy spectra and charge densities which deviate strongly from the exact ones. For equal Rashba and Dresselhaus coupling constants the lowest-radial-state approximation opens artifactal avoided crossings in the energy spectra and deforms the circular symmetry of the confined charge densities. In this case, there does not exist a ring thin enough to justify the restriction to the lowest radially quantized energy state. We derive the effective Hamiltonian accounting for both the lowest and the first excited radial states, and show that the inclusion of the latter restores the correct features of the exact solution. Relation of this result to the states of a quantum wire is also discussed.
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Language Wos 000303068800006 Publication Date 2012-04-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 32 Open Access
Notes ; This work was partially supported by Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education and its grants for Scientific Research. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98258 Serial 855
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Author Khalilov, U.; Pourtois, G.; van Duin, A.C.T.; Neyts, E.C.
Title Hyperthermal oxidation of Si(100)2x1 surfaces : effect of growth temperature Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C
Volume 116 Issue 15 Pages 8649-8656
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Using reactive molecular dynamics simulations based on the ReaxFF potential, we studied the growth mechanism of ultrathin silica (SiO2) layers during hyperthermal oxidation as a function of temperature in the range 100-1300 K. Oxidation of Si(100){2 x 1} surfaces by both atomic and molecular oxygen was investigated for hyperthermal impact energies in the range of 1 to 5 eV. Two different growth mechanisms are found, corresponding to a low temperature oxidation and a high temperature one. The transition temperature between these mechanisms is estimated to be about 700 K. Also, the initial step of the Si oxidation process is analyzed in detail. Where possible, we validated our results with experimental and ab initio data, and good agreement was obtained. This study is important for the fabrication of silica-based devices in the micro- and nanoelectronics industry and, more specifically, for the fabrication of metal oxide semiconductor devices.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000302924900035 Publication Date 2012-03-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1932-7447;1932-7455; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.536 Times cited 32 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.536; 2012 IF: 4.814
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98259 Serial 1542
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Author Clem, J.R.; Mawatari, Y.; Berdiyorov, G.R.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Predicted field-dependent increase of critical currents in asymmetric superconducting nanocircuits Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 85 Issue 14 Pages 144511-144511,16
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The critical current of a thin superconducting strip of width W much larger than the Ginzburg-Landau coherence length xi but much smaller than the Pearl length Lambda = 2 lambda(2)/d is maximized when the strip is straight with defect-free edges. When a perpendicular magnetic field is applied to a long straight strip, the critical current initially decreases linearly with H but then decreases more slowly with H when vortices or antivortices are forced into the strip. However, in a superconducting strip containing sharp 90 degrees or 180 degrees turns, the zero-field critical current at H = 0 is reduced because vortices or antivortices are preferentially nucleated at the inner corners of the turns, where current crowding occurs. Using both analytic London-model calculations and time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau simulations, we predict that in such asymmetric strips the resulting critical current can be increased by applying a perpendicular magnetic field that induces a current-density contribution opposing the applied current density at the inner corners. This effect should apply to all turns that bend in the same direction.
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Language Wos 000302611100004 Publication Date 2012-04-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 40 Open Access
Notes ; This research, supported in part by the US Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Science, Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering, was performed in part at the Ames Laboratory, which is operated for the US Department of Energy by Iowa State University under Contract No. DE-AC02-07CH11358. This work also was supported in part by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vlaanderen) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). G.R.B. acknowledges individual support from FWO-Vlaanderen. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98263 Serial 2695
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Author Berdiyorov, G.R.; de Romaguera, A.R.C.; Milošević, M.V.; Doria, M.M.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Dynamic and static phases of vortices under an applied drive in a superconducting stripe with an array of weak links Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication European physical journal : B : condensed matter and complex systems Abbreviated Journal Eur Phys J B
Volume 85 Issue 4 Pages 130-130,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Static and dynamic properties of superconducting vortices in a superconducting stripe with a periodic array of weakly-superconducting (or normal metal) regions are studied in the presence of external magnetic and electric fields. The time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau theory is used to describe the electronic transport, where the anisotropy is included through the spatially-dependent critical temperature T-c. Superconducting vortices penetrating into the weak-superconducting region with smaller T-c are more mobile than the ones in the strong superconducting regions. We observe periodic entrance and exit of vortices which reside in the weak link for some short interval. The mobility of the weakly-pinned vortices can be reduced by increasing the uniform applied magnetic field leading to distinct features in the voltage vs. magnetic field response of the system.
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Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos 000303545400013 Publication Date 2012-04-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1434-6028;1434-6036; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.461 Times cited 32 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the bilateral programme between Flanders and Brazil. G.R.B. and L.C. acknowledge individual support from FWO-Vl. A.R.de C.R. acknowledges CNPq and FACEPE for financial support. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.461; 2012 IF: 1.282
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98267 Serial 761
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Author Schattschneider, P.; Stöger-Pollach, M.; Löffler, S.; Steiger-Thirsfeld, A.; Hell, J.; Verbeeck, J.
Title Sub-nanometer free electrons with topological charge Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 115 Issue Pages 21-25
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The holographic mask technique is used to create freely moving electrons with quantized angular momentum. With electron optical elements they can be focused to vortices with diameters below the nanometer range. The understanding of these vortex beams is important for many applications. Here, we produce electron vortex beams and compare them to a theory of electrons with topological charge. The experimental results show excellent agreement with simulations. As an immediate application, fundamental experimental parameters like spherical aberration and partial coherence are determined. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000302962400004 Publication Date 2012-01-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 24 Open Access
Notes vortex ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2012 IF: 2.470
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98279 Serial 3344
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Author Chen, Y.Y.; Pourtois, G.; Adelmann, C.; Goux, L.; Govoreanu, B.; Degreave, R.; Jurczak, M.; Kittl, J.A.; Groeseneken, G.; Wouters, D.J.
Title Insights into Ni-filament formation in unipolar-switching Ni/HfO2/TiN resistive random access memory device Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 100 Issue 11 Pages 113513-113513,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract In this letter, CMOS-compatible Ni/HfO2/TiN resistive random access memory stacks demonstrated attractive unipolar switching properties, showing >10(3) endurance and long retention at 150 degrees C. The Ni bottom electrode (BE) improved the switching yield over the NiSiPt BE. To better understand the unipolar forming mechanism, ab initio simulation and time of flight-secondary ion mass spectroscopy were utilized. Compared to the NiSiPt BE, Ni BE gives larger Ni diffusion in the HfO2 and lower formation enthalpy of Ni2+ species during electrical forming. Both the electrical and physical results supported a Ni-injection mechanism for the filament formation. (C) 2012 American Institute of Physics. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3695078]
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000302204900091 Publication Date 2012-03-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2012 IF: 3.794
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98295 Serial 1674
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Author Ludu, A.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Vortex states in axially symmetric superconductors in applied magnetic field Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Sn – 0378-4754 Abbreviated Journal Math Comput Simulat
Volume 82 Issue 7 Pages 1258-1270
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We solve analytically the linearized Ginzburg-Landau (GL) equation in the presence of an uniform magnetic field with cylindrical boundary conditions. The solution of the non-linear GL equation is provided as an expansion in the basis of linearized solutions. We present examples of the resulting vortex structure for a solid and perforated superconducting cylinder. (C) 2012 IMACS. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000303097000009 Publication Date 2012-02-11
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0378-4754; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.218 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.218; 2012 IF: 0.836
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98300 Serial 3887
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Author Yang, W.; Misko, V.R.; Nelissen, K.; Kong, M.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Using self-driven microswimmers for particle separation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Soft matter Abbreviated Journal Soft Matter
Volume 8 Issue 19 Pages 5175-5179
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Microscopic self-propelled swimmers capable of autonomous navigation through complex environments provide appealing opportunities for localization, pick-up and delivery of micro and nanoscopic objects. Inspired by motile cells and bacteria, man-made microswimmers have been fabricated, and their motion in patterned surroundings has been experimentally studied. We propose to use self-driven artificial microswimmers for the separation of binary mixtures of colloids. We revealed different regimes of separation, including one with a velocity inversion. Our findings could be of use for various biological and medical applications.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000303208700009 Publication Date 2012-03-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1744-683X;1744-6848; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.889 Times cited 45 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the “Odysseus” Program of the Flemish Government and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1) (Belgium), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 11047111), the State Key Program of National Natural Science of China (No. 51135007), the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No. 20111415120002), and the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (973) (No. 2009CB724201). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.889; 2012 IF: 3.909
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98326 Serial 3826
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Author Margui, E.; Hidalgo, M.; Queralt, I.; van Meel, K.; Fontas, C.
Title Analytical capabilities of laboratory, benchtop and handheld X-ray fluorescence systems for detection of metals in aqueous samples pre-concentrated with solid-phase extraction disks Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal
Volume 67 Issue Pages 17-23
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract We aimed to achieve improved instrumental sensitivity and detection limits for the analysis of several elements (Cu, Ni, Zn, Pb and Cd) in aqueous samples with energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF). The metals were pre-concentrated from aqueous solutions using commercially available organic-based solid-phase extraction (SPE) disks functionalized with iminodiacetate groups. These thin-layer organic materials provide an ideal support for XRF analysis. The elements were collected on the SPE extraction disks using a simple filtration procedure (starting with 1 L of aqueous sample) that allows direct XRF measurements to be performed in the field (in situ). We evaluated the analytical possibilities and drawbacks of using this pre-concentration procedure in combination with the following XRF configurations: a handheld unit, a benchtop EDXRF system and a high-energy polarized-beam EDXRF instrument (HE-P-EDXRF). Using the HE-P-EDXRF system, the detection limits for all metals were more than one order of magnitude lower than those attained using handheld and benchtop EDXRF instrumentation. For the detection of metal concentrations higher than similar to 20 mu g/L, however, handheld or benchtop systems remain a very good option due to their extreme simplicity of operation and low-cost, compact design. We demonstrate the application of these methodologies, using the three equipment systems, to the analysis of trace concentrations of metals in different types of aqueous samples, including tap water and waste water. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000302757200003 Publication Date 2011-12-19
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0584-8547; 1873-3565 ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:98338 Serial 7454
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Author Pilehvar, S.; Dardenne, F.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K.
Title Electrochemical sensing of phenicol antibiotics at gold Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication International journal of electrochemical science Abbreviated Journal Int J Electrochem Sc
Volume 7 Issue 6 Pages 5000-5011
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Phenicols are an effective and a broad spectrum class of antibiotics which has lost favour due to their side effects on human health. A rapid and sensitive electrochemical detection system is developed for the simultaneous detection of chloramphenicol (CAP), thiamphenicol (TAP) and florfenicol (FF). The electrochemical behaviour of CAP in the presence of its derivatives was investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and square wave voltammetry (SWV). At a gold electrode, CAP gives rise to a sensitive cathodic peak at −0.68V (versus SCE) in a tris buffer solution (pH 7.6). This behavior gives us the opportunity to introduce a method for sensing CAP electrochemically in the presence of its derivatives. Calibration graphs were linear in the 2.5-7.4 μmol L-1 concentration range. Deviations from linearity were observed for higher concentrations and this was interpreted to be due to kinetic limitation caused by the saturation of CAP and its reduction products onto the gold electrode surface. A limit of detection of 1 μmol L-1 was found.
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Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1452-3981 ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.469 Times cited Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.469; 2012 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:98344 Serial 5595
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Author Malard, B.; Pilch, J.; Sittner, P.; Delville, R.; Curfs, C.
Title In situ investigation of the fast microstructure evolution during electropulse treatment of cold drawn NiTi wires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Acta materialia Abbreviated Journal Acta Mater
Volume 59 Issue 4 Pages 1542-1556
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Microstructural changes taking place during the heat treatment of cold-worked NiTi alloy are of key interest in shape memory alloy technology, since they are responsible for setting the austenite shape and functional properties of the heat-treated alloy. In this work, microstructural evolution during non-conventional electropulse heat treatment of thin NiTi filaments was investigated in a unique high-speed in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiment with simultaneous evaluation of the tensile force and electrical resistivity of the treated wire. The in situ results provide direct experimental evidence on the evolution of the internal stress and density of defects during fast heating from 20 °C to ∼700 °C. This evidence is used to characterize a sequence of dynamic recovery and recrystallization processes responsible for the microstructure and superelastic functional property changes during the electropulse treatments.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000287265100023 Publication Date 2010-12-11
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1359-6454; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.301 Times cited 48 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.301; 2011 IF: 3.755
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98372 Serial 1583
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Author Renard, K.; Idrissi, H.; Schryvers, D.; Jacques, P.J.
Title On the stress state dependence of the twinning rate and work hardening in twinning-induced plasticity steels Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Scripta materialia Abbreviated Journal Scripta Mater
Volume 66 Issue 12 Pages 966-971
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The influence of the stress state on the twinning rate and work hardening is studied in the case of an FeMnC TWIP steel strained in uniaxial tension, simple shear and rolling. The resulting stressstrain responses exhibit marked differences. The twinning rate, number of activated twinning systems in each grain, twin thickness and transmission of twins across grain boundaries are dependent on the imposed stress state during straining. Relationships between twin features and macroscopic work hardening rate are established.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000304641500004 Publication Date 2012-02-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1359-6462; ISBN Additional Links (up) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.747 Times cited 41 Open Access
Notes Iap Approved Most recent IF: 3.747; 2012 IF: 2.821
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98374 Serial 2454
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