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Author Zarenia, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Magnetotransport in periodically modulated bilayer graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 85 Issue 24 Pages 245426-245426,10
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Magnetotransport in bilayer graphene in the presence of a weak and periodic potential is investigated in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field B. The modulation broadens the Landau levels into bands and for weak magnetic fields leads to the well-known Weiss oscillations in their bandwidth and their transport coefficients at very low B and to the Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations at larger B. The amplitude of the Weiss oscillations is severely reduced if the periodic potentials applied to the two layers oscillate out of phase. We also contrast some results with those corresponding to single-layer graphene. Relative to them the flat-band condition and the oscillation amplitude differ substantially, due to the interlayer coupling, and agree only when this coupling is extremely weak. We further show that the Hall conductivity exhibits the well-known steps at half-integer and integer multiples of 4e(2)/h in single-layer and bilayer graphene, respectively, even for very weak magnetic fields. The results are pertinent to weak and periodic corrugations when the potential modulation dominates the strain-induced magnetic modulation.
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  Language Wos 000305253600012 Publication Date 2012-06-14
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 21 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the European Science Foundation (ESF) under the EUROCORES program EuroGRAPHENE (project CON-GRAN), and the Canadian NSERC Grant No. OGP0121756. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99077 Serial 1934
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Author Chen, Y.; Shanenko, A.A.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Superconducting transition temperature of Pb nanofilms : impact of thickness-dependent oscillations of the phonon-mediated electron-electron coupling Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 85 Issue 22 Pages 224517-224517,6
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract To date, several experimental groups reported measurements of the thickness dependence of T-c of atomically uniform single-crystalline Pb nanofilms. The reported amplitude of the T-c oscillations varies significantly from one experiment to another. Here we propose that the reason for this unresolved issue is an interplay of the quantum-size variations in the single-electron density of states with thickness-dependent oscillations in the phonon-mediated electron-electron coupling. Such oscillations in the coupling depend on the substrate material, the quality of the interface, the protection cover, and other details of the fabrication process, changing from one experiment to another. This explains why the available data do not exhibit one-voice consistency about the amplitude of the T-c oscillations. Our analyses are based on a numerical solution of the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations for a superconducting slab.
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  Language Wos 000305251300006 Publication Date 2012-06-14
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 24 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99076 Serial 3368
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Author Silhanek, A.V.; Leo, A.; Grimaldi, G.; Berdiyorov, G.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Nigro, A.; Pace, S.; Verellen, N.; Gillijns, W.; Metlushko, V.; Ilić, B.; Zhu, X.; Moshchalkov, V.V.;
  Title Influence of artificial pinning on vortex lattice instability in superconducting films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication New journal of physics Abbreviated Journal New J Phys
  Volume 14 Issue Pages 053006-053006,11
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract In superconducting films under an applied dc current, we analyze experimentally and theoretically the influence of engineered pinning on the vortex velocity at which the flux-flow dissipation undergoes an abrupt transition from low to high resistance. We argue, based on a nonuniform distribution of vortex velocity in the sample, that in strongly disordered systems the mean critical vortex velocity for flux-flow instability (i) has a nonmonotonic dependence on magnetic field and (ii) decreases as the pinning strength is increased. These findings challenge the generally accepted microscopic model of Larkin and Ovchinnikov (1979 J. Low. Temp. Phys. 34 409) and all subsequent refinements of this model which ignore the presence of pinning centers.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
  Language Wos 000304871700003 Publication Date 2012-05-04
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  ISSN 1367-2630; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.786 Times cited 40 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Methusalem Funding of the Flemish Government, the ESF-NES program, the Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and the Fund for Scientific Research-Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen). AVS, GRB and WG received individual support from FWO-Vlaanderen. GG acknowledges support from the research project L.R. N5 of Regione Campania. VM acknowledges financial support from the US NSF, grant no. ECCS-0823813. We acknowledge J Van de Vondel for a critical reading of the manuscript. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.786; 2012 IF: 4.063
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98949 Serial 1616
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Author Palgrave, R.G.; Borisov, P.; Dyer, M.S.; McMitchell, S.R.C.; Darling, G.R.; Claridge, J.B.; Batuk, M.; Tan, H.; Tian, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Hadermann, J.; Rosseinsky, M.J.;
  Title Artificial construction of the layered Ruddlesden-Popper manganite La2Sr2Mn3O10 by reflection high energy electron diffraction monitored pulsed laser deposition Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Journal of the American Chemical Society Abbreviated Journal J Am Chem Soc
  Volume 134 Issue 18 Pages 7700-7714
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Pulsed laser deposition has been used to artificially construct the n = 3 Ruddlesden Popper structure La2Sr2Mn3O10 in epitaxial thin film form by sequentially layering La1-xSrxMnO3 and SrO unit cells aided by in situ reflection high energy electron diffraction monitoring. The interval deposition technique was used to promote two-dimensional SrO growth. X-ray diffraction and cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy indicated that the trilayer structure had been formed. A site ordering was found to differ from that expected thermodynamically, with the smaller Sr2+ predominantly on the R site due to kinetic trapping of the deposited cation sequence. A dependence of the out-of-plane lattice parameter on growth pressure was interpreted as changing the oxygen content of the films. Magnetic and transport measurements on fully oxygenated films indicated a frustrated magnetic ground state characterized as a spin glass-like magnetic phase with the glass temperature T-g approximate to 34 K. The magnetic frustration has a clear in-plane (ab) magnetic anisotropy, which is maintained up to temperatures of 150 K. Density functional theory calculations suggest competing antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic long-range orders, which are proposed as the origin of the low-temperature glassy state.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
  Language Wos 000303696200029 Publication Date 2012-03-30
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0002-7863;1520-5126; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 13.858 Times cited 27 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 13.858; 2012 IF: 10.677
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98947UA @ admin @ c:irua:98947 Serial 153
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Author Grimaldi, G.; Leo, A.; Nigro, A.; Silhanek, A.V.; Verellen, N.; Moshchalkov, V.V.; Milošević, M.V.; Casaburi, A.; Cristiano, R.; Pace, S.
  Title Controlling flux flow dissipation by changing flux pinning in superconducting films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
  Volume 100 Issue 20 Pages 202601-202601,4
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We study the flux flow state in superconducting materials characterized by rather strong intrinsic pinning, such as Nb, NbN, and nanostructured Al thin films, in which we drag the superconducting dissipative state into the normal state by current biasing. We modify the vortex pinning strength either by ion irradiation, by tuning the measuring temperature or by including artificial pinning centers. We measure critical flux flow voltages for all materials and the same effect is observed: switching to low flux flow dissipations at low fields for an intermediate pinning regime. This mechanism offers a way to additionally promote the stability of the superconducting state. (C) 2012 American Institute of Physics. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4718309]
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  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
  Language Wos 000304265000051 Publication Date 2012-05-14
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  ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 33 Open Access
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2012 IF: 3.794
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98946 Serial 504
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Author Komendová, L.; Chen, Y.; Shanenko, A.A.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Two-band superconductors : hidden criticality deep in the superconducting state Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
  Volume 108 Issue 20 Pages 207002-207002,5
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We show that two-band superconductors harbor hidden criticality deep in the superconducting state, stemming from the critical temperature of the weaker band taken as an independent system. For sufficiently small interband coupling gamma the coherence length of the weaker band exhibits a remarkable deviation from the conventional monotonic increase with temperature, namely, a pronounced peak close to the hidden critical point. The magnitude of the peak scales as proportional to gamma(-mu), with the Landau critical exponent mu = 1/3, the same as found for the mean-field critical behavior with respect to the source field in ferromagnets and ferroelectrics. Here reported hidden criticality of multiband superconductors can be experimentally observed by, e.g., imaging of the variations of the vortex core in a broader temperature range. Similar effects are expected for the superconducting multilayers.
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
  Language Wos 000304064000017 Publication Date 2012-05-15
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0031-9007;1079-7114; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 75 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). Useful discussions with A. V. Vagov are acknowledged. ; Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2012 IF: 7.943
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98945 Serial 3770
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Author Neek-Amal, M.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Strain-engineered graphene through a nanostructured substrate : 2 : pseudomagnetic fields Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 85 Issue 19 Pages 195446-195446,6
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The strain-induced pseudomagnetic field in supported graphene deposited on top of a nanostructured substrate is investigated by using atomistic simulations. A step, an elongated trench, a one-dimensional barrier, a spherical bubble, a Gaussian bump, and a Gaussian depression are considered as support structures for graphene. From the obtained optimum configurations we found very strong induced pseudomagnetic fields which can reach up to similar to 1000 T due to the strain-induced deformations in the supported graphene. Different magnetic confinements with controllable geometries are found by tuning the pattern of the substrate. The resulting induced magnetic fields for graphene on top of a step, barrier, and trench are calculated. In contrast to the step and trench the middle part of graphene on top of a barrier has zero pseudomagnetic field. This study provides a theoretical background for designing magnetic structures in graphene by nanostructuring substrates. We found that altering the radial symmetry of the deformation changes the sixfold symmetry of the induced pseudomagnetic field.
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  Language Wos 000304394800013 Publication Date 2012-05-23
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 31 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the ESF EUROCORE program EuroGRAPHENE: CONGRAN. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98943 Serial 3167
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Author Neek-Amal, M.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Strain-engineered graphene through a nanostructured substrate : 1 : deformations Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 85 Issue 19 Pages 195445-195445,11
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Using atomistic simulations we investigate the morphological properties of graphene deposited on top of a nanostructured substrate. Sinusoidally corrugated surfaces, steps, elongated trenches, one-dimensional and cubic barriers, spherical bubbles, Gaussian bumps, and Gaussian depressions are considered as support structures for graphene. The graphene-substrate interaction is governed by van der Waals forces and the profile of the graphene layer is determined by minimizing the energy using molecular dynamics simulations. Based on the obtained optimum configurations, we found that (i) for graphene placed over sinusoidally corrugated substrates with corrugation wavelengths longer than 2 nm, the graphene sheet follows the substrate pattern while for supported graphene it is always suspended across the peaks of the substrate, (ii) the conformation of graphene to the substrate topography is enhanced when increasing the energy parameter in the van der Waals model, (iii) the adhesion of graphene into the trenches depends on the width of the trench and on the graphene's orientation, i. e., in contrast to a small-width (3 nm) nanoribbon with armchair edges, the one with zigzag edges follows the substrate profile, (iv) atomic-scale graphene follows a Gaussian bump substrate but not the substrate with a Gaussian depression, and (v) the adhesion energy due to van der Waals interaction varies in the range [0.1-0.4] J/m(2).
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  Language Wos 000304394800012 Publication Date 2012-05-23
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 62 Open Access
  Notes ; We thank L. Covaci and S. Costamagna for valuable comments. We acknowledge M. Zarenia, M. R. Masir and D. Nasr for fruitful discussions. This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and ESF EUROCORE program EuroGRAPHENE: CONGRAN. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98942 Serial 3166
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Author Badalyan, S.M.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Effect of nonhomogenous dielectric background on the plasmon modes in graphene double-layer structures at finite temperatures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 85 Issue 19 Pages 195444-195444,6
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We have calculated the plasmon modes in graphene double layer structures at finite temperatures, taking into account the inhomogeneity of the dielectric background of the system. The effective dielectric function is obtained from the solution of the Poisson equation of a three-layer dielectric medium with graphene sheets located at the interfaces, separating the different materials. Due to the momentum dispersion of the effective dielectric function, the intra- and interlayer bare Coulomb interactions in the graphene double layer system acquires an additional momentum dependence-an effect that is of the order of the interlayer interaction itself. We show that the energies of the in-phase and out-of-phase plasmon modes are determined largely by different values of the spatially dependent effective dielectric function. The effect of the dielectric inhomogeneity increases with temperature, and even at high temperatures the energy shift induced by the dielectric inhomogeneity and temperature itself remains larger than the broadening of the plasmon energy dispersions due to the Landau damping. The obtained new features of the plasmon dispersions can be observed in frictional drag measurements and in inelastic light scattering and electron energy-loss spectroscopies.
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  Language Wos 000304394800011 Publication Date 2012-05-23
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 67 Open Access
  Notes ; We thank G. Vignale for useful discussions and acknowledge support from the Flemisch Science Foundation (FWO-Fl) and the Belgian Science Policy (BELSPO). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98941 Serial 826
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Author Ramos, I.R.O.; Ferreira, W.P.; Munarin, F.F.; Farias, G.A.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Bilayer crystals of charged magnetic dipoles : structure and phonon spectrum Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
  Volume 85 Issue 5:1 Pages 051404-051404,12
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We study the structure and phonon spectrum of a two-dimensional bilayer system of classical charged dipoles oriented perpendicular to the plane of the layers for equal density in each layer. This system can be tuned through six different crystalline phases by changing the interlayer separation or the charge and/or dipole moment of the particle. The presence of the charge on the dipole particles is responsible for the nucleation of five staggered phases and a disordered phase which are not found in the magnetic dipole bilayer system. These extra phases are a consequence of the competition between the repulsive Coulomb and the attractive dipole interlayer interaction. We present the phase diagram and determine the order of the phase transitions. The phonon spectrum of the system was calculated within the harmonic approximation, and a nonmonotonic behavior of the phonon spectrum is found as a function of the effective strength of the interparticle interaction. The stability of the different phases is determined.
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  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication Woodbury (NY) Editor
  Language Wos 000304403400002 Publication Date 2012-05-30
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  ISSN 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 8 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Brazilian agencies CNPq, CAPES, and FUNCAP (PRONEX grant), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil, and the CNPq-FWO collaborating project. The authors are grateful to Prof. G. Goldoni for some technical clarifications concerning Ref. [18]. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2012 IF: 2.313
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98940 Serial 233
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Author Badalyan, S.M.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Electron-phonon bound state in graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 85 Issue 20 Pages 205453-205453,5
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The fine structure of the Dirac energy spectrum in graphene induced by electron-optical phonon coupling is investigated in the portion of the spectrum near the phonon emission threshold. The derived new dispersion equation in the immediate neighborhood below the threshold corresponds to an electron-phonon bound state. We find that the singular vertex corrections beyond perturbation theory strongly increase the electron-phonon binding energy scale. The predicted enhancement of the effective electron-phonon coupling can be measured using angle-resolved spectroscopy.
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  Language Wos 000304649400002 Publication Date 2012-05-30
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 12 Open Access
  Notes ; We thank E. Rashba for the useful discussion and acknowledge support from the Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and BELSPO. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98939 Serial 982
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Author Krstajić, P.M.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Energy-momentum dispersion relation of plasmarons in graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 85 Issue 20 Pages 205454-205454,4
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The many-body correction to the band structure of a quasi-free-standing graphene layer is obtained within the Overhauser approach, where the electron-plasmon interaction is described as a field theoretical problem. We find that the Dirac-like spectrum is shifted by Delta E(k = 0), which is on the order of 50-150 meV, depending on the electron concentration n(e), and is in semiquantitative agreement with experimental data. The value of the Fermi velocity is renormalized by several percents and decreases with increasing electron concentration as found experimentally.
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  Language Wos 000304649900004 Publication Date 2012-06-05
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  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 11 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the ESF-EuroGRAPHENE project CON-GRAN, and the Serbian Ministry of Education and Science (project No. TR 32008). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98937 Serial 1043
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Author Boschker, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Egoavil, R.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Huijben, M.; Houwman, E.P.; Koster, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Rijnders, G.
  Title Preventing the reconstruction of the polar discontinuity at oxide heterointerfaces Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater
  Volume 22 Issue 11 Pages 2235-2240
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract 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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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
  Language Wos 000304749600002 Publication Date 2012-03-23
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  ISSN 1616-301X; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 72 Open Access
  Notes 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. Approved Most recent IF: 12.124; 2012 IF: 9.765
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Author Čukarić, N.; Arsoski, V.; Tadić, M.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Hole states in nanocups in a magnetic field Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 85 Issue 23 Pages 235425-235425,11
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The magnetic-field dependence of the hole states in a nanocup, which is composed of a ring (the nanocup rim) that surrounds a disk (the nanocup bottom), is obtained within the Luttinger-Kohn model for the unstrained GaAs/(Al,Ga) As and the strained (In,Ga) As/GaAs systems. Aharonov-Bohm oscillations due to angular momentum transitions of the hole ground state appear with periods that vary with the thickness of the disk. The strain in the (In, Ga) As/GaAs nanocup is sensitive to the disk thickness and favors the spatial localization of the heavy holes inside the disk. Therefore, the angular momentum transitions between the valence-band states disappear for much thinner disks than in the case of the unstrained GaAs/(Al, Ga) As nanocups. In both systems, the oscillations in the energy of the hole ground state are found to disappear for thinner inner layer than in the electron ground-state energy. This is due to the different confining potentials and the mixing between the heavy- and light-hole states. As a consequence, magnetization of the single hole is found to strongly depend on the bottom thickness of the strained (In, Ga) As/GaAs nanocup. Furthermore, we found that the strain can lead to a spatial separation of the electron and the hole, as in type-II band alignment, which is advantageous for the appearance of the excitonic Aharonov-Bohm effect.
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  Language Wos 000305116700005 Publication Date 2012-06-14
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 4 Open Access
  Notes ; The authors thank B. Partoens for useful discussions. This work was supported by the EU NoE: SANDiE, the Ministry of Education and Science of Serbia, and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98906 Serial 1477
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Author Smits, M.; Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S.
  Title Development and validation of optical detection methods to screen photocatalytic materials for soot oxidation Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:98814 Serial 5941
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Author Morozov, V.; Arakcheeva, A.; Redkin, B.; Sinitsyn, V.; Khasanov, S.; Kudrenko, E.; Raskina, M.; Lebedev, O.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Na2/7Gd4/7MoO4 : a modulated scheelite-type structure and conductivity properties Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Inorganic chemistry Abbreviated Journal Inorg Chem
  Volume 51 Issue 9 Pages 5313-5324
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Scheelite-type compounds with the general formula (A1,A2)n[(B1,B2)O4]m (2/3 ≤ n/m ≤ 3/2) are the subject of large interest owing to their stability, relatively simple preparation, and optical properties. The creation of cation vacancies (□) in the scheelite-type framework and the ordering of A cations and vacancies can be a new factor in controlling the scheelite-type structure and properties. For a long time, cation-deficient Nd3+:M2/7Gd4/7□1/7MoO4 (M = Li, Na) compounds were considered as potential lasers with diode pumping. They have a defect scheelite-type 3D structure (space group I41/a) with a random distribution of Li+(Na+), Gd3+, and vacancies in the crystal. A Na2/7Gd4/7MoO4 single crystal with scheelite-type structure has been grown by the Czochralski method. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that Na2/7Gd4/7MoO4 has a (3 + 2)D incommensurately modulated structure. The (3 + 2)D incommensurately modulated scheelite-type cation-deficient structure of Na2/7Gd4/7MoO4 [super space group I4̅ (αβ0,βα0)00] has been solved from single-crystal diffraction data. The solution of the (3 + 2)D incommensurately modulated structure revealed the partially disordered distribution of vacancies and Na and Gd cations. High-temperature conductivity measurements performed along the [100] and [001] orientation of the single crystal revealed that the conductivity of Na2/7Gd4/7MoO4 at T = 973 K equals σ = 1.13 × 105 Ω1 cm1.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Easton, Pa Editor
  Language Wos 000303952900055 Publication Date 2012-04-19
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0020-1669;1520-510X; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.857 Times cited 37 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.857; 2012 IF: 4.593
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98385 Serial 3547
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Author Sliem, M.A.; Turner, S.; Heeskens, D.; Kalidindi, S.B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Muhler, M.; Fischer, R.A.
  Title Preparation, microstructure characterization and catalytic performance of Cu/ZnO and ZnO/Cu composite nanoparticles for liquid phase methanol synthesis Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys
  Volume 14 Issue 22 Pages 8170-8178
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Stearate@Cu/ZnO nanocomposite particles with molar ratios of ZnO ∶ Cu = 2 and 5 are synthesized by reduction of the metalorganic Cu precursor [Cu{(OCH(CH3)CH2N(CH3)2)}2] in the presence of stearate@ZnO nanoparticles. In the case of ZnO ∶ Cu = 5, high-angle annular dark field-scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) combined with electron-energy-loss-spectroscopy (EELS) as well as attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-IR) spectroscopy are used to localize the small amount of Cu deposited on the surface of 35 nm sized stearate@ZnO particles. For ZnO ∶ Cu = 2, the microstructure of the nanocomposites after catalytic activity testing is characterized by HAADF-STEM techniques. This reveals the construction of large Cu nanoparticles (2050 nm) decorated by small ZnO nanoparticles (35 nm). The catalytic activity of both composites for the synthesis of methanol from syn gas is evaluated.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
  Language Wos 000304102200033 Publication Date 2012-04-16
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 16 Open Access
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2012 IF: 3.829
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98377 Serial 2702
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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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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor
  Language Wos 000302757200003 Publication Date 2011-12-19
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0584-8547; 1873-3565 ISBN Additional Links (down) 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 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
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1744-683X;1744-6848; ISBN Additional Links (down) 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 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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  Corporate Author Thesis
  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 (down) 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 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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  Corporate Author Thesis
  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 (down) 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 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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  Corporate Author Thesis
  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 (down) 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 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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  Corporate Author Thesis
  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 (down) 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 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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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Editor
  Language Wos 000302611100004 Publication Date 2012-04-10
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (down) 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 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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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Editor
  Language Wos 000303068800006 Publication Date 2012-04-20
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (down) 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 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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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor
  Language Wos 000303115400004 Publication Date 2012-04-23
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links (down) 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 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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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
  Language Wos 000303092300011 Publication Date 2012-03-28
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links (down) 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 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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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor
  Language Wos 000301620900034 Publication Date 2012-01-02
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0305-4403 ISBN Additional Links (down) 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 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
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0953-8984;1361-648X; ISBN Additional Links (down) 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 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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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor
  Language Wos 000301402400003 Publication Date 2011-12-17
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0921-5093; ISBN Additional Links (down) 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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