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Lindner, H.; Autrique, D.; Garcia, C.C.; Niemax, K.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Optimized transport setup for high repetition rate pulse-separated analysis in laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Analytical chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Anal Chem |
| Volume |
81 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
4241-4248 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
An optimized laser ablation setup, proposed for high repetition rate inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS) analyses such as 2D imaging or depth profiling, is presented. For such applications, the particle washout time needs to be as short as possible to allow high laser pulse frequencies for reduced analysis time. Therefore, it is desirable to have an ablation setup that operates as a laminar flow reactor (LFR). A top-down strategy was applied that resulted in the present design. In the first step, a previously applied ablation setup was analyzed on the basis of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) results presented by D. Autrique et al. (Spectrochim. Acta, B 2008, 63, 257−270). By means of CFD simulations, the design was modified in such a way that it operated in the LFR regime. Experimental results demonstrate that the current design can indeed be regarded as an LFR. Furthermore, the operation under LFR conditions allowed some insight into the initial radial concentration distribution if the experimental ICPMS signal and analytical expressions are taken into account. Recommendations for a modified setup for more resilient spatial distributions are given. With the present setup, a washout time of 140 ms has been achieved for a 3% signal area criterion. Therefore, 7 Hz repetition rates can be applied with the present setup. Using elementary formulas of the analytical model, an upper bound for the washout times for similar setups can be predicted. The authors believe that the presented setup geometry comes close to the achievable limit for reliable short washout times. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000266601800014 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-29 |
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| ISSN |
0003-2700;1520-6882; |
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| Impact Factor |
6.32 |
Times cited |
18 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.32; 2009 IF: 5.214 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76935 |
Serial |
2492 |
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Bencs, L.; Ravindra, K.; de Hoog, J.; Rasoazanany, E.O.; Deutsch, F.; Bleux, N.; Berghmans, P.; Roekens, E.; Krata, A.; Van Grieken, R. |
| Title |
Mass and ionic composition of atmospheric fine particles over Belgium and their relation with gaseous air pollutants |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of environmental monitoring |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
10 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
1148-1157 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
Mass, major ionic components (MICs) of PM2.5, and related gaseous pollutants (SO2, NOx, NH3, HNO2, and HNO3) were monitored over six locations of different anthropogenic influence (industrial, urban, suburban, and rural) in Belgium. SO42-, NO3-, NH4+, and Na+ were the primary ions of PM2.5 with averages diurnal concentrations ranging from 0.44.5, 0.37.6, 0.94.9, and 0.41.2 µg m-3, respectively. MICs formed 39% of PM2.5 on an average, but it could reach up to 8098%. The SO2, NO, NO2, HNO2, and HNO3 levels showed high seasonal and site-specific fluctuations. The NH3 levels were similar over all the sites (26 µg m-3), indicating its relation to the evenly distributed animal husbandry activities. The sulfur and nitrogen oxidation ratios for PM2.5 point towards a low-to-moderate formation of secondary sulfate and nitrate aerosols over five cities/towns, but their fairly intensive formation over the rural Wingene. Cluster analysis revealed the association of three groups of compounds in PM2.5: (i) NH4NO3, KNO3; (ii) Na2SO4; and (iii) MgCl2, CaCl2, MgF2, CaF2, corresponding to anthropogenic, sea-salt, and mixed (sea-salt + anthropogenic) aerosols, respectively. The neutralization and cation-to-anion ratios indicate that MICs of PM2.5 appeared mostly as (NH4)2SO4 and NH4NO3 salts. Sea-salt input was maximal during winter reaching up to 12% of PM2.5. The overall average Cl-loss for sea-salt particles of PM2.5 at the six sites varied between 69 and 96% with an average of 87%. Principal component analysis revealed vehicular emission, coal/wood burning and animal farming as the dominating sources for the ionic components of PM2.5. |
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000259890100005 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-21 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1464-0325; 1464-0333 |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:76876 |
Serial |
8206 |
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Milošević, M.M.; Tadić, M.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Effects of lateral asymmetry on electronic structure of strained semiconductor nanorings in a magnetic field |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
| Volume |
19 |
Issue |
45 |
Pages |
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| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
The influence of lateral asymmetry on the electronic structure and optical transitions in elliptical strained InAs nanorings is analyzed in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. Two-dimensional rings are assumed to have elliptical inner and outer boundaries oriented in mutually orthogonal directions. The influence of the eccentricity of the ring on the energy levels is analyzed. For large eccentricity of the ring, we do not find any AharonovBohm effect, in contrast to circular rings. Rather, the single-particle states of the electrons and the holes are localized as in two laterally coupled quantum dots formed in the lobes of the nanoring. Our work indicates that the control of shape is important for the existence of the AharonovBohm effect in semiconductor nanorings. |
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Place of Publication |
Bristol |
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Wos |
000259922000016 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-09 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0957-4484;1361-6528; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
11 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76874 |
Serial |
865 |
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Smeulders, G.; Meynen, V.; van Baelen, G.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Maes, B.U.W.; Cool, P. |
| Title |
Rapid microwave-assisted synthesis of benzene bridged periodic mesoporous organosilicas |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem |
| Volume |
19 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
3042-3048 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY) |
| Abstract |
Following extended use in organic chemistry, microwave-assisted synthesis is gaining more importance in the field of inorganic chemistry, especially for the synthesis of nanoporous materials. It offers some major advantages such as a significant shortening of the synthesis time and an improved promotion of nucleation. In the research here reported, microwave technology is applied for the synthesis of benzene bridged PMOs (periodic mesoporous organosilicas). PMOs are one of the latest innovations in the field of hybrid ordered mesoporous materials and have attracted much attention because of their feasibility in electronics, catalysis, separation and sorption applications. The different synthesis steps (stirring, aging and extraction) of the classical PMO synthesis are replaced by microwave-assisted synthesis steps. The characteristics of the as-synthesized materials are evaluated by X-ray diffraction, N2-sorption, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning- and transmission electron microscopy. The microwave-assisted synthesis drastically reduces the synthesis time by more than 40 hours without any loss in structural properties, such as mesoscale and molecular ordering. The porosity of the PMO materials has even been improved by more than 25%. Moreover, the number of handling/transfer steps and amounts of chemicals and waste are drastically reduced. The study also shows that there is a clear time (1 to 3 hours) and temperature frame (373 K to 403 K) wherein synthesis of benzene bridged PMO is optimal. In conclusion, the microwave-assisted synthesis pathway allows an improved material to be obtained in a more economical way i.e. a much shorter time with fewer chemicals and less waste. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000265919300024 |
Publication Date |
2009-03-17 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0959-9428;1364-5501; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
20 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo; Iwt |
Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76844 |
Serial |
2810 |
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Bogaerts, A.; Bultinck, E.; Eckert, M.; Georgieva, V.; Mao, M.; Neyts, E.; Schwaederlé, L. |
| Title |
Computer modeling of plasmas and plasma-surface interactions |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Plasma processes and polymers |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Process Polym |
| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
295-307 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
In this paper, an overview is given of different modeling approaches used for describing gas discharge plasmas, as well as plasma-surface interactions. A fluid model is illustrated for describing the detailed plasma chemistry in capacitively coupled rf discharges. The strengths and limitations of Monte Carlo simulations and of a particle-in-cell-Monte Carlo collisions model are explained for a magnetron discharge, whereas the capabilities of a hybrid Monte Carlo-fluid approach are illustrated for a direct current glow discharge used for spectrochemical analysis of materials. Finally, some examples of molecular dynamics simulations, for the purpose of plasma-deposition, are given. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000266471800003 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-20 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1612-8850;1612-8869; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.846 |
Times cited |
18 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.846; 2009 IF: 4.037 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76833 |
Serial |
461 |
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Lepoittevin, C.; Malo, S.; Nguyen, N.; Hebert, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hervieu, M. |
| Title |
A layered iron-rich 2234-type with a mixed valence of iron: the ferrimagnetic Tl-doped Fe2(Sr2-\varepsilonTl\varepsilon)Sr3Fe4O14.65 |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
| Volume |
20 |
Issue |
20 |
Pages |
6468-6476 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
A new Tl-doped strontium ferrite Fe2(Sr2-Tl)Sr3Fe4O14.65, with an original structure, has been synthesized and structurally characterized by powder X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The TGA and Mssbauer studies evidence a mixed valence of iron. The structure exhibits a commensurate modulation, with a F-type subcell a ≈ b ≈ 5.4 Å (≈ ap√2), c ≈ 42 Å with a modulation vector q = αa* with α = 0.4. The supercell parameters have been refined as a= 27.1101(8) Å, b= 5.5187(2) Å and c= 42.0513(9) Å, in the space group Fmmm. The electron diffraction and electron microscopy data of this novel ferrite show that it can be described as a FeTl-2234-type structure corresponding to the intergrowth of a quadruple perovskite slice [(SrFeO2.8)4], with a complex rock salt related slice [Fe2(Sr2-Tl)O3.4]∞, built up of one double iron layer [Fe2O2.4] sandwiched between two [SrO] layers. The HRTEM images show that the oxygen atoms and vacancies are randomly distributed in the perovskite layers while the HAADF STEM images evidence the absence of Tl segregation in the matrix. Fe2(Sr2-Tl)Sr3Fe4O14.65 exhibits a very large value of χ (11emu/mol) at 5 K, which remains large at 400 K; the M(H) loop presents a shape characteristic of ferrimagnetism, with a large coercive field of 0.3 T. The value of magnetization saturates at 400 K at 0.68 μB/Fe. At 10 K, the value of magnetization reaches a maximum of 2 μB/Fe. The resistivity presents a semiconducting-like behavior, with ρ 800 Ω·cm at 300 K. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000260254400030 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-25 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76671 |
Serial |
1804 |
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Major, L.; Tirry, W.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Microstructure and defect characterization at interfaces in TiN/CrN multilayer coatings |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Surface and coatings technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Surf Coat Tech |
| Volume |
202 |
Issue |
24 |
Pages |
6075-6080 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Microstructures of TiN/CrN multilayer coatings deposited on austenite steel (Cr Ni 18 8) by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) are characterized using transmission electron microscopy while their mechanical properties were assessed in a ball-on-disk test. All coatings have the same total thickness of about 1 ìm. The individual layers show a highly defective columnar structure, which is characterized by conventional electron microscopy (TEM) as well as by high resolution TEM. These techniques, combined with measurements of the local chemical composition through EDS prove that PLD allows to produce fully separated CrN and TiN layers. The friction, and consequently the wear, are lowered by increasing the total number of layers in the coating. |
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Place of Publication |
Lausanne |
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Wos |
000260267100042 |
Publication Date |
2008-07-20 |
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| ISSN |
0257-8972; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.589 |
Times cited |
23 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.589; 2008 IF: 1.860 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76614 |
Serial |
2049 |
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Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Schroeder, F.; Fischer, R.A.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Direct imaging of loaded metal-organic framework materials (metal@MOF-5) |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
| Volume |
20 |
Issue |
17 |
Pages |
5622-5627 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We illustrate the potential of advanced transmission electron microscopy for the characterization of a new class of soft porous materials: metal@Zn4O(bdc)3 (metal@MOF-5; bdc = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate). By combining several electron microscopy techniques (transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), electron diffraction (ED), high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), and electron tomography) and by carefully reducing the electron dose to avoid beam damage, it is possible to simultaneously characterize the MOF-5 framework material and the loaded metal nanoparticles. We also demonstrate that electron tomography can be used to accurately determine the position and distribution of the particles within the MOF-5 framework. To demonstrate the implementation of these microscopy techniques and what kind of results can be expected, measurements on gas-phase-loaded metal−organic framework materials Ru@MOF-5 and Pd@MOF-5 are presented. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000258941400021 |
Publication Date |
2008-08-07 |
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0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
112 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76595 |
Serial |
714 |
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Nowak, M.P.; Szafran, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Manipulation of two-electron states by the electric field in stacked self-assembled dots |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : condensed matter |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys-Condens Mat |
| Volume |
20 |
Issue |
39 |
Pages |
395225,1-395225,14 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
A pair of electrons in vertically stacked self-assembled quantum dots is studied and the singlettriplet energy splitting is calculated in an external electric field using the configuration-interaction method. We show that for double quantum dots the dependence of the singlet energy levels on the electric field involves multiple avoided crossings of three energy levels. The exchange interaction, i.e., the energy difference of the lowest triplet and lowest singlet states, can be tuned by an electric field in a wide range of several tens of meV. For electric fields exceeding a threshold value the exchange interaction becomes a linear function of the field when the two electrons in the singlet state start to occupy the same dot. We also consider non-symmetric confinement, non-perfectly aligned dots, in horizontal as well as vertical field orientation. In a stack of three vertically coupled dots the depth of the confinement in the central dot can be used to enhance the exchange interaction. For a deeper central dot the dependence of the exchange interaction on the electric field is anomalousit initially decreases when the field is applied in both directions parallel and antiparallel to the axis of the stack. Such a behavior is never observed for a pair of quantum dots. |
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London |
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000259034200032 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-05 |
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| ISSN |
0953-8984;1361-648X; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.649 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.649; 2008 IF: 1.900 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76592 |
Serial |
1940 |
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Zhao, H.-W.; Zha, G.-Q.; Zhou, S.-P.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Long-range Coulomb repulsion effect on a charged vortex in high-temperature superconductors with competing d-wave and antiferromagnetic orders |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
78 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
064505,1-064505,5 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Vortex charges in high-temperature superconductor (HTS) are studied by solving the Bogoliubovde Gennes equations based on a model Hamiltonian with antiferromagnetic (AF) and d-wave orders in the presence of the long-range Coulomb repulsion. For a sufficient strength of the AF order, the negative vortex charge is found. A sign change between negative and positive may occur by tuning the long-range Coulomb repulsion strength or the doping parameter. Recent NMR experiments are hopefully understood. We show that the charged vortex can induce a spin-orbit coupling that is important for superconductors with a short coherence length and a large value of the energy gap over the Fermi-level ratio. Fractional flux quanta are possible for HTS. |
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Place of Publication |
Lancaster, Pa |
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Wos |
000259264900084 |
Publication Date |
2008-08-06 |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2008 IF: 3.322 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76553 |
Serial |
1837 |
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Schweigert, I.V.; Alexandrov, A.L.; Ariskin, D.A.; Peeters, F.M.; Stefanović, I.; Kovačević, E.; Berndt, J.; Winter, J. |
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Effect of transport of growing nanoparticles on capacitively coupled rf discharge dynamics |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev E |
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78 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
026410,1-026410,6 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We present experimental and numerical studies of the properties of a capacitively coupled 13.56 MHz discharge in a mixture of Ar and C2H2 with growing nanosize particles. It is found that at the initial stage of the growth, nanoparticles are accumulated near the sheath-plasma boundaries, where the ionization by electrons is maximal. The nanoparticles suppress the ionization due to the absorbing fast electrons and stimulate a quick change of the plasma parameters followed by a transition between different modes of discharge operation. At that moment the peaked distribution of the dust particles transforms into a flat one. |
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Place of Publication |
Lancaster, Pa |
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000259263700071 |
Publication Date |
2008-08-20 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1539-3755;1550-2376; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.366 |
Times cited |
36 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.366; 2008 IF: 2.508 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76552 |
Serial |
851 |
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Michel, K.H.; Verberck, B. |
| Title |
Theory of the evolution of phonon spectra and elastic constants from graphene to graphite |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
78 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
085424,1-085424,17 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We present a unified theory of the phonon dispersions and elastic properties of graphene, graphite, and graphene multilayer systems. Starting from a fifth-nearest-neighbor force-constant model derived from full in-plane phonon dispersions of graphite [Mohr et al., Phys. Rev. B 76, 035439 (2007)], we use Born's long-wave method to calculate the tension and bending coefficients of graphene. Extending the model by interplanar interactions, we study the phonon dispersions and the elastic constants of graphite, and the phonon spectra of graphene multilayers. We find that the inner displacement terms due to sublattice shifts between inequivalent C atoms are quantitatively important in determining the elastomechanical properties of graphene and of graphite. The overall agreement between theory and experiment is very satisfactory. We investigate the evolution from graphene to graphite by studying the increase in the rigid plane optical mode as a function of the number of layers N. At N=10 the graphite value B2g1127 cm−1 is attained within a few percent. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000259406900106 |
Publication Date |
2008-08-21 |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
72 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2008 IF: 3.322 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76527 |
Serial |
3622 |
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Shanenko, A.A.; Croitoru, M.D.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Superconducting nanofilms: Andreev-type states induced by quantum confinement |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
78 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
054505,1-054505,8 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Quantum confinement of the transverse electron motion is the major effect governing the superconducting properties of high-quality metallic nanofilms, leading to a nonuniform transverse distribution of the superconducting condensate. In this case the order parameter can exhibit significant local enhancements due to these quantum-size effects and, consequently, quasiparticles have lower energies when they avoid the local enhancements of the pair condensate. Such excitations can be considered as new Andreev-type quasiparticles but now induced by quantum confinement. By numerically solving the Bogoliubovde Gennes equations and using Anderson's approximate solution to these equations, we: (a) formulate a criterion for such new Andreev-type states (NATS) and (b) study their effect on the superconducting characteristics in metallic nanofilms. We also argue that nanofilms made of low-carrier-density materials, e.g., of superconducting semiconductors, can be a more optimal choice for the observations of NATS and other quantum-size superconducting effects. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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Wos |
000259368200109 |
Publication Date |
2008-08-11 |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
14 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2008 IF: 3.322 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76526 |
Serial |
3356 |
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Doria, M.M.; Brandt, E.H.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Magnetization of a superconducting film in a perpendicular magnetic field |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
78 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
0544047,1-054407,7 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
With large thin superconducting films in a perpendicular magnetic field, the usual definition and calculation of the magnetization M via currents or as the difference of two fields fail, since the spatially averaged magnetic field in the film coincides with the uniform applied field and the demagnetization factor is unity. The definition of M as field-derivative of the free energy, however, still works in this limit. We generalize the virial theorem, previously derived for infinite bulk superconductors, to infinitely extended films of arbitrary thickness. An expression for M is obtained that indeed reproduces the M computed from the field derivative of the free energy. |
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Place of Publication |
Lancaster, Pa |
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Wos |
000259368200063 |
Publication Date |
2008-08-08 |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2008 IF: 3.322 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76525 |
Serial |
1895 |
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Montoya, E.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Redeposition and differential sputtering of La in transmission electron microscopy samples of LaAIO3/SrTiO3 multilayers prepared by focused ion beam |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of microscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Microsc-Oxford |
| Volume |
231 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
359-363 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000259611000001 |
Publication Date |
2008-08-28 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0022-2720;1365-2818; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
1.692 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
The authors are grateful to M. Huijben and G. Rijnders of the MESA+ group at the University of Twente (NI) for the growth of the multilayers. This work has been performed under the Interuniversity Attraction Poles programme – Belgian State Belgian Science Policy. The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure initiative. Part of this work was performed with financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 programme, under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 02601.9 ESTEEM). |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.692; 2008 IF: 1.409 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76522 |
Serial |
2849 |
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Alexandrov, A.L.; Schweigert, I.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
A non-Maxwellian kinetic approach for charging of dust particles in discharge plasmas |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
New journal of physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
New J Phys |
| Volume |
10 |
Issue |
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Pages |
093025,1-093025,12 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Nanoparticle charging in a capacitively coupled radio frequency discharge in argon is studied using a particle in cell Monte Carlo collisions method. The plasma parameters and dust potential were calculated self-consistently for different unmovable dust profiles. A new method for definition of the dust floating potential is proposed, based on the information about electron and ion energy distribution functions, obtained during the kinetic simulations. This approach provides an accurate balance of the electron and ion currents on the dust particle surface and allows us to precisely calculate the dust floating potential. A comparison of the obtained floating potentials with the results of the traditional orbital motion limit (OML) theory shows that in the presence of the ion resonant charge exchange collisions, even when the OML approximation is valid, its results are correct only in the region of a weak electric field, where the ion drift velocity is much smaller than the thermal one. With increasing ion drift velocity, the absolute value of the calculated dust potential becomes significantly smaller than the theory predicts. This is explained by a non-Maxwellian shape of the ion energy distribution function for the case of fast ion drift. |
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Place of Publication |
Bristol |
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Wos |
000259615700004 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-24 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1367-2630; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.786 |
Times cited |
19 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.786; 2008 IF: 3.440 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76519 |
Serial |
2348 |
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Das, P.; Koblischka, M.R.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Wolf, T.; Jirsa, M.; Hartmann, U. |
| Title |
Direct observation of nanometer-scale pinning sites in (Nd0.33Eu0.20Gd0.47)Ba2Cu3O7-\delta single crystals |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Europhysics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Epl-Europhys Lett |
| Volume |
83 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
37005,1-37005,4 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We report on the observation of self-organized stripe-like structures on the as-grown surface and in the bulk of (Nd,Eu,Gd)Ba2Cu3Oy single crystals. The periodicity of the stripes on the surface lies between 500800 nm. These are possibly the growth steps of the crystal. Transmission electron microscopy investigations revealed stripes of periodicity in the range of 2040 nm in the bulk. From electron back scattered diffraction investigations, no crystallographic misorientation due to the nanostripes has been found. Scanning tunneling spectroscopic experiments revealed nonsuperconducting regions, running along twin directions, which presumably constitute strong pinning sites. |
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Place of Publication |
Paris |
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Wos |
000259022600032 |
Publication Date |
2008-07-18 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0295-5075;1286-4854; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
1.957 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.957; 2008 IF: 2.203 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76496 |
Serial |
719 |
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Kolev, I.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Numerical study of the sputtering in a dc magnetron |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
| Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
20-28 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
Molecular dynamics simulations were used to investigate the size-dependent melting mechanism of nickel nanoclusters of various sizes. The melting process was monitored by the caloric curve, the overall cluster Lindemann index, and the atomic Lindemann index. Size-dependent melting temperatures were determined, and the correct linear dependence on inverse diameter was recovered. We found that the melting mechanism gradually changes from dynamic coexistence melting to surface melting with increasing cluster size. These findings are of importance in better understanding carbon nanotube growth by catalytic chemical vapor deposition as the phase state of the catalyst nanoparticle codetermines the growth mechanism. |
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Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000263299600018 |
Publication Date |
2009-02-03 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
66 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2009 IF: 4.224 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71634 |
Serial |
2411 |
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Verbeeck, J.; Hébert; Rubino, S.; Novák, P.; Rusz, J.; Houdellier, F.; Gatel, C.; Schattschneider, P. |
| Title |
Optimal aperture sizes and positions for EMCD experiments |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
| Volume |
108 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
865-872 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in energy-loss magnetic chiral dichroism (EMCD)the equivalent of X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) in the electron microscopeis optimized with respect to the detector shape, size and position. We show that an important increase in SNR over previous experiments can be obtained when taking much larger detector sizes. We determine the ideal shape of the detector but also show that round apertures are a good compromise if placed in their optimal position. We develop the theory for a simple analytical description of the EMCD experiment and then apply it to dynamical multibeam Bloch wave calculations and to an experimental data set. In all cases it is shown that a significant and welcome improvement of the SNR is possible. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000258747600009 |
Publication Date |
2008-03-07 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0304-3991; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
This work was supported by the European Commission under contract no. 508971 CHIRALTEM. J.V. and F.H. thank the financial support from the European Union under the Framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative. Reference 026019 ESTEEM. Thanks to J.P. Morniroli for making the Fe sample available. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2008 IF: 2.629 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76492UA @ admin @ c:irua:76492 |
Serial |
2480 |
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Bittencourt, C.; Hecq, M.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.J.; Ghijsen, J.; Felicissimo, M.P.; Rudolf, P.; Drube, W.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Platinumcarbon nanotube interaction |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Chemical physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Phys Lett |
| Volume |
462 |
Issue |
4/6 |
Pages |
260-264 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The interaction between evaporated Pt and pristine or oxygen-plasma-treated multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is investigated. Pt is found to nucleate at defect sites, whether initially present or introduced by oxygen plasma treatment. The plasma treatment induces a uniform dispersion of Pt nanoparticles at the CNT surface. The absence of additional features in the C 1s core level spectrum indicates that no mixed PtC phase is formed. The formation of COPt bonds at the cluster-CNT interface is suggested to reduce the electronic interaction between Pt nanoparticles and the CNT surface. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000258830900025 |
Publication Date |
2008-07-30 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0009-2614; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
1.815 |
Times cited |
62 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Pai |
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Most recent IF: 1.815; 2008 IF: 2.169 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76489 |
Serial |
2652 |
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Zhao, H.J.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M.; Dubonos, G.; Oboznov, V.; Grigorieva, I.V. |
| Title |
Vortex configurations in mesoscopic superconducting triangles: finite-size and shape effects |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Europhysics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Epl-Europhys Lett |
| Volume |
83 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
17008,1-17008,6 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Triangular-shaped mesoscopic superconductors are consistent with the symmetry of the Abrikosov vortex lattice resulting in a high stability of vortex patterns for commensurate vorticities. However, for non-commensurate vorticities, vortex configurations in triangles are not compatible with the sample shape. Here we present the first direct observation of vortex configurations in ìm-sized niobium triangles using the Bitter decoration technique, and we analyze the vortex states in triangles by analytically solving the London equations and performing molecular-dynamics simulations. We found that filling rules with increasing vorticity can be formulated for triangles in a similar way as for mesoscopic disks where vortices form shells. |
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Paris |
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000259020300030 |
Publication Date |
2008-06-17 |
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| ISSN |
0295-5075;1286-4854; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
1.957 |
Times cited |
29 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 1.957; 2008 IF: 2.203 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76488 |
Serial |
3863 |
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Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Whelan, C.M.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C. |
| Title |
Photoemission study of CF4 rf-plasma treated multi-wall carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
46 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
1271-1275 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were exposed to a CF4 rf-plasma. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis shows that the treatment effectively grafts fluorine atoms onto the MWCNTs. The fluorine atomic concentration and the nature of the CF bond (semi-ionic or covalent) can be tuned by varying the exposure time. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy analysis confirms that the valence electronic states are altered by the grafting of fluorine atoms. Characterization with high-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveals that while the plasma treatment does not induce significant etching impact on the CNT-surface, it does increase the number of active sites for gold cluster formation. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000258987500001 |
Publication Date |
2008-05-16 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
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| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
21 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2008 IF: 4.373 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76481 |
Serial |
2612 |
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Martens, T.; Brok, W.J.M.; van Dijk, J.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
On the regime transitions during the formation of an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier glow discharge |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys D Appl Phys |
| Volume |
42 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
122002,1-122002,5 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
The atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge in helium is a pulsed discharge in nature. If during the electrical current pulse a glow discharge is reached, then this pulse will last only a few microseconds in operating periods of sinusoidal voltage with lengths of about 10 to 100 µs. In this paper we demonstrate that right before a glow discharge is reached, the discharge very closely resembles the commonly assumed Townsend discharge structure, but actually contains some significant differing features and hence should not be considered as a Townsend discharge. In order to clarify this, we present calculation results of high time and space resolution of the pulse formation. The results indicate that indeed a maximum of ionization is formed at the anode, but that the level of ionization remains high and that the electric field at that time is significantly disturbed. Our results also show where this intermediate structure comes from. |
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Place of Publication |
London |
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Wos |
000266639300002 |
Publication Date |
2009-05-22 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0022-3727;1361-6463; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.588 |
Times cited |
21 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.588; 2009 IF: 2.083 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76458 |
Serial |
2450 |
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de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Burnell, P.; Verhulst, S.L.; Salmon, P.; de Clerck, N.; de Backer, W. |
| Title |
Study of the variability in upper and lower airway morphology in Sprague-Dawley rats using modern micro-CT scan-based segmentation techniques |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
The anatomical record: advances in integrative anatomy and evolutionary biology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Anat Rec |
| Volume |
292 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
720-727 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
| Abstract |
Animal models are being used extensively in pre-clinical and safety assessment studies to assess the effectiveness and safety of new chemical entities and delivery systems. Although never entirely replacing the need for animal testing, the use of computer simulations could eventually reduce the amount of animals needed for research purposes and refine the data acquired from the animal studies. Computational fluid dynamics is a powerful tool that makes it possible to simulate flow and particle behavior in animal or patient-specific respiratory models, for purposes of inhaled delivery. This tool requires an accurate representation of the respiratory system, respiration and dose delivery attributes. The aim of this study is to develop a representative airway model of the Sprague-Dawley rat using static and dynamic micro-CT scans. The entire respiratory tract was modeled, from the snout and nares down to the central airways at the point where no distinction could be made between intraluminal air and the surrounding tissue. For the selection of the representative model, variables such as upper airway movement, segmentation length, airway volume and size are taken into account. Dynamic scans of the nostril region were used to illustrate the characteristic morphology of this region in anaesthetized animals. It could be concluded from this study that it was possible to construct a highly detailed representative model of a Sprague-Dawley rat based on imaging modalities such as micro-CT scans |
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New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000265766000010 |
Publication Date |
2009-03-25 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1932-8486;1932-8494; |
ISBN |
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| Impact Factor |
1.431 |
Times cited |
16 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.431; 2009 IF: 1.490 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76455 |
Serial |
3342 |
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| Author |
Burriel, M.; Santiso, J.; Rossell, M.D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Figueras, A.; Garcia, G. |
| Title |
Enhancing total conductivity of La2NiO4+\delta epitaxial thin films by reducing thickness |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
| Volume |
112 |
Issue |
29 |
Pages |
10982-10987 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
High quality epitaxial c axis oriented La2NiO4+ä thin films have been prepared by the pulsed injection metal organic chemical vapor deposition technique on different substrates. High-resolution electron microscopy/transmission electron microscopy has been used to confirm the high crystalline quality of the deposited films. The c-parameter evolution has been studied by XRD as a function of time and gas atmosphere. The high temperature transport properties along the basal a−b plane of epitaxial La2NiO4+ä films have been measured, and the total conductivity of the layers has been found to increase as the thickness is reduced. Layers of 50 nm and thinner have shown a maximum conductivity larger than that measured for single-crystals, in particular, the 33 nm thick films with a conductivity of 475 S/cm in oxygen correspond to the highest value measured to date for this material. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000257724100057 |
Publication Date |
2008-06-27 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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| Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
35 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.536; 2008 IF: 3.396 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76440 |
Serial |
1067 |
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| Author |
Neyts, E.C.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Formation of endohedral Ni@C60 and exohedral NiC60 metallofullerene complexes by simulated ion implantation |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
47 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1028-1033 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
The interaction of thermal and hyperthermal Ni ions with gas-phase C60 fullerene was investigated at two temperatures with classical molecular dynamics simulations using a recently developed interatomic many-body potential. The interaction between Ni and C60 is characterized in terms of the NiC60 binding sites, complex formation, and the collision and temperature induced deformation of the C60 cage structure. The simulations show how ion implantation theoretically allows the synthesis of both endohedral Ni@C60 and exohedral NiC60 metallofullerene complexes. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000264252900012 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-25 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76434 |
Serial |
1260 |
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Caignaert, V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Pelloquin, D.; Pralong, V.; Maignan, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Raveau, B. |
| Title |
A new mixed-valence ferrite with a cubic structure, YBaFe4O7: spin-glass-like behavior |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
| Volume |
21 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1116-1122 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
A new mixed-valence ferrite, YBaFe4O7, has been synthesized. Its unique cubic structure, with a = 8.9595(2) Å, is closely related to that of the hexagonal 114 oxides YBaCo4O7 and CaBaFe4O7. It consists of corner-sharing FeO4 tetrahedra, forming triangular and kagome layers parallel to (111)C. In fact, the YBaFe4O7 and CaBaFe4O7 structures can be described as two different ccc and chch close packings of [BaO3]∞ and [O4]∞ layers, respectively, whose tetrahedral cavities are occupied by Fe2+/Fe3+ cations. The local structure of YBaFe4O7 is characterized by a large amount of stacking faults originating from the presence of hexagonal layers in the ccc cubic close-packed YBaFe4O7 structure. In this way, they belong to the large family of spinels and hexagonal ferrites studied for their magnetic properties. Differently from all the ferrites and especially from CaBaFe4O7, which are ferrimagnetic, YBaFe4O7 is an insulating spin glass with Tg = 50 K. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000264310900019 |
Publication Date |
2009-02-25 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
39 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76432 |
Serial |
2325 |
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Van Aert, S.; Chang, L.Y.; Bals, S.; Kirkland, A.I.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Effect of amorphous layers on the interpretation of restored exit waves |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
| Volume |
109 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
237-246 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The effects of amorphous layers on the quality of exit wave restorations have been investigated. Two independently developed software implementations for exit wave restoration have been used to simulated focal series of images of SrTiO3 with amorphous carbon layers incorporated. The restored exit waves have been compared both qualitatively and quantitatively. We have shown that amorphous layers have a strong impact on the quantitative measurements of atomic column positions, however, the error in the position measurements is still in the picometer range. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000264280200005 |
Publication Date |
2008-11-15 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0304-3991; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
10 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76421 |
Serial |
796 |
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Lepoittevin, C.; Malo, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hervieu, M. |
| Title |
Synthesis and structural mechanisms of the 2201-type ferrites and polytypes: Fe2(Sr2-xAx)FeO6.5-\delta/2 (A = Ba, La, Tl, Pb and Bi) |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Solid state sciences |
Abbreviated Journal |
Solid State Sci |
| Volume |
11 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
595-607 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The Fe2(Sr2 − xAx)FeO6.5 − ä/2 systems have been investigated, by doping the iron rich 2201-type parent structure with Ba2+, La3+ and 5d10 post-transition cations. The syntheses have been carried out up to the limit of the 2201-type solid solutions, in order to test the role of the double iron layer Fe2O2.5 − ä/2. The localisation of the charge carriers in these compounds is consistent with their strong antiferro-magnetism. The investigation was then carried out in the transition part of the diagram up to the formation of stable phases. The study of structural mechanisms was carried using high resolution electron microscopy (transmission and scanning transmission), electron diffraction and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Different non-stoichiometry mechanisms are observed, depending on the electronic structure and chemical properties of the doping elements. The specific behavior of the modulated double iron layer is discussed. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
Editor |
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Wos |
000264644800001 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-26 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1293-2558; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
1.811 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.811; 2009 IF: 1.675 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76416 |
Serial |
3437 |
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van der Snickt, G.; Dik, J.; Cotte, M.; Janssens, K.; Jaroszewicz, J.; de Nolf, W.; Groenewegen, J.; van der Loeff, L. |
| Title |
Characterization of a degraded cadmium yellow (CdS) pigment in an oil painting by means of synchrotron radiation based X-ray techniques |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Analytical chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Anal Chem |
| Volume |
81 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
2600-2610 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
On several paintings of James Ensor (1860−1949), a gradual fading of originally bright yellow areas, painted with the pigment cadmium yellow (CdS), is observed. Additionally, in some areas exposed to light, the formation of small white-colored globules on top of the original paint surface is observed. In this paper the chemical transformation leading to the color change and to the formation of the globules is elucidated. Microscopic X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (ì-XANES) experiments show that sulfur, originally present in sulfidic form (S2−), is oxidized during the transformation to the sulfate form (S6+). Upon formation (at or immediately below the surface), the highly soluble cadmium sulfate is assumed to be transported to the surface in solution and reprecipitates there, forming the whitish globules. The presence of cadmium sulfate (CdSO4·2H2O) and ammonium cadmium sulfate [(NH4)2Cd(SO4)2] at the surface is confirmed by microscopic X-ray diffraction measurements, where the latter salt is suspected to result from a secondary reaction of cadmium sulfate with ammonia. Measurements performed on cross sections reveal that the oxidation front has penetrated into the yellow paint down to ca. 1−2 ìm. The morphology and elemental distribution of the paint and degradation product were examined by means of scanning electron microscopy equipped with an energy-dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS) and synchrotron radiation based micro-X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (SR ì-XRF). In addition, ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence photography (UIVFP) revealed itself to be a straightforward technique for documenting the occurrence of this specific kind of degradation on a macroscale by painting conservators. |
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Place of Publication |
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Wos |
000264759400025 |
Publication Date |
2009-03-11 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0003-2700; 5206-882x |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
6.32 |
Times cited |
91 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.32; 2009 IF: 5.214 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:76415 |
Serial |
5501 |
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