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Afanasov, I.M.; Shornikova, O.N.; Avdeev, V.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Matveev, A.T. |
Title |
Expanded graphite as a support for Ni/carbon composites |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
Volume |
47 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages ![sorted by First Page field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
513-518 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Expanded graphite decorated with nickel oxide particles (EGNiO) has been synthesized through electrochemical oxidation of natural graphite in an aqueous nickel nitrate solution followed by a heat treatment. EGNiO was used to prepare nickel/carbon composites using two techniques: (a) hydrogen reduction of nickel oxide particles loaded on the expanded graphite surface and (b) pyrolysis of coal tar pitch-impregnated EGNiO blocks. The EGNiO as well as the nickel/carbon composites have been characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and selected area electron diffraction. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000262558300018 |
Publication Date |
2008-11-11 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0008-6223; |
ISBN |
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Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
45 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Iap-Vi |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76033 |
Serial |
1132 |
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Bach, D.; Schneider, R.; Gerthsen, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Sigle, W. |
Title |
EELS of niobium and stoichiometric niobium-oxide phases: part 1: plasmon and Near-edges fine structure |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Microscopy and microanalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Microanal |
Volume |
15 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages ![sorted by First Page field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
505-523 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
A comprehensive electron energy-loss spectroscopy study of niobium (Nb) and stable Nb-oxide phases (NbO, NbO2, Nb2O5) was carried out. In this work (Part I), the plasmons and energy-loss near-edge structures (ELNES) of all relevant Nb edges (Nb-N2,3, Nb-M4,5, Nb-M2,3, Nb-M1, and Nb-L2,3) up to energy losses of about 2600 eV and the O-K edge are analyzed with respect to achieving characteristic fingerprints of Nb in different formal oxidation states (0 for metallic Nb, +2 for NbO, +4 for NbO2, and +5 for Nb2O5). Chemical shifts of the Nb-N2,3, Nb-M4,5, Nb-M2,3, and Nb-L2,3 edges are extracted from the spectra that amount to about 4 eV as the oxidation state increases from 0 for Nb to +5 for Nb2O5. Four different microscopes, including a 200 keV ZEISS Libra with monochromator, were used. The corresponding wide range of experimental parameters with respect to the primary electron energy, convergence, and collection semi-angles as well as energy resolution allows an assessment of the influence of the experimental setup on the ELNES of the different edges. Finally, the intensity of the Nb-L2,3 white-line edges is correlated with niobium 4d-state occupancy in the different reference materials. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge, Mass. |
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Wos |
000272433200005 |
Publication Date |
2009-10-27 |
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Series Title |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1431-9276;1435-8115; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.891 |
Times cited |
55 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2009 IF: 3.035 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80320UA @ admin @ c:irua:80320 |
Serial |
790 |
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Dubourdieu, C.; Rauwel, E.; Roussel, H.; Ducroquet, F.; Hollaender, B.; Rossell, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lhostis, S.; Rushworth, S. |
Title |
Addition of yttrium into HfO2 films: microstructure and electrical properties |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Vac Sci Technol A |
Volume |
27 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages ![sorted by First Page field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
503-514 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The cubic phase of HfO2 was stabilized by addition of yttrium in thin films grown on Si/SiO2 by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition. The cubic phase was obtained for contents of 6.5 at. % Y or higher at a temperature as low as 470 °C. The complete compositional range (from 1.5 to 99.5 at. % Y) was investigated. The crystalline structure of HfO2 was determined from x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and attenuated total-reflection infrared spectroscopy. For cubic films, the continuous increase in the lattice parameter indicates the formation of a solid-solution HfO2Y2O3. As shown by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, yttrium silicate is formed at the interface with silicon; the interfacial layer thickness increases with increasing yttrium content and increasing film thickness. The dependence of the intrinsic relative permittivity r as a function of Y content was determined. It exhibits a maximum of ~30 for ~8.8 at. % Y. The cubic phase is stable upon postdeposition high-temperature annealing at 900 °C under NH3. |
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Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000265739100016 |
Publication Date |
2009-05-02 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0734-2101; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
1.374 |
Times cited |
29 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Most recent IF: 1.374; 2009 IF: 1.297 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77054 |
Serial |
58 |
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Shabalovskaya, S.A.; Tian, H.; Anderegg, J.W.; Schryvers, D.U.; Carroll, W.U.; van Humbeeck, J. |
Title |
The influence of surface oxides on the distribution and release of nickel from Nitinol wires |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Biomaterials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Biomaterials |
Volume |
30 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages ![sorted by First Page field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
468-477 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The patterns of Ni release from Nitinol vary depending on the type of material (NiTi alloys with low or no processing versus commercial wires or sheets). A thick TiO2 layer generated on the wire surface during processing is often considered as a reliable barrier against Ni release. The present study of Nitinol wires with surface oxides resulting from production was conducted to identify the sources of Ni release and its distribution in the surface sublayers. The chemistry and topography of the surfaces of Nitinol wires drawn using different techniques were studied with XPS and SEM. The distribution of Ni into surface depth and the surface oxide thickness were evaluated using Auger spectroscopy, TEM with FIB and ELNES. Ni release was estimated using either ICPA or AAS. Potentiodynamic potential polarization of selected wires was performed in as-received state with no strain and in treated strained samples. Wire samples in the as-received state showed low breakdown potentials (200 mV); the improved corrosion resistance of these wires after treatment was not affected by strain. It is shown how processing techniques affect surface topography, chemistry and also Ni release. Nitinol wires with the thickest surface oxide TiO2 (up to 720 nm) showed the highest Ni release, attributed to the presence of particles of essentially pure Ni whose number and size increased while approaching the interface between the surface and the bulk. The biological implications of high and lasting Ni release are also discussed. |
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Place of Publication |
Guildford |
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Wos |
000262065500006 |
Publication Date |
2008-11-09 |
Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0142-9612; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
8.402 |
Times cited |
102 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo; G.0465.05 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.402; 2009 IF: 7.365 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72320 |
Serial |
1641 |
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Author |
Neira, I.S.; Kolen'ko, Y.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gupta, H.S.; Guitián, F.; Yoshimura, M. |
Title |
An effective morphology control of hydroxyapatite crystals via hydrothermal synthesis |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Crystal growth & design |
Abbreviated Journal |
Cryst Growth Des |
Volume |
9 |
Issue |
1 |
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466-474 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
A facile urea-assisted hydrothermal synthesis and systematic characterization of hydroxyapatite (HA) with calcium nitrate tetrahydrate and diammonium hydrogen phosphate as precursors are reported. The advantage of the proposed technique over previously reported synthetic approaches is the simple but precise control of the HA crystals morphology, which is achieved by employing an intensive, stepwise, and slow thermal decomposition of urea as well as varying initial concentrations of starting reagents. Whereas the plate-, hexagonal prism- and needle-like HA particles preferentially growth along the c-axis, the smaller and fine-plate-like HA crystals demonstrate crystal growth along the (102) and (211) directions, uncommon for HA. Furthermore, it was established that the hydrothermally derived powdered products are phase-pure HA containing CO32− anions in the crystal lattice, that is, AB-type carbonated hydroxyapatite. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and electron diffraction (ED) of selected samples reveal that the as-prepared HA crystals are single-crystalline and exhibit a nearly defect-free microstructure. The hardness and elastic modulus of the hexagonal prism-like HA crystals have been investigated on a nanoscale using the nanoindentation technique; the observed trends are discussed. |
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Wos |
000262332700073 |
Publication Date |
2008-11-21 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1528-7483;1528-7505; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
4.055 |
Times cited |
183 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.055; 2009 IF: 4.162 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75740 |
Serial |
853 |
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Author |
Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Erni, R.; van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Atomic resolution mapping using quantitative high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Microscopy and microanalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Microanal |
Volume |
15 |
Issue |
S:2 |
Pages ![sorted by First Page field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
464-465 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge, Mass. |
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Wos |
000208119100230 |
Publication Date |
2009-07-27 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1431-9276;1435-8115; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.891 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2009 IF: 3.035 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96555UA @ admin @ c:irua:96555 |
Serial |
178 |
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Author |
Caen, J.; Schalm, O.; Janssens, K. |
Title |
15th century stained-glass windows in the former County of Flanders : a historical and chemical study related to recent conservation campaigns |
Type |
P2 Proceeding |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
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459-466 |
Keywords |
P2 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; History; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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ISSN |
978-90-5487-618-2 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record |
Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Notes |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:115477 |
Serial |
5449 |
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Author |
Li, B.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Magnus, W. |
Title |
Dielectric mismatch effect on coupled impurity states in a freestanding nanowire |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Microelectronics journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microelectron J |
Volume |
40 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages ![sorted by First Page field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
446-448 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
We studied the coupled impurity states in a freestanding semiconductor nanowire (NW), within the effective mass approximation and including the effect of the dielectric mismatch, by using finite element method. Bonding and anti-bonding states are found and their energies converge with increasing distance di between the two impurities. The dependence of the binding energy on the wire radius R and the distance di between the two impurities is investigated, and we compare it with the result of a freestanding NW that contains a single impurity. |
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Place of Publication |
Luton |
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Wos |
000264694700017 |
Publication Date |
2008-07-30 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0026-2692; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
1.163 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Most recent IF: 1.163; 2009 IF: 0.778 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76410 |
Serial |
690 |
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Stefaniak, E.A.; Alsecz, A.; Frost, R.; Máthé, Z.; Sajó, I.E.; Török, S.; Worobiec, A.; Van Grieken, R. |
Title |
Combined SEM/EDX and micro-Raman spectroscopy analysis of uranium minerals from a former uranium mine |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of hazardous materials |
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Volume |
168 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages ![sorted by First Page field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
416-423 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
Abstract |
Samples of the secondary uranium minerals collected in the abandoned uranium mine at Pecs (Hungary) were investigated by two micro-techniques: scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX) and micro-Raman spectroscopy (MRS). They were applied to locate U-rich particles and identify the chemical form and oxidation state of the uranium compounds. The most abundant mineral was a K and/or Na uranyl sulphate (zippeite group). U(VI) was also present in the form showing intensive Raman scattering at 860 cm−1 which can be attributed to uranium trioxide. This research has shown the successful application of micro-Raman spectroscopy for the identification of uranyl mineral species on the level of individual particles. |
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000267567600060 |
Publication Date |
2009-02-22 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0304-3894 |
ISBN |
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Times cited |
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Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:77032 |
Serial |
7681 |
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Stranger, M.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; Sacco, P.; Quaglio, F.; Pagani, D.; Cocheo, C.; Godoi, A.F.L.; Van Grieken, R. |
Title |
Analysis of indoor gaseous formic and acetic acid, using radial diffusive samplers |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Environmental monitoring and assessment |
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Volume |
149 |
Issue |
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411-417 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
Abstract |
A diffusive sampling method for the determination of gaseous acetic and formic acids, using a radial symmetry diffusive sampler, has been optimised for a 7-day exposure time in this study. Sampling rate determinations were performed on data obtained from a dynamic exposure chamber, simulating the indoor conditions of an empty, closed, room, at room temperature and minimal wind speed. Analysis has been performed by means of ion chromatography. The sampling rates for formic acid concentrations of 128 ìg m−3 and 1248 ìg m−3 were determined to be 91.2 ± 3.9 ml min−1 and 111.6 ± 2.8 ml min−1, respectively. The acetic acid sampling rate was independent of the concentration in the range 160 ìg m−31564 ìg m−3, and amounted to 97.3 ± 3.1 ml min−1. Experimentally determined sampling rates showed deviations of 3% for acetic acid, and 321% for formic acid, in relation to theoretically derived values. The blank values were as low as 1.69 ± 0.07 ìg for formic acid and 1.21 ± 0.14 ìg for acetic acid, and detection limits lower than 0.5 ìg m−3 could be achieved, which is an improvement of 9899% compared to previously validated diffusive sampling methods. This study describes the first step of an extended validation program in which the applicability of these types of samplers for the measurement of organic acids will be validated and optimised for the environmental conditions typical for museum showcases. |
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000263159800038 |
Publication Date |
2008-06-24 |
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ISSN |
1420-2026; 1573-2967 |
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Times cited |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:72923 |
Serial |
7447 |
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Tarakina, N.V.; Zubkov, V.G.; Leonidov, I.I.; Tyutunnik, A.P.; Surat, L.L.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Crystal structure of the group of optical materials Ln2MeGe4O12 (Me = Ca, Mn) |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Zeitschrift für Kristallographie |
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Issue |
S:30 |
Pages ![sorted by First Page field, descending order (down)](img/sort_desc.gif) |
401-406 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The crystal structure of the group of optical materials Ln2MeGe4O12, Ln = Eu, Gd, Dy-Lu, Y; Me = Ca, Mn and of the solid solution (Y1-xErx)2CaGe4O12 (x = 0 – 1), promising materials for photonics, has been studied in detail. The crystal structure of all compounds exhibit two alternating layers: one formed by Ln and Me atoms and another by cyclic [Ge4O12]8- anions. |
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Place of Publication |
München |
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000271325700028 |
Publication Date |
2009-08-27 |
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Series Issue |
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ISSN |
0930-486X; |
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Times cited |
7 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Iap |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79988 |
Serial |
575 |
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Author |
Neyts, E.; Bogaerts, A.; van de Sanden, M.C.M. |
Title |
Modeling PECVD growth of nanostructured carbon materials |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
High temperature material processes |
Abbreviated Journal |
High Temp Mater P-Us |
Volume |
13 |
Issue |
3/4 |
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399-412 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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We present here some of our modeling efforts for PECVD growth of nanostructured carbon materials with focus on amorphous hydrogenated carbon. Experimental data from an expanding thermal plasma setup were used as input for the simulations. Attention was focused both on the film growth mechanism, as well as on the hydrocarbon reaction mechanisms during growth of the films. It is found that the reaction mechanisms and sticking coefficients are dependent on the specific surface sites, and the structural properties of the growth radicals. The film growth results are in correspondence with the experiment. Furthermore, it is found that thin a-C:H films can be densified using an additional H-flux towards the substrate. |
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000274202300012 |
Publication Date |
2010-02-01 |
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ISSN |
1093-3611; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80991 |
Serial |
2138 |
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Bervoets, A.R.J.; Behets, G.J.; Schryvers, D.; Roels, F.; Yang, Z.; Verberckmoes, S.C.; Damment, S.J.P.; Dauwe, S.; Mubiana, V.K.; Blust, R.; de Broe, M.E.; d' Haese, P.C. |
Title |
Hepatocellular transport and gastrointestinal absorption of lanthanum in chronic renal failure |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Kidney international |
Abbreviated Journal |
Kidney Int |
Volume |
75 |
Issue |
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389-398 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Pathophysiology |
Abstract |
Lanthanum carbonate is a new phosphate binder that is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and eliminated largely by the liver. After oral treatment, we and others had noticed 23 fold higher lanthanum levels in the livers of rats with chronic renal failure compared to rats with normal renal function. Here we studied the kinetics and tissue distribution, absorption, and subcellular localization of lanthanum in the liver using transmission electron microscopy, electron energy loss spectrometry, and X-ray fluoresence. We found that in the liver lanthanum was located in lysosomes and in the biliary canal but not in any other cellular organelles. This suggests that lanthanum is transported and eliminated by the liver via a transcellular, endosomal-lysosomal-biliary canicular transport route. Feeding rats with chronic renal failure orally with lanthanum resulted in a doubling of the liver levels compared to rats with normal renal function, but the serum levels were similar in both animal groups. These levels plateaued after 6 weeks at a concentration below 3 g/g in both groups. When lanthanum was administered intravenously, thereby bypassing the gastrointestinal tract-portal vein pathway, no difference in liver levels was found between rats with and without renal failure. This suggests that there is an increased gastrointestinal permeability or absorption of oral lanthanum in uremia. Lanthanum levels in the brain and heart fluctuated near its detection limit with long-term treatment (20 weeks) having no effect on organ weight, liver enzyme activities, or liver histology. We suggest that the kinetics of lanthanum in the liver are consistent with a transcellular transport pathway, with higher levels in the liver of uremic rats due to higher intestinal absorption. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000263145800009 |
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2008-12-03 |
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0085-2538;1523-1755; |
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Impact Factor |
8.395 |
Times cited |
29 |
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Fwo; Iwt |
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Most recent IF: 8.395; 2009 IF: 6.193 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72290 |
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1417 |
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Tarakina, N.V.; Denisova, T.A.; Maksimova, L.G.; Baklanova, Y.V.; Tyutyunnik, A.P.; Berger, I.F.; Zubkov, V.G.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Investigation of stacking disorder in Li2SnO3 |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Zeitschrift für Kristallographie |
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S:30 |
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375-380 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A crystal structure investigation of the low temperature Li2SnO3 modification has been carried out. X-ray, neutron powder and electron diffraction data showed that this compound crystallizes in a monoclinic unit cell with parameters: a = 5.3033(2)Å, b = 9.1738(3)Å, c = 10.0195(2)Å, β ~ 100.042(2)º and has stacking disorder along the c-axis. Simulation of diffraction patterns with different stacking faults mainly reveal the presence of rotational stacking faults with a probability of about 40% . |
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München |
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000271325700024 |
Publication Date |
2009-08-27 |
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0930-486X; |
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Times cited |
16 |
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Iap |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79987 |
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1735 |
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Liu, S.; Wei, M.; Sui, X.; Cheng, X.; Cool, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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A scanning electron microscopy study on hollow silica microspheres: defects and influences of the synthesis composition |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of sol-gel science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Sol-Gel Sci Techn |
Volume |
49 |
Issue |
3 |
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373-379 |
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A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Defects on hollow silica spheres synthesized in a tetraethylorthosilicate-octylamine-HCl-H2O system were recorded by scanning microscope. Based on the results, influences of synthesis composition on the formation of these defects are discussed. It is evidenced that products prepared with different octylamine-to-tetraethylorthosilicate ratios may have surface depressions, cracks and non-hollow microspheres. However, by changing water and acid additions, these defects could be reduced or eliminated. Generally, samples synthesized with a large octylamine addition commonly exhibit surface depressions. A small octylamine or a large water addition benefits the formation of solid silica microspheres among the product. Acid, although is not indispensable for the formation of hollow spheres, helps to eliminate or reduce depressions on the hollow shells. It is explained that the added acid gives rise to a relative localized fast hydrolysis versus condensation, facilitating an easy mobility of hydrolyzed silica species, and consequently the shell surface is smoothened. |
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Kluwer |
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Dordrecht |
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000263260100015 |
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2008-12-16 |
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0928-0707;1573-4846; |
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Impact Factor |
1.575 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Most recent IF: 1.575; 2009 IF: 1.393 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74962 |
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2941 |
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Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fécant, A.; Hastoye, G.; Vanbutsele, G.; Bats, N.; Guillon, E.; Martens, J.A. |
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Ordered end-member of ZSM-48 zeolite family |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
Volume |
21 |
Issue |
2 |
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371-380 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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ZSM-48 and related zeolites are considered to be highly disordered structures. Different polytypes can be clearly distinguished by simulation of high-resolution electron microscopy images. Synthesis of phase-pure polytypes was attempted. One of the investigated samples crystallized via seeding designated as COK-8 consisted of nanoscopic, needlelike crystals with a very large length/width ratio, growing along the pore direction. These specimens are phase-pure polytype 6 (PT6, numbering according to Lobo and van Koningsveld). Aggregates of these nanoneedles occasionally contained a second polytype: PT1. The latter polytype occurred more abundantly in larger crystal rods in an IZM-1 sample crystallized in ethylene glycol. Here too, the isolated crystallites mainly consist of large, defect-free regions of PT6. A simulation of polytype lattice energies offers a rational explanation for the observed polytypical intergrowth formation. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000262605200026 |
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2008-12-30 |
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ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
30 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo; Goa |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76032 |
Serial |
2503 |
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Masir, M.R.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Matulis, A.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Angular confinement and direction-dependent transmission in graphene nanostructures with magnetic barriers |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
AIP conference proceedings |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
1199 |
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363-364 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We evaluate the transmission through magnetic barriers in graphene-based nanostructures. Several particular cases are considered: a magnetic step, single and double barriers, delta -function barriers as well as barrier structures with inhomogeneous magnetic field profiles but with average magnetic field equal to zero. The transmission exhibits a strong dependence on the direction of the incident wave vector. In general the resonant structure of the transmission is significantly more pronounced for (Dirac) electrons with linear spectrum compared to that for electrons with a parabolic one. |
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New York |
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000281590800171 |
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2010-01-15 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84892 |
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115 |
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Khalil-Allafi, J.; Amin-Ahmadi, B. |
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The effect of chemical composition on enthalpy and entropy changes of martensitic transformations in binary NiTi shape memory alloys |
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P3 Proceeding |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal Of Alloys And Compounds |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Alloy Compd |
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487 |
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363-366 |
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P3 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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In the present research work the binary NiTi alloys with various compositions in the range of 50.351 at.% Ni were used. Samples have been annealed at 850 °C for 15 min and then quenched in water. In order to characterize transformation temperatures and enthalpy changes of the forward and the reverse martensitic transformation, Differential Scanning Calorimetric (DSC) experiments were performed. The enthalpy and entropy changes as a function of Ni atomic content have been thermodynamically investigated. Results show that enthalpy and entropy changes of martensitic transformation decrease when Ni atomic content increases. The variation of enthalpy and entropy of martensitic transformation with Ni content in binary NiTi alloys were explained by thermodynamic parameters and electron concentration of alloy (e/a) respectively. |
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Amsterdam |
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000272521900073 |
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2009-07-31 |
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Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors |
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0925-8388; |
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Impact Factor |
3.133 |
Times cited |
30 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.133; 2009 IF: 2.135 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122040 |
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804 |
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Karabidak, S.M.; Čevik, U.; Kaya, S. |
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A new method to compensate for counting losses due to system dead time |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research : A: accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment |
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603 |
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3 |
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361-364 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Determination of count losses and pile-up pulse effects in quantitative and qualitative analysis became a vital step in various analyses. Therefore, compensating for counting losses is of importance. These counting losses are due to the pulse pile-up, paralyzable and non-paralyzable system dead time or a combination of these mechanisms. In this work, a new method is suggested for the correction of dead time losses resulting from the above mechanisms. For this purpose, a source code was developed. It was found that the peaking time was an important parameter over system dead time. The method suggested seems to be more effective even at high count rate. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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000266829400021 |
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2009-02-14 |
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0168-9002 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:94550 |
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8304 |
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d' Hondt, H.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Kalyuzhnaya, A.S.; Rozova, M.G.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Antipov, E.V.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic properties of the Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 anion-deficient layered perovskite |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of solid state chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Solid State Chem |
Volume |
182 |
Issue |
2 |
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356-363 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A new layered perovskite Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 has been synthesized by solid state reaction in a sealed evacuated silica tube. The crystal structure has been determined using electron diffraction, high-resolution electron microscopy, and high-angle annular dark field imaging and refined from X-ray powder diffraction data (space group P4/mmm, a=3.89023(5) Å, c=7.8034(1) Å, RI=0.023, RP=0.015). The structure is characterized by an alternation of MnO2 and (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers. Oxygen atoms and vacancies, as well as the Al and Mn atoms in the (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers are disordered. The local atomic arrangement in these layers is suggested to consist of short fragments of brownmillerite-type tetrahedral chains of corner-sharing AlO4 tetrahedra interrupted by MnO6 octahedra, at which the chain fragments rotate over 90°. This results in an averaged tetragonal symmetry. This is confirmed by the valence state of Mn measured by EELS. The relationship between the Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 tetragonal perovskite and the parent Sr2Al1.07Mn0.93O5 brownmillerite is discussed. Magnetic susceptibility measurements indicate spin glass behavior of Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2. The lack of long-range magnetic ordering contrasts with Mn-containing brownmillerites and is likely caused by the frustration of interlayer interactions due to presence of the Mn atoms in the (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers. |
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London |
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000263124700022 |
Publication Date |
2008-11-14 |
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0022-4596; |
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Impact Factor |
2.299 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Iap Vi |
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Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72943 |
Serial |
3450 |
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Verbeeck, J.; Sc hattschneider, P.; Rosenauer, A. |
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Image simulation of high resolution energy filtered TEM images |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
109 |
Issue |
4 |
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350-360 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Inelastic image simulation software is presented, implementing the double channeling approximation which takes into account the combination of multiple elastic and single inelastic scattering in a crystal. The approach is described with a density matrix formalism. Two applications in high resolution energy filtered (EFTEM) transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images are presented: thickness-defocus maps for SrTiO3 and exit plane intensities for an (LaAlO3)3(SrTiO3)3 multilayer system. Both systems show a severe breakdown in direct interpretability which becomes worse for higher acceleration voltages, thicker samples and lower excitation edge energies. Since this effect already occurs in the exit plane intensity, it is a fundamental limit and image simulations in EFTEM are indispensable just as they are indispensable for elastic high resolution TEM images. |
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Amsterdam |
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000265345400009 |
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2009-01-17 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
36 |
Open Access |
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Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77272UA @ admin @ c:irua:77272 |
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1552 |
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Peelaers, H.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Phonon band structures of Si nanowires |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
AIP conference proceedings |
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1199 |
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323-324 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We present full ab initio calculations of the phonon band structure of thin Si nanowires oriented along the [110] direction. Using these phonon dispersion relations we investigate the structural stability of these wires. We found that all studied wires were stable also when doped with either B or P, if the unit cell was taken sufficiently large along the wire axis. The evolution of the phonon dispersion relations and of the sound velocities with respect to the wire diameters is discussed. Softening is observed for acoustic modes and hardening for optical phonon modes with increasing wire diameters. |
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New York |
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000281590800153 |
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2010-01-15 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84891 |
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2602 |
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Mao, D.; van de Weghe, H.; Lookman, R.; Vanermen, G.; de Brucker, N.; Diels, L. |
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Resolving the unresolved complex mixture in motor oils using high-performance liquid chromatography followed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Fuel |
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88 |
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2 |
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312-318 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) followed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) was used for detailed group-type characterization of hydrocarbons present in motor oils. With conventional GC, motor oil is not well separated due to its complexity, resulting in a hump in the chromatogram: the unresolved complex mixture (UCM). With HPLC-GC×GC, motor oil hydrocarbons can be quantitatively separated into four major groups: alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes and aromatics. Each group can be further separated and divided by ring number or carbon number. Three selected motor oil samples were characterized by HPLC-GC×GC including two conventional motor oils and a synthetic motor oil. Using a proprietary silver-modified HPLC column, the aromatic components in motor oils were baseline separated from the aliphatic UCM and were then further separated by GC×GC based on their aromatic ring numbers. Accordingly, the aliphatic components were separated by GC×GC based on their saturated ring numbers. This paper illustrates the capabilities of HPLC-GC×GC for reliable and detailed quantitative group-type characterization of hydrocarbons present in motor oils. |
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000262129000011 |
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2008-09-27 |
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0016-2361 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:75748 |
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8474 |
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Buczyńska, A.J.; Krata, A.; Stranger, M.; Godoi, A.F.L.; Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; Bencs, L.; Naveau, I.; Roekens, E.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Atmospheric BTEX-concentrations in an area with intensive street traffic |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Atmospheric environment : an international journal |
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43 |
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2 |
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311-318 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The major threat to clean air in developed and industrializing countries is now posed by traffic emissions. The effects of traffic road modifications on the air quality are, however, rarely reported in the literature. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of the modernization and renovation of a traffic artery in the region of Mortsel (Antwerp, Belgium) on the concentration of volatile organic compounds such as: benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and m-, p-, o-xylenes (BTEX). The original goal of the reconstruction works was to reduce the traffic lanes of one of the busiest streets in Antwerp, in order to discourage the road traffic and in consequence also to improve the air quality in this region. The average concentrations of BTEX before these works in 2003 were: 1.6, 7.0, 0.9, 2.3, and 0.9 ìg/m3, for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, m + p xylenes, and o-xylene, respectively. However, after the completion of the works, in 2005, they were slightly higher: 2.5, 9.5, 1.6, 3.4, and 1.3 ìg/m3, respectively. The scatter plots of benzene against toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes in 2003 and 2005 showed very good correlations. This fact indicated that all of the measured compounds originated from the same source, namely the road traffic. Moreover, the data obtained from an air-monitoring station at less than 6 km distance from the sampling site (operated by the Flemish Environment Agency, and located in Borgerhout, Antwerp), confirmed the lack of influence of background concentrations of BTEX. The obtained results led to the conclusion that the reduction of the number of traffic lanes had apparently increased the traffic jams and also increased the emission from cars. Therefore, these modernization works had even a negative impact on the local concentration of traffic-related pollutants as BTEX. |
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000262956500011 |
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2008-10-18 |
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1352-2310 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:72925 |
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7518 |
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Magnus, W.; Brosens, F.; Sorée, B. |
Title |
Modeling drive currents and leakage currents : a dynamic approach |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of computational electronics |
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J Comput Electron |
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8 |
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3/4 |
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307-323 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Theory of quantum systems and complex systems |
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The dynamics of electrons and holes propagating through the nano-scaled channels of modern semiconductor devices can be seen as a widespread manifestation of non-equilibrium statistical physics and its ruling principles. In this respect both the devices that are pushing conventional CMOS technology towards the final frontiers of Moores law and the upcoming set of alternative, novel nanostructures grounded on entirely new concepts and working principles, provide an almost unlimited playground for assessing physical models and numerical techniques emerging from classical and quantum mechanical non-equilibrium theory. In this paper we revisit the Boltzmann as well as the WignerBoltzmann equation which offers a valuable platform to study transport of charge carriers taking part in drive currents. We focus on a numerical procedure that regained attention recently as an alternative tool to solve the time-dependent Boltzmann equation for inhomogeneous systems, such as the channel regions of field-effect transistors, and we discuss its extension to the WignerBoltzmann equation. Furthermore, we pay attention to the calculation of tunneling leakage currents. The latter typically occurs in nano-scaled transistors when part of the carrier distribution sustaining the drive current is found to tunnel into the gate due the presence of an ultra-thin insulating barrier separating the gate from the channel region. In particular, we discuss the paradox related to the very existence of leakage currents established by electrons occupying quasi-bound states, while the (real) wave functions of the latter cannot carry net currents. Finally, we describe a simple model to resolve the paradox as well as to estimate gate currents provided the local carrier generation rates largely exceed the tunneling rates. |
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S.l. |
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000208236100009 |
Publication Date |
2009-09-28 |
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1569-8025;1572-8137; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.526 |
Times cited |
4 |
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Most recent IF: 1.526; 2009 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89503 |
Serial |
2110 |
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Lind, O.C.; Salbu, B.; Skipperud, L.; Janssens, K.; Jaroszewicz, J.; de Nolf, W. |
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Solid state speciation and potential bioavailability of depleted uranium particles from Kosovo and Kuwait |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of environmental radioactivity |
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J Environ Radioactiv |
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100 |
Issue |
4 |
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301-307 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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A combination of synchrotron radiation based X-ray microscopic techniques (ì-XRF, ì-XANES, ì-XRD) applied on single depleted uranium (DU) particles and semi-bulk leaching experiments has been employed to link the potential bioavailability of DU particles to site-specific particle characteristics. The oxidation states and crystallographic forms of U in DU particles have been determined for individual particles isolated from selected samples collected at different sites in Kosovo and Kuwait that were contaminated by DU ammunition during the 1999 Balkan conflict and the 1991 Gulf war. Furthermore, small soil or sand samples heavily contaminated with DU particles were subjected to simulated gastrointestinal fluid (0.16 M HCl) extractions. Characteristics of DU particles in Kosovo soils collected in 2000 and in Kuwait soils collected in 2002 varied significantly depending on the release scenario and to some extent on weathering conditions. Oxidized U (+6) was determined in large, fragile and bright yellow DU particles released during fire at a DU ammunition storage facility and crystalline phases such as schoepite (UO3·2.25H2O), dehydrated schoepite (UO3·0.75H2O) and metaschoepite (UO3·2.0H2O) were identified. As expected, these DU particles were rapidly dissolved in 0.16 M HCl (84 ± 3% extracted after 2 h) indicating a high degree of potential mobility and bioavailability. In contrast, the 2 h extraction of samples contaminated with DU particles originating either from corrosion of unspent DU penetrators or from impacted DU ammunition appeared to be much slower (2030%) as uranium was less oxidized (+4 to +6). Crystalline phases such as UO2, UC and metallic U or UTi alloy were determined in impacted DU particles from Kosovo and Kuwait, while the UO2,34 phase, only determined in particles from Kosovo, could reflect a more corrosive environment. Although the results are based on a limited number of DU particles, they indicate that the structure and extractability of DU particles released from similar sources (metallic U penetrators) will depend on the release scenarios (fire, impact) and to some extent environmental conditions. However, most of the DU particles (7396%) in all investigated samples were dissolved in 0.16 M HCl after one week indicating that a majority of the DU material is bioaccessible. |
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000264649500004 |
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2009-02-18 |
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0265-931x |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.31 |
Times cited |
49 |
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Most recent IF: 2.31; 2009 IF: 1.268 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:76413 |
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5834 |
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Goorden, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lenaerts, S.; Deblonde, M.; et al. |
Title |
Nanotechnologie: gewikt en gewogen |
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Minutes and reports |
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2009 |
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Minutes and reports; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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NanoSoc |
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0000-00-00 |
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UA library record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82905 |
Serial |
2277 |
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Goorden, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lenaerts, S.; Deblonde, M.; van Oudheusden, M.; et al. |
Title |
Nanotechnologie op de agenda |
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Minutes and reports |
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2009 |
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Minutes and reports; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Society and Environment; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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NanoSoc |
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0000-00-00 |
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UA library record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82903 |
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2278 |
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van den Broek, W.; Verbeeck, J.; Schryvers, D.; de Backer, S.; Scheunders, P. |
Title |
Tomographic spectroscopic imaging; an experimental proof of concept |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
109 |
Issue |
4 |
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296-303 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Recording the electron energy loss spectroscopy data cube with a series of energy filtered images is a dose inefficient process because the energy slit blocks most of the electrons. When recording the data cube by scanning an electron probe over the sample, perfect dose efficiency is attained; but due to the low current in nanoprobes, this often is slower, with a smaller field of view. In W. Van den Broek et al. [Ultramicroscopy, 106 (2006) 269], we proposed a new method to record the data cube, which is more dose efficient than an energy filtered series. It produces a set of projections of the data cube and then tomographically reconstructs it. In this article, we demonstrate these projections in practice, we present a simple geometrical model that allows for quantification of the projection angles and we present the first successful experimental reconstruction, all on a standard post-column instrument. |
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Amsterdam |
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000265345400003 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-10 |
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0304-3991; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77271 |
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3671 |
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Bogaerts, A.; Bultinck, E.; Eckert, M.; Georgieva, V.; Mao, M.; Neyts, E.; Schwaederlé, L. |
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Computer modeling of plasmas and plasma-surface interactions |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Plasma processes and polymers |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Process Polym |
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6 |
Issue |
5 |
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295-307 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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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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Weinheim |
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000266471800003 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-20 |
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1612-8850;1612-8869; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.846 |
Times cited |
18 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.846; 2009 IF: 4.037 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76833 |
Serial |
461 |
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