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“Combined macroscopic, nanoscopic, and atomic-scale characterization of gold-ruthenium bimetallic catalysts for octanol oxidation”. Chinchilla LE, Olmos C, Kurttepeli M, Bals S, Van Tendeloo G, Villa A, Prati L, Blanco G, Calvino JJ, Chen X, Hungría AB, Particle and particle systems characterization 33, 419 (2016). http://doi.org/10.1002/ppsc.201600057
Abstract: A series of gold-ruthenium bimetallic catalysts of increasing Au:Ru molar ratios supported on a Ce0.62Zr0.38O2 mixed oxide are prepared and their structural and chemical features characterized by a combination of macroscopic and atomic-scale techniques based on scanning transmission electron microscopy. The influence of the temperature of the final reduction treatment used as activation step (350-700 degrees C range) is also investigated. The preparation method used allows catalysts to be successfully prepared where a major fraction of the metal nanoparticles is in the size range below 5 nm. The structural complexities characteristic of this type of catalysts are evidenced, as well as the capabilities and limitations of both the macroscopic and microscopic techniques in the characterization of the system of metal nanoparticles. A positive influence of the addition of Ru on both the resistance against sintering and the catalytic performance of the starting supported Au catalyst is evidenced.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 4.474
Times cited: 7
DOI: 10.1002/ppsc.201600057
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“A new iron oxophosphate SrFe3(PO4)3O with chain-like structure”. Morozov VA, Pokholok KV, Lazoryak BI, Malakho AP, Lachgar A, Lebedev OI, Van Tendeloo G, Journal of solid state chemistry 170, 411 (2003). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-4596(02)00133-0
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 2.299
Times cited: 12
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-4596(02)00133-0
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“LiZnNb4O11.5 : a novel oxygen deficient compound in the Nb-rich part of the Li2O-ZnO-Nb2O5 system”. Morozov VA, Arakcheeva AV, Konovalova VV, Pattison P, Chapuis G, Lebedev OI, Fomichev VV, Van Tendeloo G, Journal of solid state chemistry 183, 408 (2010). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssc.2009.12.008
Abstract: A novel lithium zinc niobium oxide LiZnNb(4)O(11.5) (LZNO) has been found in the Nb-rich part of Li(2)O-ZnO-Nb(2)O(5) system. LZNO, with an original alpha-PbO(2) related structure, has been synthesized by the routine ceramic technique and characterized by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Reflections belonging to the LZNO phase, observed in X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and electron diffraction, have been indexed as monoclinic with unit cell parameters a=17.8358(9)angstrom, b=15.2924(7)angstrom, c=5.0363(3)angstrom and gamma=96.607(5)degrees or as alpha-PbO(2)-like with lattice constants a=4.72420(3)angstrom, b=5.72780(3)angstrom, c=5.03320(3)angstrom, gamma=90.048(16)degrees and modulation vector q=0.3a*+1.1b* indicating a commensurately modulated alpha-PbO(2) related structure. The monoclinic cell is a supercell related to the latter. Using synchrotron powder diffraction data, the structure has been solved and refined as a commensurate modulation (superspace group P112(1)/n(alpha beta 0)00) as well as a supercell (space group P2(1)/b). The superspace description allows us to consider the LZNO structure as a member of the proposed alpha-PbO(2)-Z (3 + 1)D structure type, which unifies both incommensurately and commensurately modulated structures. HRTEM reveals several types of defects in LZNO and structural models for these defects are proposed. Two new phases in Li(2)O-ZnO-Nb(2)O(5) system are predicted on the basis of this detailed HRTEM analysis. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 2.299
Times cited: 9
DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2009.12.008
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“Critical temperature modification of low dimensional superconductors by spin doping”. Jalkanen P, Tuboltsev V, Virtanen A, Arutyunov K, Räisänen J, Lebedev O, Van Tendeloo G, Solid state communications 142, 407 (2007). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssc.2007.03.011
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.554
Times cited: 7
DOI: 10.1016/j.ssc.2007.03.011
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“Infrared spectra of type laB diamonds”. Woods GS, Kiflawi I, Luyten W, Van Tendeloo G, Philosophical magazine letters 67, 405 (1993). http://doi.org/10.1080/09500839308240950
Abstract: It is shown that the infrared absorption spectra of pure type IaB diamonds, namely those that on cursory examination show only a B one-phonon component and neither A nor D, and the complete absence of a B' localized-mode platelet absorption peak, may be divided into two subgroups. The defect content of specimens of one of these subgroups has been studied before and comprises slip dislocations and voidites in random homogeneous distributions unconnected with the transformation of platelets to dislocation loops. Electron microscopy of a specimen of the other subgroup, which may be recognized by the presence of weak additional one-phonon absorption near 1100 cm-1, shows a population of dislocation loops resulting from the complete transformation of a former platelet population, plus accompanying voidites. It is suggested that the extra absorption is caused by the dislocation loops. Observation of the way in which loops and voidites are distributed suggests that voidite production and platelet transformation may not, after all, be interlinked phenomena, but parallel independent processes both promoted by the same unknown conditions.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.087
Times cited: 5
DOI: 10.1080/09500839308240950
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“The modulated structure of Ca.85CuO2 as studied by means of electron diffraction”. Milat O, Van Tendeloo G, Amelinckx S, Babu TGN, Greaves C, Journal of solid state chemistry 97, 405 (1992)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 2.133
Times cited: 15
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“The modulated structure of Ca.85CuO2 as studied by means of electron diffraction and microscopy”. Milat O, Van Tendeloo G, Amelinckx S, Babu TGN, Greaves C, Journal of solid state chemistry 97, 405 (1992). http://doi.org/10.1016/0022-4596(92)90050-6
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 2.133
Times cited: 15
DOI: 10.1016/0022-4596(92)90050-6
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“Crystal structure of the group of optical materials Ln2MeGe4O12 (Me = Ca, Mn)”. Tarakina NV, Zubkov VG, Leonidov II, Tyutunnik AP, Surat LL, Hadermann J, Van Tendeloo G, Zeitschrift für Kristallographie , 401 (2009). http://doi.org/10.1524/zksu.2009.0059
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.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Times cited: 7
DOI: 10.1524/zksu.2009.0059
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“Development of photocatalytic efficient Ti-based nanotubes and nanoribbons by conventional and microwave assisted synthesis strategies”. Ribbens S, Meynen V, Van Tendeloo G, Ke X, Mertens M, Maes BUW, Cool P, Vansant EF, Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials 114, 401 (2008). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2008.01.028
Abstract: Titanate nanotubes were prepared via a hydrothermal treatment of TiO2 powders (Riedel De Haen) in a basic solution. Morphology and structure of the prepared samples were characterized by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), XRD, FT-Raman spectroscopy, nitrogen sorption and DSC. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by photocatalytic oxidation of rhodamine 6G. Trititanate nanotubes (TTNT) with inner pore diameters between 4 and 4.2 nm and surface areas up till 360 m(2)/g could be synthesized. The synthesis route was modified by introduction of a calcination step, by applying a lower hydrothermal temperature and microwave irradiation in order to increase the photocatalytic activity of the porous photoactive nanotubular materials. Calcination and a softer hydrothermal treatment led to the formation of anatase without affecting the surface area and nanotubular shape of the samples. In this way, the photocatalytic activity of the original trititanate nanotubes could be significantly increased. By making use of microwave assisted synthesis, the photocatalytic activity call also be increased due to the presence of anatase. However, by applying microwave synthesis, a different structure was obtained, nanoribbons (NR) instead of nanotubcs, resulting in a decrease in surface area and porosity.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY)
Impact Factor: 3.615
Times cited: 47
DOI: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2008.01.028
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“Landscape roughness at an atomic scale”. Van Tendeloo G, De Meulenaere P, Schryvers D, Physica: D : nonlinear phenomena 107, 401 (1997). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-2789(97)00108-5
Abstract: A large number of materials have a highly degenerate ground state and therefore a complex microstructure. Because of this degenerate state, phase transitions between the different phases play an important role. High resolution techniques in electron microscopy and nano-scale chemical analysis allow to study not only the microstructure but also the interfaces down to an atomic scale. We focus particularly on the ambiguity of alloys oil approaching the phase transition. The short range order (SRO) in ''1 1/20'' type alloys and the microstructure of ''tweed'' and needle formation in martensite like alloys with composition Ni5Al3 are considered in more detail.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.514
Times cited: 2
DOI: 10.1016/S0167-2789(97)00108-5
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“Oxide superconductors: electron microscopy”. Mitchell TE, Gronsky R, Van Tendeloo G Pergamon Press, Oxford, page 401 (1992).
Keywords: H3 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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“Charge ordering-disordering in Th-doped CaMnO3”. Hervieu M, Martin C, Maignan A, Van Tendeloo G, Raveau B, European physical journal : B : condensed matter and complex systems 10, 397 (1999). http://doi.org/10.1007/s100510050869
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.461
Times cited: 6
DOI: 10.1007/s100510050869
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“Layered ordering of vacancies of lead iron phosphate Pb3Fe2(PO4)4”. Malakho AP, Morozov VA, Pokholok KV, Lazoryak BI, Van Tendeloo G, Solid state sciences 7, 397 (2005). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2005.01.007
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.811
Times cited: 7
DOI: 10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2005.01.007
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“A microstructural study of the thermal stability of atomic layer deposited Al2O3 thin films”. Nistor LC, Richard O, Zhao O, Bender H, Stesmans A, Van Tendeloo G, Institute of physics conference series
T2 –, Microscopy of semiconducting materials , 397 (2003)
Abstract: The thermal stability of amorphous Al2O3 films (similar to8 and 80 nut thick) deposited by atomic layer deposition on HF-last and thin SiO2 covered (001) Si substrates is studied by transmission electron microscopy. The layers are in- and ex-situ annealed in the same temperature range.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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“TEM characterization of extended defects induced in Si wafers by H-plasma treatment”. Ghica C, Nistor LC, Bender H, Richard O, Van Tendeloo G, Ulyashin A, Journal of physics: D: applied physics 40, 395 (2007). http://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/40/2/016
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 2.588
Times cited: 10
DOI: 10.1088/0022-3727/40/2/016
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“Investigation by electron diffraction microscopy of (RE)BaCuOS polycrystalline ceramic compounds: interpretation of unexpected superstructures and influence of secondary phases”. Cloots R, Rulmont A, Krekels T, Van Tendeloo G, Diko P, Ausloos M, Journal of crystal growth 129, 394 (1993)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.698
Times cited: 5
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“Effect of clay modification on structureproperty relationships and thermal degradation kinetics of \beta-polypropylene/clay composite materials”. Papageorgiou DG, Filippousi M, Pavlidou E, Chrissafis K, Van Tendeloo G, Bikiaris D, Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry 122, 393 (2015). http://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-015-4705-y
Abstract: The influence of neat and organically modified montmorillonite on the structureproperty relationships of a β-nucleated polypropylene matrix has been thoroughly investigated. High-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy revealed that the organic modification of clay facilitated the dispersion of the clay, while X-ray diffractograms showed the α-nucleating effect of the clays on the β-nucleated matrix. The results from tensile tests showed that the organic modification of MMT affected profoundly only the tensile strength at yield and at break. The effect of the organic modification of the clay on the thermal stability of the composites was finally evaluated by thermogravimetric analysis, where the samples filled with oMMT decomposed faster than the ones filled with neat MMT, due to the decomposition of the organic salts that were initially used for the modification of MMT. A kinetics study of the thermal degradation of the composites was also performed, in order to export additional conclusions on the activation energy of the samples.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.953
Times cited: 7
DOI: 10.1007/s10973-015-4705-y
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“Formation of Mn304/C core-shell nanowires and a new MN-O phase by electron beam irradiation”. Du GH, Van Tendeloo G, Applied physics A : materials science &, processing 91, 393 (2008). http://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-008-4430-5
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.455
Times cited: 1
DOI: 10.1007/s00339-008-4430-5
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“The incorporation of nanoparticles into conventional glass-ionomer dental restorative cements”. Gjorgievska E, Van Tendeloo G, Nicholson JW, Coleman NJ, Slipper IJ, Booth S, Microscopy and microanalysis 21, 392 (2015). http://doi.org/10.1017/S1431927615000057
Abstract: Conventional glass-ionomer cements (GICs) are popular restorative materials, but their use is limited by their relatively low mechanical strength. This paper reports an attempt to improve these materials by incorporation of 10 wt% of three different types of nanoparticles, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, and titanium dioxide, into two commercial GICs (ChemFil((R)) Rock and EQUIA (TM) Fil). The results indicate that the nanoparticles readily dispersed into the cement matrix by hand mixing and reduced the porosity of set cements by filling the empty spaces between the glass particles. Both cements showed no significant difference in compressive strength with added alumina, and ChemFil((R)) Rock also showed no significant difference with zirconia. By contrast, ChemFil((R)) Rock showed significantly higher compressive strength with added titania, and EQUIA (TM) Fil showed significantly higher compressive strength with both zirconia and titania. Fewer air voids were observed in all nanoparticle-containing cements and this, in turn, reduced the development of cracks within the matrix of the cements. These changes in microstructure provide a likely reason for the observed increases in compressive strength, and overall the addition of nanoparticles appears to be a promising strategy for improving the physical properties of GICs.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.891
Times cited: 15
DOI: 10.1017/S1431927615000057
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“Transmission electron microscopy characterisation of Ti and Al/Ti contacts on GaN and AlGaN/GaN”. van Daele B, Van Tendeloo G, Ruythooren W, Derluyn J, Leys MR, Germain M, Springer proceedings in physics 107, 389 (2005)
Abstract: Transmission electron microscopy has been applied to study Ti and Al/Ti contacts on GaN and AlGaN/GaN as a function of annealing temperature. This has lead to a profound understanding of the role of Al, both in the contact formation on n-GaN and on AlGaN/GaN. Al in the AlGaN decreases the N-extraction by Ti out of the nitride, because of the strong Al-N bond. Al in the metal bilayer also reduces the N-extraction by Ti due to a preferential alloy mixing.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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“Defect structure of the low temperature α-cristobalite phase and the cristobalite <->, tridymite transformation in (Si-Ge)O2”. Lemmens H, Czank M, Van Tendeloo G, Amelinckx S, Physics and chemistry of minerals 27, 386 (2000). http://doi.org/10.1007/s002699900082
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.521
Times cited: 5
DOI: 10.1007/s002699900082
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“Supramolecular thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomer materials with self-healing ability based on oligomeric charged triblock copolymers”. Voorhaar L, Diaz MM, Leroux F, Rogers S, Abakumov AM, Van Tendeloo G, Van Assche G, Van Mele B, Hoogenboom R, NPG Asia materials 9, e385 (2017). http://doi.org/10.1038/AM.2017.63
Abstract: Supramolecular polymeric materials constitute a unique class of materials held together by non-covalent interactions. These dynamic supramolecular interactions can provide unique properties such as a strong decrease in viscosity upon relatively mild heating, as well as self-healing ability. In this study we demonstrate the unique mechanical properties of phase-separated electrostatic supramolecular materials based on mixing of low molar mass, oligomeric, ABA-triblock copolyacrylates with oppositely charged outer blocks. In case of well-chosen mixtures and block lengths, the charged blocks are phase separated from the uncharged matrix in a hexagonally packed nanomorphology as observed by transmission electron microscopy. Thermal and mechanical analysis of the material shows that the charged sections have a T-g closely beyond room temperature, whereas the material shows an elastic response at temperatures far above this T-g ascribed to the electrostatic supramolecular interactions. A broad set of materials having systematic variations in triblock copolymer structures was used to provide insights in the mechanical properties and and self-healing ability in correlation with the nanomorphology of the materials.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 9.157
Times cited: 8
DOI: 10.1038/AM.2017.63
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“Fine structure of CMR perovskites by HREM and CBEM”. Van Tendeloo G, Richard O, Schuddinck W, Hervieu M, Electron microscopy: vol. 1 , 383 (1998)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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“Structural properties of Au clusters on MgO”. Pauwels B, Van Tendeloo G, Bouwen W, Kuhn LT, Lievens P, , 383 (2000)
Keywords: P3 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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“Local structure of perovskite-based “Pb2Fe2O5””. Hadermann J, Abakumov AM, Nikolaev IV, Antipov EV, Van Tendeloo G, Solid state sciences 10, 382 (2008). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2007.12.008
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.811
Times cited: 29
DOI: 10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2007.12.008
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“Direct Imaging of ALD Deposited Pt Nanoclusters inside the Giant Pores of MIL-101”. Meledina M, Turner S, Filippousi M, Leus K, Lobato I, Ramachandran RK, Dendooven J, Detavernier C, Van Der Voort P, Van Tendeloo G, Particle and particle systems characterization 33, 382 (2016). http://doi.org/10.1002/ppsc.201500252
Abstract: MIL-101 giant-pore metal-organic framework (MOF) materials have been loaded with Pt nanoparticles using atomic layer deposition. The final structure has been investigated by aberration-corrected annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy under strictly controlled low dose conditions. By combining the acquired experimental data with image simulations, the position of the small clusters within the individual pores of a metal-organic framework has been determined. The embedding of the Pt nanoparticles is confirmed by electron tomography, which shows a distinct ordering of the highly uniform Pt nanoparticles. The results show that atomic layer deposition is particularly well-suited for the deposition of individual nanoparticles inside MOF framework pores and that, upon proper regulation of the incident electron dose, annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy is a powerful tool for the characterization of this type of materials at a local scale.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 4.474
Times cited: 11
DOI: 10.1002/ppsc.201500252
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“Long- and short-distance ordering of the metal cores of giant Pd clusters”. Volkov VV, Van Tendeloo G, Tsirkov GA, Cherkashina NV, Vargaftik MN, Moiseev II, Novotortsev VM, Kvit AV, Chuvilin AL, Journal of crystal growth 163, 377 (1996). http://doi.org/10.1016/0022-0248(95)01008-4
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.698
Times cited: 28
DOI: 10.1016/0022-0248(95)01008-4
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“Structural characterization of erbium doped LAS glass ceramics obtained by glass melting technique”. Krsmanovic R, Bertoni G, Van Tendeloo G, Materials science forum 555, 377 (2007)
Abstract: Samples of transparent glass-ceramics in the ternary system Li2O-Al2O3-SiO2 (LAS), with Er2O3 as a luminescent dopant, are investigated. The initial glass is obtained by the classical melting technique. In order to induce ceramization of the glass, TiO2 and ZrO2 are added in small amount as nucleating agents. The thermal treatments at 730 and 770 degrees C are carried out to promote formation of titanium zirconate solid solution precipitates. The spatial distribution of the precipitates in the material, their morphology, and their composition are investigated with TEM, HRTEM, HAADF-STEM, EELS and EFTEM. The results demonstrate that with the glass-melting preparation technique it is possible to achieve small nanoparticles with uniform distribution and higher number density than with the sol-gel glass preparation.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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“Investigation of stacking disorder in Li2SnO3”. Tarakina NV, Denisova TA, Maksimova LG, Baklanova YV, Tyutyunnik AP, Berger IF, Zubkov VG, Van Tendeloo G, Zeitschrift für Kristallographie , 375 (2009). http://doi.org/10.1524/zksu.2009.0055
Abstract: 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% .
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Times cited: 16
DOI: 10.1524/zksu.2009.0055
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“Three-dimensional atomic imaging of crystalline nanoparticles”. Van Aert S, Batenburg KJ, Rossell MD, Erni R, Van Tendeloo G, Nature 470, 374 (2011). http://doi.org/10.1038/nature09741
Abstract: Determining the three-dimensional (3D) arrangement of atoms in crystalline nanoparticles is important for nanometre-scale device engineering and also for applications involving nanoparticles, such as optoelectronics or catalysis. A nanoparticles physical and chemical properties are controlled by its exact 3D morphology, structure and composition1. Electron tomography enables the recovery of the shape of a nanoparticle from a series of projection images2, 3, 4. Although atomic-resolution electron microscopy has been feasible for nearly four decades, neither electron tomography nor any other experimental technique has yet demonstrated atomic resolution in three dimensions. Here we report the 3D reconstruction of a complex crystalline nanoparticle at atomic resolution. To achieve this, we combined aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy5, 6, 7, statistical parameter estimation theory8, 9 and discrete tomography10, 11. Unlike conventional electron tomography, only two images of the targeta silver nanoparticle embedded in an aluminium matrixare sufficient for the reconstruction when combined with available knowledge about the particles crystallographic structure. Additional projections confirm the reliability of the result. The results we present help close the gap between the atomic resolution achievable in two-dimensional electron micrographs and the coarser resolution that has hitherto been obtained by conventional electron tomography.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Impact Factor: 40.137
Times cited: 341
DOI: 10.1038/nature09741
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