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Goffin, A.-L.; Duquesne, E.; Raquez, J.-M.; Miltner, H.E.; Ke, X.; Alexandre, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Mele, B.; Dubois, P. |
Title |
From polyester grafting onto POSS nanocage by ring-opening polymerization to high performance polyester/POSS nanocomposites |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem |
Volume |
20 |
Issue |
42 |
Pages |
9415-9422 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Polyester-grafted polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) nanohybrids selectively produced by ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone and L,L-lactide (A.-L. Goffin, E. Duquesne, S. Moins, M. Alexandre, Ph. Dubois, Eur. Polym. Journal, 2007, 43, 4103) were studied as masterbatches by melt-blending within their corresponding commercial polymeric matrices, i.e., poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and poly(L,L-lactide) (PLA). For the sake of comparison, neat POSS nanoparticles were also dispersed in PCL and PLA. The objective was to prepare aliphatic polyester-based nanocomposites with enhanced crystallization behavior, and therefore, enhanced thermo-mechanical properties. Wide-angle X-ray scattering and transmission electron microscopy attested for the dispersion of individualized POSS nanoparticles in the resulting nanocomposite materials only when the polyester-grafted POSS nanohybrid was used as a masterbatch. The large impact of such finely dispersed (grafted) nanoparticles on the crystallization behavior for the corresponding polyester matrices was noticed, as evidenced by differential scanning calorimetry analysis. Indeed, well-dispersed POSS nanoparticles acted as efficient nucleating sites, significantly increasing the crystallinity degree of both PCL and PLA matrices. As a result, a positive impact on thermo-mechanical properties was highlighted by dynamic mechanical thermal analysis. |
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Cambridge |
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000283264500017 |
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2010-06-03 |
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0959-9428;1364-5501; |
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Times cited |
42 |
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Fwo; Iap-6 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85784 |
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1284 |
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Neyts, E.C. |
Title |
PECVD growth of carbon nanotubes : from experiment to simulation |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Journal of vacuum science and technology: B: micro-electronics processing and phenomena |
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Volume |
30 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
030803-030803,17 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
Nanostructured carbon materials show a tremendous variety in atomic structure, morphology, properties, and applications. As all properties are ultimately determined by the structure of the material, a thorough understanding of the growth mechanisms that give rise to the particular structure is critical. On many occasions, it has been shown that plasma enhanced growth can be strongly beneficial. This review will describe the authors current understanding of plasma enhanced growth of carbon nanotubes, the prototypical example of nanostructured carbon materials, as obtained from experiments, simulations, and modeling. Specific emphasis is put on where experiments and computational approaches correspond, and where they differ. Also, the current status on simulating PECVD growth of some other carbon nanomaterials is reviewed, including amorphous carbon, graphene, and metallofullerenes. Finally, computational challenges with respect to the simulation of PECVD growth are identified. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000305042000010 |
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2012-04-16 |
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2166-2746; |
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Times cited |
42 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97166 |
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2570 |
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Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Collart, O.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F. |
Title |
Structure and microstructure of nanoscale mesoporous silica spheres |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Solid state sciences |
Abbreviated Journal |
Solid State Sci |
Volume |
6 |
Issue |
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Pages |
489-498 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) |
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Amsterdam |
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000221604500011 |
Publication Date |
2004-03-20 |
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1293-2558; |
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1.811 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Pai/Iuap P5/01 |
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Most recent IF: 1.811; 2004 IF: 1.598 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:46262 |
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3289 |
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Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Cott, D.; Hantschel, T.; Bender, H.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Three-dimensional analysis of carbon nanotube networks in interconnects by electron tomography without missing wedge artifacts |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Microscopy and microanalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Microanal |
Volume |
16 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
210-217 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The three-dimensional (3D) distribution of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grown inside semiconductor contact holes is studied by electron tomography. The use of a specialized tomography holder results in an angular tilt range of ±90°, which means that the so-called missing wedge is absent. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) sample for this purpose consists of a micropillar that is prepared by a dedicated procedure using the focused ion beam (FIB) but keeping the CNTs intact. The 3D results are combined with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) to study the relation between the CNTs and the catalyst particles used during their growth. The reconstruction, based on the full range of tilt angles, is compared with a reconstruction where a missing wedge is present. This clearly illustates that the missing wedge will lead to an unreliable interpretation and will limit quantitative studies |
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Cambridge, Mass. |
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000276137200011 |
Publication Date |
2010-02-26 |
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1431-9276;1435-8115; |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
1.891 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Esteem 026019; Fwo; Iap-Vi |
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Most recent IF: 1.891; 2010 IF: 3.259 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82279 |
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3642 |
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Martin, J.M.L.; François, J.P.; Gijbels, R. |
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On the structure, stability and infrared spectrum of B2N, B2N+, B2N-, BO, B2O and B2N2 |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
1992 |
Publication |
Chemical physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Phys Lett |
Volume |
193 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
243-250 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Amsterdam |
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A1992HZ32800007 |
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2002-07-25 |
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0009-2614; |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
1.897 |
Times cited |
42 |
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no |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:4194 |
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2455 |
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Martin, J.M.L.; François, J.P.; Gijbels, R.; Almlöf, J. |
Title |
Structure and infrared spectroscopy of the C11 molecule |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
1991 |
Publication |
Chemical physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Phys Lett |
Volume |
187 |
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Pages |
367-386 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Amsterdam |
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A1991GX46000005 |
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2002-07-25 |
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0009-2614; |
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1.897 |
Times cited |
42 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:718 |
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3281 |
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Chen, Z.; Bleiner, D.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Effect of ambient pressure on laser ablation and plume expansion dynamics: a numerical simulation |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Journal of applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Appl Phys |
Volume |
99 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
063304,1-9 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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American Institute of Physics |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000236464400008 |
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2006-04-06 |
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0021-8979; |
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2.068 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Most recent IF: 2.068; 2006 IF: 2.316 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:56903 |
Serial |
794 |
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Dutta, S.; Sankaran, K.; Moors, K.; Pourtois, G.; Van Elshocht, S.; Bommels, J.; Vandervorst, W.; Tokei, Z.; Adelmann, C. |
Title |
Thickness dependence of the resistivity of platinum-group metal thin films |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Journal of applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Appl Phys |
Volume |
122 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
025107 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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We report on the thin film resistivity of several platinum-group metals (Ru, Pd, Ir, and Pt). Platinum-group thin films show comparable or lower resistivities than Cu for film thicknesses below about 5 nm due to a weaker thickness dependence of the resistivity. Based on experimentally determined mean linear distances between grain boundaries as well as ab initio calculations of the electron mean free path, the data for Ru, Ir, and Cu were modeled within the semiclassical Mayadas-Shatzkes model [Phys. Rev. B 1, 1382 (1970)] to assess the combined contributions of surface and grain boundary scattering to the resistivity. For Ru, the modeling results indicated that surface scattering was strongly dependent on the surrounding material with nearly specular scattering at interfaces with SiO2 or air but with diffuse scattering at interfaces with TaN. The dependence of the thin film resistivity on the mean free path is also discussed within the Mayadas-Shatzkes model in consideration of the experimental findings. Published by AIP Publishing. |
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American Institute of Physics |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000405663800038 |
Publication Date |
2017-07-11 |
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0021-8979; 1089-7550 |
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2.068 |
Times cited |
42 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.068 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:145213 |
Serial |
4729 |
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Kong, M.; Partoens, B.; Matulis, A.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Structure and spectrum of two-dimensional clusters confined in a hard wall potential |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev E |
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69 |
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Pages |
036412,1-10 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000220729400077 |
Publication Date |
2004-04-01 |
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1539-3755;1550-2376; |
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2.366 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Most recent IF: 2.366; 2004 IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:62442 |
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3298 |
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Chen, D.; Goris, B.; Bleichrodt, F.; Heidari Mezerji, H.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; de With, G.; Friedrich, H. |
Title |
The properties of SIRT, TVM, and DART for 3D imaging of tubular domains in nanocomposite thin-films and sections |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
147 |
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Pages |
137-148 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
In electron tomography, the fidelity of the 3D reconstruction strongly depends on the employed reconstruction algorithm. In this paper, the properties of SIRT, TVM and DART reconstructions are studied with respect to having only a limited number of electrons available for imaging and applying different angular sampling schemes. A well-defined realistic model is generated, which consists of tubular domains within a matrix having slab-geometry. Subsequently, the electron tomography workflow is simulated from calculated tilt-series over experimental effects to reconstruction. In comparison with the model, the fidelity of each reconstruction method is evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively based on global and local edge profiles and resolvable distance between particles. Results show that the performance of all reconstruction methods declines with the total electron dose. Overall, SIRT algorithm is the most stable method and insensitive to changes in angular sampling. TVM algorithm yields significantly sharper edges in the reconstruction, but the edge positions are strongly influenced by the tilt scheme and the tubular objects become thinned. The DART algorithm markedly suppresses the elongation artifacts along the beam direction and moreover segments the reconstruction which can be considered a significant advantage for quantification. Finally, no advantage of TVM and DART to deal better with fewer projections was observed. |
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Amsterdam |
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000343157400015 |
Publication Date |
2014-08-19 |
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0304-3991; |
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2.843 |
Times cited |
42 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2014 IF: 2.436 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119073 |
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2729 |
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Guzzinati, G.; Clark, L.; Béché, A.; Verbeeck, J. |
Title |
Measuring the orbital angular momentum of electron beams |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Physical review : A : atomic, molecular and optical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev A |
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89 |
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Pages |
025803 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The recent demonstration of electron vortex beams has opened up the new possibility of studying orbital angular momentum (OAM) in the interaction between electron beams and matter. To this aim, methods to analyze the OAM of an electron beam are fundamentally important and a necessary next step. We demonstrate the measurement of electron beam OAM through a variety of techniques. The use of forked holographic masks, diffraction from geometric apertures, and diffraction from a knife edge and the application of an astigmatic lens are all experimentally demonstrated. The viability and limitations of each are discussed with supporting numerical simulations. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000332224100014 |
Publication Date |
2014-02-13 |
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1050-2947;1094-1622; |
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2.925 |
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42 |
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Vortex; FP7; Countatoms; ESTEEM2; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; |
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Most recent IF: 2.925; 2014 IF: 2.808 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114577UA @ admin @ c:irua:114577 |
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1972 |
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Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R. |
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Calculation of crater profiles on a flat cathode in a direct current glow discharge, and comparison with experiment |
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A1 Journal article |
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1997 |
Publication |
Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy |
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Spectrochim Acta B |
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52 |
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6 |
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765-778 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Oxford |
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A1997XH34900009 |
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0000-00-00 |
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0584-8547; 0038-6987 |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
3.241 |
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42 |
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Most recent IF: 3.241; 1997 IF: 2.448 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:19603 |
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265 |
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Jembrih-Simbürger, D.; Neelmeijer, C.; Schalm, O.; Fredrickx, P.; Schreiner, M.; De Vis, K.; Mäder, M.; Schryvers, D.; Caen, J. |
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The colour of silver stained glass : analytical investigations carried out with XRF, SEM/EDX, TEM and IBA |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Anal Atom Spectrom |
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17 |
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321-328 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Art; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
Abstract |
Glass treated on its surface with silver compounds and an aluminosilicate, such as ochre or clay, at higher temperatures (between 550 and 650 °C) accepts a wide variety of a yellow colour. It is the aim of this study to investigate the parameters of the manufacturing process affecting the final colour of silver stained glass and to correlate them with the final colour and colour intensity. Therefore, defined mixtures of ochre and a silver compound (AgCl, AgNO3, Ag2SO4, Ag3PO4, Ag2O) were prepared and applied on soda-lime glass. The firing process was modified within the range from 563 to 630 °C and glass samples were analysed after treatment with energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis (EDXRF), scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), as well as ion beam analysis (IBA) with an external beam. Within the scope of IBA simultaneous measurements using particle-induced X-ray emission (PIXE), particle-induced gamma-ray emission (PIGE), and Rutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS) were carried out in order to obtain the thickness of the Ag-rich surface layer and the depth distribution of Ag. By means of TEM the microstructure of the silver particles was visualised. XRF results show that the lowest amount of Ag could be detected on glass samples treated with silver stain mixtures containing AgCl and Ag2O. A low kiln temperature (e.g. 563 °C) results in a higher silver concentration at the surface and lower penetration depths. Furthermore, the results obtained with SEM/EDX at cross-sections of the glass samples could be confirmed by PIXE, PIGE, RBS, and TEM. |
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London |
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2002-07-26 |
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0267-9477;1364-5544; |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
3.379 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Most recent IF: 3.379; 2002 IF: 4.250 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:48775 |
Serial |
395 |
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Author |
Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R.; Jackson, G.P. |
Title |
Modeling of a millisecond pulsed glow discharge: investigation of the afterpeak |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Anal Atom Spectrom |
Volume |
18 |
Issue |
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Pages |
533-548 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Place of Publication |
London |
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000183300800005 |
Publication Date |
2003-06-03 |
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0267-9477;1364-5544; |
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3.379 |
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42 |
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Most recent IF: 3.379; 2003 IF: 3.200 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:44017 |
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2117 |
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Bleiner, D.; Chen, Z.; Autrique, D.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Role of laser-induced melting and vaporization of metals during ICP-MS and LIBS analysis, investigated with computer simulations and experiments |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Anal Atom Spectrom |
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21 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
910-921 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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London |
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000240082600010 |
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2006-06-01 |
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0267-9477;1364-5544; |
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3.379 |
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42 |
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Most recent IF: 3.379; 2006 IF: 3.630 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:58840 |
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2914 |
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van Oers, C.J.; Stevens, W.J.J.; Bruijn, E.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P. |
Title |
Formation of a combined micro- and mesoporous material using zeolite Beta nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Micropor Mesopor Mat |
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120 |
Issue |
1/2 |
Pages |
29-34 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) |
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Composite micro- and mesoporous materials are synthesized using zeolite Beta nanoparticles without the need for a structure directing agent to form the mesopores. This leads to important ecological and economical advantages. The influence of the way of cooling the aged nanoparticles solution on the formation of the composite materials has been studied. The materials have been characterized towards porosity by N2-sorption, towards zeolitic properties by TGA, DRIFT, XRD and TEM, towards aluminium content by EPMA. All prepared structures possess zeolitic properties. However, the method of cooling down of the aged seeds leads to differences in the porosity and intensity of the zeolitic characteristics. |
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Amsterdam |
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000264619200006 |
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2008-09-12 |
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1387-1811; |
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3.615 |
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42 |
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Crp; Sfr Ua |
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Most recent IF: 3.615; 2009 IF: 2.652 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74950 |
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1254 |
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Chang, K.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Bright to dark exciton transition in symmetric coupled quantum wells |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
63 |
Issue |
15 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The energy dispersion of an exciton in a coupled quantum well is modified by an external in-plane magnetic field. We find that the in-plane magnetic field can shift the ground state of the magnetoexciton from a zero in-plane center-of-mass (CM) momentum to a finite CM momentum, and render the ground state of the magnetoexciton stable against radiative recombination due to momentum conservation. At the same time, a spatial separation of the electron and hole is realized. Thus an in-plane magnetic field can be used to tailor the radiative properties of excitons in coupled quantum wells. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000168215400013 |
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2002-07-27 |
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0163-1829;1095-3795; |
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3.836 |
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42 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2001 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:37292 |
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256 |
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Berdiyorov, G.; Harrabi, K.; Oktasendra, F.; Gasmi, K.; Mansour, A.I.; Maneval, J.P.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Dynamics of current-driven phase-slip centers in superconducting strips |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
90 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
054506 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Phase-slip centers/lines and hot spots are the main mechanisms for dissipation in current-carrying superconducting thin films. The pulsed-current method has recently been shown to be an effective tool in studying the dynamics of phase-slip centers and their evolution to hot spots. We use the time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau theory in the study of the dynamics of the superconducting condensate in superconducting strips under external current and zero external magnetic field. We show that both the flux-flow state (i.e., slow-moving vortices) and the phase-slip line state (i.e., fast-moving vortices) are dynamically stable dissipative units with temperature smaller than the critical one, whereas hot spots, which are localized normal regions where the local temperature exceeds the critical value, expand in time, resulting ultimately in a complete destruction of the condensate. The response time of the system to abrupt switching on of the overcritical current decreases with increasing both the value of the current (at all temperatures) and temperature (for a given value of the applied current). Our results are in good qualitative agreement with experiments we have conducted on Nb thin strips. |
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000344656700003 |
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2014-08-08 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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3.836 |
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42 |
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; This work was supported by EU Marie Curie Project No. 253057, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia, under the IN131034 DSR project. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2014 IF: 3.736 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121229 |
Serial |
775 |
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Xu, T.; Nys, J.-P.; Addad, A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Urbieta, A.; Salhi, B.; Berthe, M.; Grandidier, B.; Stievenard, D. |
Title |
Faceted sidewalls of silicon nanowires: Au-induced structural reconstructions and electronic properties |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
115403,1-115403,10 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Si nanowires with a ⟨111⟩ orientation, synthesized by vapor-liquid-solid process with low silane partial pressure reactant and gold as the catalyst, are known to exhibit sawtooth facets containing gold adsorbates. We report herein the study of the nanowire morphology by means of transmission electron microscopy and scanning tunneling microscopy. The nanowires consist of faceted sidewalls. The number of the sidewalls changes from 12 to 6 along the growth axis, giving rise to nanowires with an irregular hexagonal cross section at their base. The sidewalls are covered with Au-rich clusters. Their facets also exhibit atomic structures that reveal the presence of gold, resulting from the diffusion of gold during the growth. Based on these observations, the tapering of the nanowire is found to be related to two contributions: the reduction in the catalyst particle size during the growth and lateral overgrowth from the direct incorporation of Si species onto the nanowire sidewalls. Because the rearrangement of atoms at surfaces and interfaces might affect the growth kinetics, the trigonal symmetry as well as the higher lateral growth rate on the widest sidewalls are explained from the existence of an interfacial atomic structure with two inequivalent parts in the unit cell. Finally, spectroscopic measurements were performed on the major facets and revealed a metallic behavior at 77 K. |
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000276248800116 |
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2010-03-03 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
3.836 |
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42 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82273 |
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1168 |
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Rosenauer, A.; Schowalter, M.; Glas, F.; Lamoen, D. |
Title |
First-principles calculations of 002 structure factors for electron scattering in strained InxGa1-xAs |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Physical Review B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
72 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
1-10 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT); |
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This work provides values of electron scattering 002 structure factors for InxGa1-xAs as a function of the In concentration x=0 to 1. These results allow accurate compositional analysis of pseudomorphically grown InxGa1-xAs/GaAs layers by transmission electron microscopy methods relying on the chemical sensitivity of the (002) beam. The calculations go beyond the limits of the isolated atom approximation, because they take into account charge redistribution effects between atomic sites in the crystal, strain, and static atomic displacements. The computations were performed by the full potential linearized augmented plane-wave method using a generalized gradient approximation for the exchange and correlation part of the potential. The calculations of strained InxGa1-xAs correspond to the strain state in specimens with large, small, and intermediate thickness in the electron beam direction. Additionally, the effect of static atomic displacements is taken into account. All results are listed in a parameterized form. The calculated 002 structure factor vanishes at an In concentration of 16.4%. This value is in a good agreement with previously reported experimental measurements. Hence, our results are a significant improvement with respect to the isolated atom approximation which is conventionally applied in transmission electron microscopy simulations, and which predicts a value of 22.5%. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000231564600106 |
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2005-08-12 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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3.836 |
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42 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2005 IF: 3.185 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54918 |
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1201 |
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Neek-Amal, M.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Lattice thermal properties of graphane : thermal contraction, roughness, and heat capacity |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
83 |
Issue |
23 |
Pages |
235437-235437,6 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using atomistic simulations, we determine the roughness and the thermal properties of a suspended graphane sheet. As compared to graphene, we found that (i) hydrogenated graphene has a larger thermal contraction, (ii) the roughness exponent at room temperature is smaller, i.e., ≃ 1.0 versus ≃ 1.2 for graphene, (iii) the wavelengths of the induced ripples in graphane cover a wide range corresponding to length scales in the range 30125 Å at room temperature, and (iv) the heat capacity of graphane is estimated to be 29.32±0.23 J/mol K, which is 14.8% larger than that for graphene, i.e., 24.98±0.14 J/mol K. Above 1500 K, we found that graphane buckles when its edges are supported in the x-y plane. |
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000292253400011 |
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2011-06-30 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
3.836 |
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42 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgium Science Policy (IAP). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90921 |
Serial |
1803 |
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Shanenko, A.A.; Croitoru, M.D.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Magnetic-field induced quantum-size cascades in superconducting nanowires |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
78 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
024505,1-9 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000258190200105 |
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2008-07-03 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
3.836 |
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42 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2008 IF: 3.322 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70559 |
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1876 |
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Golubović, D.S.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.; Moshchalkov, V.V. |
Title |
Magnetically induced splitting of a giant vortex state in a mesoscopic superconducting disk |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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71 |
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180502,1-4 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000230124100019 |
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2005-05-11 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
3.836 |
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42 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2005 IF: 3.185 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:57251 |
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1892 |
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Tahir, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Quantum magnetotransport properties of a MoS2 monolayer |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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93 |
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93 |
Pages |
035406 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We study transport properties of a MoS2 monolayer in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field B. We derive and discuss its band structure and take into account spin and valley Zeeman effects. Compared to a conventional two-dimensional electron gas, these effects lead to new quantum Hall plateaus and new peaks in the longitudinal resistivity as functions of the magnetic field. The field B leads to a significant enhancement of the spin splitting in the conduction band, to a beating of the Shubnikov-de Haas (SdH) oscillations in the low-field regime, and to their splitting in the high-field regime. The Zeeman fields suppress significantly the beating of the SdH oscillations in the low-field regime and strongly enhance their splitting at high fields. The spin and valley polarizations show a similar beating pattern at low fields and are clearly separated at high fields in which they attain a value higher than 90%. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000367663500003 |
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2016-01-05 |
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1098-0121; 1550-235x |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
3.836 |
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42 |
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Notes |
; This work was supported by the Canadian NSERC Grant No. OGP0121756 (M.T., P.V.) and by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) (F.M.P.). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:131093 |
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4233 |
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Aierken, Y.; Leenaerts, O.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
A first-principles study of stable few-layer penta-silicene |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
Publication |
Physical chemistry, chemical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
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18 |
Issue |
18 |
Pages |
18486-18492 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
Recently penta-graphene was proposed as a stable two-dimensional carbon allotrope consisting of a single layer of interconnected carbon pentagons [Zhang et al., PNAS, 2015, 112, 2372]. Its silicon counterpart, penta-silicene, however, is not stable. In this work, we show that multilayers of penta-silicene form stable materials with semiconducting or metallic properties, depending on the stacking mode. We demonstrate their dynamic stability through their phonon spectrum and using molecular dynamics. A particular type of bilayer penta-silicene is found to have lower energy than all of the known hexagonal silicene bilayers and forms therefore the most stable bilayer silicon material predicted so far. The electronic and mechanical properties of these new silicon allotropes are studied in detail and their behavior under strain is investigated. We demonstrate that strain can be used to tune its band gap. |
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Cambridge |
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000379486200077 |
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2016-06-15 |
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1463-9076 |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
4.123 |
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42 |
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; This work was supported by the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (FWO-Vl). The computational resources used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Hercules Foundation and the Flemish Government-department EWI. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.123 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134942 |
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4132 |
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Hellar-Kihampa, H.; De Wael, K.; Lugwisha, E.; Govindan, M.; Covaci, A.; Van Grieken, R. |
Title |
Spatial monitoring of organohalogen compounds in surface water and sediments of a rural-urban river basin in Tanzania |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
The science of the total environment |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sci Total Environ |
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447 |
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186-197 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Toxicological Centre |
Abstract |
The presence of persistent organic pollutants in Tanzanian environment is not well monitored despite the existing pollution potential from a number of sources. In this study, we investigated for the first time, the concentration profiles of different organohalogen compounds such as organochlorine pesticide residues (OCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in environmental samples (water and sediments) from the Pangani river basin (PRB). The PRB is one of the largest drainage basins in Tanzania, with its watershed exposed to multiple input sources of trace organic contaminants. Surface water and sediments were sampled from 12 representative stations of diverse characteristics and land-use practices, in three distinct seasons, and extracted by liquidliquid and Soxhlet extraction methods, respectively. Water samples were analyzed by GC-ECD for OCPs only, while sediment samples were analyzed for OCPs, PCBs and PBDEs by GC/MS. Seven compounds, dominated by HCH isomers (5104460 pg/L) and DDT analogs (1601460 pg/L),were detected in the water samples. These concentrations are far below the WHO guidelines for drinking water quality. A total of 42 compounds (8 OCPs, 28 PCB congeners and 6 PBDE congeners) were detected in the sediment samples. Their respective total concentration ranges were 24510,230; 35711,000 and 382175 pg/g dry weight. The spatial distribution patterns and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis reflected the impact of historical agricultural usage in sugarcane plantations (OCPs), and urbanization (PCBs and PBDEs). Risk assessment using sediment quality guidelines indicated no ecotoxicological risks. The results we have found provide preliminary data on levels of the organic contaminants in Pangani river basin as a new insight on the environmental quality of the area. |
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000317538100022 |
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2013-02-05 |
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0048-9697 |
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4.9 |
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42 |
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; This research project was funded by the International Foundation for Science (IFS, Project Number W/4945-1). The authors wish to acknowledge the contribution of the Pangani Basin Water Office (PBWO) in Moshi, Tanzania; especially Ms. Arafa Maggidi in provision of valuable information and assistance with the sampling campaigns, and Salim Lyimo in mapping of the study area. The contributions of Mr. Peter Machibya of the Department of Geology, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in sediment characterization; and Mr. Emmanuel Gwae, of the Government Chemists Laboratory Agency (GCLA) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for instrumental analysis of the water samples, are highly appreciated. Harieth Hellar-Kihampa acknowledges financial support from the Belgian Technical Agency (BTC). Govindan Malarvannan and Adrian Covaci acknowledge financial support from the University of Antwerp. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.9; 2013 IF: 3.163 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:105260 |
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5836 |
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Ghidelli, M.; Idrissi, H.; Gravier, S.; Blandin, J.-J.; Raskin, J.-P.; Schryvers, D.; Pardoen, T. |
Title |
Homogeneous flow and size dependent mechanical behavior in highly ductile Zr 65 Ni 35 metallic glass films |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Acta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acta Mater |
Volume |
131 |
Issue |
131 |
Pages |
246-259 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Motivated by recent studies demonstrating a high strength – high ductility potential of nano-scale metallic glass samples, the mechanical response of freestanding Zr65Ni35 film with sub-micron thickness has been investigated by combining advanced on-chip tensile testing and electron microscopy. Large deformation up to 15% is found for specimen thicknesses below 500 nm with variations depending on specimen size and frame compliance. The deformation is homogenous until fracture, with no evidence of shear banding. The yield stress is doubled when decreasing the specimen cross-section, reaching ~3 GPa for small cross-sections. The fracture strain variation is related to both the stability of the test device and to the specimen size. The study concludes on clear disconnect between the mechanisms controlling the onset of plasticity and the fracture process. |
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000402343400023 |
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2017-03-31 |
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1359-6454 |
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5.301 |
Times cited |
42 |
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OpenAccess |
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This work has been funded by the Belgian Science Policy through the IAP 7/21 project. We acknowledge IDS-FunMat for the PhD financial support.We thank the Renatech network and the PTA (Plateforme Technologique Amont) in Grenoble (France) for TFMG deposition facilities. The WINFAB infrastructure at the UCL and the help of R. Vayrette and M. Coulombier for the on-chip tests. H. Idrissi is currently mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS). |
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Most recent IF: 5.301 |
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EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:142642 |
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4562 |
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Vorobyeva, N.; Rumyantseva, M.; Filatova, D.; Konstantinova, E.; Grishina, D.; Abakumov, A.; Turner, S.; Gaskov, A. |
Title |
Nanocrystalline ZnO(Ga) : paramagnetic centers, surface acidity and gas sensor properties |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
Volume |
182 |
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Pages |
555-564 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nanocrystalline ZnO and ZnO(Ga) samples with different gallium content were prepared by wet-chemical method. Introduction of gallium leads to the increase of amount of weak acid sites such as surface hydroxyl groups. Gas sensing properties toward 0.22 ppm H2S and NO2 were studied at 100450 °C by DC conductance measurements. The optimal temperature for gas sensing experiments was determined. Sensor signal toward H2S decreases with increase of Ga concentration. The dependence of ZnO(Ga) sensor signal to NO2 on the gallium content has non-monotonous character, which correlates with the change of conductivity of the samples in air and concentration of paramagnetic donor states. |
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Lausanne |
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000319488800075 |
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2013-03-27 |
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0925-4005; |
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5.401 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Hercules; FWO |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 2013 IF: 3.840 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107346 |
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2250 |
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Afanasov, I.M.; Morozov, V.A.; Kepman, A.V.; Ionov, S.G.; Seleznev, A.N.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Audeev, V.V. |
Title |
Preparation, electrical and thermal properties of new exfoliated graphite-based composites |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
Volume |
47 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
263-270 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Exfoliated graphite samples (EG) with different bulk densities were prepared by the exfoliation of expandable graphite under a thermal shock regime. As a conductive filler, EG has been incorporated successfully into the coal tar pitch matrix by mechanical mixing. The conducting behavior of the composite was interpreted based on the percolation theory. The percolation threshold of the EG/pitch conducting composites at room temperature was as low as 1.5 wt% and did not depend on the bulk density of the EG used. By means of thermogravimetry the improvement of thermal stability of the composites in comparison with pure pitches was detected. The phenomenon was ascribed to heat shielding effect of the EG particles evidenced by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. |
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Oxford |
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000262143500032 |
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2008-10-14 |
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0008-6223; |
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6.337 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Iap-Vi |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75767 |
Serial |
2701 |
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Mahr, C.; Kundu, P.; Lackmann, A.; Zanaga, D.; Thiel, K.; Schowalter, M.; Schwan, M.; Bals, S.; Wittstock, A.; Rosenauer, A. |
Title |
Quantitative determination of residual silver distribution in nanoporous gold and its influence on structure and catalytic performance |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Journal of catalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Catal |
Volume |
352 |
Issue |
352 |
Pages |
52-58 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Large efforts have been made trying to understand the origin of the high catalytic activity of dealloyed nanoporous gold as a green catalyst for the selective promotion of chemical reactions at low temperatures. Residual silver, left in the sample after dealloying of a gold-silver alloy, has been shown to have a strong influence on the activity of the catalyst. But the question of how the silver is distributed within the porous structure has not finally been answered yet. We show by quantitative energy dispersive X-ray tomography measurements that silver forms clusters that are distributed irregularly, both on the surface and inside the ligaments building up the porous structure. Furthermore, we find that the role of the residual silver is ambiguous. Whereas CO oxidation is supported by more residual silver, methanol oxidation to methyl formate is hindered. Structural characterisation reveals larger ligaments and pores for decreasing residual silver concentration. |
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000408299600006 |
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2017-05-29 |
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0021-9517 |
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Impact Factor ![sorted by Impact Factor field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
6.844 |
Times cited |
42 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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This work was supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) under contracts no. RO2057/12-1 (SP 6) and WI4497/1-1 (SP 2) within the research unit FOR2213 (www.nagocat. de) and the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant No. 335078-COLOURATOMS). (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); ecas_sara |
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Most recent IF: 6.844 |
Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @c:irua:144434UA @ admin @ c:irua:144434 |
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4623 |
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