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Author Godefroo, S.; Hayne, M.; Jivanescu, M.; Stesmans, A.; Zacharias, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshchalkov, V.V.
Title Classification and control of the origin of photoluminescence from Si nanocrystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nature nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nat Nanotechnol
Volume 3 Issue 3 Pages 174-178
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Silicon dominates the electronics industry, but its poor optical properties mean that III-V compound semiconductors are preferred for photonics applications. Photoluminescence at visible wavelengths was observed from porous Si at room temperature in 1990, but the origin of these photons (do they arise from highly localized defect states or quantum confinement effects?) has been the subject of intense debate ever since. Attention has subsequently shifted from porous Si to Si nanocrystals, but the same fundamental question about the origin of the photoluminescence has remained. Here we show, based on measurements in high magnetic fields, that defects are the dominant source of light from Si nanocrystals. Moreover, we show that it is possible to control the origin of the photoluminescence in a single sample: passivation with hydrogen removes the defects, resulting in photoluminescence from quantum-confined states, but subsequent ultraviolet illumination reintroduces the defects, making them the origin of the light again.
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Language Wos 000254743600017 Publication Date 2008-03-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1748-3387;1748-3395; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 38.986 Times cited 426 Open Access
Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 38.986; 2008 IF: 20.571
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102630 Serial 373
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Author Tran, M.L.; Centeno, S.P.; Hutchison, J.A.; Engelkamp, H.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sels, B.F.; Hofkens, J.; Uji-i, H.
Title Control of surface plasmon localization via self-assembly of silver nanoparticles along silver nanowires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of the American Chemical Society Abbreviated Journal J Am Chem Soc
Volume 130 Issue 51 Pages 17240-17241
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A simple and low-cost method to create metal−metal hybrid nanostructures possessing fairly regularly spaced hot-spots of surface plasmon resonances is proposed. The nanohybrid structure was prepared via self-assembly during a simple drop-casting procedure, using chemically synthesized silver nanowires and silver nanoparticles prepared in a single batch of a polyol process. Wide field illumination of these nanohybrids produced hot-spots with spacings of around 500 nm to 1 ìm. The intensity of the emission/scattering from the hot-spots fluctuates over time. The proposed structure can be useful for the development of molecular-sensors or as a substrate for surface enhanced Raman/fluorescence spectroscopy.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000263320600018 Publication Date 2008-12-03
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0002-7863;1520-5126; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 13.858 Times cited 51 Open Access
Notes Fwo – G.0366.06; Fwo – Iap-Vi/27 Approved Most recent IF: 13.858; 2008 IF: 8.091
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75946 Serial 498
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Author Herkelrath, S.J.C.; Saratovsky, I.; Hadermann, J.; Clarke, S.J.
Title Fragmentation of an infinite ZnO2 square plane into discrete [ZnO2]2- linear units in the oxyselenide Ba2ZnO2Ag2Se2 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of the American Chemical Society Abbreviated Journal J Am Chem Soc
Volume 130 Issue 44 Pages 14426-14427
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Analysis of single crystal X-ray diffraction, neutron powder diffraction, electron diffraction and Zn−K-edge EXAFS data show that Ba2ZnO2Ag2Se2 contains unusual isolated [ZnO2]2− moieties resulting from fragmentation of a ZnO2 infinite plane placed under tension.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000260533400037 Publication Date 2008-10-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0002-7863;1520-5126; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 13.858 Times cited 13 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.858; 2008 IF: 8.091
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72947 Serial 1273
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Author Schröder, F.; Esken, D.; Cokoja, M.; van den Berg, M.W.E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Walaszek, B.; Buntkowsky, G.; Limbach, H.H.; Chaudret, B.; Fischer, R.A.;
Title Ruthenium nanoparticles inside porous (Zn40(bdC)(3)) by hydrogenolysis of adsorbed (Ru(cod)(cot)): a solid-state reference system for surfactant-stabilized ruthenium colloids Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of the American Chemical Society Abbreviated Journal J Am Chem Soc
Volume 130 Issue 19 Pages 6119-6130
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000255620200018 Publication Date 2008-04-11
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0002-7863;1520-5126; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 13.858 Times cited 272 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 13.858; 2008 IF: 8.091
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68851 Serial 2934
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Author Verhulst, S.L.; de Backer, J.; Van Gaal, L.; de Backer, W.; Desager, K.
Title Adenotonsillectomy as first-line treatment for sleep-disordered breathing in obese children Type L1 Letter to the editor
Year 2008 Publication American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Abbreviated Journal Am J Resp Crit Care
Volume 177 Issue 12 Pages 1399
Keywords L1 Letter to the editor; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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Publisher Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1073-449x; 1535-4970 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 13.204 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.204; 2008 IF: 9.792
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68864 Serial 59
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Author Burgin, J.; Langot, P.; Arbouet, A.; Margueritat, J.; Gonzalo, J.; Afonso, C.N.; Vallee, F.; Mlayah, A.; Rossell, M.D.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Acoustic vibration modes and electron-lattice coupling in self-assembled silver nanocolumns Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett
Volume 8 Issue 5 Pages 1296-1302
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington Editor
Language Wos 000255906400006 Publication Date 2008-04-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1530-6984;1530-6992; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 12.712 Times cited 30 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 12.712; 2008 IF: 10.371
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69135 Serial 53
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Author Földi, P.; Kálmán, O.; Benedict, M.G.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Networks of quantum nanorings : programmable spintronic devices Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett
Volume 8 Issue 8 Pages 2556-2558
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract An array of quantum rings with local (ring by ring) modulation of the spin orbit interaction (SOI) can lead to novel effects in spin state transformation of electrons. It is shown that already small (3 x 3, 5 x 5) networks are remarkably versatile from this point of view: Working in a given network geometry, the input current can be directed to any of the output ports, simply by changing the SOI strengths by external gate voltages. Additionally, the same network with different SOI strengths can be completely analogous to the Stern-Gerlach device, exhibiting spatial-spin entanglement.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington Editor
Language Wos 000258440700077 Publication Date 2008-07-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1530-6984;1530-6992; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 12.712 Times cited 76 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 12.712; 2008 IF: 10.371
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102609 Serial 2294
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Author Solís, C.; Rossell, M.D.; Garcia, G.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Santiso, J.
Title Unusual strain accommodation and conductivity enhancement by structure modulation variations in Sr4Fe6O12+\delta epitaxial films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater
Volume 18 Issue 5 Pages 785-793
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000254448400014 Publication Date 2008-03-11
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1616-301X;1616-3028; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 12.124 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes Iap V-1; Gbou Approved Most recent IF: 12.124; 2008 IF: 6.808
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70039 Serial 3818
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Author Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Schroeder, F.; Fischer, R.A.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Direct imaging of loaded metal-organic framework materials (metal@MOF-5) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 20 Issue 17 Pages 5622-5627
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We illustrate the potential of advanced transmission electron microscopy for the characterization of a new class of soft porous materials: metal@Zn4O(bdc)3 (metal@MOF-5; bdc = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate). By combining several electron microscopy techniques (transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), electron diffraction (ED), high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), and electron tomography) and by carefully reducing the electron dose to avoid beam damage, it is possible to simultaneously characterize the MOF-5 framework material and the loaded metal nanoparticles. We also demonstrate that electron tomography can be used to accurately determine the position and distribution of the particles within the MOF-5 framework. To demonstrate the implementation of these microscopy techniques and what kind of results can be expected, measurements on gas-phase-loaded metal−organic framework materials Ru@MOF-5 and Pd@MOF-5 are presented.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000258941400021 Publication Date 2008-08-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 9.466 Times cited 112 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76595 Serial 714
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Author Recham, N.; Casas-Cabanas, M.; Cabana, J.; Grey, C.P.; Jumas, J.-C.; Dupont, L.; Armand, M.; Tarascon, J.-M.
Title Formation of a complete solid solution between the triphylite and fayalite olivine structures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 20 Issue 21 Pages 6798-6809
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The recent infatuation for LiFePO4 as positive electrode material in Li-ion batteries has prompted a renewed interest in olivine-type structures, with a view to enhance their conduction proper-ties. We show that the dual substitution of Li for Fe and of P for Si in the olivine LiFePO4 phase leads to a complete solid solution Li1-xFe1+xP1-xSixO4 as deduced from combined X-ray diffraction, Mossbauer, and NMR experiments. Our findings challenge the common belief that the anionic network cannot be substituted. Moreover. it is found that such a substitution promotes Li intersite mixing between the olivine M1 and M2 sites. Such mixing, together with the worsening of the conducting properties of the dually substituted samples, is believed to be responsible for the poor electrochemical performances of the member's series. Beyond x = 0.20, the samples were electrochemically inactive. While the current materials are disappointing application-wise, such a study provides clues to the rich chemistry remaining to be unveiled with olivine-type structures in particular and polyanionic compounds in general.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000260658100036 Publication Date 2008-10-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 9.466 Times cited 35 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103082 Serial 1255
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Author Zaikina, J.V.; Kovnir, K.A.; Sobolev, A.N.; Presniakov, I.A.; Kytin, V.G.; Kulbachinskii, V.A.; Olenev, A.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Dikarev, E.V.; Shevelkov, A.V.
Title Highly disordered crystal structure and thermoelectric properties of Sn3P4 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 20 Issue 7 Pages 2476-2483
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000254605000011 Publication Date 2008-03-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 9.466 Times cited 33 Open Access
Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69999 Serial 1470
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Author Lepoittevin, C.; Malo, S.; Nguyen, N.; Hebert, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hervieu, M.
Title A layered iron-rich 2234-type with a mixed valence of iron: the ferrimagnetic Tl-doped Fe2(Sr2-\varepsilonTl\varepsilon)Sr3Fe4O14.65 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 20 Issue 20 Pages 6468-6476
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A new Tl-doped strontium ferrite Fe2(Sr2-Tl)Sr3Fe4O14.65, with an original structure, has been synthesized and structurally characterized by powder X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The TGA and Mssbauer studies evidence a mixed valence of iron. The structure exhibits a commensurate modulation, with a F-type subcell a ≈ b ≈ 5.4 Å (≈ ap√2), c ≈ 42 Å with a modulation vector q = αa* with α = 0.4. The supercell parameters have been refined as a= 27.1101(8) Å, b= 5.5187(2) Å and c= 42.0513(9) Å, in the space group Fmmm. The electron diffraction and electron microscopy data of this novel ferrite show that it can be described as a FeTl-2234-type structure corresponding to the intergrowth of a quadruple perovskite slice [(SrFeO2.8)4], with a complex rock salt related slice [Fe2(Sr2-Tl)O3.4]∞, built up of one double iron layer [Fe2O2.4] sandwiched between two [SrO] layers. The HRTEM images show that the oxygen atoms and vacancies are randomly distributed in the perovskite layers while the HAADF STEM images evidence the absence of Tl segregation in the matrix. Fe2(Sr2-Tl)Sr3Fe4O14.65 exhibits a very large value of χ (11emu/mol) at 5 K, which remains large at 400 K; the M(H) loop presents a shape characteristic of ferrimagnetism, with a large coercive field of 0.3 T. The value of magnetization saturates at 400 K at 0.68 μB/Fe. At 10 K, the value of magnetization reaches a maximum of 2 μB/Fe. The resistivity presents a semiconducting-like behavior, with ρ 800 Ω·cm at 300 K.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000260254400030 Publication Date 2008-09-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 9.466 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76671 Serial 1804
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Author Gillie, L.J.; Hadermann, J.; Hervieu, M.; Maignan, A.; Martin, C.
Title Oxygen vacancy ordering in the double-layered Ruddlesden-Popper cobaltite Sm2BaCo2O7-\delta Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 20 Issue 19 Pages 6231-6237
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A new oxygen-deficient Ruddlesden−Popper (RP) cobaltite Sm2BaCo2O7−δ (δ ≈ 1.0) has been synthesized and the crystal structure elucidated by Rietveld analysis of X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) data and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The phase crystallizes in a primitive orthorhombic unit cell, with lattice parameters a = 5.4371(4) Å; b = 5.4405(4) Å and c = 19.8629(6) Å, and space group Pnnm. Contrary to other oxygen-deficient cobalt RP phases, the oxygen vacancies are located in the equatorial positions of the [CoO] layers to give an intralayer structure similar to Sr2Mn2O5, which is not usually observed for cobalt-containing materials. The Sm3+ and Ba2+ cations show a strong preference for distinct sites, with the majority of the larger Ba2+ cations situated in the perovskite block layers and Sm3+ cations predominantly in the rock salt layers. Magnetic susceptibility data demonstrate the strong antiferromagnetic (AFM) character of Sm2BaCo2O7−δ.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000259871500038 Publication Date 2008-09-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 9.466 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72946 Serial 2548
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Author Abakumov, A.M.; Rossell, M.D.; Gutnikova, O.Y.; Drozhzhin, O.A.; Leonova, L.S.; Dobrovolsky, Y.A.; Istomin, S.Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Antipov, E.V.
Title Superspace description, crystal structures, and electric conductiof the Ba4In6-xMgxO13-x/2 solid solutions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 20 Issue 13 Pages 4457-4467
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000257279200041 Publication Date 2008-06-18
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 9.466 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70141 Serial 3383
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Author d' Hondt, H.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Kalyuzhnaya, A.S.; Rozova, M.G.; Antipov, E.V.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Tetrahedral chain order in the Sr2Fe2O5 brownmillerite Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 20 Issue 22 Pages 7188-7194
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The crystal structure of the Sr2Fe2O5 brownmillerite has been investigated using electron diffraction and high resolution electron microscopy. The Sr2Fe2O5 structure demonstrates two-dimensional order: the tetrahedral chains with two mirror-related configurations (L and R) are arranged within the tetrahedral layers according to the −L−R−L−R− sequence, and the layers themselves are displaced with respect to each other over 1/2[111] or 1/2[11] vectors of the brownmillerite unit cell, resulting in different ordered stacking variants. A unified superspace model is constructed for ordered stacking sequences in brownmillerites based on the average brownmillerite structure with a = 5.5298(4)Å, b = 15.5875(12)Å, c = 5.6687(4)Å, and (3 + 1)-dimensional superspace group I2/m(0βγ)0s, q = βb* + γc*, 0 ≤ β ≤ 1/2, 0 ≤ γ ≤ 1.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000261002200039 Publication Date 2008-10-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 9.466 Times cited 64 Open Access
Notes Iap Vi Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72945 Serial 3511
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Author de Witte, K.; Meynen, V.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sepúlveda-Escribano, A.; Rodríguez-Reinoso, F.; Vansant, E.F.; Cool, P.
Title Multi-step loading of titania on mesoporous silica: influence of the morphology and the porosity on the catalytic degradation of aqueous pollutants and VOC's Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Applied catalysis : B : environmental Abbreviated Journal Appl Catal B-Environ
Volume 84 Issue 1/2 Pages 125-132
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
Abstract Titania nanoparticles have been deposited on inert porous silica supports with high specific surface area. These materials have potential applications in paint and textile industry as the titania particles selectively deposited on the inner surface of the silica supports act as a photocatalyst. The inert external surface is necessary to avoid photodegradation of the textile material or the paint components. The photocatalytic activity of the catalysts has been evaluated with two catalytic setups. One setup in aqueous phase, for the degradation of dyes such as rhodamine-6G, is commonly used. The second setup is a continuous flow gaseous phase setup which was used for the mineralization of ethanol as a representative volatile organic compound (VOC). The influence of the porosity and the morphology of the silica supports on the photocatalytic activity are discussed.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000260728300017 Publication Date 2008-04-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0926-3373; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 9.446 Times cited 24 Open Access
Notes Iwt 30916; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 9.446; 2008 IF: 4.853
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68279 Serial 2213
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Author de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Verhulst, S.L.; de Backer, W.
Title Novel imaging techniques using computer methods for the evaluation of the upper airway in patients with sleep-disordered breathing: a comprehensive review Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Sleep medicine reviews Abbreviated Journal Sleep Med Rev
Volume 12 Issue 6 Pages 437-447
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
Abstract Patients with sleep related breathing disorders (SRBD) can be treated with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) or with several upper airway (UA) interventions. While nCPAP is almost always effective when clinically well tolerated, the therapeutic outcome of UA surgery and UA devices is difficult to predict. The improvement of our capability to perform the latter predictions more accurately is of great clinical importance since it will prevent patients to be treated with ineffective, sometimes irreversible, techniques. In this review we describe the importance of new imaging methods in this respect. We first refer to the most important pathophysiological mechanisms known so far to play a role in SRBD, indicating that functional imaging could elucidate these mechanisms in a patient specific manner. Then we describe the new technologies that make UA imaging more functional referring to the data as they are presently available. Finally we summarise the studies that do indicate that the use of functional imaging of the UA in SRBD patients may significantly help to predict the clinical outcome after UA interventions.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos 000261904500003 Publication Date 2008-10-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1087-0792; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 8.958 Times cited 33 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.958; 2008 IF: 6.143
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71640 Serial 2378
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Author Saniz, R.; Norman, M.R.; Freeman, A.J.
Title Orbital mixing and nesting in the bilayer manganites La2-2xSr1+2xMn2O7 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 101 Issue 23 Pages 236402-236404
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract A first principles study of La(2-2x)Sr(1+2x)Mn(2)O(7) compounds for doping levels 0.3 <= x <= 0.5 shows that the low energy electronic structure of the majority spin carriers is determined by strong momentum-dependent interactions between the Mn e(g) d(x)(2)-y(2) and d(3z)(2)-r(2) orbitals, which, in addition to an x-dependent Jahn-Teller distortion, differ in the ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic phases. The Fermi surface exhibits nesting behavior that is reflected by peaks in the static susceptibility, whose positions as a function of momentum have a nontrivial dependence on x.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000261431200045 Publication Date 2008-12-03
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9007;1079-7114; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 8.462 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2008 IF: 7.180
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102602 Serial 2498
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Author Covaci, L.; Berciu, M.
Title Survival of the Dirac points in rippled graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Physical Review Letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 100 Issue 25 Pages 256405
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);
Abstract We study the effects of the rippling of a graphene sheet on quasiparticle dispersion. This is achieved using a generalization to the honeycomb lattice of the momentum average approximation, which is accurate for all coupling strengths and at all energies. We show that even though the position of the Dirac points may move and the Fermi speed can be renormalized significantly, quasiparticles with very long lifetimes survive near the Dirac points even for very strong couplings.
Address Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z1
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language English Wos 000257230500047 Publication Date 2008-06-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9007 ISBN Additional Links
Impact Factor (down) 8.462 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2008 IF: 7.180
Call Number UA @ lucian @ Serial 4010
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Author Marchand, D.; Covaci, L.; Berciu, M.; Franz, M.
Title Giant proximity effect in a phase-fluctuating superconductor Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Physical Review Letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 101 Issue 9 Pages 097004
Keywords A1 Journal article
Abstract When a tunneling barrier between two superconductors is formed by a normal material that would be a superconductor in the absence of phase fluctuations, the resulting Josephson effect can undergo an enormous enhancement. We establish this novel proximity effect by a general argument as well as a numerical simulation and argue that it may underlie recent experimental observations of the giant proximity effect between two cuprate superconductors separated by a barrier made of the same material rendered normal by severe underdoping.
Address Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language English Wos 000259195800055 Publication Date 2008-08-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9007 ISBN Additional Links
Impact Factor (down) 8.462 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2008 IF: 7.180
Call Number UA @ lucian @ Serial 4433
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Author Lin, K.; Pescarmona, P.P.; Vandepitte, H.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.A.
Title Synthesis and catalytic activity of Ti-MCM-41 nanoparticles with highly active titanium sites Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of catalysis Abbreviated Journal J Catal
Volume 254 Issue 1 Pages 64-70
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Ti-MCM-41 nanoparticles 80-160 nm in diameter (Ti-MCM-41 NP) were successfully prepared by a dilute solution route in sodium hydroxide medium at ambient temperature. Ti-MCM-41 NP were characterized by X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms, SEM, TEM. FT-IR, and UV-vis spectroscopy. The characterization results showed the existence of highly ordered hexagonal mesoporous structure and tetrahedral Ti species in Ti-MCM-41 NP. In the epoxidation of cyclohexene with aqueous H2O2, Ti-MCM-41 NP displayed higher conversion and initial reaction rate than a Ti-MCM-41 sample with normal particle size (Ti-MCM-41 LP). Diffusion of the reactants was accelerated and the accessibility to the catalytic Ti species was enhanced in the shorter channels in Ti-MCM-41 NP samples. Ti-MCM-41 NP showed much higher selectivity for cyclohexene oxide compared with Ti-MCM-41 LP, suggesting reduced hydrolysis of cyclohexene oxide with water in the former case. The increased selectivity for cyclohexene oxide can be attributed to the lower concentration of residual surface silanols in Ti-MCM-41 NP and the shorter residence time of epoxide in the shorter mesoporous channels. Ti-MCM-41 NP also appears to be a suitable catalyst in the epoxidation of a bulky substrate, like cholesterol, with tert-butyl hydroperoxide. (c) 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication San Diego, Calif. Editor
Language Wos 000253646100006 Publication Date 2008-01-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9517; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 6.844 Times cited 52 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.844; 2008 IF: 5.167
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103092 Serial 3409
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Author Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Whelan, C.M.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.
Title Photoemission study of CF4 rf-plasma treated multi-wall carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal Carbon
Volume 46 Issue 10 Pages 1271-1275
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were exposed to a CF4 rf-plasma. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis shows that the treatment effectively grafts fluorine atoms onto the MWCNTs. The fluorine atomic concentration and the nature of the CF bond (semi-ionic or covalent) can be tuned by varying the exposure time. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy analysis confirms that the valence electronic states are altered by the grafting of fluorine atoms. Characterization with high-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveals that while the plasma treatment does not induce significant etching impact on the CNT-surface, it does increase the number of active sites for gold cluster formation.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000258987500001 Publication Date 2008-05-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0008-6223; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 6.337 Times cited 21 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.337; 2008 IF: 4.373
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76481 Serial 2612
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Author Bings, N.H.; Bogaerts, A.; Broekaert, J.A.C.
Title Atomic spectroscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Chem
Volume 80 Issue 12 Pages 4317-4347
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000256763400006 Publication Date 2008-05-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-2700;1520-6882; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 6.32 Times cited 53 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.32; 2008 IF: 5.712
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69437 Serial 191
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Author Dik, J.; Janssens, K.; van der Snickt, G.; van der Loeff, L.; Rickers, K.; Cotte, M.
Title Visualization of a lost painting by Vincent van Gogh using synchrotron radiation based X-ray fluorescence elemental mapping Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Chem
Volume 80 Issue 16 Pages 6436-6442
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Vincent van Gogh (1853−1890), one of the founding fathers of modern painting, is best known for his vivid colors, his vibrant painting style, and his short but highly productive career. His productivity is even higher than generally realized, as many of his known paintings cover a previous composition. This is thought to be the case in one-third of his early period paintings. Van Gogh would often reuse the canvas of an abandoned painting and paint a new or modified composition on top. These hidden paintings offer a unique and intimate insight into the genesis of his works. Yet, current museum-based imaging tools are unable to properly visualize many of these hidden images. We present the first-time use of synchrotron radiation based X-ray fluorescence mapping, applied to visualize a womans head hidden under the work Patch of Grass by Van Gogh. We recorded decimeter-scale, X-ray fluorescence intensity maps, reflecting the distribution of specific elements in the paint layers. In doing so we succeeded in visualizing the hidden face with unprecedented detail. In particular, the distribution of Hg and Sb in the red and light tones, respectively, enabled an approximate color reconstruction of the flesh tones. This reconstruction proved to be the missing link for the comparison of the hidden face with Van Goghs known paintings. Our approach literally opens up new vistas in the nondestructive study of hidden paint layers, which applies to the oeuvre of Van Gogh in particular and to old master paintings in general.
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Language Wos 000258448100039 Publication Date 2008-07-29
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2700; 5206-882x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 6.32 Times cited 178 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.32; 2008 IF: 5.712
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:74466 Serial 5906
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Author Nevens, F.; Dessein, J.; Meul, M.; Rogge, E.; Verbruggen, I.; Mulier, A.; Van Passel, S.; Lepoutre, J.; Hongenaert, M.
Title 'On tomorrow's grounds' : Flemish agriculture in 2030: a case of participatory translation of sustainability principles into a vision for the future Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal Of Cleaner Production Abbreviated Journal J Clean Prod
Volume 16 Issue 10 Pages 1062-1070
Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics
Abstract In Flanders (Belgium) there is an obvious lack of clear long-term vision on sustainable development, for society as a whole as well as for the individual sectors of (economic) activity. In this paper we present the first results of a process of vision development for Flemish agriculture, called On tomorrow's grounds. The initiative, taken by Stedula (the Flemish Policy Research Centre for Sustainable Agriculture), shows that discovering core values, stating a concise mission, establishing guiding core principles and working with vivid descriptions of envisaged future systems seem indispensable elements to develop a vision that inspires and mobilizes people and that, eventually, stands a chance of being anchored in the sector's or organisation's culture. The principal method of working of the project was a multi-stakeholder process (MSP) focussed on dialogue. During five extensive stakeholder meetings, representatives of farmers, service industries, food distribution, education, government, research, consumers and NGO's participated in a constructive dialogue on values and mission, principles and two vivid descriptions of envisioned future farms. The concept of the project was welcomed and supported by the Flemish Minister-President and by the Belgian federal state secretary for sustainable development.
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Language Wos 000256245800004 Publication Date 2007-08-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0959-6526 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 5.715 Times cited 13 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.715; 2008 IF: 1.362
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:136765 Serial 6232
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Author Ionescu, R.; Espinosa, E.H.; Leghrib, R.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Erni, R.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.; Canellas, N.; Llobet, E.
Title Novel hybrid materials for gas sensing applications made of metal-decorated MWCNTs dispersed on nano-particle metal oxides Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Sensors and actuators : B : chemical Abbreviated Journal Sensor Actuat B-Chem
Volume 131 Issue 1 Pages 174-182
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor
Language Wos 000255426800026 Publication Date 2007-11-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0925-4005; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 5.401 Times cited 47 Open Access
Notes Pai Approved Most recent IF: 5.401; 2008 IF: 3.122
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68872 Serial 2377
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Author Yang, Z.; Tirry, W.; Lamoen, D.; Kulkova, S.; Schryvers, D.
Title Electron energy-loss spectroscopy and first-principles calculation studies on a Ni-Ti shape memory alloy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Acta materialia Abbreviated Journal Acta Mater
Volume 56 Issue 3 Pages 395-404
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000253020900011 Publication Date 2007-12-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1359-6454; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 5.301 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes Goa; Ec Rtn; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 5.301; 2008 IF: 3.729
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:67462 Serial 931
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Author Bartova, B.; Wiese, N.; Schryvers, D.; Chapman, J.N.; Ignacova, S.
Title Microstructure of precipitates and magnetic domain structure in an annealed Co38Ni33Al29 shape memory alloy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Acta materialia Abbreviated Journal Acta Mater
Volume 56 Issue 16 Pages 4470-4476
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The microstructure of a Co38Ni33Al29 ferromagnetic shape memory alloy was determined by conventional transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron diffraction studies together with advanced microscopy techniques and in situ Lorentz microscopy. Rod-like precipitates, 1060 nm long, of hexagonal close-packed -Co were confirmed to be present by high-resolution TEM. The orientation relationship between the precipitates and B2 matrix is described by the Burgers orientation relationship. The crystal structure of the martensite obtained after cooling is tetragonal L10 with a (111) twinning plane. The magnetic domain structure was determined during an in situ cooling experiment using the Fresnel mode of Lorentz microscopy. While transformation proceeds from B2 austenite to L10 martensite, new domains are nucleated, leading to a decrease in domain width, with the magnetization lying predominantly along a single direction. It was possible to completely describe the relationship between magnetic domains and crystallographic directions in the austenite phase though complications existed for the martensite phase.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000259931300033 Publication Date 2008-06-11
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1359-6454; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 5.301 Times cited 23 Open Access
Notes Multimat Approved Most recent IF: 5.301; 2008 IF: 3.729
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72321 Serial 2072
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Author Verbeeck, J.; Bertoni, G.
Title Model-based quantification of EELS: is standardless quantification possible? Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Microchimica acta Abbreviated Journal Microchim Acta
Volume 161 Issue 3/4 Pages 439-443
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) is an ideal tool to obtain chemical information from nanoscale volumes. Quantification of the experimental spectra however has prevented for a long time access to the available information in a reliable and reproducible way. We present recent advances in model-based quantification of EELS spectra and show that we obtain the best possible precision for a given dataset, as well as remarkably good accuracies when applied to three different materials. The results are shown to be far superior over conventional quantification techniques and could hold a promise for standardless quantification of EELS spectra.
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Language Wos 000256175600024 Publication Date 2008-02-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0026-3672;1436-5073; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 4.58 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019; Fwo; G.0425.05; Iap V; Goa 2005 Approved Most recent IF: 4.58; 2008 IF: 1.910
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69292UA @ admin @ c:irua:69292 Serial 2100
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Author Van 't dack, L.; Gijbels, R.; Walker, C.T.
Title Modern developments and applications in microbeam analysis: proceedings of the 10th Workshop of the European Microbeam Analysis Society (EMAS), Antwerp, Belgium, May 6-10, 2007 Type Editorial
Year 2008 Publication Microchimica acta Abbreviated Journal Microchim Acta
Volume 161 Issue 3/4 Pages 285-286
Keywords Editorial; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Language Wos 000256175600001 Publication Date 2008-05-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0026-3672;1436-5073; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 4.58 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.58; 2008 IF: 1.910
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69291 Serial 2157
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