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Author Jannis, D.; Müller-Caspary, K.; Béché, A.; Oelsner, A.; Verbeeck, J.
Title Spectroscopic coincidence experiments in transmission electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 114 Issue 14 Pages 143101
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We demonstrate the feasibility of coincidence measurements on a conventional transmission electron microscope, revealing the temporal

correlation between electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy events. We make use of a

delay line detector with ps-range time resolution attached to a modified EELS spectrometer. We demonstrate that coincidence between both

events, related to the excitation and deexcitation of atoms in a crystal, provides added information not present in the individual EELS or

EDX spectra. In particular, the method provides EELS with a significantly suppressed or even removed background, overcoming the many

difficulties with conventional parametric background fitting as it uses no assumptions on the shape of the background, requires no user input

and does not suffer from counting noise originating from the background signal. This is highly attractive, especially when low concentrations

of elements need to be detected in a matrix of other elements.
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Language Wos 000464450200022 Publication Date 2019-04-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-6951 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.411 Times cited 18 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G093417 ; Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, 823717 ESTEEM3 ; Helmholtz Association, VH-NG-1327 ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.411
Call Number EMAT @ emat @UA @ admin @ c:irua:159155 Serial 5168
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Author Guzzinati, G.; Ghielens, W.; Mahr, C.; Béché, A.; Rosenauer, A.; Calders, T.; Verbeeck, J.
Title Electron Bessel beam diffraction for precise and accurate nanoscale strain mapping Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 114 Issue 24 Pages 243501
Keywords A1 Journal article; ADReM Data Lab (ADReM); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Strain has a strong effect on the properties of materials and the performance of electronic devices. Their ever shrinking size translates into a constant demand for accurate and precise measurement methods with a very high spatial resolution. In this regard, transmission electron microscopes are key instruments thanks to their ability to map strain with a subnanometer resolution. Here, we present a method to measure strain at the nanometer scale based on the diffraction of electron Bessel beams. We demonstrate that our method offers a strain sensitivity better than 2.5 × 10−4 and an accuracy of 1.5 × 10−3, competing with, or outperforming, the best existing methods with a simple and easy to use experimental setup.
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Language Wos 000472599100019 Publication Date 2019-06-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-6951 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.411 Times cited 17 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, RO2057/12-2 ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G.0934.17N ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.411
Call Number EMAT @ emat @UA @ admin @ c:irua:160119 Serial 5181
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Author Li, L.L.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Strain engineered linear dichroism and Faraday rotation in few-layer phosphorene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 114 Issue 24 Pages 243102
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate theoretically the linear dichroism and the Faraday rotation of strained few-layer phosphorene, where strain is applied uniaxially along the armchair or zigzag direction of the phosphorene lattice. We calculate the optical conductivity tensor of uniaxially strained few-layer phosphorene by means of the Kubo formula within the tight-binding approach. We show that the linear dichroism and the Faraday rotation of few-layer phosphorene can be significantly modulated by the applied strain. The modulation depends strongly on both the magnitude and direction of strain and becomes more pronounced with increasing number of phosphorene layers. Our results are relevant for mechano-optoelectronic applications based on optical absorption and Hall effects in strained few-layer phosphorene.
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Language Wos 000472599100029 Publication Date 2019-06-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-6951; 1077-3118 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.411 Times cited 12 Open Access
Notes ; This work was financially supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and by the FLAG-ERA Project TRANS-2D-TMD. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.411
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:161327 Serial 5428
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Author Zarenia, M.; Conti, S.; Peeters, F.M.; Neilson, D.
Title Coulomb drag in strongly coupled quantum wells : temperature dependence of the many-body correlations Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 115 Issue 20 Pages 202105
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate the effect of the temperature dependence of many-body correlations on hole-hole Coulomb drag in strongly coupled GaAs/GaAlAs double quantum wells. For arbitrary temperatures, we obtained the correlations using the classical-map hypernetted-chain approach. We compare the temperature dependence of the resulting drag resistivities rho D(T) at different densities with rho D(T) calculated assuming correlations fixed at zero temperature. Comparing the results with those when correlations are completely neglected, we confirm that correlations significantly increase the drag. We find that the drag becomes sensitive to the temperature dependence of T greater than or similar to 2TF, twice the Fermi temperature. Our results show excellent agreement with available experimental data. Published under license by AIP Publishing.
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Language Wos 000498619400007 Publication Date 2019-11-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-6951; 1077-3118 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.411 Times cited 2 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:165135 Serial 6291
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Author Bafekry, A.; Stampfl, C.; Faraji, M.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Fadlallah, M.M.; Jappor, H.R.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Feghhi, S.A.H.
Title A Dirac-semimetal two-dimensional BeN4 : thickness-dependent electronic and optical properties Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Applied Physics Letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 118 Issue 20 Pages 203103
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Motivated by the recent experimental realization of a two-dimensional (2D) BeN4 monolayer, in this study we investigate the structural, dynamical, electronic, and optical properties of a monolayer and few-layer BeN4 using first-principles calculations. The calculated phonon band dispersion reveals the dynamical stability of a free-standing BeN4 layer, while the cohesive energy indicates the energetic feasibility of the material. Electronic band dispersions show that monolayer BeN4 is a semi-metal whose conduction and valence bands touch each other at the Sigma point. Our results reveal that increasing the layer number from single to six-layers tunes the electronic nature of BeN4. While monolayer and bilayer structures display a semi-metallic behavior, structures thicker than that of three-layers exhibit a metallic nature. Moreover, the optical parameters calculated for monolayer and bilayer structures reveal that the bilayer can absorb visible light in the ultraviolet and visible regions better than the monolayer structure. Our study investigates the electronic properties of Dirac-semimetal BeN4 that can be an important candidate for applications in nanoelectronic and optoelectronic. Published under an exclusive license by AIP Publishing.
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Language Wos 000691329900002 Publication Date 2021-05-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-6951; 1077-3118 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.411 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:181725 Serial 6980
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Author Bafekry, A.; Sarsari, I.A.; Faraji, M.; Fadlallah, M.M.; Jappor, H.R.; Karbasizadeh, S.; Nguyen, V.; Ghergherehchi, M.
Title Electronic and magnetic properties of two-dimensional of FeX (X = S, Se, Te) monolayers crystallize in the orthorhombic structures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Applied Physics Letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 118 Issue 14 Pages 143102
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract In this Letter, we explore the lattice, dynamical stability, and electronic and magnetic properties of FeTe bulk and FeX (X=S, Se, Te) monolayers using the density functional calculations. The phonon dispersion relation, elastic stability criteria, and cohesive energy results show the stability of studied FeX monolayers. The mechanical properties reveal that all FeX monolayers have a brittle nature. Furthermore, these structures are stable as we move down the 6A group in the periodic table, i.e., from S, Se, and Te. The stability and work function decrease as the electronegativity decreases. The spin-polarized electronic structures demonstrate that the FeTe monolayer has a total magnetization of 3.8 mu (B), which is smaller than the magnetization of FeTe bulk (4.7 mu (B)). However, FeSe and FeS are nonmagnetic monolayers. The FeTe monolayer can be a good candidate material for spin filter applications due to its electronic and magnetic properties. This study highlights the bright prospect for the application of FeX monolayers in electronic structures.
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Language Wos 000637703700001 Publication Date 2021-04-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-6951; 1077-3118 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.411 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177731 Serial 6985
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Author Dong, H.M.; Tao, Z.H.; Duan, Y.F.; Li, L.L.; Huang, F.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Substrate dependent terahertz magneto-optical properties of monolayer WS2 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Optics Letters Abbreviated Journal Opt Lett
Volume 46 Issue 19 Pages 4892-4895
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Terahertz (THz) magneto-optical (MO) properties of monolayer (ML) tungsten disulfide (WS2), placed on different substrates and subjected to external magnetic fields, are studied using THz time-domain spectroscopy (TDS). We find that the THz MO conductivity exhibits a nearly linear response in a weak magnetic field, while a distinctly nonlinear/oscillating behavior is found in strong magnetic fields owing to strong substrate-induced random impurity scattering and interactions. The THz MO response of ML WS2 depends sensitively on the choice of the substrates, which we trace back to electronic localization and the impact of the substrates on the Landau level (LL) spectrum. Our results provide an in-depth understanding of the THz MO properties of ML WS2/substrate systems, especially the effect of substrates, which can be utilized to realize atomically thin THz MO nano-devices. (C) 2021 Optical Society of America
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Language Wos 000702746400048 Publication Date 2021-09-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0146-9592 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor (up) 3.416 Times cited 2 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.416
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:182526 Serial 7023
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Author Martens, T.; Bogaerts, A.; Brok, W.; van Dijk, J.
Title Computer simulations of a dielectric barrier discharge used for analytical spectrometry Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 388 Issue 8 Pages 1583-1594
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos 000248373300005 Publication Date 2007-04-18
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642;1618-2650; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.431 Times cited 28 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2007 IF: 2.867
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:65036 Serial 466
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Author Jaroszewicz, J.; de Nolf, W.; Janssens, K.; Michalski, A.; Falkenberg, G.
Title Advantages of combined mu-XRF and mu-XRD for phase characterization of Ti-B-C ceramics compared with conventional X-ray diffraction Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 391 Issue 4 Pages 1129-1133
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000256088700005 Publication Date 2008-05-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.431 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2008 IF: 3.328
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:69317 Serial 5459
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Author Cagno, S.; Janssens, K.; Mendera, M.
Title Compositional analysis of Tuscan glass samples: in search of raw materials fingerprints Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 391 Issue 4 Pages 1389-1395
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000256088700035 Publication Date 2008-02-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.431 Times cited 26 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2008 IF: 3.328
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:69320 Serial 5545
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Author Bugani, S.; Camaiti, M.; Morselli, L.; Van de Casteele, E.; Janssens, K.
Title Investigating morphological changes in treated vs. untreated stone building materials by x-ray micro-CT Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 391 Issue 4 Pages 1343-1350
Keywords A1 Journal article; Vision lab; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000256088700030 Publication Date 2008-03-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.431 Times cited 25 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2008 IF: 3.328
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:69319 Serial 5673
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Author Terzano, R.; Alfeld, M.; Janssens, K.; Vekemans, B.; Schoonjans, T.; Vincze, L.; Tomasi, N.; Pinton, R.; Cesco, S.
Title Spatially resolved (semi)quantitative determination of iron (Fe) in plants by means of synchrotron micro X-ray fluorescence Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 405 Issue 10 Pages 3341-3350
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Iron (Fe) is an essential element for plant growth and development; hence determining Fe distribution and concentration inside plant organs at the microscopic level is of great relevance to better understand its metabolism and bioavailability through the food chain. Among the available microanalytical techniques, synchrotron mu-XRF methods can provide a powerful and versatile array of analytical tools to study Fe distribution within plant samples. In the last years, the implementation of new algorithms and detection technologies has opened the way to more accurate (semi)quantitative analyses of complex matrices like plant materials. In this paper, for the first time the distribution of Fe within tomato roots has been imaged and quantified by means of confocal mu-XRF and exploiting a recently developed fundamental parameter-based algorithm. With this approach, Fe concentrations ranging from few hundreds of ppb to several hundreds of ppm can be determined at the microscopic level without cutting sections. Furthermore, Fe (semi)quantitative distribution maps were obtained for the first time by using two opposing detectors to collect simultaneously the XRF radiation emerging from both sides of an intact cucumber leaf.
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Language Wos 000316338700033 Publication Date 2013-02-07
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.431 Times cited 27 Open Access
Notes ; Research was supported by grants from Italian MIUR (FIRB-Programma “Futuro in Ricerca”) and Free University of Bolzano (TN5046 and TN5056). Synchrotron experiments at HASY-LAB were financially supported by the European Community Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 “Structuring the European Research Area” Program I (Integrating Activity on Synchrotron and Free Electron Laser Science; project: contract RII3-CT-2004-506008). Matthias Alfeld receives a Ph.D. fellowship of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). We thank Karen Rickers-Appel for her scientific and technical support in obtaining the experimental data at Beamline L (HASYLAB, DESY, Hamburg, Germany). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2013 IF: 3.578
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:108261 Serial 5838
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Author Bugani, S.; Modugno, F.; Lucejko, J.J.; Giachi, G.; Cagno, S.; Cloetens, P.; Janssens, K.; Morselli, L.
Title Study on the impregnation of archaeological waterlogged wood with consolidation treatments using synchrotron radiation microtomography Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 395 Issue 7 Pages 1977-1985
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract In favourable conditions of low temperature and low oxygen concentration, archaeological waterlogged wooden artefacts, such as shipwrecks, can survive with a good state of preservation. Nevertheless, anaerobic bacteria can considerably degrade waterlogged wooden objects with a significant loss in polysaccharidic components. Due to these decay processes, wood porosity and water content increase under ageing. In such conditions, the conservation treatments of archaeological wooden artefacts often involve the replacement of water with substances which fill the cavities and help to prevent collapse and stress during drying. The treatments are very often expensive and technically difficult, and their effectiveness very much depends on the chemical and physical characteristics of the substances used for impregnation. Also important are the degree of cavity-filling, penetration depth and distribution in the structure of the wood. In this study, the distribution in wood cavities of some mixtures based on polyethylene glycols and colophony, used for the conservation of waterlogged archaeological wood, was investigated using synchrotron radiation X-ray computed microtomography (SR-A mu CT). This non-destructive imaging technique was useful for the study of the degraded waterlogged wood and enabled us to visualise the morphology of the wood and the distribution of the materials used in the wood treatments. The study has shown how deposition is strictly related to the dimension of the wooden cavities. The work is currently proceeding with the comparison of synchrotron observations with the data of the solutions viscosity and with those of the properties imparted to the wood by the treatments.
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Language Wos 000272017000005 Publication Date 2009-09-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.431 Times cited 30 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2009 IF: 3.480
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:94493 Serial 5853
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Author Dillen, A.; Vandezande, W.; Daems, D.; Lammertyn, J.
Title Unraveling the effect of the aptamer complementary element on the performance of duplexed aptamers : a thermodynamic study Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Analytical And Bioanalytical Chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 413 Issue 19 Pages 4739-4750
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Duplexed aptamers (DAs) are widespread aptasensor formats that simultaneously recognize and signal the concentration of target molecules. They are composed of an aptamer and aptamer complementary element (ACE) which consists of a short oligonucleotide that partially inhibits the aptamer sequence. Although the design principles to engineer DAs are straightforward, the tailored development of DAs for a particular target is currently based on trial and error due to limited knowledge of how the ACE sequence affects the final performance of DA biosensors. Therefore, we have established a thermodynamic model describing the influence of the ACE on the performance of DAs applied in equilibrium assays and demonstrated that this relationship can be described by the binding strength between the aptamer and ACE. To validate our theoretical findings, the model was applied to the 29-mer anti-thrombin aptamer as a case study, and an experimental relation between the aptamer-ACE binding strength and performance of DAs was established. The obtained results indicated that our proposed model could accurately describe the effect of the ACE sequence on the performance of the established DAs for thrombin detection, applied for equilibrium assays. Furthermore, to characterize the binding strength between the aptamer and ACEs evaluated in this work, a set of fitting equations was derived which enables thermodynamic characterization of DNA-based interactions through thermal denaturation experiments, thereby overcoming the limitations of current predictive software and chemical denaturation experiments. Altogether, this work encourages the development, characterization, and use of DAs in the field of biosensing.
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Language Wos 000659366300001 Publication Date 2021-06-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642; 1618-2650 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.431 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:179163 Serial 8713
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Author Llobet, E.; Espinosa, E.H.; Sotter, E.; Ionescu, R.; Vilanova, X.; Torres, J.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Renaux, F.; Paint, Y.; Hecq, M.; Bittencourt, C.;
Title Carbon nanotube TiO2 hybrid films for detecting traces of O2 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 19 Issue 37 Pages 375501-375511
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Hybrid titania films have been prepared using an adapted sol-gel method for obtaining well-dispersed hydrogen plasma-treated multiwall carbon nanotubes in either pure titania or Nb-doped titania. The drop-coating method has been used to fabricate resistive oxygen sensors based on titania or on titania and carbon nanotube hybrids. Morphology and composition studies have revealed that the dispersion of low amounts of carbon nanotubes within the titania matrix does not significantly alter its crystallization behaviour. The gas sensitivity studies performed on the different samples have shown that the hybrid layers based on titania and carbon nanotubes possess an unprecedented responsiveness towards oxygen (i.e. more than four times higher than that shown by optimized Nb-doped TiO(2) films). Furthermore, hybrid sensors containing carbon nanotubes respond at significantly lower operating temperatures than their non-hybrid counterparts. These new hybrid sensors show a strong potential for monitoring traces of oxygen (i.e. <= 10 ppm) in a flow of CO(2), which is of interest for the beverage industry.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000258385600014 Publication Date 2008-08-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 48 Open Access
Notes Pai Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103083 Serial 282
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Author Robin, I.-C.; Aichele, T.; Bougerol, C.; André, R.; Tatarenko, S.; Bellet-Amalric, E.; van Daele, B.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title CdSe quantum dot formation: alternative paths to relaxation of a strained CdSe layer and influence of the capping conditions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 18 Issue 26 Pages 265701,1-11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000247103500012 Publication Date 2007-06-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2007 IF: 3.310
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64756 Serial 303
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Author Tao, X.Y.; Zhang, X.B.; Cheng, J.-P.; Liu, F.; Li, Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Controllable synthesis of novel one-dimensional carbon nanomaterials on an alkali-element-modified Cu catalyst Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 17 Issue 1 Pages 224-226
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000234959200039 Publication Date 2005-12-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2006 IF: 3.037
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:56629 Serial 501
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Author Wang, M.; Chang, K.; Wang, L.G.; Dai, N.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Crystallographic plane tuning of charge and spin transport in semiconductor quantum wires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 20 Issue 36 Pages 365202,1-365202,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate theoretically the charge and spin transport in quantum wires grown along different crystallographic planes in the presence of the Rashba spinorbit interaction (RSOI) and the Dresselhaus spinorbit interaction (DSOI). We find that changing the crystallographic planes leads to a variation of the anisotropy of the conductance due to a different interplay between the RSOI and DSOI, since the DSOI is induced by bulk inversion asymmetry, which is determined by crystallographic plane. This interplay depends sensitively on the crystallographic planes, and consequently leads to the anisotropic charge and spin transport in quantum wires embedded in different crystallographic planes.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000269077000003 Publication Date 2009-08-19
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2009 IF: 3.137
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78933 Serial 588
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Author Ray, S.; Kolen'ko, Y.V.; Kovnir, K.A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Turner, S.; Chakraborty, T.; Erni, R.; Watanabe, T.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Yoshimura, M.; Itoh, M.
Title Defect controlled room temperature ferromagnetism in Co-doped barium titanate nanocrystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 23 Issue 2 Pages 025702,1-025702,10
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Defect mediated high temperature ferromagnetism in oxide nanocrystallites is the central feature of this work. Here, we report the development of room temperature ferromagnetism in nanosized Co-doped barium titanate particles with a size of around 14 nm, synthesized by a solvothermal drying method. A combination of x-ray diffraction with state-of-the-art electron microscopy techniques confirms the intrinsic doping of Co into BaTiO3. The development of the room temperature ferromagnetism was tracked down to the different donor defects, namely hydroxyl groups at the oxygen site (\mathrm {OH}\mathrm {(O)}
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000298409000011 Publication Date 2011-12-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 19 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2012 IF: 3.842
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93636 Serial 614
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Author Milošević, M.M.; Tadić, M.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Effects of lateral asymmetry on electronic structure of strained semiconductor nanorings in a magnetic field Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 19 Issue 45 Pages
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The influence of lateral asymmetry on the electronic structure and optical transitions in elliptical strained InAs nanorings is analyzed in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. Two-dimensional rings are assumed to have elliptical inner and outer boundaries oriented in mutually orthogonal directions. The influence of the eccentricity of the ring on the energy levels is analyzed. For large eccentricity of the ring, we do not find any AharonovBohm effect, in contrast to circular rings. Rather, the single-particle states of the electrons and the holes are localized as in two laterally coupled quantum dots formed in the lobes of the nanoring. Our work indicates that the control of shape is important for the existence of the AharonovBohm effect in semiconductor nanorings.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000259922000016 Publication Date 2008-10-09
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76874 Serial 865
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Author Schulze, A.; Hantschel, T.; Dathe, A.; Eyben, P.; Ke, X.; Vandervorst, W.
Title Electrical tomography using atomic force microscopy and its application towards carbon nanotube-based interconnects Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 23 Issue 30 Pages 305707
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The fabrication and integration of low-resistance carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for interconnects in future integrated circuits requires characterization techniques providing structural and electrical information at the nanometer scale. In this paper we present a slice-and-view approach based on electrical atomic force microscopy. Material removal achieved by successive scanning using doped ultra-sharp full-diamond probes, manufactured in-house, enables us to acquire two-dimensional (2D) resistance maps originating from different depths (equivalently different CNT lengths) on CNT-based interconnects. Stacking and interpolating these 2D resistance maps results in a three-dimensional (3D) representation (tomogram). This allows insight from a structural (e.g. size, density, distribution, straightness) and electrical point of view simultaneously. By extracting the resistance evolution over the length of an individual CNT we derive quantitative information about the resistivity and the contact resistance between the CNT and bottom electrode.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000306333500029 Publication Date 2012-07-11
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2012 IF: 3.842
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100750 Serial 895
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Author Trofimova, E.Y.; Kurdyukov, D.A.; Yakovlev, S.A.; Kirilenko, D.A.; Kukushkina, Y.A.; Nashchekin, A.V.; Sitnikova, A.A.; Yagovkina, M.A.; Golubev, V.G.
Title Monodisperse spherical mesoporous silica particles : fast synthesis procedure and fabrication of photonic-crystal films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 24 Issue 15 Pages 155601-155611
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A procedure for the synthesis of monodisperse spherical mesoporous silica particles (MSMSPs) via the controlled coagulation of silica/surfactant clusters into spherical aggregates with mean diameters of 250-1500 nm has been developed. The synthesis is fast (taking less than 1 h) because identical clusters are simultaneously formed in the reaction mixture. The results of microscopic, x-ray diffraction, adsorption and optical measurements allowed us to conclude that the clusters are similar to 15 nm in size and have hexagonally packed cylindrical pore channels. The channel diameters in MSMSPs obtained with cethyltrimethylammonium bromide and decyltrimethylammonium bromide as structure-directing agents were 3.1 +/- 0.15 and 2.3 +/- 0.12 nm, respectively. The specific surface area and the pore volume of MSMSP were, depending on synthesis conditions, 480-1095 m(2) g(-1) and 0.50-0.65 cm(3) g(-1). The MSMSP were used to grow opal-like photonic-crystal films possessing a hierarchical macro-mesoporous structure, with pores within and between the particles. A selective filling of mesopore channels with glycerol, based on the difference between the capillary pressures in macro- and mesopores, was demonstrated. It is shown that this approach makes it possible to control the photonic bandgap position in mesoporous opal films by varying the degree of mesopore filling with glycerol. Online supplementary data available from stacks.iop.org/Nano/24/155601/mmedia
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000316988700009 Publication Date 2013-03-22
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 49 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2013 IF: 3.672
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108462 Serial 2191
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Author Du, G.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Preparation and structure analysis of Gd(OH)3 nanorods Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 16 Issue 4 Pages 595-597
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000228949300052 Publication Date 2005-03-02
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 28 Open Access
Notes Iap V-1 Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2005 IF: 2.993
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59057 Serial 2700
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Author Wu, Z.; Zhang, Z.Z.; Chang, K.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Quantum tunneling through graphene nanorings Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 21 Issue 18 Pages 185201
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate theoretically quantum transport through graphene nanorings in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. Our theoretical results demonstrate that the graphene nanorings behave like a resonant tunneling device, contrary to the Aharonov-Bohm oscillations found in conventional semiconductor rings. The resonant tunneling can be tuned by the Fermi energy, the size of the central part of the graphene nanorings and the external magnetic field.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000276672100005 Publication Date 2010-04-15
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Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 34 Open Access
Notes ; This work is partly supported by the NSFC, the project from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the bilateral project between China and Sweden, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWLO-Vl) and the Belgium Science Policy (IAP). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2010 IF: 3.652
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95614 Serial 2796
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Author Zhang, Z.Z.; Wu, Z.H.; Chang, K.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Resonant tunneling through S- and U-shaped graphene nanoribbons Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 20 Issue 41 Pages 415203,1-415203,7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We theoretically investigate resonant tunneling through S- and U-shaped nanostructured graphene nanoribbons. A rich structure of resonant tunneling peaks is found emanating from different quasi-bound states in the middle region. The tunneling current can be turned on and off by varying the Fermi energy. Tunability of resonant tunneling is realized by changing the width of the left and/or right leads and without the use of any external gates.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000269930100007 Publication Date 2009-09-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 32 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2009 IF: 3.137
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79311 Serial 2893
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Author Krsmanovic, R.; Morozov, V.A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Polizzi, S.; Speghini, A.; Bettinelli, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Structural and luminescence investigation on gadolinium gallium garnet nanocrystalline powders prepared by solution combustion synthesis Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 18 Issue 32 Pages 325604-325609
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Nanocrystalline powders of undoped and lanthanide (Pr3+, Tm3+)- doped gadolinium gallium garnet, Gd3Ga5O12 (GGG), were prepared by propellant synthesis and studied by x-ray powder diffraction (XRD), electron diffraction (ED), high-resolution electron microscopy (HREM) and luminescence spectroscopy. The x-ray diffraction patterns of the GGG samples were analysed using the Rietveld method. The Rietveld refinement reveals the existence of two garnet-type phases: both are cubic (space group Ia $(3) over bar $d) with a slightly different lattice parameter and probably a slightly different composition. Electron diffraction and electron microscopy measurements confirm the x-ray diffraction results. EDX measurements for lanthanide-doped samples show that stable solid solutions with composition Gd(3-x)Ln(x)Ga(5)O(12), x approximate to 0.3 ( Ln = Pr; Tm) have been obtained. The luminescence properties of the Tm3+ -doped nanocrystalline GGG samples were measured and analysed.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000248231300010 Publication Date 2007-07-14
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 33 Open Access
Notes Iap5-01 Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2007 IF: 3.310
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104042 Serial 3195
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Author Krsmanovic, R.; Lebedev, O.I.; Speghini, A.; Bettinelli, M.; Polizzi, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Structural characterization and luminescence properties of nanostructured lanthanide-doped Sc2O3 prepared by propellant synthesis Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 17 Issue 11 Pages 2805-2812
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000238250300038 Publication Date 2006-05-17
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 22 Open Access
Notes IAP5-01; PRIN/Cofin Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2006 IF: 3.037
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60046 Serial 3217
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Author Jehanathan, N.; Lebedev, O.; Gélard, I.; Dubourdieu, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Structure and defect characterization of multiferroic <tex>ReMnO$3 films and multilayers by TEM Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 21 Issue 7 Pages 075705,1-075705,11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Epitaxial rare earth manganite thin films (ReMnO3; Re = Tb, Ho, Er, and Y) and multilayers were grown by liquid injection metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) on YSZ(111) and the same systems were grown c-oriented on Pt(111) buffered Si substrates. They have been structurally investigated by electron diffraction (ED) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). Nanodomains of secondary orientation are observed in the hexagonal YMnO3 films. They are related to a YSZ(111) and Pt(111) misorientation. The epitaxial film thickness has an influence on the defect formation. TbO2 and Er2O3 inclusions are observed in the TbMnO3 and ErMnO3 films respectively. The structure and orientation of these inclusions are correlated to the resembling symmetry and structure of film and substrate. The type of defect formed in the YMnO3/HoMnO3 and YMnO3/ErMnO3 multilayers is also influenced by the type of substrate they are grown on. In our work, atomic growth models for the interface between the film/substrate are proposed and verified by comparison with observed and computer simulated images.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000273824500018 Publication Date 2010-01-19
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Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2010 IF: 3.652
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80436 Serial 3274
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Author Margueritat, J.; Gonzalo, J.; Afonso, C.N.; Hörmann, U.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Mlayah, A.; Murray, D.B.; Saviot, L.; Zhou, Y.; Hong, M.H.; Luk'yanchuk, B.S.
Title Surface enhanced Raman scattering of silver sensitized cobalt nanoparticles in metaldielectric nanocomposites Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 19 Issue 37 Pages 375701,1-375701,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We report the preparation of a new type of nanocomposite containing cobalt and silver nanoparticles organized in parallel layers with a well controlled separation. This arrangement allows the observation of an enhanced low-frequency Raman signal at the vibration frequency of cobalt nanoparticles excited through the surface plasmons of silver nanoparticles. Numerical simulations of the electric field confirm the emergence of hot spots when the separation between silver and cobalt nanoparticles is small enough.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000258385600018 Publication Date 2008-08-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81873 Serial 3396
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Author Malesevic, A.; Vitchev, R.; Schouteden, K.; Volodin, A.; Zhang, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vanhulsel, A.; van Haesendonck, C.
Title Synthesis of few-layer graphene via microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume 19 Issue 30 Pages 305604,1-6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000256838400014 Publication Date 2008-06-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (up) 3.44 Times cited 309 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70224 Serial 3455
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