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Author | Hugenschmidt, M.; Jannis, D.; Kadu, A.A.; Grünewald, L.; De Marchi, S.; Perez-Juste, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Aert, S.; Bals, S. | ||||
Title | Low-dose 4D-STEM tomography for beam-sensitive nanocomposites | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | ACS materials letters | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 6 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 165-173 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Electron tomography is essential for investigating the three-dimensional (3D) structure of nanomaterials. However, many of these materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), are extremely sensitive to electron radiation, making it difficult to acquire a series of projection images for electron tomography without inducing electron-beam damage. Another significant challenge is the high contrast in high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy that can be expected for nanocomposites composed of a metal nanoparticle and an MOF. This strong contrast leads to so-called metal artifacts in the 3D reconstruction. To overcome these limitations, we here present low-dose electron tomography based on four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy (4D-STEM) data sets, collected using an ultrafast and highly sensitive direct electron detector. As a proof of concept, we demonstrate the applicability of the method for an Au nanostar embedded in a ZIF-8 MOF, which is of great interest for applications in various fields, including drug delivery. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001141178500001 | Publication Date | 2023-12-11 | |
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ISSN | 2639-4979 | ISBN ![]() |
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Notes | This work was supported by the European Research Council (Grant 815128 REALNANO to S.B., Grant 770887 PICOMETRICS to S.V.A.). J.P.-J. and S.M. acknowledge financial support from the MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 (Grants No. PID2019-108954RB-I00) and EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 883390 (SERSing). J.V., S.B., S.V.A., and L.G. acknowledge funding from the Flemish government (iBOF-21-085 PERsist). | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202771 | Serial | 9053 | ||
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Author | Johnson, G.; Yang, M.Y.; Liu, C.; Zhou, H.; Zuo, X.; Dickie, D.A.; Wang, S.; Gao, W.; Anaclet, B.; Perras, F.A.; Ma, F.; Zeng, C.; Wang, D.; Bals, S.; Dai, S.; Xu, Z.; Liu, G.; Goddard III, W.A.; Zhang, S. | ||||
Title | Nanocluster superstructures assembled via surface ligand switching at high temperature | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Nature synthesis | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 2 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 828-837 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Superstructures with nanoscale building blocks, when coupled with precise control of the constituent units, open opportunities in rationally designing and manufacturing desired functional materials. Yet, synthetic strategies for the large-scale production of superstructures are scarce. We report a scalable and generalized approach to synthesizing superstructures assembled from atomically precise Ce24O28(OH)8 and other rare-earth metal-oxide nanoclusters alongside a detailed description of the self-assembly mechanism. Combining operando small-angle X-ray scattering, ex situ molecular and structural characterizations, and molecular dynamics simulations indicates that a high-temperature ligand-switching mechanism, from oleate to benzoate, governs the formation of the nanocluster assembly. The chemical tuning of surface ligands controls superstructure disassembly and reassembly, and furthermore, enables the synthesis of multicomponent superstructures. This synthetic approach, and the accurate mechanistic understanding, are promising for the preparation of superstructures for use in electronics, plasmonics, magnetics and catalysis. Synthesizing superstructures with precisely controlled nanoscale building blocks is challenging. Here the assembly of superstructures is reported from atomically precise Ce24O28(OH)8 and other rare-earth metal-oxide nanoclusters and their multicomponent combinations. A high-temperature ligand-switching mechanism controls the self-assembly. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001124824000001 | Publication Date | 2023-05-01 | |
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Impact Factor | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202180 | Serial | 9060 | ||
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Author | Grünewald, L.; Chezganov, D.; De Meyer, R.; Orekhov, A.; Van Aert, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Bals, S.; Verbeeck, J. | ||||
Title | Supplementary Information for “In-situ Plasma Studies using a Direct Current Microplasma in a Scanning Electron Microscope” | Type | Dataset | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
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Keywords | Dataset; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Supplementary information for the article “In-situ Plasma Studies using a Direct Current Microplasma in a Scanning Electron Microscope” containing the videos of in-situ SEM imaging (mp4 files), raw data/images, and Jupyter notebooks (ipynb files) for data treatment and plots. Link to the preprint: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2308.15123 Explanation of the data files can be found in the Information.pdf file. The Videos folder contains the in-situ SEM image series mentioned in the paper. If there are any questions/bugs, feel free to contact me at lukas.grunewaldatuantwerpen.be | ||||
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:203389 | Serial | 9100 | ||
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Author | Gao, Y.-J.; Jin, H.; Esteban, D.A.; Weng, B.; Saha, R.A.; Yang, M.-Q.; Bals, S.; Steele, J.A.; Huang, H.; Roeffaers, M.B.J. | ||||
Title | 3D-cavity-confined CsPbBr₃ quantum dots for visible-light-driven photocatalytic C(sp³)-H bond activation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Carbon Energy | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | e559 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Metal halide perovskite (MHP) quantum dots (QDs) offer immense potential for several areas of photonics research due to their easy and low-cost fabrication and excellent optoelectronic properties. However, practical applications of MHP QDs are limited by their poor stability and, in particular, their tendency to aggregate. Here, we develop a two-step double-solvent strategy to grow and confine CsPbBr3 QDs within the three-dimensional (3D) cavities of a mesoporous SBA-16 silica scaffold (CsPbBr3@SBA-16). Strong confinement and separation of the MHP QDs lead to a relatively uniform size distribution, narrow luminescence, and good ambient stability over 2 months. In addition, the CsPbBr3@SBA-16 presents a high activity and stability for visible-light-driven photocatalytic toluene C(sp(3))-H bond activation to produce benzaldehyde with similar to 730 mu mol g(-1) h(-1) yield rate and near-unity selectivity. Similarly, the structural stability of CsPbBr3@SBA-16 QDs is superior to that of both pure CsPbBr3 QDs and those confined in MCM-41 with 1D channels. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001223583600001 | Publication Date | 2024-05-16 | |
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ISSN | 2637-9368 | ISBN ![]() |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:206000 | Serial | 9133 | ||
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Author | Lelouche, S.N.K.; Lemir, I.; Biglione, C.; Craig, T.; Bals, S.; Horcajada, P. | ||||
Title | AuNP/MIL-88B-NH₂ nanocomposite for the valorization of nitroarene by green catalytic hydrogenation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Chemistry: a European journal | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-10 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The efficiency of a catalytic process is assessed based on conversion, yield, and time effectiveness. However, these parameters are insufficient for evaluating environmentally sustainable research. As the world is urged to shift towards green catalysis, additional factors such as reaction media, raw material availability, sustainability, waste minimization and catalyst biosafety, need to be considered to accurately determine the efficacy and sustainability of the process. By combining the high porosity and versatility of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and the activity of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), efficient, cyclable and biosafe composite catalysts can be achieved. Thus, a composite based on AuNPs and the nanometric flexible porous iron(III) aminoterephthalate MIL-88B-NH2 was successfully synthesized and fully characterized. This nanocomposite was tested as catalyst in the reduction of nitroarenes, which were identified as anthropogenic water pollutants, reaching cyclable high conversion rates at short times for different nitroarenes. Both synthesis and catalytic reactions were performed using green conditions, and even further tested in a time-optimizing one-pot synthesis and catalysis experiment. The sustainability and environmental impact of the catalytic conditions were assessed by green metrics. Thus, this study provides an easily implementable synthesis, and efficient catalysis, while minimizing the environmental and health impact of the process. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001204094600001 | Publication Date | 2024-03-22 | |
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ISSN | 0947-6539 | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 4.3 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.3; 2024 IF: 5.317 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:205426 | Serial | 9135 | ||
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Author | Cioni, M.; Delle Piane, M.; Polino, D.; Rapetti, D.; Crippa, M.; Arslan Irmak, E.; Pavan, G.M.; Van Aert, S.; Bals, S. | ||||
Title | Data for Sampling Real‐Time Atomic Dynamics in Metal Nanoparticles by Combining Experiments, Simulations, and Machine Learning | Type | Dataset | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
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Keywords | Dataset; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Even at low temperatures, metal nanoparticles (NPs) possess atomic dynamics that are key for their properties but challenging to elucidate. Recent experimental advances allow obtaining atomic‐resolution snapshots of the NPs in realistic regimes, but data acquisition limitations hinder the experimental reconstruction of the atomic dynamics present within them. Molecular simulations have the advantage that these allow directly tracking the motion of atoms over time. However, these typically start from ideal/perfect NP structures and, suffering from sampling limits, provide results that are often dependent on the initial/putative structure and remain purely indicative. Here, by combining state‐of‐the‐art experimental and computational approaches, how it is possible to tackle the limitations of both approaches and resolve the atomistic dynamics present in metal NPs in realistic conditions is demonstrated. Annular dark‐field scanning transmission electron microscopy enables the acquisition of ten high‐resolution images of an Au NP at intervals of 0.6 s. These are used to reconstruct atomistic 3D models of the real NP used to run ten independent molecular dynamics simulations. Machine learning analyses of the simulation trajectories allows resolving the real‐time atomic dynamics present within the NP. This provides a robust combined experimental/computational approach to characterize the structural dynamics of metal NPs in realistic conditions. | ||||
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:205843 | Serial | 9143 | ||
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Author | Morad, V.; Stelmakh, A.; Svyrydenko, M.; Feld, L.G.; Boehme, S.C.; Aebli, M.; Affolter, J.; Kaul, C.J.; Schrenker, N.J.; Bals, S.; Sahin, Y.; Dirin, D.N.; Cherniukh, I.; Raino, G.; Baumketner, A.; Kovalenko, M.V. | ||||
Title | Designer phospholipid capping ligands for soft metal halide nanocrystals | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Nature | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 626 | Issue | Pages | 542-548 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The success of colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) in science and optoelectronics is inextricable from their surfaces. The functionalization of lead halide perovskite NCs1-5 poses a formidable challenge because of their structural lability, unlike the well-established covalent ligand capping of conventional semiconductor NCs6,7. We posited that the vast and facile molecular engineering of phospholipids as zwitterionic surfactants can deliver highly customized surface chemistries for metal halide NCs. Molecular dynamics simulations implied that ligand-NC surface affinity is primarily governed by the structure of the zwitterionic head group, particularly by the geometric fitness of the anionic and cationic moieties into the surface lattice sites, as corroborated by the nuclear magnetic resonance and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy data. Lattice-matched primary-ammonium phospholipids enhance the structural and colloidal integrity of hybrid organic-inorganic lead halide perovskites (FAPbBr3 and MAPbBr3 (FA, formamidinium; MA, methylammonium)) and lead-free metal halide NCs. The molecular structure of the organic ligand tail governs the long-term colloidal stability and compatibility with solvents of diverse polarity, from hydrocarbons to acetone and alcohols. These NCs exhibit photoluminescence quantum yield of more than 96% in solution and solids and minimal photoluminescence intermittency at the single particle level with an average ON fraction as high as 94%, as well as bright and high-purity (about 95%) single-photon emission. Phospholipids enhance the structural and colloidal integrity of hybrid organic-inorganic lead halide perovskites and lead-free metal halide nanocrystals, which then exhibit enhanced robustness and optical properties. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001176943100001 | Publication Date | 2023-12-18 | |
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ISSN | 0028-0836; 1476-4687 | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 64.8 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 64.8; 2024 IF: 40.137 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:204796 | Serial | 9144 | ||
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Author | Van Tendeloo, G.; Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; van Dyck, D. | ||||
Title | Advanced electron microscopy for advanced materials | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Advanced materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Mater |
Volume | 24 | Issue | 42 | Pages | 5655-5675 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | The idea of this Review is to introduce newly developed possibilities of advanced electron microscopy to the materials science community. Over the last decade, electron microscopy has evolved into a full analytical tool, able to provide atomic scale information on the position, nature, and even the valency atoms. This information is classically obtained in two dimensions (2D), but can now also be obtained in 3D. We show examples of applications in the field of nanoparticles and interfaces. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000310602200001 | Publication Date | 2012-08-21 | |
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ISSN | 0935-9648; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 19.791 | Times cited | 107 | Open Access | |
Notes | This work was supported by funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC grant No 246791 – COUNTATOMS. J.V. Acknowledges funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Starting Grant 278510 VORTEX. The authors gratefully acknowledge funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium). The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government. We thank Rafal Dunin-Borkowski for providing Figure 5d. The authors would like to thank the colleagues who have contributed to this work over the years, including K.J. Batenburg, R. Erni, B. Goris, F. Leroux, H. Lichte, A. Lubk, B. Partoens, M. D. Rossell, P. Schattschneider, B. Schoeters, D. Schryvers, H. Tan, H. Tian, S. Turner, M. van Huis. ECASJO_; | Approved | Most recent IF: 19.791; 2012 IF: 14.829 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100470UA @ admin @ c:irua:100470 | Serial | 70 | ||
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Author | Lentijo-Mozo, S.; Tan, R.P.; Garcia-Marcelot, C.; Altantzis, T.; Fazzini, P.F.; Hungria, T.; Cormary, B.; Gallagher, J.R.; Miller, J.T.; Martinez, H.; Schrittwieser, S.; Schotter, J.; Respaud, M.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gatel, C.; Soulantica, K. | ||||
Title | Air- and water-resistant noble metal coated ferromagnetic cobalt nanorods | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | ACS nano | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Nano |
Volume | 9 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 2792-2804 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Cobalt nanorods possess ideal magnetic properties for applications requiring magnetically hard nanoparticles. However, their exploitation is undermined by their sensitivity toward oxygen and water, which deteriorates their magnetic properties. The development of a continuous metal shell inert to oxidation could render them stable, opening perspectives not only for already identified applications but also for uses in which contact with air and/or aqueous media is inevitable. However, the direct growth of a conformal noble metal shell on magnetic metals is a challenge. Here, we show that prior treatment of Co nanorods with a tin coordination compound is the crucial step that enables the subsequent growth of a continuous noble metal shell on their surface, rendering them air- and water-resistant, while conserving the monocrystallity, metallicity and the magnetic properties of the Co core. Thus, the as-synthesized coreshell ferromagnetic nanorods combine high magnetization and strong uniaxial magnetic anisotropy, even after exposure to air and water, and hold promise for successful implementation in in vitro biodiagnostics requiring probes of high magnetization and anisotropic shape. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000351791800055 | Publication Date | 2015-03-03 | |
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ISSN | 1936-0851;1936-086X; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 13.942 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | 312483 Esteem2; 246791 Countatoms; 335078 Colouratom; esteem2ta; ECASSara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.942; 2015 IF: 12.881 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:125380 c:irua:125380 | Serial | 87 | ||
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Author | Pfannmöller, M.; Heidari, H.; Nanson, L.; Lozman, O.R.; Chrapa, M.; Offermans, T.; Nisato, G.; Bals, S. | ||||
Title | Quantitative Tomography of Organic Photovoltaic Blends at the Nanoscale | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Nano letters | Abbreviated Journal | Nano Lett |
Volume | 15 | Issue | 15 | Pages | 6634-6642 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The success of semiconducting organic materials has enabled green technologies for electronics, lighting, and photovoltaics. However, when blended together, these materials have also raised novel fundamental questions with respect to electronic, optical, and thermodynamic properties. This is particularly important for organic photovoltaic cells based on the bulk heterojunction. Here, the distribution of nanoscale domains plays a crucial role depending on the specific device structure. Hence, correlation of the aforementioned properties requires 3D nanoscale imaging of materials domains, which are embedded in a multilayer device. Such visualization has so far been elusive due to lack of contrast, insufficient signal, or resolution limits. In this Letter, we introduce spectral scanning transmission electron tomography for reconstruction of entire volume plasmon spectra from rod-shaped specimens. We provide 3D structural correlations and compositional mapping at a resolution of approximately 7 nm within advanced organic photovoltaic tandem cells. Novel insights that are obtained from quantitative 3D analyses reveal that efficiency loss upon thermal annealing can be attributed to subtle, fundamental blend properties. These results are invaluable in guiding the design and optimization of future devices in plastic electronics applications and provide an empirical basis for modeling and simulation of organic solar cells. | ||||
Address | EMAT-University of Antwerp , Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium | ||||
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Language | English | Wos | 000363003100052 | Publication Date | 2015-09-21 |
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ISSN | 1530-6984;1530-6992; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 12.712 | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This work was supported by the FP7 European collaborative project SUNFLOWER (FP7-ICT-2011-7-contract num. 287594). S.B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS). M.P. gratefully acknowledges the SIM NanoForce program for their financial support. We acknowledge AGFA for providing the neutral PEDOT:PSS and GenesInk for the ZnO nanoparticles. We would like to thank Stijn Van den broeck for extensive support on FIB sample preparation. M.P. and H.H. thank Daniele Zanaga for the many fruitful discussions.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.712; 2015 IF: 13.592 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:129423 c:irua:129423 | Serial | 3973 | ||
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Author | Dendooven, J.; Devloo-Casier, K.; Ide, M.; Grandfield; Kurttepeli; Ludwig, K.F.; Bals, S.; Van der Voort, P.; Detavernier, C. | ||||
Title | Atomic layer deposition-based tuning of the pore size in mesoporous thin films studied by in situ grazing incidence small angle X-ray scattering | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Nanoscale | Abbreviated Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 6 | Issue | 24 | Pages | 14991-14998 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Atomic layer deposition (ALD) enables the conformal coating of porous materials, making the technique suitable for pore size tuning at the atomic level, e.g., for applications in catalysis, gas separation and sensing. It is, however, not straightforward to obtain information about the conformality of ALD coatings deposited in pores with diameters in the low mesoporous regime (<10 nm). In this work, it is demonstrated that in situ synchrotron based grazing incidence small angle X-ray scattering (GISAXS) can provide valuable information on the change in density and internal surface area during ALD of TiO2 in a porous titania film with small mesopores (3-8 nm). The results are shown to be in good agreement with in situ X-ray fluorescence data representing the evolution of the amount of Ti atoms deposited in the porous film. Analysis of both datasets indicates that the minimum pore diameter that can be achieved by ALD is determined by the size of the Ti-precursor molecule. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000345458200051 | Publication Date | 2014-10-13 | |
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ISSN | 2040-3364;2040-3372; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 7.367 | Times cited | 41 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | 239865 Cocoon; 335078 Colouratom; Fwo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.367; 2014 IF: 7.394 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122227 | Serial | 169 | ||
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Author | Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Erni, R.; van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Atomic resolution mapping using quantitative high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Microscopy and microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
Volume | 15 | Issue | S:2 | Pages | 464-465 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge, Mass. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000208119100230 | Publication Date | 2009-07-27 | |
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ISSN | 1431-9276;1435-8115; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.891; 2009 IF: 3.035 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96555UA @ admin @ c:irua:96555 | Serial | 178 | ||
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Author | Yalcin, A.O.; Fan, Z.; Goris, B.; Li, W.F.; Koster, R.S.; Fang, C.M.; van Blaaderen, A.; Casavola, M.; Tichelaar, F.D.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vlugt, T.J.H.; Vanmaekelbergh, D.; Zandbergen, H.W.; van Huis, M.A.; | ||||
Title | Atomic resolution monitoring of cation exchange in CdSe-PbSe heteronanocrystals during epitaxial solid-solid-vapor growth | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Nano letters | Abbreviated Journal | Nano Lett |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 3661-3667 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Here, we show a novel solidsolidvapor (SSV) growth mechanism whereby epitaxial growth of heterogeneous semiconductor nanowires takes place by evaporation-induced cation exchange. During heating of PbSe-CdSe nanodumbbells inside a transmission electron microscope (TEM), we observed that PbSe nanocrystals grew epitaxially at the expense of CdSe nanodomains driven by evaporation of Cd. Analysis of atomic-resolution TEM observations and detailed atomistic simulations reveals that the growth process is mediated by vacancies. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Washington | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000337337100106 | Publication Date | 2014-05-20 | |
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ISSN | 1530-6984;1530-6992; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 12.712 | Times cited | 42 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | 262348 Esmi; Fwo; 246791 Countatoms; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117027 | Serial | 179 | ||
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Author | Egoavil, R.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Smith, B.; Kuiper, B.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Atomic scale investigation of a PbTiO3/SrRuO3/DyScO3 heterostructure | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Applied physics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 102 | Issue | 22 | Pages | 223106-5 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | An epitaxial PbTiO3 thin film grown on self-organized crystalline SrRuO3 nanowires deposited on a DyScO3 substrate with ordered DyO and ScO2 chemical terminations is investigated by transmission electron microscopy. In this PbTiO3/SrRuO3/DyScO3 heterostructure, the SrRuO3 nanowires are assumed to grow on only one type of substrate termination. Here, we report on the structure, morphology, and chemical composition analysis of this heterostructure. Electron energy loss spectroscopy reveals the exact termination sequence in this complex structure. The energy loss near-edge structure of the Ti-L-2,L-3, Sc-L-2,L-3, and O K edges shows intrinsic interfacial electronic reconstruction. Furthermore, PbTiO3 domain walls are observed to start at the end of the nanowires resulting in atomic steps on the film surface. (C) 2013 AIP Publishing LLC. | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000320621600070 | Publication Date | 2013-06-05 | |
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ISSN | 0003-6951; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 3.411 | Times cited | 12 | Open Access | |
Notes | Ifox; Esteem2; Countatoms; Vortex; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2013 IF: 3.515 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109606UA @ admin @ c:irua:109606 | Serial | 185 | ||
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Author | Van Tendeloo, L.; Wangermez, W.; Kurttepeli, M.; de Blochouse, B.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Maes, A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Breynaert, E. | ||||
Title | Chabazite : stable cation-exchanger in hyper alkaline concrete pore water | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Environmental science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Environ Sci Technol |
Volume | 49 | Issue | 49 | Pages | 2358-2365 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | To avoid impact on the environment, facilities for permanent disposal of hazardous waste adopt multibarrier design schemes. As the primary barrier very often consists of cement-based materials, two distinct aspects are essential for the selection of suitable complementary barriers: (1) selective sorption of the contaminants in the repository and (2) long-term chemical stability in hyperalkaline concrete-derived media. A multidisciplinary approach combining experimental strategies from environmental chemistry and materials science is therefore essential to provide a reliable assessment of potential candidate materials. Chabazite is typically synthesized in 1 M KOH solutions but also crystallizes in simulated young cement pore water, a pH 13 aqueous solution mainly containing K+ and Na+ cations. Its formation and stability in this medium was evaluated as a function of temperature (60 and 85 °C) over a timeframe of more than 2 years and was also asessed from a mechanistic point of view. Chabazite demonstrates excellent cation-exchange properties in simulated young cement pore water. Comparison of its Cs+ cation exchange properties at pH 8 and pH 13 unexpectedly demonstrated an increase of the KD with increasing pH. The combined results identify chabazite as a valid candidate for inclusion in engineered barriers for concrete-based waste disposal. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Easton, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000349806400047 | Publication Date | 2015-01-08 | |
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ISSN | 0013-936X;1520-5851; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 6.198 | Times cited | 13 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This work was supported by long-term structural funding by the Flemish Government (Methusalem) and by ONDRAF/ NIRAS, the Belgian Agency for Radioactive Waste and Fissile Materials, as part of the program on surface disposal of Belgian Category A waste. The Belgian government is acknowledged for financing the interuniversity poles of attraction (IAP-PAI). G.V.T. and S.B. acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant no. 24691-COUNTATOMS, ERC Starting Grant no. 335078-COLOURATOMS).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.198; 2015 IF: 5.330 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:127695 | Serial | 307 | ||
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Author | Liakakos, N.; Gatel, C.; Blon, T.; Altantzis, T.; Lentijo-Mozo, S.; Garcia-Marcelot, C.; Lacroix, L.M.; Respaud, M.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Soulantica, K. | ||||
Title | CoFe nanodumbbells : synthesis, structure, and magnetic properties | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Nano letters | Abbreviated Journal | Nano Lett |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 2747-2754 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | We report the solution phase synthesis, the structural analysis, and the magnetic properties of hybrid nanostructures combining two magnetic metals. These nano-objects are characterized by a remarkable shape, combining Fe nanocubes on Co nanorods. The topological composition, the orientation relationship, and the growth steps have been studied by advanced electron microscopy techniques, such as HRTEM, electron tomography, and state-of-the-art 3-dimensional elemental mapping by EDX tomography. The soft iron nanocubes behave as easy nucleation centers that induce the magnetization reversal of the entire nanohybrid, leading to a drastic modification of the overall effective magnetic anisotropy. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Washington | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000336074800080 | Publication Date | 2014-04-17 | |
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ISSN | 1530-6984;1530-6992; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 12.712 | Times cited | 27 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | The authors thank the ANR for the project “Batmag”, the French national project EMMA (ANR12 BS10 013 01), the European Commission for the FP7 NAMDIATREAM project (EU NMP4-LA-2010-246479), and the METSA network for the HRTEM. This has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under Grant Agreement 312483-ESTEEM2 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative- I3). It was also supported by Programme Investissements d’Avenir under the program ANR-11-IDEX-0002-02, reference ANR-10-LABX-0037-NEXT. The authors acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant # 24691-COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant # 335078-COLOURATOMS).; esteem2ta; ECASSara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116953 | Serial | 377 | ||
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Author | Javon, E.; Gaceur, M.; Dachraoui, W.; Margeat, O.; Ackermann, J.; Ilenia Saba, M.; Delugas, P.; Mattoni, A.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Competing forces in the self-assembly of coupled ZnO nanopyramids | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | ACS nano | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Nano |
Volume | 9 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 3685-3694 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Self-assembly (SA) of nanostructures has recently gained increasing interest. A clear understanding of the process is not straightforward since SA of nanoparticles is a complex multiscale phenomenon including different driving forces. Here, we study the SA between aluminum doped ZnO nanopyramids into couples by combining inorganic chemistry and advanced electron microscopy techniques with atomistic simulations. Our results show that the SA of the coupled nanopyramids is controlled first by morphology, as coupling only occurs in the case of pyramids with well-developed facets of the basal planes. The combination of electron microscopy and atomistic modeling reveals that the coupling is further driven by strong ligandligand interaction between the bases of the pyramids as dominant force, while screening effects due to Al doping or solvent as well as corecore interaction are only minor contributions. Our combined approach provides a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between the interactions at work in the coupled SA of ZnO nanopyramids. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000353867000030 | Publication Date | 2015-03-12 | |
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ISSN | 1936-0851;1936-086X; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 13.942 | Times cited | 21 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Esmi; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.942; 2015 IF: 12.881 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:125978 | Serial | 434 | ||
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Author | Ennaert, T.; Geboers, J.; Gobechiya, E.; Courtin, C.M.; Kurttepeli, M.; Houthoofd, K.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Magusin, P.C.M.M.; Bals, S.; Jacobs, P.A.; Sels, B.F. | ||||
Title | Conceptual frame rationalizing the self-stabilization of H-USY zeolites in hot liquid water | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | ACS catalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Catal |
Volume | 5 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 754-768 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The wide range of liquid-phase reactions required for the catalytic conversion of biomass compounds into new bioplatform molecules defines a new set of challenges for the development of active, selective, and stable catalysts. The potential of bifunctional Ru/H-USY catalysts for conversions in hot liquid water (HLW) is assessed in terms of physicochemical stability and long-term catalytic performance of acid sites and noble metal functionality, as probed by hydrolytic hydrogenation of cellulose. It is shown that zeolite desilication is the main zeolite degradation mechanism in HLW. USY zeolite stability depends on two main parameters, viz., framework and extra-framework aluminum content. The former protects the zeolite lattice by counteracting hydrolysis of framework bonds, and the latter, when located at the external crystal surface, prevents solubilization of the zeolite framework which is the result of its low water-solubility. Hence, the hot liquid water stability of commercial H-USY zeolites, in contrast to their steam stability, increased with decreasing Si/AI ratio. As a result, mildly steamed USY zeolites containing a high amount of both Al species exhibit the highest resistance to HLW. During an initial period of transformations, Al-rich zeolites form additional protective extra-framework Al species at the outer surface, self-stabilizing the framework. A critical bulk Si/AI ratio of 3 was determined whereby USY zeolites with a lower Si/AI ratio will self-stabilize over time. Besides, due to the initial transformation period, the accessibility of the catalytic active sites is extensively enhanced resulting in a material that is more stable and drastically more accessible to large substrates than the original zeolite. When these findings are applied in the hydrolytic hydrogenation of cellulose, unprecedented nearly quantitative hexitol yields were obtained with a stable catalytic system. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000349275300031 | Publication Date | 2014-12-09 | |
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ISSN | 2155-5435;2155-5435; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 10.614 | Times cited | 65 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 10.614; 2015 IF: 9.312 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:125288 | Serial | 474 | ||
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Author | Hutter, E.M.; Bladt, E.; Goris, B.; Pietra, F.; van der Bok, J.C.; Boneschanscher, M.P.; de Donega, C.M.; Bals, S.; Vanmaekelbergh, D. | ||||
Title | Conformal and atomic characterization of ultrathin CdSe platelets with a helical shape | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Nano letters | Abbreviated Journal | Nano Lett |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 6257-6262 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Currently, ultrathin colloidal CdSe semiconductor nanoplatelets (NPLs) with a uniform thickness that is controllable up to the atomic scale can be prepared. The optical properties of these 2D semiconductor systems are the subject of extensive research. Here, we reveal their natural morphology and atomic arrangement. Using cryo-TEM (cryo-transmission electron microscopy), we show that the shape of rectangular NPLs in solution resembles a helix. Fast incorporation of these NPLs in silica preserves and immobilizes their helical shape, which allowed us to perform an in-depth study by high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). Electron tomography measurements confirm and detail the helical shape of these systems. Additionally, high-resolution HAADF-STEM shows the thickness of the NPLs on the atomic scale and furthermore that these are consistently folded along a ?110? direction. The presence of a silica shell on both the top and bottom surfaces shows that Cd atoms must be accessible for silica precursor (and ligand) molecules on both sides. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Washington | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000345723800036 | Publication Date | 2014-10-27 | |
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ISSN | 1530-6984 | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 12.712 | Times cited | 43 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Dariusz Mitoraj, Hans Meeldijk, Relinde van Dijk-Moes, and Stephan Zevenhuizen are acknowledged for technical support and help with some experiments. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Research Council under the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP/2007-2013)/ERC Grant Agreement no. 291667. The authors acknowledge financial support from FOM and NOW [FOM program Functional NanoParticle Solids (FNPS)]. S.B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078- COLOURATOMS). E.B. and B.G. gratefully acknowledge financial support by the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (FWO Vlaanderen).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122209 | Serial | 490 | ||
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Author | van den Broek, W.; Rosenauer, A.; Goris, B.; Martinez, G.T.; Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; van Dyck, D. | ||||
Title | Correction of non-linear thickness effects in HAADF STEM electron tomography | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Ultramicroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
Volume | 116 | Issue | Pages | 8-12 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | In materials science, high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy is often used for tomography at the nanometer scale. In this work, it is shown that a thickness dependent, non-linear damping of the recorded intensities occurs. This results in an underestimated intensity in the interior of reconstructions of homogeneous particles, which is known as the cupping artifact. In this paper, this non-linear effect is demonstrated in experimental images taken under common conditions and is reproduced with a numerical simulation. Furthermore, an analytical derivation shows that these non-linearities can be inverted if the imaging is done quantitatively, thus preventing cupping in the reconstruction. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000304473700002 | Publication Date | 2012-03-09 | |
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ISSN | 0304-3991; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 2.843 | Times cited | 67 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.843; 2012 IF: 2.470 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96558 | Serial | 518 | ||
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Author | Lin, F.; Meng; Kukueva, E.; Altantzis, T.; Mertens, M.; Bals, S.; Cool, P.; Van Doorslaer, S. | ||||
Title | Direct-synthesis method towards copper-containing periodic mesoporous organosilicas : detailed investigation of the copper distribution in the material | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Journal of the Chemical Society : Dalton transactions | Abbreviated Journal | Dalton T |
Volume | 44 | Issue | 44 | Pages | 9970-9979 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) | ||||
Abstract | Three-dimensional cubic Fm (3) over barm mesoporous copper-containing ethane-bridged PMO materials have been prepared through a direct-synthesis method at room temperature in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide as surfactant. The obtained materials have been unambiguously characterized in detail by several sophisticated techniques, including XRD, UV-Vis-Dr, TEM, elemental mapping, continuous- wave and pulsed EPR spectroscopy. The results show that at lower copper loading, the Cu2+ species are well dispersed in the Cu-PMO materials, and mainly exist as mononuclear Cu2+ species. At higher copper loading amount, Cu2+ clusters are observed in the materials, but the distribution of the Cu2+ species is still much better in the Cu-PMO materials prepared through the direct-synthesis method than in a Cu-containing PMO material prepared through an impregnation method. Moreover, the evolution of the copper incorporation during the PMO synthesis has been followed by EPR. The results show that the immobilization of the Cu2+ ion/complex and the formation of the PMO materials are taking place simultaneously. The copper ions are found to be situated on the inner surface of the mesopores of the materials and are accessible, which will be beneficial for the catalytic applications. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000355000700028 | Publication Date | 2015-04-28 | |
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ISSN | 1477-9226;1477-9234; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 4.029 | Times cited | 11 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Goa-Bof; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.029; 2015 IF: 4.197 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:126422 | Serial | 725 | ||
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Author | Kerkhofs, S.; Willhammar, T.; Van Den Noortgate, H.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Breynaert, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bals, S.; Martens, J.A. | ||||
Title | Self-Assembly of Pluronic F127—Silica Spherical Core–Shell Nanoparticles in Cubic Close-Packed Structures | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Chemistry of materials | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Mater |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 27 | Pages | 5161-5169 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | A new ordered mesoporous silica material (COK-19) with cubic symmetry is synthesized by silicate polycondensation in a citric acid/citrate buffered micellar solution of Pluronic F127 triblock copolymer near neutral pH. SAXS, nitrogen adsorption, TEM, and electron tomography reveal the final material has a cubic close packed symmetry (Fm3̅m) with isolated spherical mesopores interconnected through micropores. Heating of the synthesis medium from room temperature to 70 °C results in a mesopore size increase from 7.0 to 11.2 nm. Stepwise addition of the silicate source allows isolation of a sequence of intermediates that upon characterization with small-angle X-ray scattering uncovers the formation process via formation and aggregation of individual silica-covered Pluronic micelles. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000359499100003 | Publication Date | 2015-07-24 | |
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ISSN | 0897-4756 | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 9.466 | Times cited | 39 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | J.A.M. acknowledges the Flemish government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem, METH/08/04). The Belgian government is acknowledged for financing the interuniversity poles of attraction (IAP-PAI, P7/05 FS2). G.V.T., S.B. and T.W. acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant no. 335078-COLOURATOMS). E.B. acknowledges financial support the Flemish FWO for a postdoctoral fellowship (1265013N). The authors gratefully thank Kristof Houthoofd for performing the NMR experiments.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.466; 2015 IF: 8.354 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:127758 | Serial | 3977 | ||
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Author | Bladt, E.; Pelt, D.M.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J. | ||||
Title | Electron tomography based on highly limited data using a neural network reconstruction technique | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Ultramicroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
Volume | 158 | Issue | 158 | Pages | 81-88 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | Gold nanoparticles are studied extensively due to their unique optical and catalytical properties. Their exact shape determines the properties and thereby the possible applications. Electron tomography is therefore often used to examine the three-dimensional (3D) shape of nanoparticles. However, since the acquisition of the experimental tilt series and the 3D reconstructions are very time consuming, it is difficult to obtain statistical results concerning the 3D shape of nanoparticles. Here, we propose a new approach for electron tomography that is based on artificial neural networks. The use of a new reconstruction approach enables us to reduce the number of projection images with a factor of 5 or more. The decrease in acquisition time of the tilt series and use of an efficient reconstruction algorithm allows us to examine a large amount of nanoparticles in order to retrieve statistical results concerning the 3D shape. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000361574800011 | Publication Date | 2015-07-10 | |
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ISSN | 0304-3991; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 2.843 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | 335078 COLOURATOM; FWO; COST Action MP1207; 312483 ESTEEM2; esteem2jra4; ECASSara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.843; 2015 IF: 2.436 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:126675 c:irua:126675 | Serial | 988 | ||
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Author | Huijben, M.; Rijnders, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Brinkman, A.; Hilgenkamp, H. | ||||
Title | Electronically coupled complementary interfaces between perovskite band insulators | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2006 | Publication | Nature materials | Abbreviated Journal | Nat Mater |
Volume | 5 | Issue | Pages | 556-560 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000238708900021 | Publication Date | 2006-06-18 | |
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ISSN | 1476-1122;1476-4660; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 39.737 | Times cited | 315 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 39.737; 2006 IF: 19.194 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59713UA @ admin @ c:irua:59713 | Serial | 1019 | ||
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Author | Breynaert, E.; Emmerich, J.; Mustafa, D.; Bajpe, S.R.; Altantzis, T.; Van Havenbergh, K.; Taulelle, F.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Martens, J.A.; | ||||
Title | Enhanced self-assembly of metal oxides and metal-organic frameworks from precursors with magnetohydrodynamically induced long-lived collective spin states | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Advanced materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Mater |
Volume | 26 | Issue | 30 | Pages | 5173-5178 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Magneto-hydrodynamic generation of long-lived collective spin states and their impact on crystal morphology is demonstrated for three different, technologically relevant materials: COK-16 metal organic framework, manganese oxide nanotubes, and vanadium oxide nano-scrolls. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000340546300015 | Publication Date | 2014-06-02 | |
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ISSN | 0935-9648; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 19.791 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | IAP-PAI; Marie Curie IEF; 262348 ESMI; 335078 COLOURATOM; 246791 COUNTATOMS; IWT; Methusalem; FWO; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 19.791; 2014 IF: 17.493 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118827 | Serial | 1053 | ||
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Author | Samal, D.; Tan, H.; Molegraaf, H.; Kuiper, B.; Siemons, W.; Bals, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Takamura, Y.; Arenholz, E.; Jenkins, C.A.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G. | ||||
Title | Experimental evidence for oxygen sublattice control in polar infinite layer SrCuO2 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Physical review letters | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev Lett |
Volume | 111 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 096102-96105 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | A recent theoretical study [ Phys. Rev. B 85 121411(R) (2012)] predicted a thickness limit below which ideal polar cuprates turn nonpolar driven by the associated electrostatic instability. Here we demonstrate this possibility by inducing a structural transformation from the bulk planar to chainlike structure upon reducing the SrCuO2 repeat thickness in SrCuO2/SrTiO3 superlattices with unit-cell precision. Our results, based on structural investigation by x-ray diffraction and high resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy, demonstrate that the oxygen sublattice can essentially be built by design. In addition, the electronic structure of the chainlike structure, as studied by x-ray absorption spectroscopy, shows the signature for preferential hole occupation in the Cu 3d3z2-r2 orbital, which is different from the planar case. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000323610800023 | Publication Date | 2013-08-27 | |
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ISSN | 0031-9007;1079-7114; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 8.462 | Times cited | 29 | Open Access | |
Notes | This work was carried out with financial support from AFOSR and EOARD project (Project No. FA8655-10-1-3077) and also supported by funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Grant No. 246791-COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant No. 278510 VORTEX. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. This work was partially funded by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) Grant No. NMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX. The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure No. 312483-ESTEEM2. Advanced Light Source is supported by the Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231. Y. T. acknowledges support from the National Science Foundation (DMR-0747896). W. S. was supported by the US DOE, Basic Energy Sciences, Materials Sciences and Engineering Division. D. S. thanks Z. Zhong from Vienna University of Technology, Austria for scientific discussion. ECASJO_; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.462; 2013 IF: 7.728 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109452UA @ admin @ c:irua:109452 | Serial | 1140 | ||
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Author | Sanz-Ortiz, M.N.; Sentosun, K.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. | ||||
Title | Templated Growth of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering -Active Branched Au Nanoparticles within Radial Mesoporous Silica Shells | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | ACS nano | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Nano |
Volume | 9 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 10489-10497 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Noble metal nanoparticles are widely used as probes or substrates for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), due to their characteristic plasmon resonances in the visible and NIR spectral ranges. Aiming at obtaining a versatile system with high SERS performance we developed the synthesis of quasi-monodisperse, non-aggregated gold nanoparticles protected by radial mesoporous silica shells. The radial channels of such shells were used as templates for the growth of gold tips branching from the cores, thereby improving the plasmonic performance of the particles while favoring the localization of analyte molecules at high electric field regions: close to the tips, inside the pores. The method, which allows control over tip length, was successfully applied to various gold nanoparticle shapes, leading to materials with highly efficient SERS performance. The obtained nanoparticles are stable in ethanol and water upon thermal consolidation and can be safely stored as a powder. | ||||
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Language | English | Wos | 000363915300105 | Publication Date | 2015-09-15 |
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ISSN | 1936-0851;1936-086X; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 13.942 | Times cited | 110 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This work has been funded by the European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant 267867 Plasmaquo and Starting Grant Colouratom). The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013 under grant agreement no. 312184, SACS). Help from Mert Kurttepeli is acknowledged. Pentatwinned nanorods and nanotriangles were synthesized by L. Scarabelli.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.942; 2015 IF: 12.881 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:129194 | Serial | 3947 | ||
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Author | Kundu, P.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Ravishankar, N.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Formation and thermal stability of gold-silica nanohybrids : insight into the mechanism and morphology by electron tomography | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English | Abbreviated Journal | Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume | 53 | Issue | 15 | Pages | 3970-3974 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Gold-silica hybrids are appealing in different fields of applications like catalysis, sensorics, drug delivery, and biotechnology. In most cases, the morphology and distribution of the heterounits play significant roles in their functional behavior. Methods of synthesizing these hybrids, with variable ordering of the heterounits, are replete; however, a complete characterization in three dimensions could not be achieved yet. A simple route to the synthesis of Au-decorated SiO2 spheres is demonstrated and a study on the 3D ordering of the heterounits by scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) tomography is presentedat the final stage, intermediate stages of formation, and after heating the hybrid. The final hybrid evolves from a soft self-assembled structure of Au nanoparticles. The hybrid shows good thermal stability up to 400 degrees C, beyond which the Au particles start migrating inside the SiO2 matrix. This study provides an insight in the formation mechanism and thermal stability of the structures which are crucial factors for designing and applying such hybrids in fields of catalysis and biotechnology. As the method is general, it can be applied to make similar hybrids based on SiO2 by tuning the reaction chemistry as needed. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000333634800036 | Publication Date | 2014-03-05 | |
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ISSN | 1433-7851; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 11.994 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This research has received funding from the European Community’s Seventh Framework Program (ERC; grant number 246791)— COUNTATOMS, COLOURATOMS, as well as from the IAP 7/05 Programme initiated by the Belgian Science Policy Office. Funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is also acknowledged.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.994; 2014 IF: 11.261 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117186 | Serial | 1251 | ||
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Author | Wang, Y.; Sentosun, K.; Li, A.; Coronado-Puchau, M.; Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Li, S.; Su, X.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzán, L.M. | ||||
Title | Engineering Structural Diversity in Gold Nanocrystals by Ligand-Mediated Interface Control | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Chemistry of materials | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Mater |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 27 | Pages | 8032-8040 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Surface and interface control is fundamentally important for crystal growth engineering, catalysis, surface enhanced spectroscopies, and self-assembly, among other processes and applications. Understanding the role of ligands in regulating surface properties of plasmonic metal nanocrystals during growth has received considerable attention. However, the underlying mechanisms and the diverse functionalities of ligands are yet to be fully addressed. In this contribution, we report a systematic study of ligand-mediated interface control in seeded growth of gold nanocrystals, leading to diverse and exotic nanostructures with an improved surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) activity. Three dimensional transmission electron microscopy (3D TEM) revealed an intriguing gold shell growth process mediated by the bifunctional ligand 1,4-benzenedithiol (BDT), which leads to a unique crystal growth mechanism as compared to other ligands, and subsequently to the concept of interfacial energy control mechanism. Volmer-Weber growth mode was proposed to be responsible for BDT-mediated seeded growth, favoring the strongest interfacial energy and generating an asymmetric island growth pathway with internal crevices/gaps. This additionally favors incorporation of BDT at the plasmonic nanogaps, thereby generating strong SERS activity with a maximum efficiency for a core-semishell configuration obtained along seeded growth. Numerical modeling was used to explain this observation. Interestingly, the same strategy can be used to engineer the structural diversity of this system, by using gold nanoparticle seeds with various sizes and shapes, and varying the [Au3+]/[Au0] ratio. This rendered a series of diverse and exotic plasmonic nanohybrids such as semishell-coated gold nanorods, with embedded Raman-active tags and Janus surface with distinct surface functionalities. These would greatly enrich the plasmonic nanostructure toolbox for various studies and applications such as anisotropic nanocrystal engineering, SERS, and high-resolution Raman bioimaging or nanoantenna devices. |
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Language | Wos | 000366223200023 | Publication Date | 2015-10-09 | |
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ISSN | 0897-4756;1520-5002; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 9.466 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | The authors thank Bart Goris for his help with electron tomography. This work was funded by the European Commission (Grant #310445-2, SAVVY). The authors acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant # 267867- PLASMAQUO, ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS). The authors also appreciate financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative N. 262348 European Soft Matter Infrastructure, ESMI). Wang Y. and Su X. would like to acknowledge the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, for the financial support under the Grant JCO 14302FG096. M. C.-P. acknowledges an FPU scholarship from the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.466; 2015 IF: 8.354 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:129598 c:irua:129598 | Serial | 3972 | ||
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Author | Lueangchaichaweng, W.; Brooks, N.R.; Fiorilli, S.; Gobechiya, E.; Lin, K.; Li, L.; Parres-Esclapez, S.; Javon, E.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Jacobs, P.A.; Pescarmona, P.P.; | ||||
Title | Gallium oxide nanorods : novel, template-free synthesis and high catalytic activity in epoxidation reactions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English | Abbreviated Journal | Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume | 53 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1585-1589 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Gallium oxide nanorods with unprecedented small dimensions (20-80nm length and 3-5nm width) were prepared using a novel, template-free synthesis method. This nanomaterial is an excellent heterogeneous catalyst for the sustainable epoxidation of alkenes with H2O2, rivaling the industrial benchmark microporous titanosilicate TS-1 with linear alkenes and being much superior with bulkier substrates. A thorough characterization study elucidated the correlation between the physicochemical properties of the gallium oxide nanorods and their catalytic performance, and underlined the importance of the nanorod morphology for generating a material with high specific surface area and a high number of accessible acid sites. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000330558400021 | Publication Date | 2014-01-22 | |
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ISSN | 1433-7851; | ISBN ![]() |
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Impact Factor | 11.994 | Times cited | 61 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | START 1; Methusalem; Prodex; IAP-PAI; and the ERC (grant number 24691-COUNTATOMS and grant number 335078-COLOURATOM) projects; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.994; 2014 IF: 11.261 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115726 | Serial | 1314 | ||
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