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| Author | Verdierre, G.; Gauquelin, N.; Jannis, D.; Birkhölzer, Y.A.; Mallik, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Bibes, M.; Koster, G. | ||||
| Title | Epitaxial growth of the candidate ferroelectric Rashba material SrBiO3by pulsed laser deposition | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | APL materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 11 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 031109 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Among oxides, bismuthates have been gaining much interest due to their unique features. In addition to their superconducting properties, they show potential for applications as topological insulators and as possible spin-to-charge converters. After being first investigated in their bulk form in the 1980s, bismuthates have been successfully grown as thin films. However, most efforts have focused on BaBiO<sub>3</sub>, with SrBiO<sub>3</sub>receiving only little attention. Here, we report the growth of epitaxial films of SrBiO<sub>3</sub>on both TiO<sub>2</sub>-terminated SrTiO<sub>3</sub>and NdO-terminated NdScO<sub>3</sub>substrates by pulsed laser deposition. SrBiO<sub>3</sub>has a pseudocubic lattice constant of ∼4.25 Å and grows relaxed on NdScO<sub>3</sub>. Counter-intuitively, it grows with a slight tensile strain on SrTiO<sub>3</sub>despite a large lattice mismatch, which should induce compressive strain. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveals that this occurs as a consequence of structural domain matching, with blocks of 10 SrBiO<sub>3</sub>unit planes matching blocks of 11 SrTiO<sub>3</sub>unit planes. This work provides a framework for the synthesis of high quality perovskite bismuthates films and for the understanding of their interface interactions with homostructural substrates. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000953363800004 | Publication Date | 2023-03-01 | |
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| Impact Factor | 6.1 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | This work received support from the ERC Advanced grant (Grant No. 833973) “FRESCO” and funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program under Grant Agreement No. 823717—ESTEEM3, Van Gogh travel grant, Nuffic, The Netherlands (CF No. 42582SB).; esteem3reported; esteem3TA | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.1; 2023 IF: 4.335 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196135 | Serial | 7377 | ||
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| Author | Ignatova, K.; Vlasov, E.; Seddon, S.D.; Gauquelin, N.; Verbeeck, J.; Wermeille, D.; Bals, S.; Hase, T.P.A.; Arnalds, U.B. | ||||
| Title | Phase coexistence induced surface roughness in V2O3/Ni magnetic heterostructures | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | APL Materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 12 | Issue | 4 | Pages | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | We present an investigation of the microstructure changes in V2O3 as it goes through its inherent structural phase transition. Using V2O3 films with a well-defined crystal structure deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering on r-plane Al2O3 substrates, we study the phase coexistence region and its impact on the surface roughness of the films and the magnetic properties of overlying Ni magnetic layers in V2O3/Ni hybrid magnetic heterostructures. The simultaneous presence of two phases in V2O3 during its structural phase transition was identified with high resolution x-ray diffraction and led to an increase in surface roughness observed using x-ray reflectivity. The roughness reaches its maximum at the midpoint of the transition. In V2O3/Ni hybrid heterostructures, we find a concomitant increase in the coercivity of the magnetic layer correlated with the increased roughness of the V2O3 surface. The chemical homogeneity of the V2O3 is confirmed through transmission electron microscopy analysis. High-angle annular dark field imaging and electron energy loss spectroscopy reveal an atomically flat interface between Al2O3 and V2O3, as well as a sharp interface between V2O3 and Ni. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001202661800003 | Publication Date | 2024-04-01 | |
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2166-532X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 6.1 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | This work was supported by the funding from the University of Iceland Research Fund, the Icelandic Research Fund Grant No. 207111. Instrumentation funding from the Icelandic Infrastructure Fund is acknowledged. This work was based on experiments per- formed at the BM28 (XMaS) beamline at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Grenoble, France. XMaS is a National Research Facility funded by the UK EPSRC and managed by the Universi- ties of Liverpool and Warwick. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No. 823717—ESTEEM3. | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.1; 2024 IF: 4.335 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:205569 | Serial | 9120 | ||
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| Author | Blandy, J.N.; Abakumov, A.M.; Christensen, K.E.; Hadermann, J.; Adamson, P.; Cassidy, S.J.; Ramos, S.; Free, D.G.; Cohen, H.; Woodruff, D.N.; Thompson, A.L.; Clarke, S.J.; | ||||
| Title | Soft chemical control of the crystal and magnetic structure of a layered mixed valent manganite oxide sulfide | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | APL materials | Abbreviated Journal | Apl Mater |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 041520 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Oxidative deintercalation of copper ions from the sulfide layers of the layered mixed-valent manganite oxide sulfide Sr2MnO2Cu1.5S2 results in control of the copper-vacancy modulated superstructure and the ordered arrangement of magnetic moments carried by the manganese ions. This soft chemistry enables control of the structures and properties of these complex materials which complement mixed-valent perovskite and perovskite-related transition metal oxides. (C) 2015 Author(s). | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000353828400027 | Publication Date | 2015-04-21 | |
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2166-532X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.335 | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.335; 2015 IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | c:irua:126021 | Serial | 3049 | ||
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| Author | Hoek, M.; Coneri, F.; Poccia, N.; Renshaw Wang, X.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hilgenkamp, H. | ||||
| Title | Strain accommodation through facet matching in La1.85Sr0.15CuO4/Nd1.85Ce0.15CuO4 ramp-edge junctions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | APL materials | Abbreviated Journal | Apl Mater |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 086101 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Scanning nano-focused X-ray diffraction and high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy are used to investigate the crystal structure of ramp-edge junctions between superconducting electron-doped Nd1.85Ce0.15CuO4 and superconducting hole-doped La1.85Sr0.15CuO4 thin films, the latter being the top layer. On the ramp, a new growth mode of La1.85Sr0.15CuO4 with a 3.3° tilt of the c-axis is found. We explain the tilt by developing a strain accommodation model that relies on facet matching, dictated by the ramp angle, indicating that a coherent domain boundary is formed at the interface. The possible implications of this growth mode for the creation of artificial domains in morphotropic materials are discussed. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000360656800009 | Publication Date | 2015-08-03 | |
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2166-532X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.335 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | |
| Notes | 312483 Esteem2; 246791 Countatoms; esteem2_jra2 | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.335; 2015 IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | c:irua:127690 c:irua:127690 | Serial | 3163 | ||
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| Author | Leusink, D.P.; Coneri, F.; Hoek, M.; Turner, S.; Idrissi, H.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hilgenkamp, H. | ||||
| Title | Thin films of the spin ice compound Ho2Ti2O7 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | APL materials | Abbreviated Journal | Apl Mater |
| Volume | 2 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 032101-32107 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The pyrochlore compounds Ho2Ti2O7 and Dy2Ti2O7 show an exotic form of magnetism called the spin ice state, resulting from the interplay between geometrical frustration and ferromagnetic coupling. A fascinating feature of this state is the appearance of magnetic monopoles as emergent excitations above the degenerate ground state. Over the past years, strong effort has been devoted to the investigation of these monopoles and other properties of the spin ice state in bulk crystals. Here, we report the fabrication of Ho2Ti2O7 thin films using pulsed laser deposition on yttria-stabilized ZrO2 substrates. We investigated the structural properties of these films by X-ray diffraction, scanning transmission electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy, and the magnetic properties by vibrating sample magnetometry at 2 K. The films not only show a high crystalline quality, but also exhibit the hallmarks of a spin ice: a pronounced magnetic anisotropy and an intermediate plateau in the magnetization along the [111] crystal direction. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000334220300002 | Publication Date | 2014-03-04 | |
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| Impact Factor | 4.335 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | |
| Notes | The authors acknowledge support from the Dutch FOM and NWO foundations and from the European Union under the Framework 7 program under a contract from an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference 312483 ESTEEM2). G.V.T. acknowledges the ERC Grant N246791- COUNTATOMS. S.T. gratefully acknowledges financial support from the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO). H.I. acknowledges the IAP program of the Belgian State Federal Office for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs under Contract No. P7/21. The microscope used in this study was partially financed by the Hercules Foundation of the Flemish Government. The authors acknowledge fruitful interactions with A. Brinkman, M. G. Blamire, M. Egilmez, F. J. G. Roesthuis, J. N. Beukers, C. G. Molenaar, M. Veldhorst, and X. Renshaw Wang; esteem2_ta | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.335; 2014 IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115555 | Serial | 3641 | ||
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| Author | Queralto, A.; Graf, D.; Frohnhoven, R.; Fischer, T.; Vanrompay, H.; Bals, S.; Bartasyte, A.; Mathur, S. | ||||
| Title | LaFeO3 nanofibers for high detection of sulfur-containing gases | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Sustain Chem Eng |
| Volume | 7 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 6023-6032 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Lanthanum ferrite nanofibers were electrospun from a chemical sol and calcined at 600 degrees C to obtain singlephase LaFeO3 (LFO) perovskite. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy in conjunction with 3D tomographic analysis confirmed an interwoven network of hollow and porous (surface) LFO nanofibers. Owing to their high surface area and p-type behavior, the nanofiber meshes showed high chemoselectivity toward reducing toxic gases (SO2, H2S) that could be reproducibly detected at very low concentrations (<1 ppm), well below the threshold values for occupational safety and health. An increased sensitivity was observed in the temperature range of 150-300 degrees C with maximum sensor response at 250 degrees C. The surface reaction at the heterogeneous solid (LFO)/gas (SO2) interface that confirmed the formation of La-2(SO4)(3) was investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Moreover, the LFO fibers showed a high selectivity in the detection of oxidizing and reducing gases. Whereas superior detection of NH3 and H2S was measured, little response was observed for CO and NO2. Finally, the integration of nanowire meshes in commercial sensor platforms was successfully demonstrated. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000461978200047 | Publication Date | 2019-02-21 | |
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2168-0485 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 5.951 | Times cited | 41 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | ; The authors kindly acknowledge the ERA.Net RUS Plus project FONSENS funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) under the grant no. 01DJ16017. A.Q. highly appreciates the support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (grant no. AVH 1184642) and the BMBF for his postdoctoral fellowship. A.Q., D.G., R.F., T.F., and S.M. also kindly acknowledge the financial support of the University of Cologne. H.V. acknowledges financial support by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO grant 1S32617N). S.B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS). We also express our gratitude to Prof. Dr. J. Hadermann from the Electron Microscopy for Materials Science group at the University of Antwerp for her assistance. A.B. is grateful for the EUR EIPHI program (grant no. ANR-17-EURE-0002). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.951 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:158535 | Serial | 5263 | ||
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| Author | Zhang, Y.; Qin, S.; Claes, N.; Schilling, W.; Sahoo, P.K.; Ching, H.Y.V.; Jaworski, A.; Lemière, F.; Slabon, A.; Van Doorslaer, S.; Bals, S.; Das, S. | ||||
| Title | Direct Solar Energy-Mediated Synthesis of Tertiary Benzylic Alcohols Using a Metal-Free Heterogeneous Photocatalyst | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Sustain Chem Eng |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 530-540 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Organic synthesis (ORSY) | ||||
| Abstract | Direct hydroxylation via the functionalization of tertiary benzylic C(sp3)-H bond is of great significance for obtaining tertiary alcohols which find wide applications in pharmaceuticals as well as in fine chemical industries. However, current synthetic procedures use toxic reagents and therefore, the development of a sustainable strategy for the synthesis of tertiary benzyl alcohols is highly desirable. To solve this problem, herein, we report a metal-free heterogeneous photocatalyst to synthesize the hydroxylated products using oxygen as the key reagent. Various benzylic substrates were employed into our mild reaction conditions to afford the desirable products in good to excellent yields. More importantly, gram-scale reaction was achieved via harvesting direct solar energy and exhibited high quantity of the product. The high stability of the catalyst was proved via recycling the catalyst and spectroscopic analyses. Finally, a possible mechanism was proposed based on the EPR and other experimental evidence. |
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| Language | Wos | 000736518000001 | Publication Date | 2022-01-10 | |
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2168-0485 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | 24 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | We thank BOF joint PhD grant (to Y. Z.), Francqui Foundation and FWO research grant (to S.D.), Chinese Scholarship Council (to Y.Z.). A.S. would like to thank the Swedish Energy Agency for financial support (project nr: 5050-1). The SEM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government. | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.4 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:184744 | Serial | 6900 | ||
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| Author | Idrissi, H.; Samaee, V.; Lumbeeck, G.; Werf, T.; Pardoen, T.; Schryvers, D.; Cordier, P. | ||||
| Title | In Situ Quantitative Tensile Testing of Antigorite in a Transmission Electron Microscope | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Journal Of Geophysical Research-Solid Earth | Abbreviated Journal | J Geophys Res-Sol Ea |
| Volume | 125 | Issue | 3 | Pages | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The determination of the mechanical properties of serpentinites is essential toward the understanding of the mechanics of faulting and subduction. Here we present the first in situ tensile tests on antigorite in a transmission electron microscope. A push‐to‐pull deformation device is used to perform quantitative tensile tests, during which force and displacement are measured, while the evolving microstructure is imaged with the microscope. The experiments have been performed at room temperature on 2 × 1 × 0.2 μm3 beams prepared by focused ion beam. The specimens are not single crystals despite their small sizes. Orientation mapping indicated that several grains were well oriented for plastic slip. However, no dislocation activity has been observed even though the engineering tensile stress went up to 700 MPa. We show also that antigorite does not exhibit a purely elastic‐brittle behavior since, despite the presence of defects, the specimens accumulate permanent deformation and did not fail within the elastic regime. Instead, we observe that strain localizes at grain boundaries. All observations concur to show that under these experimental conditions, grain boundary sliding is the dominant deformation mechanism. This study sheds a new light on the mechanical properties of antigorite and calls for further studies on the structure and properties of grain boundaries in antigorite and more generally in phyllosilicates. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000530895800023 | Publication Date | 2020-02-20 | |
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2169-9313 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.9 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | We thank S. Guillot for having kindly provided us with the two antigorite samples investigated in this study. We acknowledge funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement 787198—TimeMan. H. Idrissi is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR‐FNRS). We acknowledge fruitful discussions with A. Baronnet. We thank J. Gasc and an anonymous reviewer for their critical comments. Data (movies of the three in situ deformation experiments) can be downloaded (from https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3583135). | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.9; 2020 IF: 3.35 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:167594 | Serial | 6355 | ||
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| Author | Vidick, D.; Ke, X.; Devillers, M.; Poleunis, C.; Delcorte, A.; Moggi, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hermans, S. | ||||
| Title | Heterometal nanoparticles from Ru-based molecular clusters covalently anchored onto functionalized carbon nanotubes and nanofibers | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Beilstein journal of nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Beilstein J Nanotech |
| Volume | 6 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1287-1297 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Heterometal clusters containing Ru and Au, Co and/or Pt are anchored onto carbon nanotubes and nanofibers functionalized with chelating phosphine groups. The cluster anchoring yield is related to the amount of phosphine groups available on the nanocarbon surface. The ligands of the anchored molecular species are then removed by gentle thermal treatment in order to form nanoparticles. In the case of Au-containing clusters, removal of gold atoms from the clusters and agglomeration leads to a bimodal distribution of nanoparticles at the nanocarbon surface. In the case of Ru-Pt species, anchoring occurs without reorganization through a ligand exchange mechanism. After thermal treatment, ultrasmall (1-3 nm) bimetal Ru-Pt nanoparticles are formed on the surface of the nanocarbons. Characterization by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) confirms their bimetal nature on the nanoscale. The obtained bimetal nanoparticles supported on nanocarbon were tested as catalysts in ammonia synthesis and are shown to be active at low temperature and atmospheric pressure with very low Ru loading. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000355908400001 | Publication Date | 2015-06-10 | |
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2190-4286; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.127 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | |
| Notes | 246791 Countatoms; 262348 Esmi | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.127; 2015 IF: 2.670 | ||
| Call Number | c:irua:126431 | Serial | 1420 | ||
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| Author | Ke, X.; Bittencourt, C.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Low-dose patterning of platinum nanoclusters on carbon nanotubes by focused-electron-beam-induced deposition as studied by TEM | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication | Beilstein journal of nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Beilstein J Nanotech |
| Volume | 4 | Issue | Pages | 77-86 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Focused-electron-beam-induced deposition (FEBID) is used as a direct-write approach to decorate ultrasmall Pt nanoclusters on carbon nanotubes at selected sites in a straightforward maskless manner. The as-deposited nanostructures are studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in 2D and 3D, demonstrating that the Pt nanoclusters are well-dispersed, covering the selected areas of the CNT surface completely. The ability of FEBID to graft nanoclusters on multiple sides, through an electron-transparent target within one step, is unique as a physical deposition method. Using high-resolution TEM we have shown that the CNT structure can be well preserved thanks to the low dose used in FEBID. By tuning the electron-beam parameters, the density and distribution of the nanoclusters can be controlled. The purity of as-deposited nanoclusters can be improved by low-energy electron irradiation at room temperature. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000314499700001 | Publication Date | 2013-02-04 | |
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2190-4286; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.127 | Times cited | 12 | Open Access | |
| Notes | 262348 ESMI; 246791 COUNTATOMS; FWO G002410N; ESF Cost Action NanoTP MP0901 | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.127; 2013 IF: 2.332 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106187 | Serial | 1848 | ||
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| Author | Ke, X.; Bittencourt, C.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Possibilities and limitations of advanced transmission electron microscopy for carbon-based nanomaterials | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Beilstein journal of nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Beilstein J Nanotech |
| Volume | 6 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1541-1557 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | A major revolution for electron microscopy in the past decade is the introduction of aberration correction, which enables one to increase both the spatial resolution and the energy resolution to the optical limit. Aberration correction has contributed significantly to the imaging at low operating voltages. This is crucial for carbon-based nanomaterials which are sensitive to electron irradiation. The research of carbon nanomaterials and nanohybrids, in particular the fundamental understanding of defects and interfaces, can now be carried out in unprecedented detail by aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy (AC-TEM). This review discusses new possibilities and limits of AC-TEM at low voltage, including the structural imaging at atomic resolution, in three dimensions and spectroscopic investigation of chemistry and bonding. In situ TEM of carbon-based nanomaterials is discussed and illustrated through recent reports with particular emphasis on the underlying physics of interactions between electrons and carbon atoms. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000357977300001 | Publication Date | 2015-07-16 | |
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2190-4286; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.127 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
| Notes | 246791 Countatoms | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.127; 2015 IF: 2.670 | ||
| Call Number | c:irua:126857 | Serial | 2682 | ||
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| Author | Mordvinova, N.; Emelin, P.; Vinokurov, A.; Dorofeev, S.; Abakumov, A.; Kuznetsova, T. | ||||
| Title | Surface processes during purification of InP quantum dots | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | Beilstein journal of nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Beilstein J Nanotech |
| Volume | 5 | Issue | Pages | 1220-1225 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Recently, a new simple and fast method for the synthesis of InP quantum dots by using phosphine as phosphorous precursor and myristic acid as surface stabilizer was reported. Purification after synthesis is necessary to obtain samples with good optical properties. Two methods of purification were compared and the surface processes which occur during purification were studied. Traditional precipitation with acetone is accompanied by a small increase in photoluminescence. It occurs that during the purification the hydrolysis of the indium precursor takes place, which leads to a better surface passivation. The electrophoretic purification technique does not increase luminescence efficiency but yields very pure quantum dots in only a few minutes. Additionally, the formation of In(OH)(3) during the low temperature synthesis was explained. Purification of quantum dots is a very significant part of post-synthetical treatment that determines the properties of the material. But this subject is not sufficiently discussed in the literature. The paper is devoted to the processes that occur at the surface of quantum dots during purification. A new method of purification, electrophoresis, is investigated and described in particular. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000339912400002 | Publication Date | 2014-08-06 | |
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| Impact Factor | 3.127 | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.127; 2014 IF: 2.670 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118748 | Serial | 3397 | ||
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| Author | Bittencourt, C.; Krüger, P.; Lagos, M.J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.; Umek, P.; Guttmann, P. | ||||
| Title | Towards atomic resolution in sodium titanate nanotubes using near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectromicroscopy combined with multichannel multiple-scattering calculations | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2012 | Publication | Beilstein journal of nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Beilstein J Nanotech |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | Pages | 789-797 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Recent advances in near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectroscopy coupled with transmission X-ray microscopy (NEXAFS-TXM) allow large-area mapping investigations of individual nano-objects with spectral resolution up to E/Delta E = 104 and spatial resolution approaching 10 nm. While the state-of-the-art spatial resolution of X-ray microscopy is limited by nanostructuring process constrains of the objective zone plate, we show here that it is possible to overcome this through close coupling with high-level theoretical modelling. Taking the example of isolated bundles of hydrothermally prepared sodium titanate nanotubes ((Na,H)TiNTs) we are able to unravel the complex nanoscale structure from the NEXAFS-TXM data using multichannel multiple-scattering calculations, to the extent of being able to associate specific spectral features in the O K-edge and Ti L-edge with oxygen atoms in distinct sites within the lattice. These can even be distinguished from the contribution of different hydroxyl groups to the electronic structure of the (Na,H)TiNTs. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000311482400001 | Publication Date | 2012-11-23 | |
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2190-4286; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.127 | Times cited | 13 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.127; 2012 IF: 2.374 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105140 | Serial | 3684 | ||
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| Author | Bittencourt, C.; Hitchock, A.P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.P.; Guttmann, P. | ||||
| Title | X-ray absorption spectroscopy by full-field X-ray microscopy of a thin graphite flake: Imaging and electronic structure via the carbon K-edge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2012 | Publication | Beilstein journal of nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Beilstein J Nanotech |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | Pages | 345-350 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | We demonstrate that near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectra combined with full-field transmission X-ray microscopy can be used to study the electronic structure of graphite flakes consisting of a few graphene layers. The flake was produced by exfoliation using sodium cholate and then isolated by means of density-gradient ultracentrifugation. An image sequence around the carbon K-edge, analyzed by using reference spectra for the in-plane and out-of-plane regions of the sample, is used to map and spectrally characterize the flat and folded regions of the flake. Additional spectral features in both π and σ regions are observed, which may be related to the presence of topological defects. Doping by metal impurities that were present in the original exfoliated graphite is indicated by the presence of a pre-edge signal at 284.2 eV. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000303243400001 | Publication Date | 2012-04-25 | |
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2190-4286; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.127 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.127; 2012 IF: 2.374 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97703 | Serial | 3924 | ||
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| Author | Monico, L.; Rosi, F.; Vivani, R.; Cartechini, L.; Janssens, K.; Gauquelin, N.; Chezganov, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Cotte, M.; D'Acapito, F.; Barni, L.; Grazia, C.; Buemi, L.P.; Andral, J.-L.; Miliani, C.; Romani, A. | ||||
| Title | Deeper insights into the photoluminescence properties and (photo)chemical reactivity of cadmium red (CdS1-xSex) paints in renowned twentieth century paintings by state-of-the-art investigations at multiple length scales | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | The European Physical Journal Plus | Abbreviated Journal | Eur Phys J Plus |
| Volume | 137 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 311 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS) | ||||
| Abstract | Cadmium red is the name used for denoting a class of twentieth century artists' pigments described by the general formula CdS1-xSex. For their vibrant hues and excellent covering power, a number of renowned modern and contemporary painters, including Jackson Pollock, often used cadmium reds. As direct band gap semiconductors, CdS1-xSex compounds undergo direct radiative recombination (with emissions from the green to orange region) and radiative deactivation from intragap trapping states due to crystal defects, which give rise to two peculiar red-NIR emissions, known as deep level emissions (DLEs). The positions of the DLEs mainly depend on the Se content of CdS1-xSex; thus, photoluminescence and diffuse reflectance vis-NIR spectroscopy have been profitably used for the non-invasive identification of different cadmium red varieties in artworks over the last decade. Systematic knowledge is however currently lacking on what are the parameters related to intrinsic crystal defects of CdS1-xSex and environmental factors influencing the spectral properties of DLEs as well as on the overall (photo)chemical reactivity of cadmium reds in paint matrixes. Here, we present the application of a novel multi-length scale and multi-method approach to deepen insights into the photoluminescence properties and (photo)chemical reactivity of cadmium reds in oil paintings by combining both well established and new non-invasive/non-destructive analytical techniques, including macro-scale vis-NIR and vibrational spectroscopies and micro-/nano-scale advanced electron microscopy mapping and X-ray methods employing synchrotron radiation and conventional sources. Macro-scale vis-NIR spectroscopy data obtained from the in situ non-invasive analysis of nine masterpieces by Gerardo Dottori, Jackson Pollock and Nicolas de Stael allowed classifying the CdS1-xSex-paints in three groups, according to the relative intensity of the two DLE bands. These outcomes, combined with results from micro-/nano-scale electron microscopy mapping and X-ray analysis of a set of CdS1-xSex powders and artificially aged paint mock-ups, indicated that the relative intensity of DLEs is not affected by the morphology, microstructure and local atomic environment of the pigment particles but it is influenced by the presence of moisture. Furthermore, the extensive study of artificially aged oil paint mock-ups permitted us to provide first evidence of the tendency of cadmium reds toward photo-degradation and to establish that the conversion of CdS1-xSex to CdSO4 and/or oxalates is triggered by the oil binding medium and moisture level and depends on the Se content. Based on these findings, we could interpret the localized presence of CdSO4 and cadmium oxalate as alteration products of the original cadmium red paints in two paintings by Pollock. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000765807600002 | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | |
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2190-5444 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.4 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | g The research was financially supported by the EU FP7 and Horizon 2020 Projects CHARISMA (FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES, GA No. 228330), IPERION-CH (H2020-INFRAIA-2014-2015, GA No. 654028), IPERION-HS (H2020-INFRAIA-2019-1, GA No. 871034) and ESTEEM3 (Research and innovation programme, GA No. 823717) and the Italian project AMIS (Dipartimenti di Eccellenza 2018–2022, funded by MIUR and Perugia University). For the beamtime grants received, we thank ESRF-ID21 (Experiment No. HG156 and in-house beamtimes) and the CERIC-ERIC Research Infrastructure for the investigations at ESRF-BM08 (LISA) beamline (Proposal Id: 20207042). D.C. acknowledges TOP/BOF funding of the University of Antwerp.; esteem3reported; esteem3TA | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.4 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:187375 | Serial | 7060 | ||
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| Author | Rehor, I.; Lee, K.L.; Chen, K.; Hajek, M.; Havlik, J.; Lokajova, J.; Masat, M.; Slegerova, J.; Shukla, S.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Steinmetz, N.F.; Cigler, P. | ||||
| Title | Plasmonic nanodiamonds : targeted coreshell type nanoparticles for cancer cell thermoablation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Advanced healthcare materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Healthc Mater |
| Volume | 4 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 460-468 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Targeted biocompatible nanostructures with controlled plasmonic and morphological parameters are promising materials for cancer treatment based on selective thermal ablation of cells. Here, coreshell plasmonic nanodiamonds consisting of a silica-encapsulated diamond nanocrystal coated in a gold shell are designed and synthesized. The architecture of particles is analyzed and confirmed in detail using electron tomography. The particles are biocompatibilized using a PEG polymer terminated with bioorthogonally reactive alkyne groups. Azide-modified transferrin is attached to these particles, and their high colloidal stability and successful targeting to cancer cells overexpressing the transferrin receptor are demonstrated. The particles are nontoxic to the cells and they are readily internalized upon binding to the transferrin receptor. The high plasmonic cross section of the particles in the near-infrared region is utilized to quantitatively ablate the cancer cells with a short, one-minute irradiation by a pulse 750-nm laser. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000349961600014 | Publication Date | 2015-02-18 | |
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2192-2640; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 5.11 | Times cited | 30 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.11; 2015 IF: 5.797 | ||
| Call Number | c:irua:125375 | Serial | 2647 | ||
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| Author | Rehor, I.; Mackova, H.; Filippov, S.K.; Kucka, J.; Proks, V.; Slegerova, J.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ledvina, M.; Hruby, M.; Cigler, P.; | ||||
| Title | Fluorescent nanodiamonds with bioorthogonally reactive protein-resistant polymeric coatings | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | ChemPlusChem | Abbreviated Journal | Chempluschem |
| Volume | 79 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 21-24 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The novel synthesis of a polymeric interface grown from the surface of bright fluorescent nanodiamonds is reported. The polymer enables bioorthogonal attachment of various molecules by click chemistry; the particles are resistant to nonspecific protein adsorption and show outstanding colloidal stability in buffers and biological media. The coating fully preserves the unique optical properties of the nitrogen-vacancy centers that are crucial for bioimaging and sensoric applications. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000337974900002 | Publication Date | 2013-12-11 | |
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2192-6506; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.797 | Times cited | 34 | Open Access | |
| Notes | EU 7FP Program (no.262348); European Soft Matter Infrastructure; ESMI; ERC (grant no.246791)-COUNTATOMS; FWO | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.797; 2014 IF: 2.997 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113088 | Serial | 1235 | ||
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| Author | Van Havenbergh, K.; Turner, S.; Driesen, K.; Bridel, J.-S.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Solidelectrolyte interphase evolution of carbon-coated silicon nanoparticles for lithium-ion batteries monitored by transmission electron microscopy and impedance spectroscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Energy technology | Abbreviated Journal | Energy Technol-Ger |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 699-708 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The main drawbacks of silicon as the most promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (theoretical capacity=3572 mAh g−1) are lithiation-induced volume changes and the continuous formation of a solidelectrolyte interphase (SEI) upon cycling. A recent strategy is to focus on the influence of coatings and composite materials. To this end, the evolution of the SEI, as well as an applied carbon coating, on nanosilicon electrodes during the first electrochemical cycles is monitored. Two specific techniques are combined: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is used to study the surface evolution of the nanoparticles on a very local scale, whereas electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) provides information on the electrode level. A TEMEELS fingerprint signal of carbonate structures from the SEI is discovered, which can be used to differentiate between the SEI and a graphitic carbon matrix. Furthermore, the shielding effect of the carbon coating and the thickness evolution of the SEI are described. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000357869100003 | Publication Date | 2015-06-24 | |
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2194-4288; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.789 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | IWT Flanders | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.789; 2015 IF: 2.824 | ||
| Call Number | c:irua:126676 | Serial | 3051 | ||
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| Author | Van Havenbergh, K.; Turner, S.; Marx, N.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | The mechanical behavior during (de)lithiation of coated silicon nanoparticles as anode material for lithium-ion batteries studied by InSitu transmission electron microscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | Energy technology | Abbreviated Journal | Energy Technol-Ger |
| Volume | 4 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 1005-1012 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | One approach to cope with the continuous irreversible capacity loss in Si-based electrodes, attributed to lithiation-induced volume changes and the formation of a solid-electrolyte interface (SEI), is by coating silicon nanoparticles. A coating can improve the conductivity of the electrode, form a chemical shield against the electrolyte, or provide mechanical confinement to reduce the volume increase. The influence of such a coating on the mechanical behavior of silicon nanoparticles during Li insertion and Li extraction was investigated by insitu transmission electron microscopy. The type of coating was shown to influence the size of the unreacted core that remains after reaction of silicon with lithium. Furthermore, two mechanisms to relieve the stress generated during volume expansion are reported: the initiation of cracks and the formation of nanovoids. Both result in a full reaction of the silicon nanoparticles, whereas with the formation of cracks, additional surface area is created, on which an SEI can be formed. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000382549500012 | Publication Date | 2016-06-29 | |
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2194-4296; 2194-4288 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.789 | Times cited | 6 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:137167 | Serial | 4406 | ||
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| Author | Herzog, M.J.; Gauquelin, N.; Esken, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Janek, J. | ||||
| Title | Facile dry coating method of high-nickel cathode material by nanostructured fumed alumina (Al2O3) improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Energy technology | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 9 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 2100028 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Surface coating is a crucial method to mitigate the aging problem of high-Ni cathode active materials (CAMs). By avoiding the direct contact of the CAM and the electrolyte, side reactions are hindered. Commonly used techniques like wet or ALD coating are time consuming and costly. Therefore, a more cost-effective coating technique is desirable. Herein, a facile and fast dry powder coating process for CAMs with nanostructured fumed metal oxides are reported. As the model case, the coating of high-Ni NMC (LiNi0.7Mn0.15Co0.15O2) by nanostructured fumed Al2O3 is investigated. A high coverage of the CAM surface with an almost continuous coating layer is achieved, still showing some porosity. Electrochemical evaluation shows a significant increase in capacity retention, cycle life and rate performance of the coated NMC material. The coating layer protects the surface of the CAM successfully and prevents side reactions, resulting in reduced solid electrolyte interface (SEI) formation and charge transfer impedance during cycling. A mechanism on how the coating layer enhances the cycling performance is hypothesized. The stable coating layer effectively prevents crack formation and particle disintegration of the NMC. In depth analysis indicates partial formation of LixAl2O3/LiAlO2 in the coating layer during cycling, enhancing lithium ion diffusivity and thus, also the rate performance. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000621000700001 | Publication Date | 2021-01-23 | |
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2194-4296; 2194-4288 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | The authors would like to thank Erik Peldszus and Steve Rienecker for the support with scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope and the direct electron detector were partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. N.G. and J.V. acknowledge funding from GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. Funding from the Flemish Research Fund (FWO) project G0F1320N is acknowledged.; Open access funding enabled and organized by Projekt DEAL. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:176670 | Serial | 6724 | ||
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| Author | Klingstedt, M.; Sundberg, M.; Eriksson, L.; Haigh, S.; Kirkland, A.; Grüner, D.; de Backer, A.; Van Aert, S.; Tarasaki, O. | ||||
| Title | Exit wave reconstruction from focal series of HRTEM images, single crystal XRD and total energy studies on SbxWO3+y (x\sim0.11) | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2012 | Publication | Zeitschrift für Kristallographie | Abbreviated Journal | Z Krist-Cryst Mater |
| Volume | 227 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 341-349 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | A new tungsten bronze in the SbWO system has been prepared in a solid state reaction from Sb2O3, WO3 and W metal powder. The average structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. SbxWO3+y (x ∼ 0.11) crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pm21n (no. 31), a = 27.8135(9) Å, b = 7.3659(2) Å and c = 3.8672(1) Å. The structure belongs to the (n)-ITB class of intergrowth tungsten bronzes. It contains slabs of hexagonal channels formed by six WO6 octahedra. These slabs are separated by three layers of WO6 octahedra that are arranged in a WO3-type fashion. The WO6 octahedra share all vertices to build up a three-dimensional framework. The hexagonal channels are filled with Sb atoms to ∼80% and additional O atoms. The atoms are shifted out of the center of the channels. Exit-wave reconstruction of focal series of high resolution-transmission-electron-microscope (HRTEM) images combined with statistical paramäeter estimation techniques allowed to study local ordering in the channels. Sb atoms in neighbouring channels tend to be displaced in the same direction, which is in agreement with total energy calculations on ordered structure models, but the ratio of the occupation of the two possible Sb sites varies from channel to channel. The structure of SbxWO3+y exhibits pronounced local modulations. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | München | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000307314200003 | Publication Date | 2012-06-06 | |
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2194-4946; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.179 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Fwo; Esteem 026019 | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.179; 2012 IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101218 | Serial | 1131 | ||
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| Author | Van Rompaey, S.; Dachraoui, W.; Turner, S.; Podyacheva, O.Y.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Abakumov, A.; Hadermann, J. | ||||
| Title | Layered oxygen vacancy ordering in Nb-doped SrCo1-xFexO3-\delta perovskite | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication | Zeitschrift für Kristallographie | Abbreviated Journal | Z Krist-Cryst Mater |
| Volume | 228 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 28-34 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The crystal structure of SrCo0.7Fe0.2Nb0.1O2.72 was determined using a combination of precession electron diffraction (PED), high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) and spatially resolved electron energy loss spectroscopy (STEM-EELS). The structure has a tetragonal P4/mmm symmetry with cell parameters a = b = a(p), c = 2a(p) (a(p) being the cell parameter of the perovskite parent structure). Octahedral BO2 layers alternate with the anion-deficient BO1.4 layers, the different B cations are randomly distributed over both layers. The specific feature of the SrCo0.7Fe0.2NB0.1O2.72 microstructure is a presence of extensive nanoscale twinning resulting in domains with alignment of the tetragonal c-axis along all three cubic direction of the perovskite subcell. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | München | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000315475900004 | Publication Date | 2013-01-24 | |
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2194-4946; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.179 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Fwo; Countatoms | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.179; 2013 IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107698UA @ admin @ c:irua:107698 | Serial | 1808 | ||
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| Author | González‐Rubio, G.; Díaz‐Núñez, P.; Albrecht, W.; Manzaneda‐González, V.; Bañares, L.; Rivera, A.; Liz‐Marzán, L.M.; Peña‐Rodríguez, O.; Bals, S.; Guerrero‐Martínez, A. | ||||
| Title | Controlled Alloying of Au@Ag Core–Shell Nanorods Induced by Femtosecond Laser Irradiation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Advanced Optical Materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Opt Mater |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 2002134 | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000625964300001 | Publication Date | 2021-03-07 | |
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2195-1071 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 6.875 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | G.G.‐R., P.D.‐N., and W.A. contributed equally to this work. This work was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU) (Grant Nos. RTI2018‐095844‐B‐I00, PID2019‐105325RB, and PGC2018‐096444‐B‐I00), the Madrid Regional Government (Grant Nos. P2018/NMT‐4389 and S2018/EMT‐4437), and the EUROfusion Consortium (grant ENR‐IFE19.CCFE‐01). This work was supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Action TUMIEE (Grant No. CA17126). S.B. and W.A. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program (ERC Consolidator Grant No. 815128 – REALNANO). All the authors acknowledge funding from the European Commission (Grant No. E180900184‐EUSMI). G.G.‐R. thanks the Spanish MICIU for an FPI (Grant No. BES‐2014‐068972) fellowship. W.A. acknowledges an Individual Fellowship from the Marie Sklodowska‐Curie actions (MSCA) under the EU's Horizon 2020 Program (Grant No. 797153, SOPMEN). The facilities provided by the Center for Ultrafast Laser of Complutense University of Madrid are gratefully acknowledged. The authors also acknowledge the computer resources and technical assistance provided by CESVIMA (UPM).; sygmaSB | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.875 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:177586 | Serial | 6758 | ||
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| Author | Ryabova, A.S.; Bonnefont, A.; Zagrebin, P.; Poux, T.; Sena, R.P.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Kerangueven, G.; Istomin, S.Y.; Antipov, E.V.; Tsirlina, G.A.; Savinova, E.R. | ||||
| Title | Study of hydrogen peroxide reactions on manganese oxides as a tool to decode the oxygen reduction reaction mechanism | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | ChemElectroChem | Abbreviated Journal | Chemelectrochem |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 1667-1677 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Hydrogen peroxide has been detected as a reaction intermediate in the electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) on transition-metal oxides and other electrode materials. In this work, we studied the electrocatalytic and catalytic reactions of hydrogen peroxide on a set of Mn oxides, Mn2O3, MnOOH, LaMnO3, MnO2, and Mn3O4, that adopt different crystal structures to shed light on the mechanism of the ORR on these materials. We then combined experiment with kinetic modeling with the objective to correlate the differences in the ORR activity to the kinetics of the elementary reaction steps, and we uncovered the importance of structural and compositional factors in the catalytic activity of the Mn oxides. We concluded that the exceptional activity of Mn2O3 in the ORR is due to its high catalytic activity both in the reduction of oxygen to hydrogen peroxide and in the decomposition of the latter, and furthermore, we proposed a tentative link between crystal structure and reactivity. | ||||
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| Publisher | Wiley | Place of Publication | Place of publication unknown | Editor | |
| Language | Wos | 000388377200019 | Publication Date | 2016-07-14 | |
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2196-0216 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.136 | Times cited | 20 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.136 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:139202 | Serial | 4449 | ||
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| Author | Daele, K.V.; Arenas‐Esteban, D.; Choukroun, D.; Hoekx, S.; Rossen, A.; Daems, N.; Pant, D.; Bals, S.; Breugelmans, T. | ||||
| Title | Enhanced Pomegranate‐Structured SnO2Electrocatalysts for the Electrochemical CO2Reduction to Formate | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | ChemElectroChem | Abbreviated Journal | |
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| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Although most state-of-the-art Sn-based electrocatalysts yield promising results in terms of selectivity and catalyst activity, their stability remains insufficient to date. Here, we demonstrate the successful application of the recently developed pomegranate-structured SnO2 (Pom. SnO2) and SnO2@C (Pom. SnO2@C) nanocomposite electrocatalysts for the efficient electrochemical conversion of CO2 to formate. With an initial selectivity of 83 and 86% towards formate and an operating potential of -0.72 V and -0.64 V vs. RHE, respectively, these pomegranate SnO2 electrocatalysts are able to compete with most of the current state-of-the-art Sn-based electrocatalysts in terms of activity and selectivity. Given the importance of electrocatalyst stability, long-term experiments (24 h) were performed and a temporary loss in selectivity for the Pom. SnO2@C electrocatalyst was largely restored to its initial selectivity upon drying and exposure to air. Of all the used (24 h) electrocatalysts, the pomegranate SnO2@C had the highest selectivity over a time period of one hour, reaching an average recovered FE of 85%, while the commercial SnO2 and bare pomegranate SnO2 electrocatalysts reached an average of 79 and 80% FE towards formate, respectively. Furthermore, the pomegranate structure of Pom. SnO2@C was largely preserved due to the presence of the heterogeneous carbon shell, which acts as a protective layer, physically inhibiting particle segregation/pulverisation and agglomeration. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000936694800001 | Publication Date | 2023-02-15 | |
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2196-0216 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | European Regional Development Fund, E2C 2S03-019 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4; 2023 IF: 4.136 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:195228 | Serial | 7249 | ||
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| Author | Moggia, G.; Hoekx, S.; Daems, N.; Bals, S.; Breugelmans, T. | ||||
| Title | Synthesis and characterization of a highly electroactive composite based on Au nanoparticles supported on nanoporous activated carbon for electrocatalysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | ChemElectroChem | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-11 | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) | ||||
| Abstract | A facile, “one-pot”, chemical approach to synthesize gold-based nanoparticles finely dispersed on porous activated carbon (Norit) was demonstrated in this work. The pH of the synthesis bath played a critical role in determining the optimal gold-carbon interaction, which enabled a successful deposition of the gold nanoparticles onto the carbon matrix with a maximized metal utilization of 93 %. The obtained AuNP/C nanocomposite was characterized using SEM, HAADF-STEM electron tomography and electrochemical techniques. It was found that the Au nanoparticles, with diameters between 5 and 20 nm, were evenly distributed over the carbon matrix, both inside and outside the pores. Electrochemical characterization indicated that the composite had a very large electroactive surface area (EASA), as high as 282.4 m2 gAu-1. By exploiting its very high EASA, the catalyst was intended to boost the productivity of glucaric acid in the electrooxidation of its precursor, gluconic acid. However, cyclic voltammetry experiments revealed a very limited reactivity towards gluconic acid oxidation, due to the spacial hindrance of gluconic acid molecule which prevented diffusion inside the catalyst nanopores. On the other hand, the as-synthesized nanocomposite promises to be effective towards the ORR, and might thus find potential application as anode catalyst for fuel cells as well as for the scalability of all those electrochemical reactions involving small molecules with high diffusivity and catalysed by noble metals (i. e. CO2, CH4, N2, etc..). Electrocatalysis: Gold nanoparticles with diameter between 5 and 20 nm evenly distributed onto porous activated carbon (Norit) were obtained using a facile “one-pot” chemical synthesis technique with very high metal utilization. The AuNP/C nanocomposite was characterized using SEM, HAADF-STEM electron tomography and electrochemical techniques, revealing a very large electroactive surface area (EASA). The figure shows the HAADF-STEM image (a) and the respective EDX elemental distribution (b) for the AuNP/C composite with 9.3 % Au-loading developed in this work (Au is marked in red and C in green).image | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001060398900001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-08 | |
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2196-0216 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | The research described in this article has not been supported by the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency of the European Commission. The views expressed in this article have not been adopted or in any way approved by the European Commission and do not constitute a statement of the European Commission & apos;s views.r S. Hoekx was supported by Research Foundation Flanders (FWO 1S42623N). The authors would like to thank Prof. Dr. Christophe Vande Velde, University of Antwerp, for the XRD analysis. | Approved | Most recent IF: 4; 2023 IF: 4.136 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:199210 | Serial | 8941 | ||
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| Author | Kovnir, K.A.; Abramchuk, N.S.; Zaikina, J.V.; Baitinger, M.; Burkhardt, U.; Schnelle, W.; Olenev, A.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Dikarev, E.V.; Shevelkov, A.V. | ||||
| Title | Ge40.0Te5.3I8: synthesis, crystal structure, and properties of a new clathrate-I compound | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2006 | Publication | Zeitschrift für Kristallographie | Abbreviated Journal | Z Krist-Cryst Mater |
| Volume | 221 | Issue | 5/7 | Pages | 527-532 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | München | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000239321400026 | Publication Date | 2006-07-07 | |
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2196-7105;2194-4946; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.179 | Times cited | 16 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Hprn-Ct | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.179; 2006 IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60122 | Serial | 3534 | ||
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| Author | Smolin, S.Y.; Choquette, A.K.; Wilks, R.G.; Gauquelin, N.; Félix, R.; Gerlach, D.; Ueda, S.; Krick, A.L.; Verbeeck, J.; Bär, M.; Baxter, J.B.; May, S.J. | ||||
| Title | Energy Level Alignment and Cation Charge States at the LaFeO3/LaMnO3(001) Heterointerface | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | Advanced Materials Interfaces | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Mater Interfaces |
| Volume | 4 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 1700183 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The electronic properties of LaFeO 3 /LaMnO 3 epitaxial heterojunctions are investigated to determine the valence and conduction band offsets and the nominal Mn and Fe valence states at the interface. Studying a systematic series of (LaFeO 3 ) n /(LaMnO 3 ) m bilayers (m ≈ 50) epitaxially grown in the (001) orientation using molecular beam epitaxy, layer-resolved electron energy loss spectroscopy reveals a lack of significant interfacial charge transfer, with a nominal 3+ valence state observed for both Mn and Fe across the interface. Through a combination of variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry and hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, type I energy level alignments are obtained at the LaFeO 3 /LaMnO 3 interface with positive valence and conduction band offsets of (1.20 ± 0.07) eV and (0.5–0.7 ± 0.3) eV, respectively, with minimal band bending. Variable temperature resistivity measurements reveal that the bilayers remain insulating and that the presence of the heterojunction does not result in a conducting interface. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000406068400011 | Publication Date | 2017-04-26 | |
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2196-7350 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.279 | Times cited | 14 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | The authors thank Dmytro Nykypanchuk for assistance with the near- infrared ellipsometry measurement of the LaMnO 3 film. S.Y.S., A.K.C., J.B.B, and S.J.M. acknowledge funding from the National Science Foundation under grant number ECCS-1201957. S.Y.S. acknowledges additional funding from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) through the Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) professional program 2015 ID 5708457. A.L.K. was funded by the National Science Foundation under grant number DMR-1151649. J.V. and N.G. acknowledge funding through the GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp and from the FWO project G.0044.13N (Charge ordering). The microscope used in this work was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government. Ellipsometry measurements of the LaMnO 3 film were carried out at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, which is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, under Contract No. DE-ACO2-98CH10886. S.U. would like to thank the staff of HiSOR, Hiroshima University, and JAEA/Spring-8 for the development of HAXPES at BL15XU of SPring-8. The HAXPES measurements were performed with approval of NIMS Synchrotron X-ray Station (Proposal No. 2015B4601), and were partly supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan. The authors also thank HZB for the allocation of synchrotron radiation beamtime for HAXPES/XANES measurements. R.G.W., R.F, and M.B. are grateful to the Impuls- und Vernetzungsfonds of the Helmholtz Association (VH-NG-423).; National Science Foundation, ECCS-1201957 DMR-1151649 ; Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, 2015 ID 5708457 ; GOA project; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G.0044.13N ; Flemish Government; U.S. Department of Energy, DE-ACO2-98CH10886 ; Vernetzungsfonds of the Helmholtz Association, VH-NG-423 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.279 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:142346UA @ admin @ c:irua:142346 | Serial | 4553 | ||
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| Author | Barreca, D.; Carraro, G.; Gasparotto, A.; Maccato, C.; Altantzis, T.; Sada, C.; Kaunisto, K.; Ruoko, T.-P.; Bals, S. | ||||
| Title | Vapor Phase Fabrication of Nanoheterostructures Based on ZnO for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | Advanced Materials Interfaces | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Mater Interfaces |
| Volume | 4 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 1700161 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Nanoheterostructures based on metal oxide semiconductors have emerged as promising materials for the conversion of sunlight into chemical energy. In the present study, ZnO-based nanocomposites have been developed by a hybrid vapor phase route, consisting in the chemical vapor deposition of ZnO systems on fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates, followed by the functionalization with Fe2O3 or WO3 via radio frequency-sputtering. The target systems are subjected to thermal treatment in air both prior and after sputtering, and their properties, including structure, chemical composition, morphology, and optical absorption, are investigated by a variety of characterization methods. The obtained results evidence the formation of highly porous ZnO nanocrystal arrays, conformally covered by an ultrathin Fe2O3 or WO3 overlayer. Photocurrent density measurements for solar-triggered water splitting reveal in both cases a performance improvement with respect to bare zinc oxide, that is mainly traced back to an enhanced separation of photogenerated charge carriers thanks to the intimate contact between the two oxides. This achievement can be regarded as a valuable result in view of future optimization of similar nanoheterostructured photoanodes. |
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| Language | Wos | 000411525700007 | Publication Date | 2017-05-15 | |
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| Impact Factor | 4.279 | Times cited | 30 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | The authors kindly acknowledge the financial support under Padova University ex-60% 2013–2016, P-DiSC #SENSATIONAL BIRD2016- UNIPD projects and the post-doc fellowship ACTION. S.B. acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council (Starting Grant No. COLOURATOM 335078) and T.A. acknowledges funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through a postdoctoral grant. Many thanks are also due to Dr. Rosa Calabrese (Department of Chemistry, Padova University, Italy) for experimental assistance. (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); saraecas; ECAS_Sara; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.279 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:146104UA @ admin @ c:irua:146104 | Serial | 4731 | ||
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| Author | Li, L.; Liao, Z.; Gauquelin, N.; Minh Duc Nguyen; Hueting, R.J.E.; Gravesteijn, D.J.; Lobato, I.; Houwman, E.P.; Lazar, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Koster, G.; Rijnders, G. | ||||
| Title | Epitaxial stress-free growth of high crystallinity ferroelectric PbZr0.52Ti0.48O3 on GaN/AlGaN/Si(111) substrate | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2018 | Publication | Advanced Materials Interfaces | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Mater Interfaces |
| Volume | 5 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 1700921 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | <script type='text/javascript'>document.write(unpmarked('Due to its physical properties gallium-nitride (GaN) is gaining a lot of attention as an emerging semiconductor material in the field of high-power and high-frequency electronics applications. Therefore, the improvement in the performance and/or perhaps even extension in functionality of GaN based devices would be highly desirable. The integration of ferroelectric materials such as lead-zirconate-titanate (PbZrxTi1-xO3) with GaN has a strong potential to offer such an improvement. However, the large lattice mismatch between PZT and GaN makes the epitaxial growth of Pb(Zr1-xTix)O-3 on GaN a formidable challenge. This work discusses a novel strain relaxation mechanism observed when MgO is used as a buffer layer, with thicknesses down to a single unit cell, inducing epitaxial growth of high crystallinity Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O-3 (PZT) thin films. The epitaxial PZT films exhibit good ferroelectric properties, showing great promise for future GaN device applications.')); | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000423173800005 | Publication Date | 2017-11-27 | |
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| Impact Factor | 4.279 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | ; L.L., Z.L.L., and N.G. contributed equally to this work. L.L. acknowledges financial support from Nano Next NL (Grant no. 7B 04). The authors acknowledge NXP for providing the GaN/AlGaN/Si (111) wafer. N.G. acknowledges funding from the Geconcentreerde Onderzoekacties (GOA) project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp and J.V. acknowledges funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) project 42/FA070100/6088 “nieuwe eigenschappen in complexe Oxides.” N.G. acknowledges the EUROTAPES project (FP7-NMP.2011.2.2-1 Grant no. 280432) which partly funded this study. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.279 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:148427UA @ admin @ c:irua:148427 | Serial | 4872 | ||
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