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Vereecke, B.; van der Veen, M.H.; Sugiura, M.; Kashiwagi, Y.; Ke, X.; Cott, D.J.; Hantschel, T.; Huyghebaert, C.; Tökei, Z. |
| Title |
Wafer-level electrical evaluation of vertical carbon nanotube bundles as a function of growth temperature |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Japanese journal of applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Jpn J Appl Phys |
| Volume |
52 |
Issue |
42 |
Pages |
04cn02-5 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We have evaluated the resistance of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grown at a CMOS-compatible temperature using a realistic integration scheme. The structural analysis of the CNTs by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed that the degree of graphitization decreased significantly when the growth temperature was decreased from 540 to 400 °C. The CNTs were integrated to form 150-nm-diameter vertical interconnects between a TiN layer and Cu metal trenches on 200 mm full wafers. Wafers with CNTs grown at low temperature were found to have a lower single-contact resistance than those produced at high temperatures. Thickness measurements showed that the low contact resistance is a result of small contact height. This height dependence is masking the impact of CNT graphitization quality on resistance. When benchmarking our results with data from the literature, a relationship between resistivity and growth temperature cannot be found for CNT-based vertical interconnects. |
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Place of Publication |
Kyoto |
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Wos |
000320002400150 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-22 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN  |
0021-4922;1347-4065; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.384 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.384; 2013 IF: 1.057 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108713 |
Serial |
3902 |
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| Author |
Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Tagmatarchis, N.; Guttmann, P. |
| Title |
NEXAFS spectromicroscopy of suspended carbon nanohorns |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Chemical physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Phys Lett |
| Volume |
587 |
Issue |
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Pages |
85-87 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We demonstrate that near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectroscopy combined with full-field transmission X-ray microscopy can be used to study the electronic structure of suspended carbon nanohorns. Based on reports of electronic structure calculations additional spectral features observed in the π region of the NEXAFS spectrum recorded on the carbon nanohorns were associated to the presence of the pentagonal rings and the folding of the graphene sheet. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000326104500016 |
Publication Date |
2013-09-18 |
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Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0009-2614; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.815 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fp7; Countatoms; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.815; 2013 IF: 1.991 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111592 |
Serial |
2339 |
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| Author |
Adjizian, J.J.; De Marco, P.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; El Mel, A.A.; Snyders, R.; Gengler, R.Y.N.; Rudolf, P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.; Ewels, C.P.; |
| Title |
Platinum and palladium on carbon nanotubes : experimental and theoretical studies |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Chemical physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Phys Lett |
| Volume |
571 |
Issue |
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Pages |
44-48 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Pristine and oxygen plasma functionalised carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were studied after the evaporation of Pt and Pd atoms. High resolution transmission electron microscopy shows the formation of metal nanoparticles at the CNT surface. Oxygen functional groups grafted by the plasma functionalization act as nucleation sites for metal nanoparticles. Analysis of the C1s core level spectra reveals that there is no covalent bonding between the Pt or Pd atoms and the CNT surface. Unlike other transition metals such as titanium and copper, neither Pd nor Pt show strong oxygen interaction or surface oxygen scavenging behaviour. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000319109900007 |
Publication Date |
2013-04-06 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0009-2614; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.815 |
Times cited |
23 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Countatoms; Cost |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.815; 2013 IF: 1.991 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108706 |
Serial |
2650 |
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| Author |
Bittencourt, C.; Hecq, M.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.J.; Ghijsen, J.; Felicissimo, M.P.; Rudolf, P.; Drube, W.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Platinumcarbon nanotube interaction |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Chemical physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Phys Lett |
| Volume |
462 |
Issue |
4/6 |
Pages |
260-264 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The interaction between evaporated Pt and pristine or oxygen-plasma-treated multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is investigated. Pt is found to nucleate at defect sites, whether initially present or introduced by oxygen plasma treatment. The plasma treatment induces a uniform dispersion of Pt nanoparticles at the CNT surface. The absence of additional features in the C 1s core level spectrum indicates that no mixed PtC phase is formed. The formation of COPt bonds at the cluster-CNT interface is suggested to reduce the electronic interaction between Pt nanoparticles and the CNT surface. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000258830900025 |
Publication Date |
2008-07-30 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0009-2614; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.815 |
Times cited |
62 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Pai |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.815; 2008 IF: 2.169 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76489 |
Serial |
2652 |
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| Author |
Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Thiess, S.; Drube, W.; Ghijsen, J.; Ewels, C.P. |
| Title |
Study of the interaction between copper and carbon nanotubes |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Chemical physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Phys Lett |
| Volume |
535 |
Issue |
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Pages |
80-83 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Copper deposited by thermal evaporation onto pristine and oxygen plasma treated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) diffuse over the CNT surface, coalescing and forming crystalline islands. The nucleation sites of the islands are preferentially defects, and more homogeneous island dispersion was observed at the CNT oxygen functionalized surface. The presence of weakly bound oxygen atoms at the CNT surface induces the formation of CuO bonds at the Cu/CNT interface, as described through density functional calculations. Exposure to air allows further oxidation to facetted crystalline Cu2O. Oxygen plasma pre-treatment represents a promising route for homogenous disperse Cu2O nanoparticle decoration of CNTs. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000303437900015 |
Publication Date |
2012-03-21 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0009-2614; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.815 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.815; 2012 IF: 2.145 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97704 |
Serial |
3336 |
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| Author |
Corthals, S.; van Noyen, J.; Geboers, J.; Vosch, T.; Liang, D.; Ke, X.; Hofkens, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.; Sels, B. |
| Title |
The beneficial effect of CO2 in the low temperature synthesis of high quality carbon nanofibers and thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes from CH_{4} over Ni catalysts |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
50 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
372-384 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
A low temperature chemical vapor deposition method is described for converting CH4 into high-quality carbon nanofibers (CNFs) using a Ni catalyst supported on either spinel or perovskite oxides in the presence of CO2. The addition of CO2 has a significant influence on CNF purity and stability, while the CNF diameter distribution is significantly narrowed. Ultimately, the addition of CO2 changes the CNF structure from fishbone fibers to thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes. A new in situ cooling principle taking into account dry reforming chemistry and thermodynamics is introduced to account for the structural effects of CO2. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000297397700004 |
Publication Date |
2011-09-01 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
26 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Iwt; Iap |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2012 IF: 5.868 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93626 |
Serial |
228 |
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| Author |
He, Z.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Direct evidence for the existence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes with hexagonal cross-sections |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
50 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
2524-2529 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with a polygonal cross-section have been paid increasing attention since their three-dimensional structure is related to specific physical properties, which are found to be different in comparison to CNTs with a circular cross-section. Here, we report the existence of novel multi-walled CNTs yielding walls with a rounded-hexagonal configuration. This structure was directly confirmed for the first time by both cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography. The morphology of the Fe catalytic particle also exhibits hexagonal characteristics, and is proposed as the origin of the formation of the rounded-hexagonal walls of the CNT. This observation is of great importance with respect to the design of polygonal (such as pentagonal or hexagonal) cross-sectional CNTs. By controlling the morphology of the catalytic nanoparticles it will be possible to grow CNTs with desired electronic and mechanical properties. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000303038400015 |
Publication Date |
2012-02-06 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2012 IF: 5.868 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96956 |
Serial |
711 |
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Suarez-Martinez, I.; Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.J.; Ghijsen, J.; Drube, W.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.P. |
| Title |
Probing the interaction between gold nanoparticles and oxygen functionalized carbon nanotubes |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
47 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1549-1554 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The interaction between evaporated gold and pristine or oxygen plasma treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) is investigated. Experimental and theoretical results indicate that gold nucleation occurs at defect sites, whether initially present or introduced by oxygen plasma treatment. Uniform gold cluster dispersion is observed on plasma treated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and associated with the presence of uniformly dispersed oxidized vacancy centres on the CNT surface. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000265518700018 |
Publication Date |
2009-02-11 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
38 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Pai |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77267 |
Serial |
2717 |
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Cabana, L.; Ke, X.; Kepić, D.; Oro-Solé, J.; Tobías-Rossell, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Tobias, G. |
| Title |
The role of steam treatment on the structure, purity and length distribution of multi-walled carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
93 |
Issue |
93 |
Pages |
1059-1067 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Purification and shortening of carbon nanotubes have attracted a great deal of attention to increase the biocompatibility and performance of the material in several applications. Steam treatment has been employed to afford both purification and shortening of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Steam removes the amorphous carbon and the graphitic particles that sheath catalytic nanoparticles, facilitating their removal by a subsequent acidic wash. The amount of metal impurities can be reduced in this manner below 0.01 wt.%. The length distribution of MWCNTs after different steam treatment times (from 1 h to 15 h) was assessed by box plot analysis of the electron microscopy data. Samples with a median length of 0.57 μm have been prepared with the reported methodology while preserving the integrity of the tubular wall structure. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000360292100108 |
Publication Date |
2015-06-23 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
17 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
312483 Esteem2; 290023 Raddel; esteem2_ta |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2015 IF: 6.196 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:127691 c:irua:127691 |
Serial |
2921 |
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Guttmann, P.; Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Umek, P.; Arcon, D.; Ewels, C.P.; Rehbein, S.; Heim, S.; Schneider, G. |
| Title |
TXM-NEXAFS of TiO2-based nanostructures |
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P1 Proceeding |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
AIP conference proceedings |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
1365 |
Issue |
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Pages |
437-440 |
| Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
In this work, electronic properties of individual TiOx-pristine nanoribbons (NR) prepared by hydrothermal treatment of anatase TiO(2) micro-particles were studied using the HZB transmission x-ray microscope (TXM) at the BESSY II undulator beamline U41-FSGM. NEXAFS is ideally suited to study TiO(2)-based materials because both the O K-edge and Ti L-edge features are very sensitive to the local bonding environment, providing diagnostic information about the crystal structures and oxidation states of various forms of titanium oxides and sub-oxides. TXM-NEXAFS combines full-field x-ray microscopy with spectroscopy, allowing the study of the electronic structure of individual nanostructures with spatial resolution better than 25 nm and a spectral resolution of up to E/Delta E = 10000. The typical image field in TXM-NEXAFS measurements is about 10 mu m. 10 mu m, which is large compared to the individual nanoparticle. Therefore, one image stack already contains statistically significant data. In addition, the directional electric field vector ((E) over bar) of the x-rays can be used as a “search tool” for the direction of chemical bonds of the atom selected by its absorption edge. |
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Place of Publication |
New York |
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Wos |
000298672400103 |
Publication Date |
2011-09-19 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113071 |
Serial |
3789 |
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| Author |
Ke, X. |
| Title |
From top-down to bottom-up : from carbon nanotubes to nanodevices |
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Doctoral thesis |
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2010 |
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Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Place of Publication |
Antwerpen |
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Publication Date |
0000-00-00 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87408 |
Serial |
1289 |
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