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Author Morozov, V.A.; Posokhova, S.M.; Deyneko, D., V; Savina, A.A.; Morozov, A., V; Tyablikov, O.A.; Redkin, B.S.; Spassky, D.A.; Hadermann, J.; Lazoryak, B., I doi  openurl
  Title Influence of annealing conditions on the structure and luminescence properties of KGd1-xEux(MoO4)2(0\leq x\leq1) Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication CrystEngComm Abbreviated Journal Crystengcomm  
  Volume 21 Issue 42 Pages 6460-6471  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract This study describes the influence of annealing temperature on the structure and luminescence properties of KGd1-xEux(MoO4)(2) (0 <= x <= 1). Compounds with the general formula (A ', A '')(n)[(W, Mo)O-4](m) are investigated as luminescent materials for photonic applications such as phosphor-converted LEDs (light-emitting diodes). Herein, the KGd0.8Eu0.2(MoO4)(2) light-rose crystal was grown by the Czochralski technique. Moreover, three polymorphs of KGd1-xEux(MoO4)(2) were present in the 923-1223 K range of annealing temperatures under ambient pressure: a triclinic alpha-phase, a disproportionately modulated monoclinic beta-phase and an orthorhombic gamma-phase with a KY(MoO4)(2)-type structure. The different behaviors of KGd(MoO4)(2) and KEu(MoO4)(2) were revealed by DSC studies. The number and the character of phase transitions for KGd1-xEux(MoO4)(2) depended on the elemental composition. The formation of a continuous range of solid solutions with the triclinic alpha-KEu(MoO4)(2)-type structure and ordering of K+ and Eu3+/Gd3+ cations were observed only for alpha-KGd1-xEux(MoO4)(2) (0 <= x <= 1) prepared at 923 K. The structures of gamma-KGd1-xEux(MoO4)(2) (x = 0 and 0.2) were studied using electron diffraction and refined using the powder X-ray diffraction data. The luminescence properties of KGd1-xEux(MoO4)(2) prepared at different annealing temperatures were studied and related to their different structures. The maxima of the D-5(0) -> F-7(2) integral emission intensities were found under excitation at lambda(ex) = 300 nm and lambda(ex) = 395 nm for triclinic scheelite-type alpha-KGd0.6Eu0.4(MoO4)(2) and monoclinic scheelite-type beta-KGd0.4Eu0.6(MoO4)(2) prepared at 1173 K, respectively. The latter shows the brightest red light emission among the KGd1-xEux(MoO4)(2) phosphors. The maximum and integral emission intensity of beta-KGd0.4Eu0.6(MoO4)(2) in the D-5(0) -> F-7(2) transition region is similar to 20% higher than that of the commercially used red phosphor Gd2O2S:Eu3+. Thus, beta-KGd0.4Eu0.6(MoO4)(2) is very attractive for application as a near-UV convertible red-emitting phosphor for LEDs.  
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  Language Wos 000493072200015 Publication Date 2019-09-20  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN (up) 1466-8033 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.474 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.474  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:164603 Serial 6304  
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Author Posokhova, S.M.M.; Morozov, V.A.; Deyneko, D.V.V.; Redkin, B.S.S.; Spassky, D.A.A.; Nagirnyi, V.; Belik, A.A.A.; Hadermann, J.; Pavlova, E.T.T.; Lazoryak, B.I.I. doi  openurl
  Title K₅Eu(MoO₄)₄ red phosphor for solid state lighting applications, prepared by different techniques Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication CrystEngComm Abbreviated Journal Crystengcomm  
  Volume 25 Issue 5 Pages 835-847  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The influence of preparation techniques on the structure and luminescent properties of K5Eu(MoO4)(4) (KEMO) was investigated. KEMO phosphors were synthesized by three different techniques: solid state and sol-gel (sg) methods as well as the Czochralski (CZ) crystal growth technique. Laboratory powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) studies revealed that all KEMO samples had a structure analogous to that of other high temperature alpha-K5R(MoO4)(4) palmierite-type phases (space group (SG) R3m). Contrary to laboratory PXRD data, electron diffraction revealed that the KEMO crystal grown by the CZ technique had a (3 + 1)D incommensurately modulated structure (super space group (SSG) C2/m(0 beta 0)00) with the modulation vector q = 0.689b*. A detailed analysis of electron diffraction patterns has shown formation of three twin domains rotated along the c axis of the R-subcell at 60 degrees with respect to each other. Synchrotron XRD patterns showed additional ultra-wide reflexes in addition to reflections of the R-subcell of the palmierite. However, the insufficient number of reflections, their low intensity and large width in the synchrotron X-ray diffraction patterns made it impossible to refine the structure as incommensurately modulated C2/m(0 beta 0)00. An average structure was refined in the C2/m space group with random distribution of K1 and Eu1 in [M1A(2)O(8)]-layers of the palmierite-type structure. The dependence of luminescent properties on utilized synthesis techniques was studied. The emission spectra of all samples exhibit intense red emission originating from the D-5(0) -> F-7(2) Eu3+ transition. The integrated intensity of the emission from the Eu3+ 5D0 term was found to be the highest in the crystal grown by the CZ technique. The quantum yield measured for KEMO crystals demonstrates a very high value of 66.5%. This fact confirms that KEMO crystals are exceptionally attractive for applications as a near-UV converting red phosphor for LEDs.  
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  Language Wos 000912021300001 Publication Date 2023-01-06  
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  ISSN (up) 1466-8033 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.1 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.1; 2023 IF: 3.474  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:194320 Serial 7317  
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Author Barreca, D.; Gasparotto, A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Maccato, C.; Pozza, A.; Tondello, E.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Controlled vapor-phase synthesis of cobalt oxide nanomaterials with tuned composition and spatial organization Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication CrystEngComm Abbreviated Journal Crystengcomm  
  Volume 12 Issue 7 Pages 2185-2197  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Language Wos 000279627700040 Publication Date 2010-03-10  
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  ISSN (up) 1466-8033; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.474 Times cited 85 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.474; 2010 IF: 4.006  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83686 Serial 503  
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Author Eckert, M.; Neyts, E.; Bogaerts, A. pdf  doi
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  Title Modeling adatom surface processes during crystal growth: a new implementation of the Metropolis Monte Carlo algorithm Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication CrystEngComm Abbreviated Journal Crystengcomm  
  Volume 11 Issue 8 Pages 1597-1608  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract In this paper, a new implementation of the Metropolis Monte Carlo (MMC) algorithm is presented. When combining the MMC model with a molecular dynamics (MD) code, crystal growth by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition can be simulated. As the MD part simulates impacts of growth species onto the surface on a time scale of picoseconds, the MMC algorithm simulates the slower adatom surface processes. The implementation includes a criterion for the selection of atoms that are allowed to be displaced during the simulation, and a criterion of after how many MMC cycles the simulation is stopped. We performed combined MD-MMC simulations for hydrocarbon species that are important for the growth of ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD) films at partially hydrogenated diamond surfaces, since this implementation is part of a study of the growth mechanisms of (ultra)nanocrystalline diamond films. Exemplary for adatom arrangements during the growth of UNCD, the adatom surface behavior of C and C2H2 at diamond (111)1 × 1, C and C4H2 at diamond (111)1 × 1 and C3 at diamond (100)2 × 1 has been investigated. For all cases, the diamond crystal structure is pursued under the influence of MMC simulation. Additional longer time-scale MD simulations put forward very similar structures, verifying the MMC algorithm. Nevertheless, the MMC simulation time is typically one order of magnitude shorter than the MD simulation time.  
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  Language Wos 000268184300021 Publication Date 2009-04-07  
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  ISSN (up) 1466-8033; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.474 Times cited 15 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.474; 2009 IF: 4.183  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77374 Serial 2106  
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Author Barreca, D.; Carraro, G.; Warwick, M.E.A.; Kaunisto, K.; Gasparotto, A.; Gombac, V.; Sada, C.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Maccato, C.; Fornasiero, P.; doi  openurl
  Title Fe2O3-TiO2 nanosystems by a hybrid PE-CVD/ALD approach : controllable synthesis, growth mechanism, and photocatalytic properties Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication CrystEngComm Abbreviated Journal Crystengcomm  
  Volume 17 Issue 17 Pages 6219-6226  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Supported Fe2O3–TiO2 nanocomposites are fabricated by an original vapor phase synthetic strategy, consisting of the initial growth of Fe2O3 nanosystems on fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates by plasma enhanced-chemical vapor deposition, followed by atomic layer deposition of TiO2 overlayers with variable thickness, and final thermal treatment in air. A thorough characterization of the target systems is carried out by X-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, field emission-scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. High purity nanomaterials characterized by the co-presence of Fe2O3 (hematite) and TiO2 (anatase), with an intimate Fe2O3–TiO2 contact, are successfully obtained. In addition, photocatalytic tests demonstrate that, whereas both single-phase oxides do not show appreciable activity, the composite systems are able to degrade methyl orange aqueous solutions under simulated solar light, and even visible light, with an efficiency directly dependent on TiO2 overlayer thickness. This finding opens attractive perspectives for eventual applications in wastewater treatment.  
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  Language Wos 000358915300018 Publication Date 2015-07-23  
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  ISSN (up) 1466-8033; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.474 Times cited 25 Open Access  
  Notes The research leading to these results has received funding from the FP7 project “SOLAROGENIX” IJNMP4-SL-2012- 310333), as well as from Padova University ex-60% 2012–2015 projects, grant no. CPDR132937/13 (SOLLEONE), and Regione Lombardia-INSTM ATLANTE projects. S. T. acknowledges the FWO Flanders for a post-doctoral scholarship. Thanks are also due to Prof. S. Mathur and Dr. Y. Gönüllü (Department of Chemistry, Cologne University, Germany) for their precious help and assistance in ALD depositions, and to Prof. E. Bontempi (Chemistry for Technologies Laboratory, Brescia University, Italy) for XRD analyses. Approved Most recent IF: 3.474; 2015 IF: 4.034  
  Call Number c:irua:127237 Serial 3531  
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Author da Costa, L.F.; de Barros, A.G.; de Figueiredo Lopes Lucena, L.C.; de Figueiredo Lopes Lucena, A.E. doi  openurl
  Title Asphalt mixture reinforced with banana fibres Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Road Materials And Pavement Design Abbreviated Journal Road Mater Pavement  
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  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Energy and Materials in Infrastructure and Buildings (EMIB)  
  Abstract Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) is a gap-graded mixture which requires high contents of asphalt binder. To prevent draindown, natural or synthetic fibres and polymer-modified asphalt binders are conventionally used in SMA. Banana agribusiness is one of the major sources of post-harvest residue in Brazil. Amongst those residues, fibres extracted from the pseudostem of the banana plant are resistant and used in diverse purposes. The present study assesses the incorporation of fibres from the pseudostem of the banana plant in an SMA mixture. The fibre contents and lengths capable to prevent binder draindown were evaluated from draindown tests. Mechanical properties of an SMA mixture stabilised with different banana fibre lengths were analysed through the tests of Marshall stability, modified Lottman, Indirect Tensile Strength and Cantabro. The results indicated that the fibres studied are a viable alternative for SMA, stabilising draindown and improving its mechanical performance, especially at the length of 20 mm.  
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  Language Wos 000508499900001 Publication Date 2020-01-22  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN (up) 1468-0629; 2164-7402 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2020 IF: 1.401  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:178727 Serial 7495  
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Author Kandemir, A.; Ozden, A.; Cagin, T.; Sevik, C. doi  openurl
  Title Thermal conductivity engineering of bulk and one-dimensional Si-Ge nanoarchitectures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Science and technology of advanced materials Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 18 Issue 1 Pages 187-196  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Various theoretical and experimental methods are utilized to investigate the thermal conductivity of nanostructured materials; this is a critical parameter to increase performance of thermoelectric devices. Among these methods, equilibrium molecular dynamics (EMD) is an accurate technique to predict lattice thermal conductivity. In this study, by means of systematic EMD simulations, thermal conductivity of bulk Si-Ge structures (pristine, alloy and superlattice) and their nanostructured one dimensional forms with square and circular cross-section geometries (asymmetric and symmetric) are calculated for different crystallographic directions. A comprehensive temperature analysis is evaluated for selected structures as well. The results show that one-dimensional structures are superior candidates in terms of their low lattice thermal conductivity and thermal conductivity tunability by nanostructuring, such as by diameter modulation, interface roughness, periodicity and number of interfaces. We find that thermal conductivity decreases with smaller diameters or cross section areas. Furthermore, interface roughness decreases thermal conductivity with a profound impact. Moreover, we predicted that there is a specific periodicity that gives minimum thermal conductivity in symmetric superlattice structures. The decreasing thermal conductivity is due to the reducing phonon movement in the system due to the effect of the number of interfaces that determine regimes of ballistic and wave transport phenomena. In some nanostructures, such as nanowire superlattices, thermal conductivity of the Si/Ge system can be reduced to nearly twice that of an amorphous silicon thermal conductivity. Additionally, it is found that one crystal orientation, <100>, is better than the <111> crystal orientation in one-dimensional and bulk SiGe systems. Our results clearly point out the importance of lattice thermal conductivity engineering in bulk and nanostructures to produce high-performance thermoelectric materials.  
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  Language Wos 000405949800001 Publication Date 2017-03-13  
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  ISSN (up) 1468-6996; 1878-5514 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:193772 Serial 8662  
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Author Schryvers, D.; Cao, S.; Tirry, W.; Idrissi, H.; Van Aert, S. pdf  url
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  Title Advanced three-dimensional electron microscopy techniques in the quest for better structural and functional materials Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Science and technology of advanced materials Abbreviated Journal Sci Technol Adv Mat  
  Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 014206-14213  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract After a short review of electron tomography techniques for materials science, this overview will cover some recent results on different shape memory and nanostructured metallic systems obtained by various three-dimensional (3D) electron imaging techniques. In binary NiTi, the 3D morphology and distribution of Ni4Ti3 precipitates are investigated by using FIB/SEM slice-and-view yielding 3D data stacks. Different quantification techniques will be presented including the principal ellipsoid for a given precipitate, shape classification following a Zingg scheme, particle distribution function, distance transform and water penetration. The latter is a novel approach to quantifying the expected matrix transformation in between the precipitates. The different samples investigated include a single crystal annealed with and without compression yielding layered and autocatalytic precipitation, respectively, and a polycrystal revealing different densities and sizes of the precipitates resulting in a multistage transformation process. Electron tomography was used to understand the interaction between focused ion beam-induced Frank loops and long dislocation structures in nanobeams of Al exhibiting special mechanical behaviour measured by on-chip deposition. Atomic resolution electron tomography is demonstrated on Ag nanoparticles in an Al matrix.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Sendai Editor  
  Language Wos 000316463800008 Publication Date 2013-03-13  
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  ISSN (up) 1468-6996;1878-5514; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.798 Times cited 6 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo; Iap; Esteem Approved Most recent IF: 3.798; 2013 IF: 2.613  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107343 Serial 77  
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Author Al Masud, M.M.; Moni, N.N.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S. pdf  url
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  Title Sustainability impacts of tidal river management : towards a conceptual framework Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Ecological Indicators Abbreviated Journal Ecol Indic  
  Volume 85 Issue 85 Pages 451-467  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract The Southwest Coastal people of Bangladesh have introduced Tidal River Management (TRM) as an environmentally acceptable water resource management practice based on their indigenous knowledge of water logging of low lying coastal land. TRM helps to address problems resulting from different anthropogenic and structural development activities, and it has been successful in helping coastal communities to adapt to climate change and rising sea level vulnerability by forming new land in Tidal Basins. Hence, it is essential to measure sustainability impacts of TRM from the environmental, socio-economic and institutional perspectives. Therefore, firstly, the study identifies sustainability indicators of TRM considering ecosystem services and secondly, develops an inclusive conceptual framework to understand the important impacts of each indicator at various spatial and temporal scales. The conceptual framework is followed by the construction of a Sustainability Index of Tidal River Management (SITRM). It has advantages over the Ramsar Convention framework (2007) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) framework (2012) to measure water sustainability as it includes a sustainable model to project future vulnerability of the community, river and Tidal Basin, emphasizing on climate change issues. It also involves trade-offs analysis, livelihood analysis and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis for a complete impact assessment to enable decision-makers to focus on those services most likely to be of risks and weaknesses or opportunities and strengths for the sustainability of TRM. Moreover, the framework is a useful guide for policymakers in identifying the sustainability impacts of TRM so that they can choose best coping strategies for coastal people to effectively deal with adverse effects of water-logging and undesired climatic events as well as environmental and socio-economic changes in coastal areas.  
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  Language Wos 000430634500046 Publication Date 2017-11-06  
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  ISSN (up) 1470-160x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.898 Times cited 7 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.898  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:149039 Serial 6254  
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Author Sharafi, L.; Zarafshani, K.; Keshavarz, M.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S. url  doi
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  Title Drought risk assessment: Towards drought early warning system and sustainable environment in western Iran Type A1 Journal Article
  Year 2020 Publication Ecological Indicators Abbreviated Journal Ecological Indicators  
  Volume 114 Issue Pages 106276  
  Keywords A1 Journal Article; Drought; Early warning system; Risk management; Vulnerability; Environmental risk; Resilient farming; Engineering Management (ENM) ;  
  Abstract Prolonged drought is considered as a creeping natural hazard, which has created a financial burden and unsustainable environment in Iran. Moreover, the effect of drought phenomenon in rural areas is more extensive, causing significant challenges to the rural economy in general and agricultural production in particular. A common strategy to manage drought is based on crisis management (ex-ante). However, for effective drought management, risk management seems to be more in line with drought early warning systems. This quantitative study used risk assessment, which is the function of two elements such as hazard (SPI and SDI indices) and vulnerability (exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity). This study aims to build the foundations for drought early warning systems in limited resource areas such as Kermanshah Township in the northwestern part of Iran. The population of this study comprised of wheat farmers in which 293 farmers were selected using multistage cluster sampling method. In the next step, the drought risk map for Kermanshah Township was developed, which revealed that the majority of villages are at intense environmental risk. The result of this study has implications for drought management practitioners. For example, the results can aid policymakers in the design of an early warning system in order to reduce risk and thus empower farmers toward resilient farming.  
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  Language Wos 000559966500006 Publication Date 2020-04-09  
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  ISSN (up) 1470160X ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number ENM @ enm @c:irua:170071 Serial 6380  
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Author Schepens, T.; Janssens, K.; Maes, S.; Wildemeersch, D.; Vellinga, J.; Jorens, P.G.; Saldien, V. url  doi
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  Title Respiratory muscle activity after spontaneous, neostigmine- or sugammadex-enhanced recovery of neuromuscular blockade : a double blind prospective randomized controlled trial Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication BMC anesthesiology Abbreviated Journal Bmc Anesthesiol  
  Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 187  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)  
  Abstract Background The use of neostigmine after neuromuscular blockade (NMB) has been associated with postoperative respiratory complications. In previous studies, we found lower diaphragmatic activity after neostigmine reversal of NMB, compared to sugammadex. It is still unclear whether the adequate use of neostigmine guarantees normal respiratory muscle function after NMB. In this study, we wanted to assess the effect of commonly used degrees of NMB and their possible reversal strategies on respiratory muscle activity after the return of normal neuromuscular transmission. Methods This is a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, single-centre, double-blind study in patients scheduled for intracranial surgery at a tertiary academic hospital in Belgium. All participants received target controlled propofol/remifentanil anesthesia and were randomized into one of five groups, receiving either a shallow NMB with no reversal (shallow/saline), a shallow NMB with sugammadex reversal (shallow/sugammadex), a moderate NMB with neostigmine reversal (moderate/neostigmine), a moderate NMB with sugammadex reversal (moderate/sugammadex), or a deep NMB with sugammadex reversal (deep/sugammadex). Primary and secondary outcome parameters were diaphragm and intercostal electromyographic (EMG) activity at the moment of resumed spontaneous breathing activity, defined as a maximal interval of 10 min after the first spontaneous breath. Results For the five groups, a total of 55 patients could be included in the final analysis. Median time of spontaneous breathing analyzed was 5 min (IQR 3-9.5 min). Both the moderate/sugammadex and the moderate/neostigmine groups had lower levels of diaphragm EMG compared to the shallow/sugammadex group. The moderate/neostigmine group had lower levels of intercostal EMG activity compared to the shallow/saline group. Conclusions In this study, the depth of neuromuscular blockade and type of reversal strategy impacts respiratory muscle activity at the moment of resumed spontaneous breathing and recovery of neuromuscular blockade. Both groups that received moderate NMB had lower levels of diaphragm EMG, compared to the shallow NMB group with sugammadex reversal. Compared to the shallow NMB group with no reversal, the moderate NMB with neostigmine reversal group had lower intercostal EMG activity.  
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  Language Wos 000490976800001 Publication Date 2019-10-19  
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  ISSN (up) 1471-2253 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.525 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by an investigator-initiated project grant from Merck & Co (IISP 50678). Merck & Co had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish or preparation of the manuscript. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.525  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:163713 Serial 5816  
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Author Bogaerts, A.; Ameye, L.; Bijlholt, M.; Amuli, K.; Heynickx, D.; Devlieger, R. url  doi
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  Title INTER-ACT : prevention of pregnancy complications through an e-health driven interpregnancy lifestyle intervention: study protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication BMC pregnancy and childbirth Abbreviated Journal Bmc Pregnancy Childb  
  Volume 17 Issue Pages 154  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Centre for Research and Innovation in Care (CRIC)  
  Abstract Background Excessive maternal pre-pregnancy and gestational weight gain are related to pregnancy- and birth outcomes. The interpregnancy time window offers a unique opportunity to intervene in order to acquire a healthy lifestyle before the start of a new pregnancy. Methods INTER-ACT is an e-health driven multicentre randomised controlled intervention trial targeting women at high risk of pregnancy- and birth related complications. Eligible women are recruited for the study at day 2 or 3 postpartum. At week 6 postpartum, participants are randomised into the intervention or control arm of the study. The intervention focuses on weight, diet, physical activity and mental well-being, and comprises face-to-face coaching, in which behavioural change techniques are central, and use of a mobile application, which is Bluetooth-connected to a weighing scale and activity tracker. The intervention is rolled out postpartum (4 coaching sessions between week 6 and month 6) and in a new pregnancy (3 coaching sessions, one in each trimester of pregnancy); the mobile app is used throughout the two intervention phases. Data collection includes data from the medical record of the participants (pregnancy outcomes and medical history), anthropometric data (height, weight, waist- and hip circumferences, skinfold thickness and body composition by bio-electrical impedance analysis), data from the mobile app (physical activity and weight; intervention group only) and questionnaires (socio-demographics, breastfeeding, food intake, physical activity, lifestyle, psychosocial factors and process evaluation). Medical record data are collected at inclusion and at delivery of the subsequent pregnancy. All other data are collected at week 6 and month 6 postpartum and every subsequent 6 months until a new pregnancy, and in every trimester in the new pregnancy. Primary outcome is the composite endpoint score of pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational diabetes mellitus, caesarean section, and large-for-gestational-age infant in the subsequent pregnancy.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000402116300002 Publication Date 2017-05-26  
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  ISSN (up) 1471-2393 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.263 Times cited 4 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.263  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:143234 Serial 4663  
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Author Bismayer, U.; Mathes, D.; Bosbach, D.; Putnis, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Novak, J.; Salje, E.K.H. pdf  doi
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  Title Ferroelastic orientation states and domain walls in lead phosphate type crystals Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2000 Publication Mineralogical magazine Abbreviated Journal Mineral Mag  
  Volume 64 Issue 2 Pages 233-239  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000087015800007 Publication Date 2002-07-27  
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Author Margui, E.; Van Grieken, R. pdf  openurl
  Title Overview of most commonly used analytical techniques for elemental analysis Type A3 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Petro Industry News Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 8-10  
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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Author Margui, E.; Van Grieken, R. pdf  openurl
  Title State-of-the-art X-ray fluorescence instrumentation for chemical analysis Type A3 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Petro Industry News Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue June/July Pages 16-18  
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Nowadays, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) is a well-established analytical technique for qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis (sometimes from Be to U) of a wide variety of samples. In particular, the truly multi-element character, acceptable speed and economy, ease of automation and the possibility to directly analyse solid samples are the most important features among the many that have made it a very mature analytical tool for routine quality controls in many industries, as well as for analytical support for the research laboratory.e recent technological advances, including the design of low-power micro-focus tubes and the novel X-ray optics and detectors have made it possible to extend XRF to the determination of low-Z elements and to obtain 2D or 3D information on a micrometre-scale. Furthermore, the recent development and commercialisation of benchtop and portable instrumentation, that offer extreme simplicity of operation in a low-cost design, have promoted even more the approach of XRF for many analytical problems.is article highlights this state-of-the art technique with regards to currently available XRF instrumentation on the market as well as recent applications in environmental and industrial fields.  
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Author Bergwerf, I.; de Vocht, N.; Tambuyzer, B.; Verschueren, J.; Reekmans, K.; Daans, J.; Ibrahimi, A.; Van Tendeloo, V.; Chatterjee, S.; Goossens, H.; Jorens, P.G.; Baekelandt, V.; Ysebaert, D.; Van Marck, E.; Berneman, Z.N.; Van Der Linden, A.; Ponsaerts, P. url  doi
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  Title Reporter gene-expressing bone marrow-derived stromal cells are immune-tolerated following implantation in the central nervous system of syngeneic immunocompetent mice Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication BMC biotechnology Abbreviated Journal Bmc Biotechnol  
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  Keywords A1 Journal article; Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); Bio-Imaging lab; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract Background Cell transplantation is likely to become an important therapeutic tool for the treatment of various traumatic and ischemic injuries to the central nervous system (CNS). However, in many pre-clinical cell therapy studies, reporter gene-assisted imaging of cellular implants in the CNS and potential reporter gene and/or cell-based immunogenicity, still remain challenging research topics. Results In this study, we performed cell implantation experiments in the CNS of immunocompetent mice using autologous (syngeneic) luciferase-expressing bone marrow-derived stromal cells (BMSC-Luc) cultured from ROSA26-L-S-L-Luciferase transgenic mice, and BMSC-Luc genetically modified using a lentivirus encoding the enhanced green fluorescence protein (eGFP) and the puromycin resistance gene (Pac) (BMSC-Luc/eGFP/Pac). Both reporter gene-modified BMSC populations displayed high engraftment capacity in the CNS of immunocompetent mice, despite potential immunogenicity of introduced reporter proteins, as demonstrated by real-time bioluminescence imaging (BLI) and histological analysis at different time-points post-implantation. In contrast, both BMSC-Luc and BMSC-Luc/eGFP/Pac did not survive upon intramuscular cell implantation, as demonstrated by real-time BLI at different time-points post-implantation. In addition, ELISPOT analysis demonstrated the induction of IFN-ã-producing CD8+ T-cells upon intramuscular cell implantation, but not upon intracerebral cell implantation, indicating that BMSC-Luc and BMSC-Luc/eGFP/Pac are immune-tolerated in the CNS. However, in our experimental transplantation model, results also indicated that reporter gene-specific immune-reactive T-cell responses were not the main contributors to the immunological rejection of BMSC-Luc or BMSC-Luc/eGFP/Pac upon intramuscular cell implantation. Conclusion We here demonstrate that reporter gene-modified BMSC derived from ROSA26-L-S-L-Luciferase transgenic mice are immune-tolerated upon implantation in the CNS of syngeneic immunocompetent mice, providing a research model for studying survival and localisation of autologous BMSC implants in the CNS by real-time BLI and/or histological analysis in the absence of immunosuppressive therapy.  
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  Language Wos 000262698500001 Publication Date 2009-01-07  
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  Impact Factor 2.415 Times cited 33 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.415; 2009 IF: 2.723  
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Author Detamornrat, U.; Parrilla, M.; Domínguez-Robles, J.; Anjani, Q.K.; Larrañeta, E.; De Wael, K.; Donnelly, R.F. url  doi
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  Title Transdermal on-demand drug delivery based on an iontophoretic hollow microneedle array system Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Lab on a chip Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 23 Issue 9 Pages 2304-2315  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab)  
  Abstract Transdermal drug delivery has emerged as an alternative administration route for therapeutic drugs, overcoming current issues in oral and parenteral administration. However, this technology is hindered by the low permeability of the stratum corneum of the skin. In this work, we develop a synergic combination of two enhancing technologies to contribute to an improved and on-demand drug delivery through an iontophoretic system coupled with hollow microneedles (HMNs). For the first time, a polymeric HMN array coupled with integrated iontophoresis for the delivery of charged molecules and macromolecules (e.g. proteins) is devised. To prove the concept, methylene blue, fluorescein sodium, lidocaine hydrochloride, and bovine serum albumin-fluorescein isothiocyanate conjugate (BSA-FITC) were first tested in an in vitro setup using 1.5% agarose gel model. Subsequently, the ex vivo drug permeation study using a Franz diffusion cell was conducted, exhibiting a 61-fold, 43-fold, 54-fold, and 17-fold increment of the permeation of methylene blue, fluorescein sodium, lidocaine hydrochloride, and BSA-FITC, respectively, during the application of 1 mA cm(-2) current for 6 h. Moreover, the total amount of drug delivered (i.e. in the skin and receptor compartment) was analysed to untangle the different delivery profiles according to the types of molecule. Finally, the integration of the anode and cathode into an iontophoretic hollow microneedle array system (IHMAS) offers the full miniaturisation of the concept. Overall, the IHMAS device provides a versatile wearable technology for transdermal on-demand drug delivery that can improve the administration of personalised doses, and potentially enhance precision medicine.  
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  Impact Factor 6.1 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.1; 2023 IF: 6.045  
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Author Desmet, N.J.S.; van Belleghem, S.; Seuntjens, P.; Bouma, T.J.; Buis, K.; Meire, P. pdf  doi
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  Title Quantification of the impact of macrophytes on oxygen dynamics and nitrogen retention in a vegetated lowland river Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Physics and chemistry of the earth, parts A/B/C Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 36 Issue 12 Pages 479-489  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract When macrophytes are growing in the river, the vegetation induces substantial changes to the water quality. Some effects are the result of direct interactions, such as photosynthetic activity or nutrient uptake, whereas others may be attributed to indirect effects of the water plants on hydrodynamics and river processes. This research focused on the direct effect of macrophytes on oxygen dynamics and nutrient cycling. Discharge, macrophyte biomass density, basic water quality, dissolved oxygen and nutrient concentrations were in situ monitored throughout the year in a lowland river (Nete catchment, Belgium). In addition, various processes were investigated in more detail in multiple ex situ experiments. The field and aquaria measurement results clearly demonstrated that aquatic plants can exert considerable impact on dissolved oxygen dynamics in a lowland river. When the river was dominated by macrophytes, dissolved oxygen concentrations varied from 5 to 10 mg l−1. Considering nutrient retention, it was shown that the investigated in-stream macrophytes could take up dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) from the water column at rates of View the MathML source. And DIN fluxes towards the vegetation were found to vary from 0.03 to 0.19 g N ha−1 h−1 in spring and summer. Compared to the measured changes in DIN load over the river stretch, it means that about 313% of the DIN retention could be attributed to direct nitrogen uptake from the water by macrophytes. Yet, the role of macrophytes in rivers should not be underrated as aquatic vegetation also exerts considerable indirect effects that may have a greater impact than the direct fixation of nutrients into the plant biomass.  
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Author Van Eynde, E.; Tytgat, T.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. doi  openurl
  Title Biotemplated diatom silica-titania materials for air purification Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Photochemical & photobiological sciences Abbreviated Journal Photoch Photobio Sci  
  Volume 12 Issue 4 Pages 690-695  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract We present a novel manufacture route for silicatitania photocatalysts using the diatom microalga Pinnularia sp. Diatoms self-assemble into porous silica cell walls, called frustules, with periodic micro-, meso- and macroscale features. This unique hierarchical porous structure of the diatom frustule is used as a biotemplate to incorporate titania by a solgel methodology. Important material characteristics of the modified diatom frustules under study are morphology, crystallinity, surface area, pore size and optical properties. The produced biosilicatitania material is evaluated towards photocatalytic activity for NOx abatement under UV radiation. This research is the first step to obtain sustainable, well-immobilised silicatitania photocatalysts using diatoms.  
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  Impact Factor 2.344 Times cited 18 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.344; 2013 IF: 2.939  
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Author Moshnyaga, V.; Damaschke, B.; Shapoval, O.; Belenchuk, A.; Faupel, J.; Lebedev, O.I.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Mücksch, M.; Tsurkan, V.; Tidecks, R.; Samwer, K. openurl 
  Title Corrigendum: Structural phase transition at the percolation threshold in epitaxial (La0.7Ca0.3MnO3)1-x:(MgO)x nanocomposite films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 4 Issue Pages 104  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 39.737; 2005 IF: 15.941  
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Author Liao, Z.; Huijben, M.; Zhong, Z.; Gauquelin, N.; Macke, S.; Green, R.J.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Held, K.; Sawatzky, G.A.; Koster, G.; Rijnders, G. url  doi
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  Title Controlled lateral anisotropy in correlated manganite heterostructures by interface-engineered oxygen octahedral coupling Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 15 Issue 15 Pages 425-431  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Controlled in-plane rotation of the magnetic easy axis in manganite heterostructures by tailoring the interface oxygen network could allow the development of correlated oxide-based magnetic tunnelling junctions with non-collinear magnetization, with possible practical applications as miniaturized high-switching-speed magnetic random access memory (MRAM) devices. Here, we demonstrate how to manipulate magnetic and electronic anisotropic properties in manganite heterostructures by engineering the oxygen network on the unit-cell level. The strong oxygen octahedral coupling is found to transfer the octahedral rotation, present in the NdGaO3 (NGO) substrate, to the La2/3Sr1/3MnO3 (LSMO) film in the interface region. This causes an unexpected realignment of the magnetic easy axis along the short axis of the LSMO unit cell as well as the presence of a giant anisotropic transport in these ultrathin LSMO films. As a result we possess control of the lateral magnetic and electronic anisotropies by atomic-scale design of the oxygen octahedral rotation.  
  Address MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands  
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  Language English Wos 000372591700017 Publication Date 2016-03-07  
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  Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited 273 Open Access  
  Notes We would like to acknowledge Dr. Evert Houwman for stimulated discussion. M.H., G.K. and G.R. acknowledge funding from DESCO program of the Dutch Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) with financial support from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). This work was funded by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) grant nr NMP3-LA-2010- 246102 IFOX. J.V. and S.V.A. acknowledges funding from FWO project G.0044.13N and G. 0368.15N. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. N.G. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Starting Grant 278510 VORTEX. N.G., S.V.A., J.V. and G.V.T. acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 312483-ESTEEM2). The Canadian work was supported by NSERC and the Max Planck-UBC Centre for Quantum Materials. Some experiments for this work were performed at the Canadian Light Source, which is funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, NSERC, the National Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Government of Saskatchewan, Western Economic Diversification Canada, and the University of Saskatchewan. Z.Z. acknowledges funding from the SFB ViCoM (Austrian Science Fund project ID F4103- N13), and Calculations have been done on the Vienna Scientific Cluster (VSC).; esteem2jra2; esteem2jra3 ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 39.737  
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Author Geuchies, J.J.; van Overbeek, C.; Evers, W.H.; Goris, B.; de Backer, A.; Gantapara, A.P.; Rabouw, F.T.; Hilhorst, J.; Peters, J.L.; Konovalov, O.; Petukhov, A.V.; Dijkstra, M.; Siebbeles, L.D.A.; van Aert, S.; Bals, S.; Vanmaekelbergh, D. url  doi
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  Title In situ study of the formation mechanism of two-dimensional superlattices from PbSe nanocrystals Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 15 Issue 15 Pages 1248-1254  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Oriented attachment of PbSe nanocubes can result in the formation of two-dimensional (2D) superstructures with long-range nanoscale and atomic order. This questions the applicability of classic models in which the superlattice grows by first forming a nucleus, followed by sequential irreversible attachment of nanocrystals, as one misaligned attachment would disrupt the 2D order beyond repair. Here, we demonstrate the formation mechanism of 2D PbSe superstructures with square geometry by using in situ grazing-incidence X-ray scattering (small angle and wide angle), ex situ electron microscopy, and Monte Carlo simulations. We observed nanocrystal adsorption at the liquid/gas interface, followed by the formation of a hexagonal nanocrystal monolayer. The hexagonal geometry transforms gradually through a pseudo-hexagonal phase into a phase with square order, driven by attractive interactions between the {100} planes perpendicular to the liquid substrate, which maximize facet-to-facet overlap. The nanocrystals then attach atomically via a necking process, resulting in 2D square superlattices.  
  Address Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, 3584 CC Utrecht, The Netherlands  
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  Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited 182 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes This research is part of the programme ‘Designing Dirac Carriers in semiconductor honeycomb superlattices (DDC13),’ which is supported by the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM), which is part of the Dutch Research Council (NWO). J.J.G. acknowledges funding from the Debye and ESRF Graduate Programs. The authors gratefully acknowledge funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (G.036915 G.037413 and funding of postdoctoral grants to B.G. and A.d.B). S.B. acknowledges the European Research Council, ERC grant No 335078—Colouratom. The authors gratefully acknowledge I. Swart and M. van Huis for fruitful discussions. We acknowledge funding from NWO-CW TOPPUNT ‘Superficial Superstructures’. The X-ray scattering measurements were performed at the ID10 beamline at ESRF under proposal numbers SC-4125 and SC-3786. The authors thank G. L. Destri and F. Zontone for their support during the experiments.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 39.737  
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Author Pearce, P.E.; Perez, A.J.; Rousse, G.; Saubanère, M.; Batuk, D.; Foix, D.; McCalla, E.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Doublet, M.-L.; Tarascon, J.-M. url  doi
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  Title Evidence for anionic redox activity in a tridimensional-ordered Li-rich positive electrode β-Li2IrO3 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 16 Issue 5 Pages 580-586  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Lithium-ion battery cathode materials have relied on cationic redox reactions until the recent discovery of anionic redox activity in Li-rich layered compounds which enables capacities as high as 300 mAh g(-1). In the quest for new high-capacity electrodes with anionic redox, a still unanswered question was remaining regarding the importance of the structural dimensionality. The present manuscript provides an answer. We herein report on a beta-Li2IrO3 phase which, in spite of having the Ir arranged in a tridimensional (3D) framework instead of the typical two-dimensional (2D) layers seen in other Li-rich oxides, can reversibly exchange 2.5 e(-) per Ir, the highest value ever reported for any insertion reaction involving d-metals. We show that such a large activity results from joint reversible cationic (Mn+) and anionic (O-2)(n-) redox processes, the latter being visualized via complementary transmission electron microscopy and neutron diffraction experiments, and confirmed by density functional theory calculations. Moreover, beta-Li2IrO3 presents a good cycling behaviour while showing neither cationic migration nor shearing of atomic layers as seen in 2D-layered Li-rich materials. Remarkably, the anionic redox process occurs jointly with the oxidation of Ir4+ at potentials as low as 3.4 V versus Li+/Li-0, as equivalently observed in the layered alpha-Li2IrO3 polymorph. Theoretical calculations elucidate the electrochemical similarities and differences of the 3D versus 2D polymorphs in terms of structural, electronic and mechanical descriptors. Our findings free the structural dimensionality constraint and broaden the possibilities in designing high-energy-density electrodes for the next generation of Li-ion batteries.  
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  Notes The authors thank Q. Jacquet for fruitful discussions and V. Pomjakushin for his valuable help in neutron diffraction experiments. This work is based on experiments performed at the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source SINQ, Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland. Use of the 11-BM mail service of the APS at Argonne National Laboratory was supported by the US Department of Energy under contract No. DE-AC02-06CH11357 and is greatly acknowledged. J.-M.T. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council (ERC) (FP/2014)/ERC Grant-Project 670116-ARPEMA. E.M. acknowledges financial support from the Fonds de Recherche du Quebec-Nature et Technologies. Approved Most recent IF: 39.737  
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Author Wang, H.S.; Chen, L.; Elibol, K.; He, L.; Wang, H.; Chen, C.; Jiang, C.; Li, C.; Wu, T.; Cong, C.X.; Pennycook, T.J.; Argentero, G.; Zhang, D.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Wei, W.; Yuan, Q.; Meyer, J.C.; Xie, X. pdf  doi
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  Title Towards chirality control of graphene nanoribbons embedded in hexagonal boron nitride Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Nature Materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume Issue Pages 1-10  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Oriented trenches are created in h-BN using different catalysts, and used as templates to grow seamlessly integrated armchair and zigzag graphene nanoribbons with chirality-dependent electrical and magnetic conductance properties. The integrated in-plane growth of graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) could provide a promising route to achieve integrated circuitry of atomic thickness. However, fabrication of edge-specific GNRs in the lattice of h-BN still remains a significant challenge. Here we developed a two-step growth method and successfully achieved sub-5-nm-wide zigzag and armchair GNRs embedded in h-BN. Further transport measurements reveal that the sub-7-nm-wide zigzag GNRs exhibit openings of the bandgap inversely proportional to their width, while narrow armchair GNRs exhibit some fluctuation in the bandgap-width relationship. An obvious conductance peak is observed in the transfer curves of 8- to 10-nm-wide zigzag GNRs, while it is absent in most armchair GNRs. Zigzag GNRs exhibit a small magnetic conductance, while armchair GNRs have much higher magnetic conductance values. This integrated lateral growth of edge-specific GNRs in h-BN provides a promising route to achieve intricate nanoscale circuits.  
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  Notes ; H.W. and X.X. thank J.H. Edgar (Kansas State University, USA) for supplying the partial h-BN crystals. H. S. Wang, L. Chen and H. Wang thank M. Liu, X. Qiu and J. Pan from NCNT of China, F. Liou, H. Tsai, M. Crommie from UCB, USA, J. Xue and P. Yu from ShanghaiTech University and S. Wang from SJTU for nc-AFM measurement. H. S. Wang, L. Chen and H. Wang thank B. Sun and S. Li from Hunan University for the fusion of the STEM image and the electron energy loss spectroscopy mapping images. Funding: The work was partially supported by the National Key R&D program (Grant No. 2017YFF0206106), the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. XDB30000000), the National Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51772317, 51302096, 61774040, 91964102), the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (Grant No. 16ZR1442700, 16ZR1402500 18511110700), Shanghai Rising-Star Program (A type) (Grant No.18QA1404800), the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. ZRMS2017000370), China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2017M621563, 2018T110415), and the Fundamental Research Funds of Wuhan City (No. 2016060101010075). C.L. acknowledges support from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skodowska-Curie grants No. 656378 – Interfacial Reactions. T.J.P. acknowledges funding from European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement no. 655760-DIGIPHASE. K.W. and T.T. acknowledge support from the Elemental Strategy Initiative conducted by the MEXT, Japan and the CREST (JPMJCR15F3), JST. C.X.C. acknowledges financial support from the National Young 1000 Talent Plan of China and the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2018YFA0703700). L.H. acknowledges financial support from the programme of China Scholarships Council (No. 201706160037). ; Approved Most recent IF: 41.2; 2020 IF: 39.737  
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Author Zou, Y.-C.; Mogg, L.; Clark, N.; Bacaksiz, C.; Milanovic, S.; Sreepal, V.; Hao, G.-P.; Wang, Y.-C.; Hopkinson, D.G.; Gorbachev, R.; Shaw, S.; Novoselov, K.S.; Raveendran-Nair, R.; Peeters, F.M.; Lozada-Hidalgo, M.; Haigh, S.J. url  doi
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  Title Ion exchange in atomically thin clays and micas Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Nature Materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 20 Issue 12 Pages 1677-1682  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The physical properties of clays and micas can be controlled by exchanging ions in the crystal lattice. Atomically thin materials can have superior properties in a range of membrane applications, yet the ion-exchange process itself remains largely unexplored in few-layer crystals. Here we use atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy to study the dynamics of ion exchange and reveal individual ion binding sites in atomically thin and artificially restacked clays and micas. We find that the ion diffusion coefficient for the interlayer space of atomically thin samples is up to 10(4) times larger than in bulk crystals and approaches its value in free water. Samples where no bulk exchange is expected display fast exchange at restacked interfaces, where the exchanged ions arrange in islands with dimensions controlled by the moire superlattice dimensions. We attribute the fast ion diffusion to enhanced interlayer expandability resulting from weaker interlayer binding forces in both atomically thin and restacked materials. This work provides atomic scale insights into ion diffusion in highly confined spaces and suggests strategies to design exfoliated clay membranes with enhanced performance. Layered clays are of interest for membranes and many other applications but their ion-exchange dynamics remain unexplored in atomically thin materials. Here, using electron microscopy, it is found that the ion diffusion for few-layer two-dimensional clays approaches that of free water and that superlattice cation islands can form in twisted and restacked materials.  
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  Language Wos 000689664000001 Publication Date 2021-09-21  
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  ISSN (up) 1476-1122; 1476-4660 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 39.737  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:181691 Serial 6999  
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Author Goris, B.; Bals, S.; van den Broek, W.; Carbó-Argibay, E.; Gómez-Graña, S.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Van Tendeloo, G. url  doi
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  Title Atomic-scale determination of surface facets in gold nanorods Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 11 Issue 11 Pages 930-935  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract It is widely accepted that the physical properties of nanostructures depend on the type of surface facets1, 2. For Au nanorods, the surface facets have a major influence on crucial effects such as reactivity and ligand adsorption and there has been controversy regarding facet indexing3, 4. Aberration-corrected electron microscopy is the ideal technique to study the atomic structure of nanomaterials5, 6. However, these images correspond to two-dimensional (2D) projections of 3D nano-objects, leading to an incomplete characterization. Recently, much progress was achieved in the field of atomic-resolution electron tomography, but it is still far from being a routinely used technique. Here we propose a methodology to measure the 3D atomic structure of free-standing nanoparticles, which we apply to characterize the surface facets of Au nanorods. This methodology is applicable to a broad range of nanocrystals, leading to unique insights concerning the connection between the structure and properties of nanostructures.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000310434600015 Publication Date 2012-10-19  
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  ISSN (up) 1476-1122;1476-4660; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited 261 Open Access  
  Notes 262348 ESMI; Hercules 3; 24691 COUNTATOMS; 267867 PLASMAQUO Approved Most recent IF: 39.737; 2012 IF: 35.749  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101778 Serial 182  
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Author Verheyen, E.; Joos, L.; Van Havenbergh, K.; Breynaert, E.; Kasian, N.; Gobechiya, E.; Houthoofd, K.; Martineau, C.; Hinterstein, M.; Taulelle, F.; Van Speybroeck, V.; Waroquier, M.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Martens, J.A.; pdf  doi
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  Title Design of zeolite by inverse sigma transformation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 11 Issue 12 Pages 1059-1064  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Although the search for new zeolites has traditionally been based on trial and error, more rational methods are now available. The theoretical concept of inverse transformation of a zeolite framework to generate a new structure by removal of a layer of framework atoms and contraction has for the first time been achieved experimentally. The reactivity of framework germanium atoms in strong mineral acid was exploited to selectively remove germanium-containing four-ring units from an UTL type germanosilicate zeolite. Annealing of the leached framework through calcination led to the new all-silica COK-14 zeolite with intersecting 12- and 10-membered ring channel systems. An intermediate stage of this inverse transformation with dislodged germanate four-rings still residing in the pores could be demonstrated. Inverse transformation involving elimination of germanium-containing structural units opens perspectives for the synthesis of many more zeolites.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000311432600025 Publication Date 2012-10-19  
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  ISSN (up) 1476-1122;1476-4660; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited 140 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 39.737; 2012 IF: 35.749  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101783 Serial 661  
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Author Huijben, M.; Rijnders, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Brinkman, A.; Hilgenkamp, H. pdf  doi
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  Title Electronically coupled complementary interfaces between perovskite band insulators Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2006 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 5 Issue Pages 556-560  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000238708900021 Publication Date 2006-06-18  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN (up) 1476-1122;1476-4660; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited 315 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 39.737; 2006 IF: 19.194  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59713UA @ admin @ c:irua:59713 Serial 1019  
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Author Chen, Y.Z.; Trier, F.; Wijnands, T.; Green, R.J.; Gauquelin, N.; Egoavil, R.; Christensen, D.V.; Koster, G.; Huijben, M.; Bovet, N.; Macke, S.; He, F.; Sutarto, R.; Andersen, N.H.; Sulpizio, J.A.; Honig, M.; Prawiroatmodjo, G.E.D.K.; Jespersen, T.S.; Linderoth, S.; Ilani, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rijnders, G.; Sawatzky, G.A.; Pryds, N. pdf  url
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  Title Extreme mobility enhancement of two-dimensional electron gases at oxide interfaces by charge-transfer-induced modulation doping Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 14 Issue 14 Pages 801-806  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Two-dimensional electron gases (2DEGs) formed at the interface of insulating complex oxides promise the development of all-oxide electronic devices. These 2DEGs involve many-body interactions that give rise to a variety of physical phenomena such as superconductivity, magnetism, tunable metalinsulator transitions and phase separation. Increasing the mobility of the 2DEG, however, remains a major challenge. Here, we show that the electron mobility is enhanced by more than two orders of magnitude by inserting a single-unit-cell insulating layer of polar La1−xSrxMnO3 (x = 0, 1/8, and 1/3) at the interface between disordered LaAlO3 and crystalline SrTiO3 produced at room temperature. Resonant X-ray spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy show that the manganite layer undergoes unambiguous electronic reconstruction, leading to modulation doping of such atomically engineered complex oxide heterointerfaces. At low temperatures, the modulation-doped 2DEG exhibits Shubnikovde Haas oscillations and fingerprints of the quantum Hall effect, demonstrating unprecedented high mobility and low electron density.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000358530100022 Publication Date 2015-06-01  
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  ISSN (up) 1476-1122;1476-4660; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited 170 Open Access  
  Notes 246102 IFOX; 246791 COUNTATOMS; 278510 VORTEX; Hercules; 312483 ESTEEM2; FWO G004413N; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: 39.737; 2015 IF: 36.503  
  Call Number c:irua:127184 c:irua:127184UA @ admin @ c:irua:127184 Serial 1163  
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Author Tirry, W.; Schryvers, D. pdf  doi
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  Title Linking a completely three-dimensional nanostrain to a structural transformation eigenstrain Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater  
  Volume 8 Issue 9 Pages 752-757  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract NiTi is one of the most popular shape-memory alloys, a phenomenon resulting from a martensitic transformation. Commercial NiTi-based alloys are often thermally treated to contain Ni4Ti3 precipitates. The presence of these precipitates can introduce an extra transformation step related to the so-called R-phase. It is believed that the strain field surrounding the precipitates, caused by the matrixprecipitate lattice mismatch, lies at the origin of this intermediate transformation step. Atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy in combination with geometrical phase analysis is used to measure the elastic strain field surrounding these precipitates. By combining measurements from two different crystallographic directions, the three-dimensional strain matrix is determined from two-dimensional measurements. Comparison of the measured strain matrix to the eigenstrain of the R-phase shows that both are very similar and that the introduction of the R-phase might indeed compensate the elastic strain introduced by the precipitate.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000269215500022 Publication Date 2009-06-21  
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  ISSN (up) 1476-1122;1476-4660; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited 53 Open Access  
  Notes Multimat Approved Most recent IF: 39.737; 2009 IF: 29.504  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77657 Serial 1822  
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