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Author Tadić, M.; Peeters, F.M.; Janssens, K.L.; Korkusinski, M.; Hawrylak, P.
Title Strain and band edges in single and coupled cylindrical InAs/GaAs and InP/InGaP self-assembled quantum dots Type A1 Journal article
Year 2002 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 92 Issue 10 Pages 5819-5829
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract A comparative study is made of the strain distribution in cylindrical InAs/GaAs and InP/InGaP self-assembled quantum dots as obtained from isotropic elasticity theory, the anisotropic continuum mechanical model, and from atomistic calculations. For the isotropic case, the recently proposed approach [J. H. Davies, J. Appl. Phys. 84, 1358 (1998)] is used, while the finite-element method, the valence force field method, and Stillinger-Weber potentials are employed to calculate the strain in anisotropic structures. We found that all four methods result in strain distributions of similar shapes, but with notable quantitative differences inside the dot and near the disk-matrix boundary. The variations of the diagonal strains with the height of the quantum dot, with fixed radius, as calculated from all models, are almost linear. Furthermore, the energies of the band edges in the two types of quantum dots are extracted from the multiband effective-mass theory by inserting the strain distributions as obtained by the four models. We demonstrated that all strain models produce effective potentials for the heavy and light holes which agree very well inside the dot. A negligible anisotropy of all normal strains in the (x,y) plane is found, which, providing the axial symmetry of the kinetic part of the multiband effective-mass Hamiltonian, justifies the use of the axial approximation. Strain propagation along the vertical direction is also considered with the aim to study the influence of strain on the electron coupling in stacks of quantum dots. We found that the interaction between the strain fields of the individual quantum dots makes the effective quantum wells for the electrons in the conduction band shallower, thereby counteracting the quantum mechanical coupling. (C) 2002 American Institute of Physics.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000178987200036 Publication Date 2002-11-07
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ISSN (down) 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 73 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2002 IF: 2.281
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103327 Serial 3164
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Author Bernaerts, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Amelinckx, S.; Hevesi, K.; Gensterblum, G.; Yu, L.M.; Pireaux, J.J.; Grey, F.; Bohr, J.
Title Structural defects and epitaxial rotation of C60 and C70 (111) films on GeS(001) Type A1 Journal article
Year 1996 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 80 Issue 6 Pages 3310-3318
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A transmission electron microscopy study of epitaxial C-60 and C-70 films grown on a GeS (001) surface is presented. The relationship between the orientation of the substrate and the films and structural defects in the films, such as grain boundaries, unknown in bulk C-60 and C-70 crystals, are studied. Small misalignments of the overlayers with respect to the orientation of the substrate, so-called epitaxial rotations, exist mainly in C-70 films, but also sporadically in the C-60 overlayers. A simple symmetry model, previously used to predict the rotation of hexagonal overlayers on hexagonal substrates, is numerically tested and applied to the present situation. Some qualitative conclusions concerning the substrate-film interaction are deduced. (C) 1996 American Institute of Physics.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos A1996VG68100027 Publication Date 2002-07-26
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Impact Factor 2.183 Times cited 6 Open Access
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95233 Serial 3229
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Author Lebedev, O.I.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Dubourdieu, C.; Rosina, M.; Chaudouët, P.
Title Structure and properties of artificial [(La0.7Sr0.3MnO3)m(SrTiO3)n]15 superlattices on (001)SrTiO3 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 94 Issue 12 Pages 7646-7656
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Complex [(La0.7Sr0.3MnO3)(m)(SrTiO3)(n)] [(LSMO)(m)/(STO)(8)](15) superlattices with different layer thicknesses (m=5, 8, 12, 16, 32) have been prepared using pulsed liquid injection metalorganic chemical vapor deposition. Transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction reveal a very clear and well-separated layer sequence. The remarkable microstructure, as well as the ferromagnetic transition temperature, depends on the LSMO layer thickness. Apart from a very clear layer sequence, electron microscopy shows evidence of a self-assembled nanostructure formation: SrMnO3 nanoinclusions and associated SrTiO3-SrMnO3 thin walls. A formation model and growth mechanism for the self-assembled structure is proposed, based on high resolution and energy filtered elemental imaging. (C) 2003 American Institute of Physics.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000186969900042 Publication Date 2003-12-04
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ISSN (down) 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 22 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2003 IF: 2.171
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54822 Serial 3292
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Author Lebedev, O.I.; Hamet, J.F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Beaumont, V.; Raveau, B.
Title Structure and properties of the YBa2Cu3O7-x/LaAlO3 superlattices Type A1 Journal article
Year 2001 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 90 Issue 10 Pages 5261-5267
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 000171918700061 Publication Date 2002-07-26
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Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 13 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2001 IF: 2.128
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54821 Serial 3294
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Author Rossell, M.D.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hayashi, N.; Terashima, T.; Takano, M.
Title Structure of epitaxial Ca2Fe2O5 films deposited on different perovskite-type substrates Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 95 Issue 9 Pages 5145-5152
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 000220875400096 Publication Date 2004-04-14
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Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 16 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2004 IF: 2.255
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54828 Serial 3310
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Author Baguer, N.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R.
Title Study of a hollow cathode glow discharge in He: Monte Carlo-fluid model combined with a transport model for the metastable atoms Type A1 Journal article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 93 Issue Pages 47-55
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Language Wos 000180002500009 Publication Date 2002-12-28
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ISSN (down) 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 24 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2003 IF: 2.171
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:44010 Serial 3324
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Author Baguer, N.; Bogaerts, A.; Donko, Z.; Gijbels, R.; Sadeghi, N.
Title Study of the Ar metastable atom population in a hollow cathode discharge by means of a hybrid model and spectrometric measurements Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 97 Issue Pages 123305,1-12
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Language Wos 000230278100014 Publication Date 2005-06-21
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Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 40 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2005 IF: 2.498
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:53102 Serial 3334
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Author Baguer, N.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Study of the sputtered Cu atoms and Cu+ ions in a hollow cathode glow discharge using a hybrid model Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 98 Issue 3 Pages 033303,1-033303,11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract The role of the Cu atoms sputtered from the cathode material in a cylindrical hollow cathode discharge (HCD) and the corresponding Cu+ ions are studied with a self-consistent model based on the principle of Monte Carlo (MC) and fluid simulations. In order to obtain a more realistic view of the discharge processes, this model is coupled with other submodels, which describe the behavior of electrons, fast Ar atoms, Ar+ ions, and Ar metastable atoms, also based on the principles of MC and fluid simulations. Typical results are, among others, the thermalization profile of the Cu atoms, the fast Cu atom, the thermal Cu atom and Cu+ ion fluxes and densities, and the energy distribution of the Cu+ ions. It was found that the contribution of the Ar+ ions to the sputtering was the most significant, followed by the fast Ar atoms. At the cathode bottom, there was no net sputtered flux but a net amount of redeposition. Throughout the discharge volume, at all the conditions investigated, the largest concentration of Cu atoms was found in the lower half of the HCD, close to the bottom. Penning ionization was found the main ionization mechanism for the Cu atoms. The ionization degree of copper atoms was found to be in the same order as for the argon atoms (10-4). (c) 2005 American Institute of Physics.
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Language Wos 000231246100007 Publication Date 2005-08-08
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Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 18 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2005 IF: 2.498
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54597 Serial 3340
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Author de Sousa, J.S.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M.; Farias, G.A.
Title Time-dependent investigation of charge injection in a quantum dot containing one electron Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 112 Issue 9 Pages 093705-93709
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The interaction of an injected electron towards a quantum dot (QD) containing a single confined electron is investigated using a flexible time-dependent quantum mechanics formalism, which allows both electrons to move and undergo quantum transitions. Different scenarios combining quantum dot dimensions, dielectric constant, injected wave packet energy, and width were explored, and our main results are: (i) due to the large characteristic transitions times between the confined state in the quantum dot and the delocalized state in the continuum, it is relatively difficult to ionize the occupied QD by Coulomb interaction solely and (ii) the charging state of the quantum dot can be sensed by direct injection of charges. (C) 2012 American Institute of Physics. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4759292]
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Language Wos 000311968400052 Publication Date 2012-11-06
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Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes ; This work was financially supported by the Brazilian National Research Council (CNPq), under Contract No. NanoBioEstruturas 555183/2005-0, Fundao Cearense de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico (Funcap), CAPES, Pronex/CNPq/ Funcap, the Bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil, and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2012 IF: 2.210
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106014 Serial 3664
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Author Papp, G.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Tunable giant magnetoresistance with magnetic barriers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 100 Issue 4 Pages 043707,1-4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000240236800056 Publication Date 2006-09-11
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Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 49 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2006 IF: 2.316
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60812 Serial 3742
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Author Neyts, E.; Bogaerts, A.; van de Sanden, M.C.M.
Title Unraveling the deposition mechanism in a-C:H thin-film growth: a molecular-dynamics study for the reaction behavior of C3 and C3H radicals with a-C:H surfaces Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 99 Issue 1 Pages 014902,1-8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000234607200071 Publication Date 2006-01-23
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ISSN (down) 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 25 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2006 IF: 2.316
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:55831 Serial 3815
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Author Vandenberghe, W.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W.; Groeseneken, G.
Title Zener tunneling in semiconductors under nonuniform electric fields Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 107 Issue 5 Pages 054520,1-054520,7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Recently, a renewed interest in Zener tunneling has arisen because of its increasing impact on semiconductor device performance at nanometer dimensions. In this paper we evaluate the tunnel probability under the action of a nonuniform electric field using a two-band model and arrive at significant deviations from the commonly used Kanes model, valid for weak uniform fields only. A threshold on the junction bias where Kanes model for Zener tunneling breaks down is determined. Comparison with Kanes model particularly shows that our calculation yields a higher tunnel probability for intermediate electric fields and a lower tunnel probability for high electric fields. When performing a current calculation comparing to the WKB approximation for the case of an abrupt p-n junction significant differences concerning the shape of the I-V curve are demonstrated.
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Language Wos 000275657500136 Publication Date 2010-03-11
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Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 22 Open Access
Notes ; William Vandenberghe gratefully acknowledges the support of a Ph. D. stipend from the Institute for the Promotion of Innovation through Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT-Vlaanderen). These authors acknowledge the support from IMEC's Industrial Affiliation Program and the authors would like to thank Anne Verhulst for useful comments. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2010 IF: 2.079
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82450 Serial 3929
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Author Schoeters, B.; Leenaerts, O.; Pourtois, G.; Partoens, B.
Title Ab-initio study of the segregation and electronic properties of neutral and charged B and P dopants in Si and Si/SiO2 nanowires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 118 Issue 118 Pages 104306
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract We perform first-principles calculations to investigate the preferred positions of B and P dopants, both neutral and in their preferred charge state, in Si and Si/SiO2 core-shell nanowires (NWs). In order to understand the observed trends in the formation energy, we isolate the different effects that determine these formation energies. By making the distinction between the unrelaxed and the relaxed formation energy, we separate the impact of the relaxation from that of the chemical environment. The unrelaxed formation energies are determined by three effects: (i) the effect of strain caused by size mismatch between the dopant and the host atoms, (ii) the local position of the band edges, and (iii) a screening effect. In the case of the SiNW (Si/SiO2 NW), these effects result in an increase of the formation energy away from the center (interface). The effect of relaxation depends on the relative size mismatch between the dopant and host atoms. A large size mismatch causes substantial relaxation that reduces the formation energy considerably, with the relaxation being more pronounced towards the edge of the wires. These effects explain the surface segregation of the B dopants in a SiNW, since the atomic relaxation induces a continuous drop of the formation energy towards the edge. However, for the P dopants, the formation energy starts to rise when moving from the center but drops to a minimum just next to the surface, indicating a different type of behavior. It also explains that the preferential location for B dopants in Si/SiO2 core-shell NWs is inside the oxide shell just next to the interface, whereas the P dopants prefer the positions next to the interface inside the Si core, which is in agreement with recent experiments. These preferred locations have an important impact on the electronic properties of these core-shell NWs. Our simulations indicate the possibility of hole gas formation when B segregates into the oxide shell.
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Language Wos 000361636900031 Publication Date 2015-09-09
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Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes This work was carried out using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen, a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish government and the Universiteit Antwerpen. Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2015 IF: 2.183
Call Number c:irua:128729 Serial 4056
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Author De Schutter, B.; Van Stiphout, K.; Santos, N.M.; Bladt, E.; Jordan-Sweet, J.; Bals, S.; Lavoie, C.; Comrie, C.M.; Vantomme, A.; Detavernier, C.
Title Phase formation and texture of thin nickel germanides on Ge(001) and Ge(111) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 119 Issue 119 Pages 135305
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We studied the solid-phase reaction between a thin Nifilm and a single crystal Ge(001) or Ge(111) substrate during a ramp anneal. The phase formation sequence was determined using in situX-ray diffraction and in situRutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS), while the nature and the texture of the phases were studied using X-ray pole figures and transmission electron microscopy. The phase sequence is characterized by the formation of a single transient phase before NiGe forms as the final and stable phase. X-ray pole figures were used to unambiguously identify the transient phase as the ϵ-phase, a non-stoichiometric Ni-rich germanide with a hexagonal crystal structure that can exist for Ge concentrations between 34% and 48% and which forms with a different epitaxial texture on both substrate orientations. The complementary information gained from both RBS and X-ray pole figure measurements revealed a simultaneous growth of both the ϵ-phase and NiGe over a small temperature window on both substrate orientations.
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Language Wos 000374150200035 Publication Date 2016-04-05
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Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 14 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes The authors thank the FWO-vlaanderen, BOF-UGent (under Contract No. “GOA 01G01513”) and the Hercules Foundation (under Project No. “AUGE/09/014”) for financial support. S. Bals acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant No. “#335078-COLOURATOMS”). A. Vantomme thanks the BOF-KULeuven (under Contract No. “GOA/14/007”) and the Joint Science and Technology Collaboration between the FWO (G.0031.14) and NRF (UID88013). The National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS), Brookhaven National Laboratory, was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences (Contract No. DE-AC02-98CH10886).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:restricted); Approved Most recent IF: 2.068
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Author Sarmadian, N.; Saniz, R.; Partoens, B.; Lamoen, D.
Title First-principles study of the optoelectronic properties and photovoltaic absorber layer efficiency of Cu-based chalcogenides Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 120 Issue 120 Pages 085707
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Cu-based chalcogenides are promising materials for thin-film solar cells with more than 20% measured

cell efficiency. Using first-principles calculations based on density functional theory, the

optoelectronic properties of a group of Cu-based chalcogenides Cu2-II-IV-VI4 is studied. They are

then screened with the aim of identifying potential absorber materials for photovoltaic applications.

The spectroscopic limited maximum efficiency (SLME) introduced by Yu and Zunger [Phys. Rev.

Lett. 108, 068701 (2012)] is used as a metric for the screening. After constructing the currentvoltage

curve, the SLME is calculated from the maximum power output. The role of the nature of

the band gap, direct or indirect, and also of the absorptivity of the studied materials on the maximum

theoretical power conversion efficiency is studied. Our results show that Cu2II-GeSe4 with

II¼ Cd and Hg, and Cu2-II-SnS4 with II ¼ Cd, Hg, and Zn have a higher theoretical efficiency

compared with the materials currently used as absorber layer.
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Language Wos 000383913400074 Publication Date 2016-08-30
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Notes We acknowledge the financial support from the FWO-Vlaanderen through project G.0150.13N and a GOA fund from the University of Antwerp. The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center) and the HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA), bothfunded by the FWO-Vlaanderen and the Flemish Government–department EWI. Approved Most recent IF: 2.068
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Author Lumbeeck, G.; Idrissi, H.; Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Favache, A.; Delmelle, R.; Samaee, V.; Proost, J.; Pardoen, T.; Schryvers, D.
Title Effect of hydriding induced defects on the small-scale plasticity mechanisms in nanocrystalline palladium thin films Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2018 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 124 Issue 22 Pages 225105
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;
Abstract Nanoindentation tests performed on nanocrystalline palladium films subjected to hydriding/dehydriding cycles demonstrate a significant softening when compared to the as-received material. The origin of this softening is unraveled by combining in situ TEM nanomechanical testing with automated crystal orientation mapping in TEM and high resolution TEM. The softening is attributed to the presence of a high density of stacking faults and of Shockley partial dislocations after hydrogen loading. The hydrogen induced defects affect the elementary plasticity mechanisms and the mechanical response by acting as preferential sites for twinning/detwinning during deformation. These results are analyzed and compared to previous experimental and simulation works in the literature. This study provides new insights into the effect of hydrogen on the atomistic deformation and cracking mechanisms as well as on the mechanical properties of nanocrystalline thin films and membranes.
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Notes This work was supported by the Hercules Foundation under Grant No. AUHA13009, the Flemish Research Fund (FWO) under Grant No. G.0365.15N, and the Flemish Strategic Initiative for Materials (SIM) under the project InterPoCo. Dr. H. Idrissi is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS). We would like to thank Dr. Hadi Pirgazi from UGent for his technical support to process the ACOM data in the OIM Analysis software. Approved Most recent IF: 2.068
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:155742 Serial 5135
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Author Vanraes, P.; Bogaerts, A.
Title The essential role of the plasma sheath in plasma–liquid interaction and its applications—A perspective Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 129 Issue 22 Pages 220901
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ;
Abstract Based on the current knowledge, a plasma–liquid interface looks and behaves very differently from its counterpart at a solid surface. Local processes characteristic to most liquids include a stronger evaporation, surface deformations, droplet ejection, possibly distinct mechanisms behind secondary electron emission, the formation of an electric double layer, and an ion drift-mediated liquid resistivity. All of them can strongly influence the interfacial charge distribution. Accordingly, the plasma sheath at a liquid surface is most likely unique in its own way, both with respect to its structure and behavior. However, insights into these properties are still rather scarce or uncertain, and more studies are required to further disclose them. In this Perspective, we argue why more research on the plasma sheath is not only recommended but also crucial to an accurate understanding of the plasma–liquid interaction. First, we analyze how the sheath regulates various elementary processes at the plasma–liquid interface, in terms of the electrical coupling, the bidirectional mass transport, and the chemistry between plasma and liquid phase. Next, these three regulatory functions of the sheath are illustrated for concrete applications. Regarding the electrical coupling, a great deal of attention is paid to the penetration of fields into biological systems due to their relevance for plasma medicine, plasma agriculture, and food processing. Furthermore, we illuminate the role of the sheath in nuclear fusion, nanomaterial synthesis, and chemical applications. As such, we hope to motivate the plasma community for more fundamental research on plasma sheaths at liquid surfaces.
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Language Wos 000681700000013 Publication Date 2021-06-14
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Notes P.V. thanks Dr. Angela Privat Maldonado (University of Antwerp) for the fruitful discussions on Sec. III and Professor Mark J. Kushner (University of Michigan) for the interesting discussion on Ref. 198. Approved Most recent IF: 2.068
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:178814 Serial 6794
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Author Bruggeman, P.J.; Bogaerts, A.; Pouvesle, J.M.; Robert, E.; Szili, E.J.
Title Plasma–liquid interactions Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 130 Issue 20 Pages 200401
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ;
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Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:184245 Serial 6830
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Author Pacquets, L.; Irtem, E.; Neukermans, S.; Daems, N.; Bals, S.; Breugelmans, T.
Title Size-controlled electrodeposition of Cu nanoparticles on gas diffusion electrodes in methanesulfonic acid solution Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Journal Of Applied Electrochemistry Abbreviated Journal J Appl Electrochem
Volume 51 Issue 2 Pages
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)
Abstract In this paper electrodeposition is used to obtain Cu nanoparticles, as it allows good control over particle size and distribution. These Cu particles were deposited onto a gas diffusion electrode which increased the resulting surface area. Prior to deposition, the surface was pre-treated with NaOH, HNO3, MQ and TX100 to investigate the influence on the electrodeposition of Cu on the gas diffusion electrode (GDE). When using HNO3, the smallest particles with the most homogeneous distribution and high particle roughness were obtained. Once the optimal substrate was determined, we further demonstrated that by altering the electrodeposition parameters, the particle size and density could be tuned. On the one hand, increasing the nucleation potential led to a higher particle density resulting in smaller particles because of an increased competition between particles. Finally, the Cu particle size increased when applying a greater growth charge and growth potential. This fundamental study thus opens up a path towards the synthesis of supported Cu materials with increased surface areas, which is interesting from a catalytic point of view. Larger surface areas are generally correlated with a better catalyst performance and thus higher product yields. This research can contributed in obtaining new insides into the deposition of metallic nanoparticles on rough surfaces. [GRAPHICS] .
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Notes ; L. Pacquets was supported through a PhD fellowship strategic basic research (1S56918N) of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). N. Daems was supported through a postdoctoral fellowship (12Y3919N-ND) of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). S. Neukermans was supported through an FWO project grant (G093317N). This research was financed by the research counsel of the university of Antwerp (BOF-GOA 33928). The authors recognize the contribution of Thomas Kenis for analytical validation and methodology. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.9; 2020 IF: 2.235
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:171588 Serial 6603
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Author Bogomolova, A.; Hruby, M.; Panek, J.; Rabyk, M.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Steinhart, M.; Zhigunov, A.; Sedlacek, O.; Stepanek, P.; Filippov, S.K.;
Title Small-angle X-ray scattering and light scattering study of hybrid nanoparticles composed of thermoresponsive triblock copolymer F127 and thermoresponsive statistical polyoxazolines with hydrophobic moieties Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Journal of applied crystallography Abbreviated Journal J Appl Crystallogr
Volume 46 Issue 6 Pages 1690-1698
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A combination of new thermoresponsive statistical polyoxazolines, poly[(2-butyl-2-oxazoline)-stat-(2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline)] [pBuOx-co-piPrOx], with different hydrophobic moieties and F127 surfactant as a template system for the creation of thermosensitive nanoparticles for radionuclide delivery has recently been tested [Pánek, Filippov, Hrubý, Rabyk, Bogomolova, Kučka Stěpánek (2012). Macromol. Rapid Commun.33, 16831689]. It was shown that the presence of the thermosensitive F127 triblock copolymer in solution reduces nanoparticle size and polydispersity. This article focuses on a determination of the internal structure and solution properties of the nanoparticles in the temperature range from 288 to 312 K. Here, it is demonstrated that below the cloud point temperature (CPT) the polyoxazolines and F127 form complexes that co-exist in solution with single F127 molecules and large aggregates. When the temperature is raised above the CPT, nanoparticles composed of polyoxazolines and F127 are predominant in solution. These nanoparticles could be described by a spherical shell model. It was found that the molar weight and hydrophobicity of the polymer do not influence the size of the outer radius and only slightly change the inner radius of the nanoparticles. At the same time, molar weight and hydrophobicity did affect the process of nanoparticle formation. In conclusion, poly(2-oxazoline) molecules are fully incorporated inside of F127 micelles, and this result is very promising for the successful application of such systems in radionuclide delivery.
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Language Wos 000327070000020 Publication Date 2013-11-06
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Notes 262348 Esmi; Fwo; Iap-Pai Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112420 Serial 3042
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Author de Nolf, W.; Vanmeert, F.; Janssens, K.
Title XRDUA : crystalline phase distribution maps by two-dimensional scanning and tomographic (micro) X-ray powder diffraction Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Journal of applied crystallography Abbreviated Journal
Volume 47 Issue 3 Pages 1107-1117
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Imaging of crystalline phase distributions in heterogeneous materials, either plane projected or in virtual cross sections of the object under investigation, can be achieved by scanning X-ray powder diffraction employing X-ray micro beams and X-ray-sensitive area detectors. Software exists to convert the two-dimensional powder diffraction patterns that are recorded by these detectors to one-dimensional diffractograms, which may be analysed by the broad variety of powder diffraction software developed by the crystallography community. However, employing these tools for the construction of crystalline phase distribution maps proves to be very difficult, especially when employing micro-focused X-ray beams, as most diffraction software tools have mainly been developed having structure solution in mind and are not suitable for phase imaging purposes. XRDUA has been developed to facilitate the execution of the complete sequence of data reduction and interpretation steps required to convert large sequences of powder diffraction patterns into a limited set of crystalline phase maps in an integrated fashion.
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Language Wos 000336738500031 Publication Date 2014-05-28
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Notes ; The authors would like to thank the synchrotron beamline staff at ID15 (ESRF, Grenoble, France), MicroXAS (SLS, Villigen, Switzerland) and PO6/BL-L (Petra III/Hasylab, Hamburg, Germany) for accommodating the experiments presented in this paper. Support from FWO 'Big Science' project G0C1213N as well as from the BELSPO project 'S2ART' (SD/RI/04A) is acknowledged. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:117758 Serial 5920
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Author Terzano, R.; al Chami, Z.; Vekemans, B.; Janssens, K.; Miano, T.; Ruggiero, P.
Title Zinc distribution and speciation within rocket plants (Eruca vesicaria L. Cavalieri) grown on a polluted soil amended with compost as determined by XRF microtomography and Micro-Xanes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of agricultural and food chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Agr Food Chem
Volume 56 Issue 9 Pages 3222-3231
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000255655600050 Publication Date 2008-04-15
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Impact Factor 3.154 Times cited 68 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.154; 2008 IF: 2.562
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:69147 Serial 5925
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Author Xhoffer, C.; Jacob, W.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Application of electron energy loss spectroscopy to aerosols Type A1 Journal article
Year 1989 Publication Journal of aerosol science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 20 Issue 8 Pages 1617-1619
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1989CN23100191 Publication Date 2003-08-06
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116820 Serial 7472
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Author Rojas, C.M.; Otten, P.M.; Van Grieken, R.E.
Title Characterization of airborne particulate matter collected over the North Sea Type A1 Journal article
Year 1989 Publication Journal of aerosol science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 20 Issue 8 Pages 1257-1260
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116819 Serial 7616
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Author Smekens, A.; Knupfer, M.; Berghmans, P.; Van Grieken, R.
Title The elemental composition and microstructure of soot emitted by different sources Type A1 Journal article
Year 2000 Publication Journal of aerosol science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue S1 Pages 917-918
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:31647 Serial 7887
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Author Gysels, K.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Field evaluation of a wind tunnel-impactor system for sampling ambient aerosols Type A1 Journal article
Year 1999 Publication Journal of aerosol science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue 5 Pages 639-650
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Language Wos 000079182300008 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:23180 Serial 7966
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Author Even, A.; ten Brink, H.M.; Khlystov, A.; Smekens, A.; Berghmans, P.; Van Grieken, R.
Title The influence of black carbon on the crystallization point of salt aerosol Type A1 Journal article
Year 2000 Publication Journal of aerosol science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue S1 Pages 336-337
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:31636 Serial 8088
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Author Osán, J.; Ro, C.-U.; Szalóki, I.; Worobiec, A.; de Hoog, J.; Joos, P.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Methodology for light element analysis of individual aerosol particles using thin-window EPMA Type A1 Journal article
Year 2000 Publication Journal of aerosol science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue S1 Pages 765-766
Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:31645 Serial 8221
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Author de Hoog, J.; Osán, J.; Worobiec, A.; Ro, C.-U.; Szalóki, I.; Joos, P.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Optimisation of light element analysis of individual particles using UTW-EPMA Type A1 Journal article
Year 2000 Publication Journal of aerosol science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 31 Issue S1 Pages 388-389
Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:31642 Serial 8336
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Author Rojas, C.M.; Goossens, D.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Penetration of atmospheric aerosols during collection in cellulose filters, studied by secondary ion mass spectrometry Type A1 Journal article
Year 1989 Publication Journal of aerosol science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 20 Issue 5 Pages 569-574
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The penetration of aerosol particles in a Whatman-41 cellulose filter has been studied via the depth profiles of different elements present in the aerosol. Depth profiles were obtained by analyzing both fine and coarse fractions from a dichotomous sampler by secondary ion mass spectrometry. The fine particles had an aerodynamic diameter dae of less than 2.5 μm, whereas the coarse fraction had 2.5 ≤ dae ≤ 15 μm. Elements such as Al, Si, Ca, Ti and Fe were associated with coarse airborne particles, while S, Cl, Zn, and Br were more abundant in the fine fraction. Results showed that particle size plays an important role in the distribution of particulate matter throughout the filter. SiTi-containing particles were mostly deposited near the surface of the filter, and their profiles can be estimated using a polynomial function, whereas the profile of AlCaFe-containing particles can be approached by an exponential decay function. Elements associated with fine fraction aerosols mainly originating from combustion processes, can penetrate up to about 25% of the total filter thickness, and their profiles are better represented by a diffusion function.
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116822 Serial 8368
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