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Author Carmesin, C.; Schowalter, M.; Lorke, M.; Mourad, D.; Grieb, T.; Müller-Caspary, K.; Yacob, M.; Reithmaier, J.P.; Benyoucef, M.; Rosenauer, A.; Jahnke, F. url  doi
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  Title Interplay of morphology, composition, and optical properties of InP-based quantum dots emitting at the 1.55 \mum telecom wavelength Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 96 Issue 23 Pages 235309  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract <script type='text/javascript'>document.write(unpmarked('Results for the development and detailed analysis of self-organized InAs/InAlGaAs/InP quantum dots suitable for single-photon emission at the 1.55 mu m telecom wavelength are reported. The structural and compositional properties of the system are obtained from high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy of individual quantum dots. The system is composed of almost pure InAs quantum dots embedded in quaternary InAlGaAs barrier material, which is lattice matched to the InP substrate. When using the measured results for a representative quantum-dot geometry as well as experimentally reconstructed alloy concentrations, a combination of strain-field and electronic-state calculations is able to reproduce the quantum-dot emission wavelength in agreement with the experimentally determined photoluminescence spectrum. The inhomogeneous broadening of the latter can be related to calculated variations of the emission wavelength for the experimentally deduced In-concentration fluctuations and size variations.'));  
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  Publisher American Physical Society Place of Publication New York, N.Y Editor  
  Language Wos 000418654200009 Publication Date 2017-12-26  
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  ISSN (down) 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 3 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; The authors gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft Project No. JA 14-1, the BMBF Projects Q.com-H No. 16KIS0111 and No. 16KIS0112, as well as computational resources from HLRN (Hannover, Berlin). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:148505 Serial 4882  
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Author Müller-Caspary, K.; Duchamp, M.; Roesner, M.; Migunov, V.; Winkler, F.; Yang, H.; Huth, M.; Ritz, R.; Simson, M.; Ihle, S.; Soltau, H.; Wehling, T.; Dunin-Borkowski, R.E.; Van Aert, S.; Rosenauer, A. url  doi
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  Title Atomic-scale quantification of charge densities in two-dimensional materials Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 98 Issue 12 Pages 121408  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The charge density is among the most fundamental solid state properties determining bonding, electrical characteristics, and adsorption or catalysis at surfaces. While atomic-scale charge densities have as yet been retrieved by solid state theory, we demonstrate both charge density and electric field mapping across a mono-/bilayer boundary in 2D MoS2 by momentum-resolved scanning transmission electron microscopy. Based on consistency of the four-dimensional experimental data, statistical parameter estimation and dynamical electron scattering simulations using strain-relaxed supercells, we are able to identify an AA-type bilayer stacking and charge depletion at the Mo-terminated layer edge.  
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  Publisher American Physical Society Place of Publication New York, N.Y Editor  
  Language Wos 000445508200004 Publication Date 2018-09-24  
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  ISSN (down) 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 10 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; K.M.-C. acknowledges funding from the Initiative and Network Fund of the Helmholtz Association (VH-NG-1317) within the framework of the Helmholtz Young Investigator Group moreSTEM at Forschungszentrum Julich, Germany. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153621 Serial 5078  
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Author Behera, B.C.; Jana, S.; Bhat, S.G.; Gauquelin, N.; Tripathy, G.; Kumar, P.S.A.; Samal, D. url  doi
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  Title Evidence for exchange bias coupling at the perovskite/brownmillerite interface in spontaneously stabilized SrCoO3-\delta/SrCoO2.5 bilayers Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 99 Issue 2 Pages 024425  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Interface effect in complex oxide thin-film heterostructures lies at the vanguard of current research to design technologically relevant functionality and explore emergent physical phenomena. While most of the previous works focus on the perovskite/perovskite heterostructures, the study of perovskite/brownmillerite interfaces remains in its infancy. Here, we investigate spontaneously stabilized perovskite-ferromagnet (SrCoO3-delta)/brownmillerite-antiferromagnet (SrCoO2.5) bilayer with T-N > T-C and discover an unconventional interfacial magnetic exchange bias effect. From magnetometry investigations, it is rationalized that the observed effect stems from the interfacial ferromagnet/antiferromagnet coupling. The possibility for coupled ferromagnet/spin-glass interface engendering such effect is ruled out. Strikingly, a finite coercive field persists in the paramagnetic state of SrCoO3-delta,whereas the exchange bias field vanishes at T-C . We conjecture the observed effect to be due to the effective external quenched staggered field provided by the antiferromagnetic layer for the ferromagnetic spins at the interface. Our results not only unveil a paradigm to tailor the interfacial magnetic properties in oxide heterostructures without altering the cations at the interface, but also provide a purview to delve into the fundamental aspects of exchange bias in such unusual systems, paving a big step forward in thin-film magnetism.  
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  Language Wos 000456481900003 Publication Date 2019-01-23  
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  ISSN (down) 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 2 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; We are grateful to Sachin Sarangi for his superb technical support during magnetic measurements. We thank Gopal Pradhan for fruitful discussion. We thank Zhicheng Zhong for reading the manuscript and for suggestions. We thank T. Som for extending laboratory facility. D.S. and B.C.B. acknowledge the financial support from Max-Planck Society through Max Planck Partner Group. S.G.B. acknowledges the INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Programme (DSTO1899) for the financial support. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:157562 Serial 5248  
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Author Das, S.; Rata, A.D.; Maznichenko, I., V; Agrestini, I.S.; Pippel, E.; Gauquelin, N.; Verbeeck, J.; Chen, K.; Valvidares, S.M.; Vasili, H.B.; Herrero-Martin, J.; Pellegrin, E.; Nenkov, K.; Herklotz, A.; Ernst, A.; Mertig, I.; Hu, Z.; Doerr, K. url  doi
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  Title Low-field switching of noncollinear spin texture at La0.7Sr0.3MnO3-SrRuO3interfaces Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 99 Issue 2 Pages 024416  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Interfaces of ferroic oxides can show complex magnetic textures which have strong impact on spintronics devices. This has been demonstrated recently for interfaces with insulating antiferromagnets such as BiFeO3. Here, noncollinear spin textures which can be switched in very low magnetic field are reported for conducting ferromagnetic bilayers of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3-SrRuO3 (LSMO-SRO). The magnetic order and switching are fundamentally different for bilayers coherently grown in reversed stacking sequence. The SRO top layer forms a persistent exchange spring which is antiferromagnetically coupled to LSMO and drives switching in low fields of a few milliteslas. Density functional theory reveals the crucial impact of the interface termination on the strength of Mn-Ru exchange coupling across the interface. The observation of an exchange spring agrees with ultrastrong coupling for the MnO2/SrO termination. Our results demonstrate low-field switching of noncollinear spin textures at an interface between conducting oxides, opening a pathway for manipulating and utilizing electron transport phenomena in controlled spin textures at oxide interfaces.  
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  Language Wos 000455821400005 Publication Date 2019-01-15  
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  ISSN (down) 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 19 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; The research in Halle was supported by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), SFB 762 Functional Oxide Interfaces (Projects No. A9 and No. B1). K.C. benefited from support of the DFG (Project 600575). Discussions with M. Trassin, M. Ziese, H. M. Christen, E.-J. Guo, F. Grcondciel, M. Bibes, and H. N. Lee are gratefully acknowledged. N. G. and J. V. acknowledge funding under the GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:156717 Serial 5255  
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Author Kuo, C.-T.; Lin, S.-C.; Ghiringhelli, G.; Peng, Y.; De Luca, G.M.; Di Castro, D.; Betto, D.; Gehlmann, M.; Wijnands, T.; Huijben, M.; Meyer-Ilse, J.; Gullikson, E.; Kortright, J.B.; Vailionis, A.; Gauquelin, N.; Verbeeck, J.; Gerber, T.; Balestrino, G.; Brookes, N.B.; Braicovich, L.; Fadley, C.S. url  doi
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  Title Depth-resolved resonant inelastic x-ray scattering at a superconductor/half-metallic-ferromagnet interface through standing wave excitation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 98 Issue 23 Pages 235146  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract We demonstrate that combining standing wave (SW) excitation with resonant inelastic x-ray scattering (RIXS) can lead to depth resolution and interface sensitivity for studying orbital and magnetic excitations in correlated oxide heterostructures. SW-RIXS has been applied to multilayer heterostructures consisting of a superconductor La1.85Sr0.15CuO4 (LSCO) and a half-metallic ferromagnet La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 (LSMO). Easily observable SW effects on the RIXS excitations were found in these LSCO/LSMO multilayers. In addition, we observe different depth distribution of the RIXS excitations. The magnetic excitations are found to arise from the LSCO/LSMO interfaces, and there is also a suggestion that one of the dd excitations comes from the interfaces. SW-RIXS measurements of correlated-oxide and other multilayer heterostructures should provide unique layer-resolved insights concerning their orbital and magnetic excitations, as well as a challenge for RIXS theory to specifically deal with interface effects.  
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  Language Wos 000454160800004 Publication Date 2018-12-21  
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  ISSN (down) 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes J.V. and N.G. acknowledge ˝ funding through the GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. The microscope used in this work was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government. Approved Most recent IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:156784 Serial 5363  
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Author Milovanović, S.P.; Andelkovic, M.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M. url  doi
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  Title Band flattening in buckled monolayer graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Physical Review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 102 Issue 24 Pages 245427  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The strain fields of periodically buckled graphene induce a periodic pseudomagnetic field (PMF) that modifies the electronic band structure. From the geometry, amplitude, and period of the periodic pseudomagnetic field, we determine the necessary conditions to access the regime of correlated phases by examining the band flattening. As compared to twisted bilayer graphene the proposed system has the advantages that (1) only a single layer of graphene is needed, (2) one is not limited to hexagonal superlattices, and (3) narrower flat bandwidth and larger separation between flat bands can be induced. We, therefore, propose that periodically strained graphene single layers can become a platform for the exploration of exotic many-body phases.  
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  Language Wos 000602844600007 Publication Date 2020-12-28  
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  ISSN (down) 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited 27 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; S.P.M. is supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO). We thank E. Y. Andrei, Y. Jiang, and J. Mao for fruitful discussions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2020 IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:175021 Serial 6684  
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Author Sanchez-Barriga, J.; Aguilera, I.; Yashina, L., V; Tsukanova, D.Y.; Freyse, F.; Chaika, A.N.; Callaert, C.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Varykhalov, A.; Rienks, E.D.L.; Bihlmayer, G.; Blugel, S.; Rader, O. url  doi
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  Title Anomalous behavior of the electronic structure of (Bi1-xInx)2Se3across the quantum phase transition from topological to trivial insulator Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 98 Issue 23 Pages 235110  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Using spin- and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and relativistic many-body calculations, we investigate the evolution of the electronic structure of (Bi1-xInx)(2)Se-3)(2)Se-3 bulk single crystals around the critical point of the trivial to topological insulator quantum-phase transition. By increasing x, we observe how a surface gap opens at the Dirac point of the initially gapless topological surface state of Bi2Se3, leading to the existence of massive fermions. The surface gap monotonically increases for a wide range of x values across the topological and trivial sides of the quantum-phase transition. By means of photon-energy-dependent measurements, we demonstrate that the gapped surface state survives the inversion of the bulk bands which occurs at a critical point near x = 0.055. The surface state exhibits a nonzero in-plane spin polarization which decays exponentially with increasing x, and which persists in both the topological and trivial insulator phases. Our calculations reveal qualitative agreement with the experimental results all across the quantum-phase transition upon the systematic variation of the spin-orbit coupling strength. A non-time-reversal symmetry-breaking mechanism of bulk-mediated scattering processes that increase with decreasing spin-orbit coupling strength is proposed as explanation.  
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  Language Wos 000452322800003 Publication Date 2018-12-05  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:156240 Serial 7462  
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Author Takatsu, H.; Hernandez, O.; Yoshimune, W.; Prestipino, C.; Yamamoto, T.; Tassel, C.; Kobayashi, Y.; Batuk, D.; Shibata, Y.; Abakumov, A.M.; Brown, C.M.; Kageyama, H. doi  openurl
  Title Cubic lead perovskite PbMoO3 with anomalous metallic behavior Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 95 Issue 15 Pages 155105  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract A previously unreported Pb-based perovskite PbMoO3 is obtained by high-pressure and high-temperature synthesis. This material crystallizes in the Pm3m cubic structure at room temperature, making it distinct from typical Pb-based perovskite oxides with a structural distortion. PbMoO3 exhibits a metallic behavior down to 0.1 K with an unusual T-sublinear dependence of the electrical resistivity. Moreover, a large specific heat is observed at low temperatures accompanied by a peak in C-P/T-3 around 10 K, in marked contrast to the isostructural metallic system SrMoO3. These transport and thermal properties for PbMoO3, taking into account anomalously large Pb atomic displacements detected through diffraction experiments, are attributed to a low-energy vibrational mode, associated with incoherent off-centering of lone-pair Pb2+ cations. We discuss the unusual behavior of the electrical resistivity in terms of a polaronlike conduction, mediated by the strong coupling between conduction electrons and optical phonons of the local low-energy vibrational mode.  
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  Language Wos 000440605700001 Publication Date 2017-04-04  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:167288 Serial 7743  
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Author Linard, F.J.A.; Moura, V.N.; Covaci, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Chaves, A. url  doi
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  Title Wave-packet scattering at a normal-superconductor interface in two-dimensional materials : a generalized theoretical approach Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 107 Issue 16 Pages 165306-165309  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract A wave-packet time evolution method, based on the split-operator technique, is developed to investigate the scattering of quasiparticles at a normal-superconductor interface of arbitrary profile and shape. As a practical application, we consider a system where low-energy electrons can be described as Dirac particles, which is the case for most two-dimensional materials, such as graphene and transition-metal dichalcogenides. However, the method is easily adapted for other cases such as electrons in few-layer black phosphorus or any Schrodinger quasiparticles within the effective mass approximation in semiconductors. We employ the method to revisit Andreev reflection in mono-, bi-, and trilayer graphene, where specular-and retro-reflection cases are observed for electrons scattered by a steplike superconducting region. The effect of opening a zero-gap channel across the superconducting region on the electron and hole scattering is also addressed, as an example of the versatility of the technique proposed here.  
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  Language Wos 000974675700006 Publication Date 2023-04-14  
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  ISSN (down) 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:196709 Serial 8954  
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Author Kleibert, A.; Balan, A.; Yanes, R.; Derlet, P.M.; Vaz, C.A.F.; Timm, M.; Fraile Rodríguez, A.; Béché, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Dhaka, R.S.; Radovic, M.; Nowak, U.; Nolting, F. pdf  url
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  Title Direct observation of enhanced magnetism in individual size- and shape-selected 3d transition metal nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 95 Issue 95 Pages 195404  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Magnetic nanoparticles are critical building blocks for future technologies ranging from nanomedicine to spintronics. Many related applications require nanoparticles with tailored magnetic properties. However, despite significant efforts undertaken towards this goal, a broad and poorly understood dispersion of magnetic properties is reported, even within monodisperse samples of the canonical ferromagnetic 3d transition metals. We address this issue by investigating the magnetism of a large number of size- and shape-selected, individual nanoparticles of Fe, Co, and Ni using a unique set of complementary characterization techniques. At room temperature, only superparamagnetic behavior is observed in our experiments for all Ni nanoparticles within the investigated sizes, which range from 8 to 20 nm. However, Fe and Co nanoparticles can exist in two distinct magnetic states at any size in this range: (i) a superparamagnetic state, as expected from the bulk and surface anisotropies known for the respective materials and as observed for Ni, and (ii) a state with unexpected stable magnetization at room temperature. This striking state is assigned to significant modifications of the magnetic properties arising from metastable lattice defects in the core of the nanoparticles, as concluded by calculations and atomic structural characterization. Also related with the structural defects, we find that the magnetic state of Fe and Co nanoparticles can be tuned by thermal treatment enabling one to tailor their magnetic properties for applications. This paper demonstrates the importance of complementary single particle investigations for a better understanding of nanoparticle magnetism and for full exploration of their potential for applications.  
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  Language Wos 000400665300002 Publication Date 2017-05-05  
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  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 21 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes We thank A. Weber, R. Schelldorfer, and J. Krbanjevic (Paul Scherrer Institut) for technical assistance. This paper was supported by the Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel. A.F.R. acknowledges support from the MICIIN “Ramón y Cajal” Programme. A.B. and J.V. acknowledge funding from the European Union under the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant No. 278510 VORTEX and under a contract for Integrated Infrastructure Initiative ESTEEM2 No. 312483. R.Y. and U.N. thank the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft for financial support via Sonderforschungsbereich 1214. Part of this work was performed at the Surface/Interface: Microscopy (SIM) beamline of the Swiss Light Source, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen, Switzerland. Approved Most recent IF: 3.836  
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Author Tsirlin, A.A.; Rousochatzakis, I.; Filimonov, D.; Batuk, D.; Frontzek, M.; Abakumov, A.M. url  doi
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  Title Spin-reorientation transitions in the Cairo pentagonal magnet Bi4Fe5O13F Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 96 Issue 9 Pages 094420  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract We show that interlayer spins play a dual role in the Cairo pentagonal magnet Bi4Fe5O13F, on one hand mediating the three-dimensional magnetic order, and on the other driving spin-reorientation transitions both within and between the planes. The corresponding sequence of magnetic orders unraveled by neutron diffraction and Mossbauer spectroscopy features two orthogonal magnetic structures described by opposite local vector chiralities, and an intermediate, partly disordered phase with nearly collinear spins. A similar collinear phase has been predicted theoretically to be stabilized by quantum fluctuations, but Bi4Fe5O13F is very far from the relevant parameter regime. While the observed in-plane reorientation cannot be explained by any standard frustration mechanism, our ab initio band-structure calculations reveal strong single-ion anisotropy of the interlayer Fe3+ spins that turns out to be instrumental in controlling the local vector chirality and the associated interlayer order.  
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  Language Wos 000411161700002 Publication Date 2017-09-19  
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  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 7 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes We are grateful to J.-M. Perez-Mato and Dmitry Khalyavin for valuable discussions on the magnetic structures and symmetries. D.F. and A.A. are grateful to the Russian Science Foundation (Grant No. 14-13-00680) for support. A.T. was supported by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research through the Sofja Kovalevskaya Award of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. This work is based on experiments performed at the Swiss spallation neutron source SINQ, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen, Switzerland. Approved Most recent IF: 3.836  
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Author Bercx, M.; Partoens, B.; Lamoen, D. pdf  url
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  Title Quantitative modeling of secondary electron emission from slow-ion bombardment on semiconductors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 99 Issue 8 Pages 085413  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract When slow ions incident on a surface are neutralized, the excess potential energy is passed on to an electron inside the surface, leading to emission of secondary electrons. The microscopic description of this process, as

well as the calculation of the secondary electron yield, is a challenging problem due to its complexity as well

as its sensitivity to surface properties. One of the first quantitative descriptions was articulated in the 1950s by

Hagstrum, who based his calculation on a parametrization of the density of states of the material. In this paper, we

present a model for calculating the secondary electron yield, derived from Hagstrum’s initial approach. We use

first-principles density functional theory calculations to acquire the necessary input and introduce the concept of

electron cascades to Hagstrum’s model in order to improve the calculated spectra, as well as remove its reliance

on fitting parameters. We apply our model to He+ and Ne+ ions incident on Ge(111) and Si(111) and obtain

yield spectra that match closely to the experimental results of Hagstrum.
 
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  Language Wos 000458367800010 Publication Date 2019-02-11  
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  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 5 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes We would like to thank Prof. D. Depla for the useful discussions on the secondary electron yield. Furthermore, we acknowledge financial support of FWO-Vlaanderen through project G.0216.14N. 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), both funded by the FWOVlaanderen and the Flemish Government-department EWI. Approved Most recent IF: 3.836  
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Author Savchenko, T.M.; Buzzi, M.; Howald, L.; Ruta, S.; Vijayakumar, J.; Timm, M.; Bracher, D.; Saha, S.; Derlet, P.M.; Béché, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Chantrell, R.W.; Vaz, C.A.F.; Nolting, F.; Kleibert, A. pdf  url
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  Title Single femtosecond laser pulse excitation of individual cobalt nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Physical Review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 102 Issue 20 Pages 205418  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Laser-induced manipulation of magnetism at the nanoscale is a rapidly growing research topic with potential for applications in spintronics. In this work, we address the role of the scattering cross section, thermal effects, and laser fluence on the magnetic, structural, and chemical stability of individual magnetic nanoparticles excited by single femtosecond laser pulses. We find that the energy transfer from the fs laser pulse to the nanoparticles is limited by the Rayleigh scattering cross section, which in combination with the light absorption of the supporting substrate and protective layers determines the increase in the nanoparticle temperature. We investigate individual Co nanoparticles (8 to 20 nm in size) as a prototypical model system, using x-ray photoemission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy upon excitation with single femtosecond laser pulses of varying intensity and polarization. In agreement with calculations, we find no deterministic or stochastic reversal of the magnetization in the nanoparticles up to intensities where ultrafast demagnetization or all-optical switching is typically reported in thin films. Instead, at higher fluences, the laser pulse excitation leads to photo-chemical reactions of the nanoparticles with the protective layer, which results in an irreversible change in the magnetic properties. Based on our findings, we discuss the conditions required for achieving laser-induced switching in isolated nanomagnets.  
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  Language Wos 000589602000005 Publication Date 2020-11-16  
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  Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited 1 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes This work received funding by the Swiss National Foundation (SNF) (Grants No. 200021160186 and No. 2002153540), the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) (Grant No. SNI P1502), the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 737093 (FEMTOTERABYTE), and the COST Action CA17123 (MAGNETOFON). Part of this work was performed at the SIM beamline of the Swiss Light Source (SLS), Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen, Switzerland. Part of the simulations were undertaken on the VIKING cluster, which is a high-performance compute facility provided by the University of York. We kindly acknowledge Anja Weber from PSI for preparation of substrates with marker structures. A.B. and Jo Verbeeck acknowledge funding through FWO Project No. G093417N (“Compressed sensing enabling low dose imaging in transmission electron microscopy”) from the Flanders Research Fund. Jo Verbeeck acknowledges funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No. 823717 – ESTEEM3. S.S. acknowledges ETH Zurich Post-Doctoral fellowship and Marie Curie actions for people COFUND program.; esteem3JRA; esteem3reported Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2020 IF: 3.836  
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Author Clark, L.; Guzzinati, G.; Béché, A.; Lubk, A.; Verbeeck, J. pdf  url
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  Title Symmetry-constrained electron vortex propagation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Physical review A Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev A  
  Volume 93 Issue 93 Pages 063840  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Electron vortex beams hold great promise for development in transmission electron microscopy but have yet to be widely adopted. This is partly due to the complex set of interactions that occur between a beam carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM) and a sample. Herein, the system is simplified to focus on the interaction between geometrical symmetries, OAM, and topology. We present multiple simulations alongside experimental data to study the behavior of a variety of electron vortex beams after interacting with apertures of different symmetries and investigate the effect on their OAM and vortex structure, both in the far field and under free-space propagation.  
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  Language Wos 000378197200006 Publication Date 2016-06-23  
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  Impact Factor 2.925 Times cited 7 Open Access  
  Notes L.C., A.B., G.G., and J.V. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Starting Grant No. 278510—VORTEX. J.V. and A.L. acknowledge financial support from the European Union through the 7th Framework Program (FP7) under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 312483 ESTEEM2). The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund of the Flemish Government.; esteem2jra3; ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: 2.925  
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Author Juchtmans, R.; Guzzinati, G.; Verbeeck, J. url  doi
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  Title Extension of Friedel's law to vortex-beam diffraction Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Physical Review A Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev A  
  Volume 94 Issue 94 Pages 033858  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Friedel's law states that the modulus of the Fourier transform of real functions is centrosymmetric, while the phase is antisymmetric. As a consequence of this, elastic scattering of plane-wave photons or electrons within the first-order Born-approximation, as well as Fraunhofer diffraction on any aperture, is bound to result in centrosymmetric diffraction patterns. Friedel's law, however, does not apply for vortex beams, and centrosymmetry in general is not present in their diffraction patterns. In this work we extend Friedel's law for vortex beams by showing that the diffraction patterns of vortex beams with opposite topological charge, scattered on the same two-dimensional potential, always are centrosymmetric to one another, regardless of the symmetry of the scattering object. We verify our statement by means of numerical simulations and experimental data. Our research provides deeper understanding in vortex-beam diffraction and can be used to design new experiments to measure the topological charge of vortex beams with diffraction gratings or to study general vortex-beam diffraction.  
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  Language Wos 000384374500010 Publication Date 2016-09-30  
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  Impact Factor 2.925 Times cited 13 Open Access  
  Notes The authors acknowledge support from the FWO (Aspirant Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek – Vlaanderen) and the EU under the Seventh Framework Program (FP7) under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative, Reference No. 312483-ESTEEM2 and ERC Starting Grant No. 278510 VORTEX.; ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 2.925  
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Author Juchtmans, R.; Clark, L.; Lubk, A.; Verbeeck, J. url  doi
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  Title Spiral phase plate contrast in optical and electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Physical review A Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev A  
  Volume 94 Issue 94 Pages 023838  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The use of phase plates in the back focal plane of a microscope is a well-established technique in optical microscopy to increase the contrast of weakly interacting samples and is gaining interest in electron microscopy as well. In this paper we study the spiral phase plate (SPP), also called helical, vortex, or two-dimensional Hilbert phase plate, which adds an angularly dependent phase of the form exp(iℓϕk) to the exit wave in Fourier space. In the limit of large collection angles, we analytically calculate that the average of a pair of l=+-1

SPP filtered images is directly proportional to the gradient squared of the exit wave, explaining the edge contrast previously seen in optical SPP work. We discuss the difference between a clockwise-anticlockwise pair of SPP filtered images and derive conditions under which the modulus of the wave's gradient can be seen directly from one SPP filtered image. This work provides the theoretical background to interpret images obtained with a SPP, thereby opening new perspectives for new experiments to study, for example, magnetic materials in an electron microscope.
 
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  Language Wos 000381882800011 Publication Date 2016-08-22  
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  Impact Factor 2.925 Times cited 10 Open Access  
  Notes The authors acknowledge support from the FWO (Aspirant Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek – Vlaanderen) and the EU under the Seventh Framework Program (FP7) under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative, Reference No. 312483-ESTEEM2 and ERC Starting Grant No. 278510 VORTEX.; ECASJO_ Approved Most recent IF: 2.925  
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Author Vlasov, E.; Denisov, N.; Verbeeck, J. pdf  url
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  Title Low-cost electron detector for scanning electron microscope Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication HardwareX Abbreviated Journal HardwareX  
  Volume 14 Issue Pages e00413  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Electron microscopy is an indispensable tool for the characterization of (nano) materials. Electron microscopes are typically very expensive and their internal operation is often shielded from the user. This situation can provide fast and high quality results for researchers focusing on e.g. materials science if they have access to the relevant instruments. For researchers focusing on technique development, wishing to test novel setups, however, the high entry price can lead to risk aversion and deter researchers from innovating electron microscopy technology further. The closed attitude of commercial entities about how exactly the different parts of electron microscopes work, makes it even harder for newcomers in this field. Here we propose an affordable, easy-to-build electron detector for use in a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The aim of this project is to shed light on the functioning of such detectors as well as show that even a very modest design can lead to acceptable performance while providing high flexibility for experimentation and customization.  
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  Language Wos 001042486000001 Publication Date 2023-03-10  
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  ISSN (down) 2468-0672 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes The authors acknowledge the financial support of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) project SBO [Grant No. S000121N]. JV acknowledges funding from the HORIZON-INFRA-2022-TECH-01-01 project IMPRESS [Grant No. 101094299]. Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Vladimirova, N.V.; Frolov, A.S.; Sanchez-Barriga, J.; Clark, O.J.; Matsui, F.; Usachov, D.Y.; Muntwiler, M.; Callaert, C.; Hadermann, J.; Neudachina, V.S.; Tamm, M.E.; Yashina, L.V. pdf  url
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  Title Occupancy of lattice positions probed by X-ray photoelectron diffraction : a case study of tetradymite topological insulators Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Surfaces and interfaces Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 36 Issue Pages 102516-10  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Occupancy of different structural positions in a crystal lattice often seems to play a key role in material prop-erties. Several experimental techniques have been developed to uncover this issue, all of them being mostly bulk sensitive. However, many materials including topological insulators (TIs), which are among the most intriguing modern materials, are intended to be used in devices as thin films, for which the sublattice occupancy may differ from the bulk. One of the possible approaches to occupancy analysis is X-ray Photoelectron Diffraction (XPD), a structural method in surface science with chemical sensitivity. We applied this method in a case study of Sb2(Te1-xSex)3 mixed crystals, which belong to prototypical TIs. We used high-angle annular dark field (HAADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) as a reference method to verify our analysis. We revealed that the XPD data for vacuum cleaved bulk crystals are in excellent agreement with the reference ones. Also, we demonstrate that the anion occupancy near a naturally formed surface can be rather different from that of the bulk. The present results are relevant for a wide range of compositions where the system remains a topological phase, as we ultimately show by probing the transiently occupied topological surface state above the Fermi level by ultrafast photoemission.  
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  Language Wos 000901694900001 Publication Date 2022-11-28  
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  Impact Factor 6.2 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.2; 2023 IF: NA  
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Author Barbiellini, B.; Kuriplach, J.; Saniz, R. url  doi
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  Title Study of rechargeable batteries using advanced spectroscopic and computational techniques Type Editorial
  Year 2021 Publication Condensed Matter Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 6 Issue 3 Pages 26  
  Keywords Editorial; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Improving the efficiency and longevity of energy storage systems based on Li- and Na-ion rechargeable batteries presents a major challenge. The main problems are essentially capacity loss and limited cyclability. These effects are due to a hierarchy of factors spanning various length and time scales, interconnected in a complex manner. As a consequence, and in spite of several decades of research, a proper understanding of the ageing process has remained somewhat elusive. In recent years, however, combinations of advanced spectroscopy techniques and first-principles simulations have been applied with success to tackle this problem. In this Special Issue, we are pleased to present a selection of articles that, by precisely applying these methods, unravel key aspects of the reduction-oxidation reaction and intercalation processes. Furthermore, the approaches presented provide improvements to standard diagnostic and characterisation techniques, enabling the detection of possible Li-ion flow bottlenecks causing the degradation of capacity and cyclability.  
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  Language Wos 000699368400001 Publication Date 2021-07-26  
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  ISSN (down) 2410-3896 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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Author Beckwee, E.J.; Watson, G.; Houlleberghs, M.; Arenas Esteban, D.; Bals, S.; Van Der Voort, P.; Breynaert, E.; Martens, J.; Baron, G.V.; Denayer, J.F.M. url  doi
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  Title Enabling hydrate-based methane storage under mild operating conditions by periodic mesoporous organosilica nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Heliyon Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 9 Issue 7 Pages e17662-14  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Biomethane is a renewable natural gas substitute produced from biogas. Storage of this sustainable energy vector in confined clathrate hydrates, encapsulated in the pores of a host material, is a highly promising avenue to improve storage capacity and energy efficiency. Herein, a new type of periodic mesoporous organosilica (PMO) nanotubes, referred to as hollow ring PMO (HR-PMO), capable of promoting methane clathrate hydrate formation under mild working conditions (273 K, 3.5 MPa) and at high water loading (5.1 g water/g HR-PMO) is reported. Gravimetric uptake measurements reveal a steep single-stepped isotherm and a noticeably high methane storage capacity (0.55 g methane/g HR-PMO; 0.11 g methane/g water at 3.5 MPa). The large working capacity throughout consecutive pressure-induced clathrate hydrate formationdissociation cycles demonstrates the material's excellent recyclability (97% preservation of capacity). Supported by ex situ cryo-electron tomography and x-ray diffraction, HR-PMO nanotubes are hypothesized to promote clathrate hydrate nucleation and growth by distribution and confinement of water in the mesopores of their outer wall, along the central channels of the nanotubes and on the external nanotube surface. These findings showcase the potential for application of organosilica materials with hierarchical and interconnected pore systems for pressure-based storage of biomethane in confined clathrate hydrates.  
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  Language Wos 001056264100001 Publication Date 2023-06-28  
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  Impact Factor Times cited 4 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes E.J.B., G.W. and M.H. contributed equally to this work. M.H. acknowledges FWO for an FWO-SB fellowship. All authors acknowledge VLAIO for Moonshot funding (ARCLATH, n ? HBC.2019.0110, ARCLATH2, n ? HBC.2021.0254) . J.A.M. acknowledges the Flemish Government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem) and department EWI for infrastructure investment via the Hermes Fund (AH.2016.134) . NMRCoRe acknowledges the Flemish government, department EWI for financial support as International Research Infrastructure (I001321N: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Platform for Molecular Water Research) . J.A.M. acknowledges the European Research Council (ERC) for an Advanced Research Grant under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 834134 (WATUSO) . S.B acknowledges financial support by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO grant G.0381.16N) . This project also received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 731019 (EUSMI) and No 815128 (REALNANO) . Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Psilodimitrakopoulos, S.; Orekhov, A.; Mouchliadis, L.; Jannis, D.; Maragkakis, G.M.; Kourmoulakis, G.; Gauquelin, N.; Kioseoglou, G.; Verbeeck, J.; Stratakis, E. url  doi
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  Title Optical versus electron diffraction imaging of Twist-angle in 2D transition metal dichalcogenide bilayers Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication npj 2D Materials and Applications Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 77  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Atomically thin two-dimensional (2D) materials can be vertically stacked with van der Waals bonds, which enable interlayer coupling. In the particular case of transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) bilayers, the relative direction between the two monolayers, coined as twist-angle, modifies the crystal symmetry and creates a superlattice with exciting properties. Here, we demonstrate an all-optical method for pixel-by-pixel mapping of the twist-angle with a resolution of 0.55(degrees), via polarization-resolved second harmonic generation (P-SHG) microscopy and we compare it with four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy (4D STEM). It is found that the twist-angle imaging of WS2 bilayers, using the P-SHG technique is in excellent agreement with that obtained using electron diffraction. The main advantages of the optical approach are that the characterization is performed on the same substrate that the device is created on and that it is three orders of magnitude faster than the 4D STEM. We envisage that the optical P-SHG imaging could become the gold standard for the quality examination of TMD superlattice-based devices.  
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  Language Wos 000694849200001 Publication Date 2021-09-09  
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  Impact Factor Times cited 4 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes This research has been co-financed by the European Union and Greek national funds through the Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, under the call European R & T Cooperation-Grant Act of Hellenic Institutions that have successfully participated in Joint Calls for Proposals of European Networks ERA NETS (National project code: GRAPH-EYE T8 Epsilon Rho Alpha 2-00009 and European code: 26632, FLAGERA). L.M., G.Ko. and G.Ki. acknowledge funding by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (H.F.R.I.) under the “First Call for H.F.R.I. Research Projects to support Faculty members and Researchers and the procurement of high-cost research equipment grant” (Project No: HFRI-FM17-3034). GKi, S.P. and G.M.M. acknowledge funding from a research co-financed by Greece and the European Union (European Social Fund-ESF) through the Operational Programme “Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2020” in the context of the project “Crystal quality control of two-dimensional materials and their heterostructures via imaging of their non-linear optical properties” (MIS 5050340)“. J.V acknowledges funding from FWO G093417N ('Compressed sensing enabling low dose imaging in transmission electron microscopy') from the Flanders Research Fund, EU. J.V. and N.G. acknowledge funding from the European Union under the Horizon 2020 programme within a contract for Integrating Activities for Advanced Communities No 823717-ESTEEM3. J.V. N.G. and A.O. acknowledge funding through a GOA project ”Solarpaint" of the University of Antwerp. Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Du, K.; Guo, L.; Peng, J.; Chen, X.; Zhou, Z.-N.; Zhang, Y.; Zheng, T.; Liang, Y.-P.; Lu, J.-P.; Ni, Z.-H.; Wang, S.-S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Zhang, Z.; Dong, S.; Tian, H. url  doi
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  Title Direct visualization of irreducible ferrielectricity in crystals Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication npj Quantum Materials Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 49-7  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract In solids, charge polarity can one-to-one correspond to spin polarity phenomenologically, e.g., ferroelectricity/ferromagnetism, antiferroelectricity/antiferromagnetism, and even dipole-vortex/magnetic-vortex, but ferrielectricity/ferrimagnetism kept telling a disparate story in microscopic level. Since the definition of a charge dipole involves more than one ion, there may be multiple choices for a dipole unit, which makes most ferrielectric orders equivalent to ferroelectric ones, i.e., this ferrielectricity is not necessary to be a real independent branch of polarity. In this work, by using the spherical aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope, we visualize a nontrivial ferrielectric structural evolution in BaFe2Se3, in which the development of two polar sub-lattices is out-of-sync, for which we term it as irreducible ferrielectricity. Such irreducible ferrielectricity leads to a non-monotonic behavior for the temperature-dependent polarization, and even a compensation point in the ordered state. Our finding unambiguously distinguishes ferrielectrics from ferroelectrics in solids.  
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  Language Wos 000551499400001 Publication Date 2020-07-23  
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  Notes ; We acknowledge the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11834002, 11674055, and 11234011), National Key R&D Program of China 2017YFB0703100, and the 111 Project (Grant No. B16042). K.D. acknowledges the China Scholarship Council (CSC, No.201806320230) for sponsorship and 2019 Zhejiang University Academic Award for Outstanding Doctoral Candidates. We thank Prof. Fang Lin for providing guidance on calculating atoms position and Dr. Andrew Studer for performing neutron powder diffraction. We thank Prof. Sang-Wook Cheong, Prof. Zhigao Sheng, Prof. Qianghua Wang, Prof. Meng Wang, Prof. Renkui Zheng, Prof. Takuya Aoyama, Dr. Zhibo Yan, and Dr. Meifeng Liu for valuable discussion and/or technical help during measurements. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Yang, C.; Batuk, M.; Jacquet, Q.; Rousse, G.; Yin, W.; Zhang, L.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Cibin, G.; Chadwick, A.; Tarascon, J.-M.; Grimaud, A. pdf  url
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  Title Revealing pH-Dependent Activities and Surface Instabilities for Ni-Based Electrocatalysts during the Oxygen Evolution Reaction Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication ACS energy letters Abbreviated Journal Acs Energy Lett  
  Volume Issue Pages 2884-2890  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Multiple electrochemical processes are involved at the catalyst/ electrolyte interface during the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). With the purpose of elucidating the complexity of surface dynamics upon OER, we systematically studied two Ni-based crystalline oxides (LaNiO3−δ and La2Li0.5Ni0.5O4) and compared them with the state-of-the-art Ni−Fe (oxy)- hydroxide amorphous catalyst. Electrochemical measurements such as rotating ring disk electrode (RRDE) and electrochemical quartz microbalance microscopy (EQCM) coupled with a series of physical characterizations including transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) were conducted to unravel the exact pH effect on both the OER activity and the catalyst stability. We demonstrate that for Ni-based crystalline catalysts the rate for surface degradation depends on the pH and is greater than the rate for surface reconstruction. This behavior is unlike that for the amorphous Ni oxyhydroxide catalyst, which is found to be more stable and pH-independent.  
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  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access: Available from 06.11.2019  
  Notes C.Y., J.-M.T., and A.G. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council (ERC) (FP/2014)/ERC GrantProject 670116-ARPEMA. A.G. acknowledges financial support from the ANR MIDWAY (Project ID ANR-17-CE05- 0008). We acknowledge Diamond Light Source for time awarded to the Energy Materials BAG on Beamline B18, under Proposal sp12559. Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Idrissi, H.; Bollinger, C.; Boioli, F.; Schryvers, D.; Cordier, P. url  doi
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  Title Low-temperature plasticity of olivine revisited with in situ TEM nanomechanical testing Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Science Advances Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 2 Issue 2 Pages e1501671-e1501671  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The rheology of the lithospheric mantle is fundamental to understanding how mantle convection couples with plate tectonics. However, olivine rheology at lithospheric conditions is still poorly understood because experiments are difficult in this temperature range where rocks and mineral become very brittle. We combine techniques of quantitative in situ tensile testing in a transmission electron microscope and numerical modeling of dislocation dynamics to constrain the low-temperature rheology of olivine. We find that the intrinsic ductility of olivine at low temperature is significantly lower than previously reported values, which were obtained under strain-hardened conditions. Using this method, we can anchor rheological laws determined at higher temperature and can provide a better constraint on intermediate temperatures relevant for the lithosphere. More generally, we demonstrate the possibility of characterizing the mechanical properties of specimens, which can be available in the form of submillimeter-sized particles only.  
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  Language Wos 000379620200043 Publication Date 2016-03-12  
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  Impact Factor Times cited 32 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Wang, Z.; Wang, Y.B.; Yin, J.; Tovari, E.; Yang, Y.; Lin, L.; Holwill, M.; Birkbeck, J.; Perello, D.J.; Xu, S.; Zultak, J.; Gorbachev, R.V.; Kretinin, A.V.; Taniguchi, T.; Watanabe, K.; Morozov, S.V.; Andelkovic, M.; Milovanović, S.P.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M.; Mishchenko, A.; Geim, A.K.; Novoselov, K.S.; Fal'ko, V.I.; Knothe, A.; Woods, C.R. url  doi
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  Title Composite super-moiré lattices in double-aligned graphene heterostructures = Composite super-moire lattices in double-aligned graphene heterostructures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Science Advances Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 12 Pages eaay8897  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract When two-dimensional (2D) atomic crystals are brought into close proximity to form a van der Waals heterostructure, neighbouring crystals may influence each other's properties. Of particular interest is when the two crystals closely match and a moire pattern forms, resulting in modified electronic and excitonic spectra, crystal reconstruction, and more. Thus, moire patterns are a viable tool for controlling the properties of 2D materials. However, the difference in periodicity of the two crystals limits the reconstruction and, thus, is a barrier to the low-energy regime. Here, we present a route to spectrum reconstruction at all energies. By using graphene which is aligned to two hexagonal boron nitride layers, one can make electrons scatter in the differential moire pattern which results in spectral changes at arbitrarily low energies. Further, we demonstrate that the strength of this potential relies crucially on the atomic reconstruction of graphene within the differential moire super cell.  
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  Impact Factor Times cited 71 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Watanabe, Y.; Hyeon-Deuk, K.; Yamamoto, T.; Yabuuchi, M.; Karakulina, O.M.; Noda, Y.; Kurihara, T.; Chang, I.-Y.; Higashi, M.; Tomita, O.; Tassel, C.; Kato, D.; Xia, J.; Goto, T.; Brown, C.M.; Shimoyama, Y.; Ogiwara, N.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Uchida, S.; Abe, R.; Kageyama, H. url  doi
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  Title Polyoxocationic antimony oxide cluster with acidic protons Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication Science Advances Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 8 Issue 24 Pages eabm5379-8  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The success and continued expansion of research on metal-oxo clusters owe largely to their structural richness and wide range of functions. However, while most of them known to date are negatively charged polyoxometalates, there is only a handful of cationic ones, much less functional ones. Here, we show an all-inorganic hydroxyiodide [H(10.)7Sb(32.1)O(44)][H2.1Sb2.1I8O6][Sb0.76I6](2)center dot 25H(2)O (HSbOI), forming a face-centered cubic structure with cationic Sb32O44 clusters and two types of anionic clusters in its interstitial spaces. Although it is submicrometer in size, electron diffraction tomography of HSbOI allowed the construction of the initial structural model, followed by powder Rietveld refinement to reach the final structure. The cationic cluster is characterized by the presence of acidic protons on its surface due to substantial Sb3+ deficiencies, which enables HSbOI to serve as an excellent solid acid catalyst. These results open up a frontier for the exploration and functionalization of cationic metal-oxo clusters containing heavy main group elements.  
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  Language Wos 000812533800008 Publication Date 2022-06-17  
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  ISSN (down) 2375-2548 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 13.6 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.6  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:189689 Serial 7091  
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Author Dubrovinskaia, N.; Dubrovinsky, L.; Solopova, N.A.; Abakumov, A.; Turner, S.; Hanfland, M.; Bykova, E.; Bykov, M.; Prescher, C.; Prakapenka, V.B.; Petitgirard, S.; Chuvashova, I.; Gasharova, B.; Mathis, Y.-L.; Ershov, P.; Snigireva, I.; Snigirev, A. url  doi
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  Title Terapascal static pressure generation with ultrahigh yield strength nanodiamond Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Science Advances Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 2 Issue 7 Pages e1600341-12  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Studies of materials' properties at high and ultrahigh pressures lead to discoveries of unique physical and chemical phenomena and a deeper understanding of matter. In high-pressure research, an achievable static pressure limit is imposed by the strength of available strong materials and design of high-pressure devices. Using a high-pressure and high-temperature technique, we synthesized optically transparent microballs of bulk nanocrystalline diamond, which were found to have an exceptional yield strength (similar to 460 GPa at a confining pressure of similar to 70 GPa) due to the unique microstructure of bulk nanocrystalline diamond. We used the nanodiamond balls in a double-stage diamond anvil cell high-pressure device that allowed us to generate static pressures beyond 1 TPa, as demonstrated by synchrotron x-ray diffraction. Outstanding mechanical properties (strain-dependent elasticity, very high hardness, and unprecedented yield strength) make the nanodiamond balls a unique device for ultrahigh static pressure generation. Structurally isotropic, homogeneous, and made of a low-Z material, they are promising in the field of x-ray optical applications.  
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  Language Wos 000381805300029 Publication Date 2016-07-21  
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  ISSN (down) 2375-2548 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:190527 Serial 8647  
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Author Gropp, C.; Canossa, S.; Wuttke, S.; Gándara, F.; Li, Q.; Gagliardi, L.; Yaghi, O.M. pdf  url
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  Title Standard Practices of Reticular Chemistry Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Acs Central Science Abbreviated Journal Acs Central Sci  
  Volume 6 Issue 8 Pages 1255-1273  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Since 1995 when the first of metal−organic frameworks was crystallized with the strong bond approach, where metal ions are joined by charged organic linkers exemplified by carboxylates, followed by proof of their porosity in 1998 and ultrahigh porosity in 1999, a revolution in the development of their chemistry has ensued. This is being reinforced by the discovery of two- and three-dimensional covalent organic frameworks in 2005 and 2007. Currently, the chemistry of such porous, crystalline frameworks is collectively referred to as reticular chemistry, which is being practiced in over 100 countries. The involvement of researchers from various backgrounds and fields, and the vast scope of this chemistry and its societal applications, necessitate articulating the “Standard Practices of Reticular Chemistry”.  
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  Language Wos 000566668400005 Publication Date 2020-08-26  
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  ISSN (down) 2374-7943 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 18.2 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes S.C. acknowledges the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for supporting his research (Project 12ZV120N). Approved Most recent IF: 18.2; 2020 IF: 7.481  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:172057 Serial 6423  
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Author van den Bos, K.H.W.; Altantzis, T.; De Backer, A.; Van Aert, S.; Bals, S. pdf  url
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  Title Recent breakthroughs in scanning transmission electron microscopy of small species Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Advances in Physics: X Abbreviated Journal Advances in Physics: X  
  Volume 3 Issue 3 Pages 1480420  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Over the last decade, scanning transmission electron microscopy has become one of the most powerful tools to characterise nanomaterials at the atomic scale. Often, the ultimate goal is to retrieve the three-dimensional structure, which is very challenging since small species are typically sensitive to electron irradiation. Nevertheless, measuring individual atomic positions is crucial to understand the relation between the structure and physicochemical properties of these (nano)materials. In this review, we highlight the latest approaches that are available to reveal the 3D atomic structure of small species. Finally, we will provide an outlook and will describe future challenges where the limits of electron microscopy will be pushed even further.  
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  Language Wos 000441619500001 Publication Date 2018-08-13  
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  ISSN (down) 2374-6149 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited 8 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes This work was supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) under Grant G.0368.15N, G.0369.15N, and G.0267.18N, by personal FWO Grants to K. H. W. van den Bos, T. Altantzis, and A. De Backer, and the European Research Council under Grant 335078 COLOURATOM to S. Bals. The authors would like to thank the colleagues who have contributed to this work over the years, including A. M. Abakumov, K. J. Batenburg, E. Countiño-Gonzalez, C. de Mello Donega, R. Erni, J. J. Geuchies, B. Goris, J. Hofkens, L. Jones, P. Lievens, L. M. Liz-Marzán, I. Lobato, G. T. Martinez, P. D. Nellist, B. Partoens, M. B. J. Roeffaers, M.D. Rossell, B. Schoeters, M. J. Van Bael, W. van der Stam, M. van Huis, G. Van Tendeloo, D. Vanmaekelbergh, and N. Winckelmans. (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:can); saraecas; ECAS_Sara; Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:152820UA @ admin @ c:irua:152820 Serial 5007  
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Author Arslan Irmak, E.; Liu, P.; Bals, S.; Van Aert, S. pdf  url
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  Title 3D Atomic Structure of Supported Metallic Nanoparticles Estimated from 2D ADF STEM Images: A Combination of Atom – Counting and a Local Minima Search Algorithm Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Small methods Abbreviated Journal Small Methods  
  Volume Issue Pages 2101150  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Determining the three-dimensional (3D) atomic structure of nanoparticles (NPs) is critical to understand their structure-dependent properties. It is hereby important to perform such analyses under conditions relevant for the envisioned application. Here, we investigate the 3D structure of supported Au NPs at high temperature, which is of importance to understand their behavior during catalytic reactions. To overcome limitations related to conventional high-resolution electron tomography at high temperature, 3D characterization of NPs with atomic resolution has been performed by applying atom-counting using atomic resolution annular darkfield scanning transmission electron microscopy (ADF STEM) images followed by structural relaxation. However, at high temperatures, thermal displacements, which affect the ADF STEM intensities, should be taken into account. Moreover, it is very likely that the structure of a NP investigated at elevated temperature deviates from a ground state configuration, which is difficult to determine using purely computational energy minimization approaches. In this paper, we therefore propose an optimized approach using an iterative local minima search algorithm followed by molecular dynamics (MD) structural relaxation of candidate structures associated with each local minimum. In this manner, it becomes possible to investigate the 3D atomic structure of supported NPs, which may deviate from their ground state configuration.  
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  Language Wos 000716511600001 Publication Date 2021-11-10  
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  ISSN (down) 2366-9608 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited 12 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes This work was supported by the European Research Council (Grant 815128 REALNANO to SB, Grant 770887 PICOMETRICS to SVA, Grant 823717 ESTEEM3). The authors acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project funding (G.0267.18N, G.0502.18N, G.0346.21N).; sygmaSB; esteem3jra; esteem3reported Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:183289 Serial 6820  
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