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Ke, X. |
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From top-down to bottom-up : from carbon nanotubes to nanodevices |
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2010 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87408 |
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1289 |
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Yan, Y.; Wang, L.-X.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Wu, X.-S.; Yu, D.-P.; Liao, Z.-M. |
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High-mobility Bi2Se3 nanoplates manifesting quantum oscillations of surface states in the sidewalls |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Scientific reports |
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Sci Rep-Uk |
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3817-7 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Magnetotransport measurements of topological insulators are very important to reveal the exotic topological surface states for spintronic applications. However, the novel properties related to the surface Dirac fermions are usually accompanied by a large linear magnetoresistance under perpendicular magnetic field, which makes the identification of the surface states obscure. Here, we report prominent Shubnikov-de Haas (SdH) oscillations under an in-plane magnetic field, which are identified to originate from the surface states in the sidewalls of topological insulator Bi2Se3 nanoplates. Importantly, the SdH oscillations appear with a dramatically weakened magnetoresistance background, offering an easy path to probe the surface states directly when the coexistence of surface states and bulk conduction is inevitable. Moreover, under a perpendicular magnetic field, the oscillations in Hall conductivity have peak-to-valley amplitudes of 2 e(2)/h, giving confidence to achieve a quantum Hall effect in this system. A cross-section view of the nanoplate shows that the sidewall is (015) facet dominant and therefore forms a 586 angle with regard to the top/ bottom surface instead of being perpendicular; this gives credit to the surface states' behavior as two-dimensional transport. |
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Nature Publishing Group |
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2014-01-22 |
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2045-2322; |
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4.259 |
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31 |
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ERC grant Nu246791 – COUNTATOMS |
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Most recent IF: 4.259; 2014 IF: 5.578 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114815 |
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1436 |
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Zhang, J.; Ke, X.; Gou, G.; Seidel, J.; Xiang, B.; Yu, P.; Liang, W.I.; Minor, A.M.; Chu, Y.h.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ren, X.; Ramesh, R.; |
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A nanoscale shape memory oxide |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Nature communications |
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Nat Commun |
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4 |
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2768-8 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Stimulus-responsive shape-memory materials have attracted tremendous research interests recently, with much effort focused on improving their mechanical actuation. Driven by the needs of nanoelectromechanical devices, materials with large mechanical strain, particularly at nanoscale level, are therefore desired. Here we report on the discovery of a large shape-memory effect in bismuth ferrite at the nanoscale. A maximum strain of up to ~14% and a large volumetric work density of ~600±90 J cm−3 can be achieved in association with a martensitic-like phase transformation. With a single step, control of the phase transformation by thermal activation or electric field has been reversibly achieved without the assistance of external recovery stress. Although aspects such as hysteresis, microcracking and so on have to be taken into consideration for real devices, the large shape-memory effect in this oxide surpasses most alloys and, therefore, demonstrates itself as an extraordinary material for potential use in state-of-art nanosystems. |
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2013-11-19 |
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2041-1723; |
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12.124 |
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67 |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2013 IF: 10.742 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111431 |
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2271 |
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Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Tagmatarchis, N.; Guttmann, P. |
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NEXAFS spectromicroscopy of suspended carbon nanohorns |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Chemical physics letters |
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Chem Phys Lett |
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587 |
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85-87 |
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We demonstrate that near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectroscopy combined with full-field transmission X-ray microscopy can be used to study the electronic structure of suspended carbon nanohorns. Based on reports of electronic structure calculations additional spectral features observed in the π region of the NEXAFS spectrum recorded on the carbon nanohorns were associated to the presence of the pentagonal rings and the folding of the graphene sheet. |
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2013-09-18 |
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0009-2614; |
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1.815 |
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Fp7; Countatoms; |
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Most recent IF: 1.815; 2013 IF: 1.991 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111592 |
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2339 |
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Ying, J.; Yang, X.-Y.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Mu, S.-C.; Janiak, C.; Geng, W.; Pan, M.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L. |
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One particle@one cell : highly monodispersed PtPd bimetallic nanoparticles for enhanced oxygen reduction reaction |
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2014 |
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Nano energy |
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Nano Energy |
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Highly monodispersed platinum-based nanoalloys are the best-known catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction. Although certainly promising, the durability and stability are among the main requirements for commercializing fuel cell electrocatalysts in practical applications. Herein, we synthesize highly stable, durable and catalytic active monodispersed PtPd nano-particles encapsulated in a unique one particle@one cell structure by adjusting the viscosity of solvents using mesocellular foam. PtPd nanoparticles in mesocellular carbon foam exhibit an excellent electrocatalytic activity (over 4 times mass and specific activities than the commercial Pt/C catalyst). Most importantly, this nanocatalyst shows no obvious change of structure and only a 29.5% loss in electrochemically active surface area after 5000 potential sweeps between 0.6 and 1.1 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode cycles. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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2014-06-23 |
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12.343 |
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Most recent IF: 12.343; 2014 IF: 10.325 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119255 |
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Adjizian, J.J.; De Marco, P.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; El Mel, A.A.; Snyders, R.; Gengler, R.Y.N.; Rudolf, P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.; Ewels, C.P.; |
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Platinum and palladium on carbon nanotubes : experimental and theoretical studies |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Chemical physics letters |
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Chem Phys Lett |
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571 |
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44-48 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Pristine and oxygen plasma functionalised carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were studied after the evaporation of Pt and Pd atoms. High resolution transmission electron microscopy shows the formation of metal nanoparticles at the CNT surface. Oxygen functional groups grafted by the plasma functionalization act as nucleation sites for metal nanoparticles. Analysis of the C1s core level spectra reveals that there is no covalent bonding between the Pt or Pd atoms and the CNT surface. Unlike other transition metals such as titanium and copper, neither Pd nor Pt show strong oxygen interaction or surface oxygen scavenging behaviour. |
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2013-04-06 |
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1.815 |
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Countatoms; Cost |
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Most recent IF: 1.815; 2013 IF: 1.991 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108706 |
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2650 |
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Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Thiess, S.; Drube, W.; Ghijsen, J.; Ewels, C.P. |
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Study of the interaction between copper and carbon nanotubes |
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2012 |
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Chemical physics letters |
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Chem Phys Lett |
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535 |
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Copper deposited by thermal evaporation onto pristine and oxygen plasma treated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) diffuse over the CNT surface, coalescing and forming crystalline islands. The nucleation sites of the islands are preferentially defects, and more homogeneous island dispersion was observed at the CNT oxygen functionalized surface. The presence of weakly bound oxygen atoms at the CNT surface induces the formation of CuO bonds at the Cu/CNT interface, as described through density functional calculations. Exposure to air allows further oxidation to facetted crystalline Cu2O. Oxygen plasma pre-treatment represents a promising route for homogenous disperse Cu2O nanoparticle decoration of CNTs. |
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1.815 |
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Most recent IF: 1.815; 2012 IF: 2.145 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97704 |
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3336 |
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Bittencourt, C.; Krüger, P.; Lagos, M.J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.; Umek, P.; Guttmann, P. |
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Towards atomic resolution in sodium titanate nanotubes using near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectromicroscopy combined with multichannel multiple-scattering calculations |
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2012 |
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Beilstein journal of nanotechnology |
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Beilstein J Nanotech |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Recent advances in near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectroscopy coupled with transmission X-ray microscopy (NEXAFS-TXM) allow large-area mapping investigations of individual nano-objects with spectral resolution up to E/Delta E = 104 and spatial resolution approaching 10 nm. While the state-of-the-art spatial resolution of X-ray microscopy is limited by nanostructuring process constrains of the objective zone plate, we show here that it is possible to overcome this through close coupling with high-level theoretical modelling. Taking the example of isolated bundles of hydrothermally prepared sodium titanate nanotubes ((Na,H)TiNTs) we are able to unravel the complex nanoscale structure from the NEXAFS-TXM data using multichannel multiple-scattering calculations, to the extent of being able to associate specific spectral features in the O K-edge and Ti L-edge with oxygen atoms in distinct sites within the lattice. These can even be distinguished from the contribution of different hydroxyl groups to the electronic structure of the (Na,H)TiNTs. |
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2012-11-23 |
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3.127 |
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13 |
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Most recent IF: 3.127; 2012 IF: 2.374 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105140 |
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Guttmann, P.; Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Umek, P.; Arcon, D.; Ewels, C.P.; Rehbein, S.; Heim, S.; Schneider, G. |
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TXM-NEXAFS of TiO2-based nanostructures |
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2011 |
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AIP conference proceedings |
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437-440 |
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In this work, electronic properties of individual TiOx-pristine nanoribbons (NR) prepared by hydrothermal treatment of anatase TiO(2) micro-particles were studied using the HZB transmission x-ray microscope (TXM) at the BESSY II undulator beamline U41-FSGM. NEXAFS is ideally suited to study TiO(2)-based materials because both the O K-edge and Ti L-edge features are very sensitive to the local bonding environment, providing diagnostic information about the crystal structures and oxidation states of various forms of titanium oxides and sub-oxides. TXM-NEXAFS combines full-field x-ray microscopy with spectroscopy, allowing the study of the electronic structure of individual nanostructures with spatial resolution better than 25 nm and a spectral resolution of up to E/Delta E = 10000. The typical image field in TXM-NEXAFS measurements is about 10 mu m. 10 mu m, which is large compared to the individual nanoparticle. Therefore, one image stack already contains statistically significant data. In addition, the directional electric field vector ((E) over bar) of the x-rays can be used as a “search tool” for the direction of chemical bonds of the atom selected by its absorption edge. |
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2011-09-19 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113071 |
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3789 |
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Bittencourt, C.; Hitchock, A.P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.P.; Guttmann, P. |
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X-ray absorption spectroscopy by full-field X-ray microscopy of a thin graphite flake: Imaging and electronic structure via the carbon K-edge |
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2012 |
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Beilstein journal of nanotechnology |
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Beilstein J Nanotech |
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345-350 |
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We demonstrate that near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectra combined with full-field transmission X-ray microscopy can be used to study the electronic structure of graphite flakes consisting of a few graphene layers. The flake was produced by exfoliation using sodium cholate and then isolated by means of density-gradient ultracentrifugation. An image sequence around the carbon K-edge, analyzed by using reference spectra for the in-plane and out-of-plane regions of the sample, is used to map and spectrally characterize the flat and folded regions of the flake. Additional spectral features in both π and σ regions are observed, which may be related to the presence of topological defects. Doping by metal impurities that were present in the original exfoliated graphite is indicated by the presence of a pre-edge signal at 284.2 eV. |
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2012-04-25 |
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2190-4286; |
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3.127 |
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15 |
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Most recent IF: 3.127; 2012 IF: 2.374 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97703 |
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Ke, X.; Bittencourt, C.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Low-dose patterning of platinum nanoclusters on carbon nanotubes by focused-electron-beam-induced deposition as studied by TEM |
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2013 |
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Beilstein journal of nanotechnology |
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Beilstein J Nanotech |
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Focused-electron-beam-induced deposition (FEBID) is used as a direct-write approach to decorate ultrasmall Pt nanoclusters on carbon nanotubes at selected sites in a straightforward maskless manner. The as-deposited nanostructures are studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in 2D and 3D, demonstrating that the Pt nanoclusters are well-dispersed, covering the selected areas of the CNT surface completely. The ability of FEBID to graft nanoclusters on multiple sides, through an electron-transparent target within one step, is unique as a physical deposition method. Using high-resolution TEM we have shown that the CNT structure can be well preserved thanks to the low dose used in FEBID. By tuning the electron-beam parameters, the density and distribution of the nanoclusters can be controlled. The purity of as-deposited nanoclusters can be improved by low-energy electron irradiation at room temperature. |
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2013-02-04 |
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3.127 |
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12 |
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262348 ESMI; 246791 COUNTATOMS; FWO G002410N; ESF Cost Action NanoTP MP0901 |
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Most recent IF: 3.127; 2013 IF: 2.332 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106187 |
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1848 |
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Ribbens, S.; Beyers, E.; Schellens, K.; Mertens, M.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P. |
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Systematic evaluation of thermal and mechanical stability of different commercial and synthetic photocatalysts in relation to their photocatalytic activity |
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2012 |
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Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
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Micropor Mesopor Mat |
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The effect of thermal treatment and mechanical stress on the structural and photocatalytic properties of eight different (synthetic and commercial) photocatalysts has been thoroughly investigated. Different mesoporous Ti-based materials were prepared via surfactant based synthesis routes (e.g. Pluronic 123, CTMABr = Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide) or via template-free synthesis routes (e.g. trititanate nanotubes). Also, the stabilizing effect of the NaOH/NH4OH post-treatment on the templated mesoporous materials and their photocatalytic activity was investigated. Furthermore, the thermal and mechanical properties of commercially available titanium dioxides such as P25 Evonik® and Millenium PC500® were studied. The various photocatalysts were analyzed with N2-sorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) to obtain information concerning the specific surface area, pore volume, crystal structure, morphology, phase transitions, etc. In general, results show that the NaOH post-treatment leads to an increased control of the crystallization process during calcination resulting in a higher thermal stability, but at the same time diminishes the photocatalytic activity. Mesoporous materials in which pre-synthesized nanoparticles are used as titania source have the best mechanical stability whereas the mechanical stability of the nanotubes is the most limited. At increased temperatures and pressures, the tested commercial titanium dioxides lose their superior photocatalytic activity caused by a decreased accessibility of the active sites. The observed changes in adsorption capacities and photocatalytic activities cannot be assigned to one single phenomenon. In this respect, it shows the need to define a general/standard method to compare different photocatalysts. Furthermore, it is shown that the photocatalytic properties do not necessarily deteriorate under thermal stress, but can be improved due to crystallization, even though the initial material is (partially) destroyed. It is shown that the usefulness of a specific type of photocatalyst strongly depends on the application and the temperature/pressure to which it needs to resist. |
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2012-02-08 |
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1387-1811; |
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3.615 |
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8 |
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Most recent IF: 3.615; 2012 IF: 3.365 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96910 |
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Quintana, M.; López, A.M.; Rapino, S.; Toma, F.M.; Iurlo, M.; Carraro, M.; Sartorel, A.; Maccato, C.; Ke, X.; Bittencourt, C.; Da Ros, T.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Marcaccio, M.; Paolucci, F.; Prato, M.; Bonchio, M.; |
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Knitting the catalytic pattern of artificial photosynthesis to a hybrid graphene nanotexture |
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2013 |
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ACS nano |
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Acs Nano |
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7 |
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1 |
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811-817 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The artificial leaf project calls for new materials enabling multielectron catalysis with minimal overpotential, high turnover frequency, and long-term stability. Is graphene a better material than carbon nanotubes to enhance water oxidation catalysis for energy applications? Here we show that functionalized graphene with a tailored distribution of polycationic, quaternized, ammonium pendants provides an sp(2) carbon nanoplatform to anchor a totally inorganic tetraruthenate catalyst, mimicking the oxygen evolving center of natural PSII. The resulting hybrid material displays oxygen evolution at overpotential as low as 300 mV at neutral pH with negligible loss of performance after 4 h testing. This multilayer electroactive asset enhances the turnover frequency by 1 order of magnitude with respect to the isolated catalyst, and provides a definite up-grade of the carbon nanotube material, with a similar surface functionalization. Our innovation is based on a noninvasive, synthetic protocol for graphene functionalization that goes beyond the ill-defined oxidation-reduction methods, allowing a definite control of the surface properties. |
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2012-12-17 |
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1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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13.942 |
Times cited |
69 |
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246791 COUNTATOMS; 262348 ESMI; ESF Cost Action NanoTP MP0901 |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2013 IF: 12.033 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107707 |
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1766 |
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Guttmann, P.; Bittencourt, C.; Rehbein, S.; Umek, P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.P.; Schneider, G. |
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Nanoscale spectroscopy with polarized X-rays by NEXAFS-TXM |
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2012 |
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Nature photonics |
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Nat Photonics |
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6 |
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1 |
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25-29 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Near-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy (NEXAFS)1 is an essential analytical tool in material science. Combining NEXAFS with scanning transmission X-ray microscopy (STXM) adds spatial resolution and the possibility to study individual nanostructures2, 3. Here, we describe a full-field transmission X-ray microscope (TXM) that generates high-resolution, large-area NEXAFS data with a collection rate two orders of magnitude faster than is possible with STXM. The TXM optical design combines a spectral resolution of E/ΔE = 1 × 104 with a spatial resolution of 25 nm in a field of view of 1520 µm and a data acquisition time of ~1 s. As an example, we present image stacks and polarization-dependent NEXAFS spectra from individual anisotropic sodium and protonated titanate nanoribbons. Our NEXAFS-TXM technique has the advantage that one image stack visualizes a large number of nanostructures and therefore already contains statistical information. This new high-resolution NEXAFS-TXM technique opens the way to advanced nanoscale science studies. |
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2011-11-25 |
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1749-4885;1749-4893; |
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37.852 |
Times cited |
76 |
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Most recent IF: 37.852; 2012 IF: 27.254 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94198 |
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2272 |
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Li, J.; Pereira, P.J.; Yuan, J.; Lv, Y.-Y.; Jiang, M.-P.; Lu, D.; Lin, Z.-Q.; Liu, Y.-J.; Wang, J.-F.; Li, L.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Li, M.-Y.; Feng, H.-L.; Hatano, T.; Wang, H.-B.; Wu, P.-H.; Yamaura, K.; Takayama-Muromachi, E.; Vanacken, J.; Chibotaru, L.F.; Moshchalkov, V.V. |
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Nematic superconducting state in iron pnictide superconductors |
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2017 |
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Nature communications |
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Nat Commun |
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8 |
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1 |
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1880 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nematic order often breaks the tetragonal symmetry of iron-based superconductors. It arises from regular structural transition or electronic instability in the normal phase. Here, we report the observation of a nematic superconducting state, by measuring the angular dependence of the in-plane and out-of-plane magnetoresistivity of Ba 0.5 K 0.5 Fe 2 As 2 single crystals. We find large twofold oscillations in the vicinity of the superconducting transition, when the direction of applied magnetic field is rotated within the basal plane. To avoid the influences from sample geometry or current flow direction, the sample was designed as Corbino-shape for in-plane and mesa-shape for out-of-plane measurements. Theoretical analysis shows that the nematic superconductivity arises from the weak mixture of the quasi-degenerate s-wave and d-wave components of the superconducting condensate, most probably induced by a weak anisotropy of stresses inherent to single crystals. |
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2017-11-27 |
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2041-1723 |
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12.124 |
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8 |
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The authors J.L., P.J.P., and J.Y. contributed equally to this work. J.L. and J.Y. designed the experiments. J.L., H.-L.F., K.Y., and E.T.-M. grew the single crystals. J.L., J.Y., Y.-Y.L., M.-P.J., D.L., M.-Y.L., T.H., H.-B.W., P.-H.W., K.Y., E.T.-M., J.V., and V.V.M. fabricated the devices and measured transport properties. J.L., Y.-Y.L., Z.-Q.L., Y.-J.L., J.-F.W., and L.L. studied on the pulsed high field measurements. X.K. and G.V.T. measured the low temperature TEM. All authors discussed the data. J.L., P.J.P., and L.F.C. proposed the model and simulated the results. J.L., P.J.P., K.Y., E.T.-M., and L.F.C. analyzed the data and prepared the manuscript. |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147348 |
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Li, H.; Zhang, L.; Li, L.; Wu, C.; Huo, Y.; Chen, Y.; Liu, X.; Ke, X.; Luo, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Two-in-one solution using insect wings to produce graphene-graphite films for efficient electrocatalysis |
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2019 |
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Nano Research |
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Nano Res |
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12 |
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1 |
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33-39 |
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Natural organisms contain rich elements and naturally optimized smart structures, both of which have inspired various innovative concepts and designs in human society. In particular, several natural organisms have been used as element sources to synthesize low-cost and environmentally friendly electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells and metal-air batteries, which are clean energy devices. However, to date, no naturally optimized smart structures have been employed in the synthesis of ORR catalysts, including graphene-based materials. Here, we demonstrate a novel strategy to synthesize graphene-graphite films (GGFs) by heating butterfly wings coated with FeCl3 in N-2, in which the full power of natural organisms is utilized. The wings work not only as an element source for GGF generation but also as a porous supporting structure for effective nitrogen doping, two-dimensional spreading, and double-face exposure of the GGFs. These GGFs exhibit a half-wave potential of 0.942 V and a H2O2 yield of < 0.07% for ORR electrocatalysis; these values are comparable to those for the best commercial Pt/C and all previously reported ORR catalysts in alkaline media. This two-in-one strategy is also successful with cicada and dragonfly wings, indicating that it is a universal, green, and cost-effective method for developing high-performance graphene-based materials. |
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2018-08-30 |
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1998-0124 |
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7.354 |
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7 |
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; The authors would like to thank Drs Qiang Wang and Wenjuan Yuan for useful discussions. This work was financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2017YFA0700104), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21601136 and 11404016), the National Program for Thousand Young Talents of China, Tianjin Municipal Education Commission, Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission (No. 15JCYBJC52600), and the Fundamental Research Fund of Tianjin University of Technology. This work also made use of the resources of the National Center for Electron Microscopy in Beijing. ; |
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Most recent IF: 7.354 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:156210 |
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5265 |
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Peng, L.; Philippaerts, A.; Ke, X.; van Noyen, J.; de Cleppel, F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.A.; Sels, B.F. |
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Preparation of sulfonated ordered mesoporous carbon and its use for the esterification of fatty acids |
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2010 |
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Catalysis today |
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Catal Today |
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150 |
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1/2 |
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140-146 |
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Mesoporous carbon, which can be replicated from mesoporous silica and whose surface is hydrophobic, can be an ideal catalyst for the esterification of fatty acids. Here we report an easy and low cost way to prepare sulfonic acid group-functionalized mesoporous carbon. A sample of calcined mesoporous silica SBA-15 was added to an aqueous sucrose solution followed by drying and calcination at different temperatures. In contrast to existing procedures, the obtained hybrid Si/C material was then first sulfonated in H2SO4, before the final removal of the silica template in order to stabilize the porous structure towards the liquid phase sulfonation treatment. Thus the silicacarbon composites, instead of the mesoporous carbon, were successfully sulfonated to introduce SO3H groups, while keeping the ordered mesoporous structure intact. The influence of carbonization temperature was investigated, suggesting an optimum temperature of 873 K. The SO3H group-functionalized mesoporous carbon, denoted as CMK-3-873-SO3H, was characterized by means of XRD, N2 physisorption, SEM, FT-IR, elemental analysis and TEM. It followed that a uniform mesoporous carbon was obtained with an average pore size of 3.89 nm, a specific surface of 807 m2/g and a SO3H group loading of 0.39 meq/g of dry material. Compared with other solid acid catalysts, the resulting material shows enhanced activity in the acid-catalyzed esterification of oleic acid with methanol, and can be used repeatedly. The increased catalytic performance is attributed to the hydrophobic surface and larger pore size of the new catalyst. It can effectively accommodate long chain fatty acids and reject formed water, making the active sites easily accessible. |
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2009-09-04 |
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0920-5861; |
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4.636 |
Times cited |
132 |
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Most recent IF: 4.636; 2010 IF: 2.993 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81739 |
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2706 |
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Ribbens, S.; Meynen, V.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ke, X.; Mertens, M.; Maes, B.U.W.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F. |
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Development of photocatalytic efficient Ti-based nanotubes and nanoribbons by conventional and microwave assisted synthesis strategies |
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2008 |
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Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
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Micropor Mesopor Mat |
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114 |
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1/3 |
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401-409 |
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Titanate nanotubes were prepared via a hydrothermal treatment of TiO2 powders (Riedel De Haen) in a basic solution. Morphology and structure of the prepared samples were characterized by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), XRD, FT-Raman spectroscopy, nitrogen sorption and DSC. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by photocatalytic oxidation of rhodamine 6G. Trititanate nanotubes (TTNT) with inner pore diameters between 4 and 4.2 nm and surface areas up till 360 m(2)/g could be synthesized. The synthesis route was modified by introduction of a calcination step, by applying a lower hydrothermal temperature and microwave irradiation in order to increase the photocatalytic activity of the porous photoactive nanotubular materials. Calcination and a softer hydrothermal treatment led to the formation of anatase without affecting the surface area and nanotubular shape of the samples. In this way, the photocatalytic activity of the original trititanate nanotubes could be significantly increased. By making use of microwave assisted synthesis, the photocatalytic activity call also be increased due to the presence of anatase. However, by applying microwave synthesis, a different structure was obtained, nanoribbons (NR) instead of nanotubcs, resulting in a decrease in surface area and porosity. |
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2008-02-01 |
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1387-1811; |
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3.615 |
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47 |
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Fwo; Crp (Ua) |
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Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69696 |
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683 |
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de Clippel, F.; Harkiolakis, A.; Vosch, T.; Ke, X.; Giebeler, L.; Oswald, S.; Houthoofd, K.; Jammaer, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Jacobs, P.A.; Baron, G.V.; Sels, B.F.; Denayer, J.F.M. |
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Graphitic nanocrystals inside the pores of mesoporous silica : synthesis, characterization and an adsorption study |
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2011 |
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Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
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Micropor Mesopor Mat |
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This work presents a new carbonsilica hybrid material, denoted as CSM, with remarkable sorption properties. It consists of intraporous graphitic nanocrystals grown in the pores of mesoporous silica. CSM is obtained by a subtle incipient wetness impregnation of Al-containing mesoporous silica with furfuryl alcohol (FA)/hemelitol solutions. Both the volume match of the impregnation solution with that of the silica template pore volume, and the presence of Al3+ in the silica, are crucial to polymerize FA selectively inside the mesopores. Carbonization of the intraporous polymer was then performed by pyrolysis under He up to 1273 K. The resulting CSMs were examined by SEM, HRTEM, 27Al MAS NMR, N2 adsorption, XRD, TGA, TPD, XPS, pycnometry and Raman spectroscopy. Mildly oxidized graphitic-like carbon nanoblocks, consisting of a few graphene-like sheets, were thus identified inside the template mesopores. Random stacking of these carbon crystallites generates microporosity resulting in biporous materials at low carbon content and microporous materials at high carbon loadings. Very narrow pore distributions were obtained when pyrolysis was carried out under slow heating rate, viz. 1 K min−1. Adsorption and shape selective properties of the carbon filled mesoporous silica were studied by performing pulse chromatography and breakthrough experiments, and by measuring adsorption isotherms of linear and branched alkanes. Whereas the parent mesoporous silica shows unselective adsorption, their CSM analogues preferentially adsorb linear alkanes. The sorption capacity and selectivity can be adjusted by changing the pore size of the template or by varying the synthesis conditions. A relation between the carbon crystallites size and the shape selective behaviour of the corresponding CSM for instance is demonstrated. Most interestingly, CSM shows separation factors for linear and branched alkanes up to values comparable to those of zeolitic molecular sieves. |
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2011-04-15 |
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1387-1811; |
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3.615 |
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15 |
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Most recent IF: 3.615; 2011 IF: 3.285 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92325 |
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Quintana, M.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Meneghetti, M.; Bittencourt, C.; Prato, M. |
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Light-induced selective deposition of Au nanoparticles on single-wall carbon nanotubes |
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2010 |
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ACS nano |
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Acs Nano |
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4 |
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10 |
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Novel applications of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) rely on the development of new strategies to make them easier to handle without affecting their structural properties. In this work, we have selectively deposited Au nanoparticles (Au NP) on SWNT assisted by UV light irradiation. XPS analysis and UV-vis spectroscopy indicate that the deposition occurs at the defects generated after oxidation of the SWNT. By addition of n-dodecylthiol, the separation of oxidized tubes with Au NP (Au-ox-SWNT) from tubes devoid of Au NP (bare tubes, b-SWNT) was achieved. Raman and UV-vis-NIR spectra indicate that UV irradiation induces a faster nucleation of Au NP on metallic SWNT. This new technique can be useful for the preparation of nanohybrid composites with enhanced properties, as increased thermal stability, and to obtain purified SWNT. |
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2010-09-24 |
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1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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13.942 |
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26 |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2010 IF: 9.865 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99202 |
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1819 |
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Corthals, S.; van Noyen, J.; Liang, D.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.; Sels, B. |
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A cyclic catalyst pretreatment in CO2 for high yield production of Carbon nanofibers with narrow diameter distribution |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Catalysis letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Catal Lett |
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Volume |
141 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
1621-1624 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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This paper presents a cyclic catalyst pretreatment process to improve the CNF yield with narrow size distribution by sequentially feeding the CVD reactor with CH4/CO2 mixtures (carbon deposition) and CO2 (carbon removal) prior to the actual growth process. A mechanism based on a break-up of large Ni particles tentatively explains the beneficial effect of the cyclic carbon deposition/removal CVD procedure. |
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Basel |
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000296471400006 |
Publication Date |
2011-09-26 |
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1011-372X;1572-879X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
2.799 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Iwt; Iap |
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Most recent IF: 2.799; 2011 IF: 2.242 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91888 |
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598 |
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Felten, A.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Drube, W.; Bittencourt, C.; Ewels, C.P. |
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The role of oxygen at the interface between titanium and carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chemphyschem |
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10 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
1799-1804 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We study the interface between carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and surface-deposited titanium using electron microscopy and photoemission spectroscopy, supported by density functional calculations. Charge transfer from the Ti atoms to the nanotube and carbide formation is observed at the interface which indicates strong interaction. Nevertheless, the presence of oxygen between the Ti and the CNTs significantly weakens the Ti-CNT interaction. Ti atoms at the surface will preferentially bond to oxygenated sites. Potential sources of oxygen impurities are examined, namely oxygen from any residual atmosphere and pre-existing oxygen impurities on the nanotube surface, which we enhance through oxygen plasma surface pre-treatment. Variation in literature data concerning Ohmic contacts between Ti and carbon nanotubes is explained via sample pre-treatment and differing vacuum levels, and we suggest improved treatment routes for reliable Schottky barrier-free Ti-nanotube contact formation. |
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Weinheim |
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000268817800015 |
Publication Date |
2009-05-26 |
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1439-4235;1439-7641; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
3.075 |
Times cited |
38 |
Open Access |
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Pai |
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Most recent IF: 3.075; 2009 IF: 3.453 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77939 |
Serial |
2918 |
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Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Romo Negreira, A.; Hantschel, T.; Bender, H.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Title |
TEM sample preparation by FIB for carbon nanotube interconnects |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
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Volume |
109 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
1353-1359 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A powerful method to study carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grown in patterned substrates for potential interconnects applications is transmission electron microscopy (TEM). However, high-quality TEM samples are necessary for such a study. Here, TEM specimen preparation by focused ion beam (FIB) has been used to obtain lamellae of patterned samples containing CNTs grown inside contact holes. A dual-cap Pt protection layer and an extensive 5 kV cleaning procedure are applied in order to preserve the CNTs and avoid deterioration during milling. TEM results show that the inner shell structure of the carbon nanotubes has been preserved, which proves that focused ion beam is a useful technique to prepare TEM samples of CNT interconnects. |
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Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000270765800006 |
Publication Date |
2009-07-11 |
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ISSN |
0304-3991; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
21 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019; Iap |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79074 |
Serial |
3485 |
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Zhang, L.; Lin, B.-C.; Wu, Y.-F.; Wu, H.; Huang, T.-W.; Chang, C.-R.; Ke, X.; Kurttepeli, M.; Tendeloo, G.V.; Xu, J.; Yu, D.; Liao, Z.-M. |
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Title |
Electronic Coupling between Graphene and Topological Insulator Induced Anomalous Magnetotransport Properties |
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A1 Journal article |
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2017 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
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11 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
6277-6285 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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It has been theoretically proposed that the spin textures of surface states in a topological insulator can be directly transferred to graphene by means of the proximity effect, which is very important for realizing the two-dimensional topological insulator based on graphene. Here we report the anomalous magnetotransport properties of graphene-topological insulator Bi2Se3 heterojunctions, which are sensitive to the electronic coupling between graphene and the topological surface state. The coupling between the p_z orbitals of graphene and the p orbitals of the surface states on the Bi2Se3 bottom surface can be enhanced by applying a perpendicular negative magnetic field, resulting in a giant negative magnetoresistance at the Dirac point up to about -91%. Obvious resistances dip in the transfer curve at the Dirac point is also observed in the hybrid devices, which is consistent with theoretical predictions of the distorted Dirac bands with nontrivial spin textures inherited from the Bi2Se3 surface states. |
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Wos |
000404808000110 |
Publication Date |
2017-05-10 |
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ISSN |
1936-0851 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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; This work was supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China (Nos. 2016YFA0300802, 2013CB934600) and NSFC (No. 11234001). ; |
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Most recent IF: 13.942 |
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EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:143192 |
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4569 |
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Wang, J.T.W.; Cabana, L.; Bourgognon, M.; Kafa, H.; Protti, A.; Venner, K.; Shah, A.M.; Sosabowski, J.K.; Mather, S.J.; Roig, A.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; de Rosales, R.T.M.; Tobias, G.; Al-Jamal, K.T. |
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Magnetically decorated multiwalled carbon nanotubes as dual MRI and SPECT contrast agents |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Advanced functional materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Funct Mater |
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24 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
1880-1894 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one of the most promising nanomaterials to be used in biomedicine for drug/gene delivery as well as biomedical imaging. This study develops radio-labeled, iron oxide-decorated multiwalled CNTs (MWNTs) as dual magnetic resonance (MR) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) contrast agents. Hybrids containing different amounts of iron oxide are synthesized by in situ generation. Physicochemical characterisations reveal the presence of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) granted the magnetic properties of the hybrids. Further comprehensive examinations including high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), fast Fourier transform simulations, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy assure the conformation of prepared SPION as γ-Fe2O3. High r2 relaxivities are obtained in both phantom and in vivo MRI compared to the clinically approved SPION Endorem. The hybrids are successfully radio labeled with technetium-99m through a functionalized bisphosphonate and enable SPECT/CT imaging and γ-scintigraphy to quantitatively analyze the biodistribution in mice. No abnormality is found by histological examination and the presence of SPION and MWNT are identified by Perls stain and Neutral Red stain, respectively. TEM images of liver and spleen tissues show the co-localization of SPION and MWNTs within the same intracellular vesicles, indicating the in vivo stability of the hybrids after intravenous injection. The results demonstrate the capability of the present SPIONMWNT hybrids as dual MRI and SPECT contrast agents for in vivo use. |
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Weinheim |
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Wos |
000333674100007 |
Publication Date |
2013-11-19 |
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ISSN |
1616-301X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
50 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Countatoms; Fp7; Esteem2; esteem2_ta |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2014 IF: 11.805 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111589 |
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1891 |
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Gengler, R.Y.N.; Toma, L.M.; Pardo, E.; Lloret, F.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gournis, D.; Rudolf, P. |
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Prussian blue analogues of reduced dimensionality |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
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8 |
Issue |
16 |
Pages |
2532-2540 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Mixed-valence polycyanides (Prussian Blue analogues) possess a rich palette of properties spanning from room-temperature ferromagnetism to zero thermal expansion, which can be tuned by chemical modifications or the application of external stimuli (temperature, pressure, light irradiation). While molecule-based materials can combine physical and chemical properties associated with molecular-scale building blocks, their successful integration into real devices depends primarily on higher-order properties such as crystal size, shape, morphology, and organization. Herein a study of a new reduced-dimensionality system based on Prussian Blue analogues (PBAs) is presented. The system is built up by means of a modified Langmuir-Blodgett technique, where the PBA is synthesized from precursors in a self-limited reaction on a clay mineral surface. The focus of this work is understanding the magnetic properties of the PBAs in different periodic, low-dimensional arrangements, and the influence of the “on surface” synthesis on the final properties and dimensionality of the system. |
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Weinheim |
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Wos |
000307390300012 |
Publication Date |
2012-07-03 |
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1613-6810; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
17 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 8.643; 2012 IF: 7.823 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101104 |
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2736 |
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Pietra, F.; van Dijk-Moes, R.J.A.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; de Mello Donega, C.; Vanmaekelbergh, D. |
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Synthesis of highly luminescent silica-coated CdSe/CdS nanorods |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
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25 |
Issue |
17 |
Pages |
3427-3434 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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CdSe(core)/CdS(shell) nanorods (NRs) have been extensively investigated for their unique optical properties, such as high photoluminescence (PL) quantum efficiency (QE) and polarized light emission. The incorporation of these NRs in silica (SiO2) is of high interest, since this renders them processable in polar solvents while increasing their photochemical stability, which would be beneficial for their application in LEDs and as biolabels. We report the synthesis of highly luminescent silica-coated CdSe/CdS NRs, by using the reverse micelle method. The mechanism for the encapsulation of the NRs in silica is unravelled and shown to be strongly influenced by the NR shape and its asymmetry. This is attributed to both the different morphology and the different crystallographic nature of the facets terminating the opposite tips of the NRs. These results lead to the formation of a novel class of NR architectures, whose symmetry can be controlled by tuning the degree of coverage of the silica shell. Interestingly, the encapsulation of the NRs in silica leads to a remarkable increase in their photostability, while preserving their optical properties. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000330097900004 |
Publication Date |
2013-08-13 |
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ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
46 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
262348 ESMI; 246791 COUNTATOMS; Hercules |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2013 IF: 8.535 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110037 |
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3456 |
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Liu, J.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Peng, Y.; Huang, H.-W.; Li, Y.; Wu, M.; Ke, X.-X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L. |
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2D ZnO mesoporous single-crystal nanosheets with exposed {0001} polar facets for the depollution of cationic dye molecules by highly selective adsorption and photocatalytic decomposition |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
Publication |
Applied catalysis : B : environmental |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Catal B-Environ |
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181 |
Issue |
181 |
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138-145 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Two dimensional (2D) ZnO nanosheets are ideal system for dimensionally confined transport phenomenon investigation owing to specific surface atomic configuration. Therefore, 2D ZnO porous nanosheets with single-crystal nature and {0001} polar facets, likely display some specific physicochemical properties. In this work, for the first time, 2D ZnO mesoporous single-crystal nanosheets (ZnO-MSN) with {0001} polar facets have been designed and prepared via an intriguing colloidal templating approach through controlling the infiltration speed for the suspension of EG-capped ZnO nanoparticles and polymer colloids. The EG-capped ZnO nanoparticles are very helpful for single-crystal nanosheet formation, while the polymer colloids play dual roles on the mesoporosity generation and {0001} polar facets formation within the mesopores. Such special 2D structure not only accelerates the hole-electron separation and the electron transportation owing to the single-crystal nature, but also enhances the selective adsorption of organic molecules owing to the porous structure and the exposed {0001} polar facets with more O-termination (000-1) surfaces: the 2D ZnO-MSN shows highly selective adsorption and significantly higher photodegradation for positively charged rhodamine B than those for negatively charged methyl orange and neutral phenol, comparing with ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NP) and ZnO commercial nanoparticles (ZnO-CNP) with high surface areas. This work may shed some light on better understanding the synthesis of 2D porous single-crystal nanosheet with exposed polar surfaces and photocatalytic mechanism of nanostructured semiconductors in a mixed organic molecules system. |
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Amsterdam |
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000364256000015 |
Publication Date |
2015-08-01 |
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0926-3373; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
9.446 |
Times cited |
60 |
Open Access |
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246791 Countatoms |
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Most recent IF: 9.446 |
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c:irua:127638 c:irua:127638 c:irua:127638 |
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10 |
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Zhou, X.-G.; Yang, C.-Q.; Sang, X.; Li, W.; Wang, L.; Yin, Z.-W.; Han, J.-R.; Li, Y.; Ke, X.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Cheng, Y.-B.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Probing the electron beam-induced structural evolution of halide perovskite thin films by scanning transmission electron microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
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Journal Of Physical Chemistry C |
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J Phys Chem C |
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125 |
Issue |
19 |
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10786-10794 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A deep understanding of the fine structure at the atomic scale of halide perovskite materials has been limited by their sensitivity to the electron beam that is widely used for structural characterization. The sensitivity of a gamma-CsPbIBr2 perovskite thin film under electron beam irradiation is revealed by scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) through a universal large-range electron dose measurement, which is based on discrete single-electron events in the STEM mode. Our research indicates that the gamma-CsPbIBr2 thin film undergoes structural changes with increasing electron overall dose (e(-).A(-2)) rather than dose rate (e(-).A(-2).s(-1)), which suggests that overall dose is the key operative parameter. The electron beam-induced structural evolution of gamma-CsPbIBr2 is monitored by fine control of the electron beam dose, together with the analysis of high-resolution (S)TEM, diffraction, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Our results show that the gamma-CsPbIBr2 phase first forms an intermediate phase [e.g., CsPb(1-x)(IBr)((3-y))] with a superstructure of ordered vacancies in the pristine unit cell, while a fraction of Pb2+ is reduced to Pb-0. As the electron dose increases, Pb nanoparticles precipitate, while the remaining framework forms the Cs2IBr phase, accompanied by some amorphization. This work provides guidelines to minimize electron beam irradiation artifacts for atomic-resolution imaging on CsPbIBr2 thin films. |
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000655640900061 |
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2021-05-11 |
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1932-7447; 1932-7455 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.536 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:179187 |
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6880 |
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Corthals, S.; van Noyen, J.; Geboers, J.; Vosch, T.; Liang, D.; Ke, X.; Hofkens, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.; Sels, B. |
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The beneficial effect of CO2 in the low temperature synthesis of high quality carbon nanofibers and thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes from CH_{4} over Ni catalysts |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
Carbon |
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Carbon |
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50 |
Issue |
2 |
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372-384 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A low temperature chemical vapor deposition method is described for converting CH4 into high-quality carbon nanofibers (CNFs) using a Ni catalyst supported on either spinel or perovskite oxides in the presence of CO2. The addition of CO2 has a significant influence on CNF purity and stability, while the CNF diameter distribution is significantly narrowed. Ultimately, the addition of CO2 changes the CNF structure from fishbone fibers to thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes. A new in situ cooling principle taking into account dry reforming chemistry and thermodynamics is introduced to account for the structural effects of CO2. |
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Oxford |
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000297397700004 |
Publication Date |
2011-09-01 |
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0008-6223; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
26 |
Open Access |
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Iwt; Iap |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2012 IF: 5.868 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93626 |
Serial |
228 |
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