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	Author	Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Bakaimi, I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lappas, A.
	Title	Multiple twinning as a structure directing mechanism in layered rock-salt-type oxides : NaMnO₂ polymorphism, redox potentials, and magnetism			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2014	Publication	Chemistry of materials	Abbreviated Journal	Chem Mater
	Volume	26	Issue	10	Pages	3306-3315
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	New polymorphs of NaMnO2 have been observed using transmission electron microscopy and synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction. Coherent twin planes confined to the (NaMnO2) layers, parallel to the (10 (1) over bar) crystallographic planes of the monoclinic layered rock-salt-type alpha-NaMnO2 (O3) structure, form quasi-periodic modulated sequences, with the known alpha-and beta-NaMnO2 polymorphs as the two limiting cases. The energy difference between the polymorphic forms, estimated using a DFT-based structure relaxation, is on the scale of the typical thermal energies that results in a high degree of stacking disorder in these compounds. The results unveil the remarkable effect of the twin planes on both the magnetic and electrochemical properties. The polymorphism drives the magnetic ground state from a quasi-1D spin system for the geometrically frustrated alpha-polymorph through a two-leg spin ladder for the intermediate stacking sequence toward a quasi-2D magnet for the beta-polymorph. A substantial increase of the equilibrium potential for Na deintercalation upon increasing the concentration of the twin planes is calculated, providing a possibility to tune the electrochemical potential of the layered rock-salt ABO(2) cathodes by engineering the materials with a controlled concentration of twins.
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	Language		Wos	000336637000036	Publication Date	2014-05-01
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0897-4756;1520-5002;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	9.466	Times cited	35	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 9.466; 2014 IF: 8.354
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117766			Serial	2232
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	Author	Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Whelan, C.M.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.
	Title	Photoemission study of CF₄ rf-plasma treated multi-wall carbon nanotubes			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2008	Publication	Carbon	Abbreviated Journal	Carbon
	Volume	46	Issue	10	Pages	1271-1275
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were exposed to a CF4 rf-plasma. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis shows that the treatment effectively grafts fluorine atoms onto the MWCNTs. The fluorine atomic concentration and the nature of the CF bond (semi-ionic or covalent) can be tuned by varying the exposure time. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy analysis confirms that the valence electronic states are altered by the grafting of fluorine atoms. Characterization with high-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveals that while the plasma treatment does not induce significant etching impact on the CNT-surface, it does increase the number of active sites for gold cluster formation.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Oxford	Editor
	Language		Wos	000258987500001	Publication Date	2008-05-16
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0008-6223;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	6.337	Times cited	21	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 6.337; 2008 IF: 4.373
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76481			Serial	2612
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	Author	Ahonen, P.P.; Kauppinen, E.I.; Joubert, J.C.; Deschanvres, J.L.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Preparation of nanocrystalline titania powder via aerosol pyrolysis of titanium tetrabutoxide			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	1999	Publication	Journal of materials research	Abbreviated Journal	J Mater Res
	Volume	14	Issue	10	Pages	3938-3948
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Nanocrystalline titanium dioxide was prepared via aerosol pyrolysis of titanium alkoxide precursor at 200-580 degrees C in air and in nitrogen atmospheres. Powders were characterized by x-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence, Raman and infrared spectroscopy, and Berner-type low-pressure impactor. The anatase phase transition was initiated at 500 degrees C in nitrogen and at 580 degrees C in air. Under other conditions amorphous powders were observed and transformed to nanocrystalline TiO2 via thermal postannealing. In air, smooth and spherical particles with 2-4-mu m diameter were formed with an as-expected tendency to convert to rutile in the thermal postannealings. In nitrogen, a fraction of the titanium tetrabutoxide precursor evaporated and formed ultrafine particles via the gas-to-particle conversion. At 500 degrees C thermally stable anatase phase was formed in nitrogen. A specific surface area as high as 280 m(2) g(-1) was observed for an as-prepared powder.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	New York, N.Y.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000083163700019	Publication Date	2008-03-06
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	ISSN	0884-2914;2044-5326;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	1.673	Times cited	38	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 1.673; 1999 IF: 1.574
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103485			Serial	2705
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	Author	Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Erni, R.; Bals, S.; Luysberg, M.; van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Quantitative atomic resolution mapping using high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2009	Publication	Ultramicroscopy	Abbreviated Journal	Ultramicroscopy
	Volume	109	Issue	10	Pages	1236-1244
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
	Abstract	A model-based method is proposed to relatively quantify the chemical composition of atomic columns using high angle annular dark field (HAADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images. The method is based on a quantification of the total intensity of the scattered electrons for the individual atomic columns using statistical parameter estimation theory. In order to apply this theory, a model is required describing the image contrast of the HAADF STEM images. Therefore, a simple, effective incoherent model has been assumed which takes the probe intensity profile into account. The scattered intensities can then be estimated by fitting this model to an experimental HAADF STEM image. These estimates are used as a performance measure to distinguish between different atomic column types and to identify the nature of unknown columns with good accuracy and precision using statistical hypothesis testing. The reliability of the method is supported by means of simulated HAADF STEM images as well as a combination of experimental images and electron energy-loss spectra. It is experimentally shown that statistically meaningful information on the composition of individual columns can be obtained even if the difference in averaged atomic number Z is only 3. Using this method, quantitative mapping at atomic resolution using HAADF STEM images only has become possible without the need of simultaneously recorded electron energy loss spectra.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000270015200004	Publication Date	2009-05-28
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0304-3991;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.843	Times cited	166	Open Access
	Notes	Fwo; Esteem 026019			Approved	Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78585UA @ admin @ c:irua:78585			Serial	2748
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	Author	Moshnyaga, V.; Sudheendra, L.; Lebedev, O.I.; Koster, S.A.; Gehrke, K.; Shapoval, O.; Belenchuk, A.; Damaschke, B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Samwer, K.
	Title	A-site ordering versus electronic inhomogeneity in colossally magnetoresistive manganite films			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2006	Publication	Physical review letters	Abbreviated Journal	Phys Rev Lett
	Volume	97	Issue	10	Pages	107205,1-4
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	New York, N.Y.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000240384300058	Publication Date	2006-09-08
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0031-9007;1079-7114;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	8.462	Times cited	43	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 8.462; 2006 IF: 7.072
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60786			Serial	3029
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	Author	Tsirlin, A.A.; Shpanchenko, R.V.; Antipov, E.V.; Bougerol, C.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Schnelle, W.; Rosner, H.
	Title	Spin ladder compound Pb_0.55Cd_0.45V₂O₅: synthesis and investigation			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2007	Publication	Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics	Abbreviated Journal	Phys Rev B
	Volume	76	Issue	10	Pages	104429,1-7
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Lancaster, Pa	Editor
	Language		Wos	000249786300074	Publication Date	2007-09-25
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1098-0121;1550-235X;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.836	Times cited	1	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.836; 2007 IF: 3.172
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:65594			Serial	3091
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	Author	Lebedev, O.I.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Shapoval, O.; Belenchuk, A.; Moshnyaga, V.; Damaschke, B.; Samwer, K.
	Title	Structural phase transitions and stress accommodation in (La_0.67Ca_0.33MnO₃)_1.x:(MgO)_x composite films			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2002	Publication	Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics	Abbreviated Journal	Phys Rev B
	Volume	66	Issue	10	Pages	104421,1-10
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Composite (La0.67Ca0.33MnO3)(1-x):(MgO)(x) films were prepared by metalorganic aerosol deposition on a (100)MgO substrate for different concentrations of the (MgO) phase (0less than or equal toxless than or equal to0.8). At xapproximate to0.3 a percolation threshold in conductivity is reached, at which an infinite insulating MgO cluster forms around the La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 grains. This yields a drastic increase of the electrical resistance for films with x>0.3. The film structure is characterized by x-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The local structure of the La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 within the film depends on the MgO concentration which grows epitaxially along the domain boundaries. A different structural phase transition from the orthorhombic Pnma structure to an unusual rhombohedral R (3) over barc structure at the percolation threshold xapproximate to0.3 is found for La0.67Ca0.33MnO3. A three-dimensional stress accommodation in thick films through a phase transition is suggested.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Lancaster, Pa	Editor
	Language		Wos	000178460900060	Publication Date	2002-09-25
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0163-1829;1095-3795;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.836	Times cited	48	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.836; 2002 IF: NA
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54740			Serial	3250
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	Author	Lebedev, O.I.; Hamet, J.F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Beaumont, V.; Raveau, B.
	Title	Structure and properties of the YBa₂Cu₃O_7-x/LaAlO₃ superlattices			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2001	Publication	Journal of applied physics	Abbreviated Journal	J Appl Phys
	Volume	90	Issue	10	Pages	5261-5267
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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	Publisher	American Institute of Physics	Place of Publication	New York, N.Y.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000171918700061	Publication Date	2002-07-26
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0021-8979;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.068	Times cited	13	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.068; 2001 IF: 2.128
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54821			Serial	3294
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	Author	Barreca, D.; Carraro, G.; Gasparotto, A.; Maccato, C.; Lebedev, O.I.; Parfenova, A.; Turner, S.; Tondello, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Tailored vapor-phase growth of Cu_xO-TiO₂(x=1,2) nanomaterials decorated with Au particles			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2011	Publication	Langmuir: the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids	Abbreviated Journal	Langmuir
	Volume	27	Issue	10	Pages	6409-6417
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	We report on the fabrication of CuxOTiO2 (x = 1, 2) nanomaterials by an unprecedented vapor-phase approach. The adopted strategy involves the growth of porous CuxO matrices by means of chemical vapor deposition (CVD), followed by the controlled dispersion of TiO2 nanoparticles. The syntheses are performed on Si(100) substrates at temperatures of 400550 °C under wet oxygen atmospheres, adopting Cu(hfa)2·TMEDA (hfa =1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; TMEDA = N,N,N′,N′-tetramethylethylenediamine) and Ti(O-iPr)2(dpm)2 (O-iPr = isopropoxy; dpm = 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate) as copper and titanium precursors, respectively. Subsequently, finely dispersed gold nanoparticles are introduced in the as-prepared systems via radio frequency (RF)-sputtering under mild conditions. The synthesis process results in the formation of systems with chemical composition and nano-organization strongly dependent on the nature of the initial CuxO matrix and on the deposited TiO2 amount. The decoration with low-size gold clusters paves the way to the engineering of hierarchically organized nanomaterials.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Washington, D.C.	Editor
	Language		Wos	000290292900082	Publication Date	2011-04-25
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0743-7463;1520-5827;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.833	Times cited	36	Open Access
	Notes	Fwo			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.833; 2011 IF: 4.186
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88940			Serial	3467
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	Author	Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Kalyuzhnaya, A.S.; Rozova, M.G.; Mikheev, M.G.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Antipov, E.V.
	Title	Ca_6.3Mn₃Ga_4.4Al_1.3O₁₈: a novel complex oxide with 3D tetrahedral framework			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2005	Publication	Journal of solid state chemistry	Abbreviated Journal	J Solid State Chem
	Volume	178	Issue	10	Pages	3137-3144
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	London	Editor
	Language		Wos	000232418200022	Publication Date	2005-08-26
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0022-4596;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.299	Times cited	5	Open Access
	Notes	Iap V-1; Rfbr; Intas – Ysf			Approved	Most recent IF: 2.299; 2005 IF: 1.725
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:55030			Serial	3520
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	Author	Goris, B.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Three-dimensional valency mapping in ceria nanocrystals			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2014	Publication	ACS nano	Abbreviated Journal	Acs Nano
	Volume	8	Issue	10	Pages	10878-10884
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Using electron tomography combined with electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), we are able to map the valency of the Ce ions in CeO2-x nanocrystals in three dimensions. Our results show a clear facet-dependent reduction shell at the surface of ceria nanoparticles; {111} surface facets show a low surface reduction, whereas at {001} surface facets, the cerium ions are more likely to be reduced over a larger surface shell. Our generic tomographic technique allows a full 3D data cube to be reconstructed, containing an EELS spectrum in each voxel. This possibility enables a three-dimensional investigation of a plethora of material-specific physical properties such as valency, chemical composition, oxygen coordination, or bond lengths, triggering the synthesis of nanomaterials with improved properties.
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	Language		Wos	000343952600126	Publication Date	2014-10-06
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1936-0851;1936-086X;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	13.942	Times cited	85	Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes	335078 Colouratom; 246791 Countatoms; Fwo; 312483 Esteem2; esteem2jra4; ECASSara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot);			Approved	Most recent IF: 13.942; 2014 IF: 12.881
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121219			Serial	3656
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	Author	Barreca, D.; Carraro, G.; Gasparotto, A.; Maccato, C.; Warwick, M.E.A.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Fabrication and Characterization of Fe₂O₃-Based Nanostructures Functionalized with Metal Particles and Oxide Overlayers			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2015	Publication	Journal of advanced microscopy research	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	10	Issue	10	Pages	239-243
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	We report on the design of nanosystems based on functionalized -Fe 2 O 3 nanostructures supported on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates. The target materials were developed by means of hybrid vapor phase approaches, combining plasma assisted-chemical vapor deposition (PA-CVD) for the production of iron(III) oxide systems and the subsequent radio frequency (RF)-sputtering or atomic layer deposition (ALD) for the functionalization with Au nanoparticles or TiO 2 overlayers, respectively. The interplay between material characteristics and the adopted processing parameters was investigated by complementary analytical techniques, encompassing X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), high angle annular dark field-scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS). The obtained results highlight the possibility of fabricating Au/ -Fe 2 O 3 nanocomposites, with a controlled dispersion and distribution of metal particles, and TiO 2 / -Fe 2 O 3 heterostructures, characterized by an intimate coupling between the constituent oxides.
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	Language		Wos		Publication Date	2015-12-01
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	ISSN	2156-7573	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record
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	Notes	The authors acknowledge the financial support under the FP7 project “SOLARO- GENIX” (NMP4-SL-2012-310333), as well as Padova University ex-60% 2012–2015 projects, grant n CPDR132937/13 (SOLLEONE), and Regione Lombardia- INSTM ATLANTE program. Stuart Turner acknowledges the FWO Flanders for a post-doctoral scholarship. Thanks are also due to Dr. L. Borgese and Prof. E. Bontempi (Chemistry for Technologies Laboratory, Brescia Univer- sity, Italy) for precious assistance in ALD experiments.			Approved	Most recent IF: NA
	Call Number	EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:132798			Serial	4058
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	Author	Altantzis, T.; Coutino-Gonzalez, E.; Baekelant, W.; Martinez, G.T.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Roeffaers, M.B.J.; Bals, S.; Hofkens, J.
	Title	Direct Observation of Luminescent Silver Clusters Confined in Faujasite Zeolites			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2016	Publication	ACS nano	Abbreviated Journal	Acs Nano
	Volume	10	Issue	10	Pages	7604-7611
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	One of the ultimate goals in the study of metal clusters is the correlation between the atomic-scale organization and their physicochemical properties. However, direct observation of the atomic organization of such minuscule metal clusters is heavily hindered by radiation damage imposed by the different characterization techniques. We present direct evidence of the structural arrangement, at an atomic level, of luminescent silver species stabilized in faujasite (FAU) zeolites using aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy. Two different silver clusters were identified in Ag-FAU zeolites, a trinuclear silver species associated with green emission and a tetranuclear silver species related to yellow emission. By combining direct imaging with complementary information obtained from X-ray powder diffraction and Rietveld analysis, we were able to elucidate the main differences at an atomic scale between luminescent (heat-treated) and nonluminescent (cation-exchanged) Ag-FAU zeolites. It is expected that such insights will trigger the directed synthesis of functional metal nanocluster-zeolite composites with tailored luminescent properties.
	Address	RIES, Hokkaido University , N20W10, Kita-Ward Sapporo 001-0020, Japan
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	Language	English	Wos	000381959100043	Publication Date	2016-07-08
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	ISSN	1936-0851	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	13.942	Times cited	57	Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes	The authors gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Belgian Federal government (Belspo through the IAP-VI/27 and IAP-VII/05 programs), the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013 under grant agreement no. 310651 SACS and no. 312483-ESTEEM2), the Flemish government in the form of long-term structural funding “Methusalem” grant METH/15/04 CASAS2, the Hercules foundation (HER/11/14), the “Strategisch Initiatief Materialen” SoPPoM program, and the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO) grants G.0349.12 and G.0B39.15. S.B. acknowledges funding from ERC Starting Grant COLOURATOMS (335078). The authors thank Prof. S. Van Aert for helpful discussions, Dr. T. De Baerdemaeker for XRD measurements, Mr. B. Dieu for the preparation of graphical material, and UOP Antwerp for the kind donation of zeolite samples.; esteem2jra4; ECASSara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot);			Approved	Most recent IF: 13.942
	Call Number	c:irua:134576 c:irua:134576			Serial	4102
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	Author	Pearce, P.E.; Rousse, G.; Karakulina, O.M.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Foix, D.; Fauth, F.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tarascon, J.-M.
	Title	β-Na_1.7IrO₃: A Tridimensional Na-Ion Insertion Material with a Redox Active Oxygen Network			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2018	Publication	Chemistry of materials	Abbreviated Journal	Chem Mater
	Volume	30	Issue	10	Pages	3285-3293
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	The revival of the Na-ion battery concept has prompted an intense search for new high capacity Na-based positive electrodes. Recently, emphasis has been placed on manipulating Na-based layered compounds to trigger the participation of the anionic network. We further explored this direction and show the feasibility of achieving anionic-redox activity in three-dimensional Na-based compounds. A new 3D β-Na1.7IrO3 phase was synthesized in a two-step process, which involves first the electrochemical removal of Li from β-Li2IrO3 to produce β-IrO3, which is subsequently reduced by electrochemical Na insertion. We show that β-Na1.7IrO3 can reversibly uptake nearly 1.3 Na+ per formula unit through an uneven voltage profile characterized by the presence of four plateaus related to structural transitions. Surprisingly, the β-Na1.7IrO3 phase was found to be stable up to 600 °C, while it could not be directly synthesized via conventional synthetic methods. Although these Na-based iridate phases are of limited practical interest, they help to understand how introducing highly polarizable guest ions (Na+) into host rocksalt-derived oxide structures affects the anionic redox mechanism.
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	Language		Wos	000433403800014	Publication Date	2018-05-22
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	ISSN	0897-4756	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	9.466	Times cited	6	Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes	The authors thank A. Perez for fruitful discussions and his valuable help in synchrotron XRD experiment and Matthieu Courty for carrying out the DSC measurements. The authors also greatly thank Matthieu Saubanère and Marie-Liesse Doublet for valuable discussions on theoretical aspects of this work. This work is based on experiments performed on the Materials Science and Powder Diffraction Beamline at ALBA synchrotron (Proposal 2016091814), Cerdanyola del Vallès, E- 08290 Barcelona, Spain. J.-M.T. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council (ERC) (FP/2014)/ERC Grant- Project 670116-ARPEMA. G.R. acknowledges funding from ANR DeliRedox. O.M.K., J.H., and A.M.A. are grateful to FWO Vlaanderen for financial support under Grant G040116N.			Approved	Most recent IF: 9.466
	Call Number	EMAT @ emat @c:irua:152048			Serial	4996
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	Author	Du, K.; Zhang, M.; Dai, C.; Zhou, Z.N.; Xie, Y.W.; Ren, Z.H.; Tian, H.; Chen, L.Q.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Zhang, Z.
	Title	Manipulating topological transformations of polar structures through real-time observation of the dynamic polarization evolution			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2019	Publication	Nature communications	Abbreviated Journal	Nat Commun
	Volume	10	Issue	10	Pages	4864
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Topological structures based on controllable ferroelectric or ferromagnetic domain configurations offer the opportunity to develop microelectronic devices such as high-density memories. Despite the increasing experimental and theoretical insights into various domain structures (such as polar spirals, polar wave, polar vortex) over the past decade, manipulating the topological transformations of polar structures and comprehensively understanding its underlying mechanism remains lacking. By conducting an in-situ non-contact bias technique, here we systematically investigate the real-time topological transformations of polar structures in PbTiO3/SrTiO3 multilayers at an atomic level. The procedure of vortex pair splitting and the transformation from polar vortex to polar wave and out-of-plane polarization are observed step by step. Furthermore, the redistribution of charge in various topological structures has been demonstrated under an external bias. This provides new insights for the symbiosis of polar and charge and offers an opportunity for a new generation of microelectronic devices.
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	Language		Wos	000492835100002	Publication Date	2019-10-25
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	ISSN	2041-1723	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	12.124	Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 12.124
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:164681			Serial	6307
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	Author	Ribbens, S.; Meynen, V.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ke, X.; Mertens, M.; Maes, B.U.W.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.
	Title	Development of photocatalytic efficient Ti-based nanotubes and nanoribbons by conventional and microwave assisted synthesis strategies			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2008	Publication	Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials	Abbreviated Journal	Micropor Mesopor Mat
	Volume	114	Issue	1/3	Pages	401-409
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY)
	Abstract	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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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000258432100040	Publication Date	2008-02-01
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1387-1811;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.615	Times cited	47	Open Access
	Notes	Fwo; Crp (Ua)			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69696			Serial	683
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	Author	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.
	Title	Graphitic nanocrystals inside the pores of mesoporous silica : synthesis, characterization and an adsorption study			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2011	Publication	Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials	Abbreviated Journal	Micropor Mesopor Mat
	Volume	144	Issue	1/3	Pages	120-133
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	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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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000293435400016	Publication Date	2011-04-15
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1387-1811;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.615	Times cited	15	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.615; 2011 IF: 3.285
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92325			Serial	1380
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	Author	Verlooy, P.L.H.; Robeyns, K.; van Meervelt, L.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.
	Title	Synthesis and characterization of the new cyclosilicate hydrate (hexamethyleneimine)₄.[Si₈O₁₆(OH)₄].12H₂O			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials	Abbreviated Journal	Micropor Mesopor Mat
	Volume	130	Issue	1/3	Pages	14-20
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	A new cyclosilicate hydrate with composition (C6H14N)4·[Si8O16(OH)4]·12H2O was crystallized and the structure determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure, described by the tetragonal space group I41/a, with unit cell dimensions of a = 39.2150(2) Å and c = 14.1553(2) Å, contains columns of hydrogen-bonded cubic octamer silicate anions. The space between silicate columns holds hydrogen-bonded water and protonated hexamethyleneimine molecules compensating the negative charge of the silicate. The crystal water can be removed resulting in a rearrangement of the columns into orthorhombic symmetry. Removal of the organic moiety causes amorphisation. Flash evacuation results in a new microporous material with pore volumes typical of a zeolite.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000275702600003	Publication Date	2009-10-14
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1387-1811;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.615	Times cited	5	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.615; 2010 IF: 3.220
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82448			Serial	3418
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	Author	Du, G.H.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Cu(OH)₂ nanowires, CuO nanowires and CuO nanobelts			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2004	Publication	Chemical physics letters	Abbreviated Journal	Chem Phys Lett
	Volume	393	Issue	1/3	Pages	64-69
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000222887700012	Publication Date	2004-06-22
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0009-2614;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	1.815	Times cited	145	Open Access
	Notes	Iuap P5/01			Approved	Most recent IF: 1.815; 2004 IF: 2.438
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54777			Serial	3525
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	Author	Seftel, E.M.; Popovici, E.; Mertens, M.; de Witte, K.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.
	Title	Zn-Al layered double hydroxides: synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic application			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2008	Publication	Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials	Abbreviated Journal	Micropor Mesopor Mat
	Volume	113	Issue	1/3	Pages	296-304
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000257362100035	Publication Date	2007-12-05
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1387-1811;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.615	Times cited	154	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68281			Serial	3934
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	Author	Meynen, V.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.; Kortunov, P.; Grinberg, F.; Kärger, J.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.
	Title	Deposition of vanadium silicalite-1 nanoparticles on SBA-15 materials: structural and transport characteristics of SBA-VS-15			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2007	Publication	Microporous and mesoporous materials	Abbreviated Journal	Micropor Mesopor Mat
	Volume	99	Issue	1/2	Pages	14-22
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000243845200003	Publication Date	2006-10-28
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1387-1811;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.615	Times cited	23	Open Access
	Notes	FWO; GOA; Inside-Pores NoE (FP-EU)			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.615; 2007 IF: 2.210
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:61567			Serial	647
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	Author	ben Azzouz, F.; Zouaoui, M.; Mellekh, A.; Annabi, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; ben Salem, M.
	Title	Flux pinning by Al-based nanoparticles embedded in YBCO: a transmission electron microscopic study			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2007	Publication	Physica: C : superconductivity	Abbreviated Journal	Physica C
	Volume	455	Issue	1/2	Pages	19-24
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000246598700003	Publication Date	2007-02-21
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0921-4534;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	1.404	Times cited	39	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 1.404; 2007 IF: 1.079
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64754			Serial	1242
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	Author	van Oers, C.J.; Stevens, W.J.J.; Bruijn, E.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P.
	Title	Formation of a combined micro- and mesoporous material using zeolite Beta nanoparticles			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2009	Publication	Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials	Abbreviated Journal	Micropor Mesopor Mat
	Volume	120	Issue	1/2	Pages	29-34
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
	Abstract	Composite micro- and mesoporous materials are synthesized using zeolite Beta nanoparticles without the need for a structure directing agent to form the mesopores. This leads to important ecological and economical advantages. The influence of the way of cooling the aged nanoparticles solution on the formation of the composite materials has been studied. The materials have been characterized towards porosity by N2-sorption, towards zeolitic properties by TGA, DRIFT, XRD and TEM, towards aluminium content by EPMA. All prepared structures possess zeolitic properties. However, the method of cooling down of the aged seeds leads to differences in the porosity and intensity of the zeolitic characteristics.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000264619200006	Publication Date	2008-09-12
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1387-1811;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.615	Times cited	42	Open Access
	Notes	Crp; Sfr Ua			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.615; 2009 IF: 2.652
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74950			Serial	1254
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	Author	Musolino, N.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Clayton, N.; Walker, E.; Flükiger, R.
	Title	Modulation-free phase in heavily Pb-doped (Bi,Pb)2212 crystals			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2003	Publication	Physica: C : superconductivity	Abbreviated Journal	Physica C
	Volume	399	Issue	1/2	Pages	1-7
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	We report the complete disappearance of the structural modulation in heavily lead-doped Bi2-xPbxSr2CaCu2O8+delta crystals observed by transmission electron microscopy. Crystals with a nominal lead content of x = 0.8, corresponding to an effective lead content of x = 0.39, yield the non-modulated phase. The superconducting properties of this modulation-free phase (beta phase) have been studied and compared to those of undoped crystals displaying the modulated phase (alpha phase). Magnetisation measurements reveal that the irreversibility field H-irr(T) and relaxation rates are strongly improved within the beta phase. Measurements of the lower critical field, H-c1, show that the anisotropy factor, epsilon, is considerably reduced in the modulation-free crystals. This is the signature of stronger coupling between CuO2 layers which in turn deeply influences the effectiveness of the pinning. These measurements explain the enhanced pinning properties in moderately Pb-doped crystals in which the alpha phase and beta phase coexist. The enhanced pinning is not only due to the alpha/beta interfaces, which act as effective pinning centers: the emergence of modulation-free domains, characterized by a strongly reduced anisotropy, also significantly contribute to this effect. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000186526200001	Publication Date	2003-09-03
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0921-4534;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	1.404	Times cited	31	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 1.404; 2003 IF: 1.192
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54797			Serial	2167
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	Author	de Witte, K.; Meynen, V.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sepúlveda-Escribano, A.; Rodríguez-Reinoso, F.; Vansant, E.F.; Cool, P.
	Title	Multi-step loading of titania on mesoporous silica: influence of the morphology and the porosity on the catalytic degradation of aqueous pollutants and VOC's			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2008	Publication	Applied catalysis : B : environmental	Abbreviated Journal	Appl Catal B-Environ
	Volume	84	Issue	1/2	Pages	125-132
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
	Abstract	Titania nanoparticles have been deposited on inert porous silica supports with high specific surface area. These materials have potential applications in paint and textile industry as the titania particles selectively deposited on the inner surface of the silica supports act as a photocatalyst. The inert external surface is necessary to avoid photodegradation of the textile material or the paint components. The photocatalytic activity of the catalysts has been evaluated with two catalytic setups. One setup in aqueous phase, for the degradation of dyes such as rhodamine-6G, is commonly used. The second setup is a continuous flow gaseous phase setup which was used for the mineralization of ethanol as a representative volatile organic compound (VOC). The influence of the porosity and the morphology of the silica supports on the photocatalytic activity are discussed.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000260728300017	Publication Date	2008-04-08
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0926-3373;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	9.446	Times cited	24	Open Access
	Notes	Iwt 30916; Fwo			Approved	Most recent IF: 9.446; 2008 IF: 4.853
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68279			Serial	2213
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	Author	Lorenz, H.; Zhao, Q.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kloetzer, B.; Rameshan, C.; Pfaller, K.
	Title	Origin of different deactivation of Pd/SnO₂ and Pd/GeO₂ catalysts in methanol dehydrogenation and reforming: a comparative study			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Applied catalysis : A : general	Abbreviated Journal	Appl Catal A-Gen
	Volume	381	Issue	1/2	Pages	242-252
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Pd particles supported on SnO2 and GeO2 have been structurally investigated by X-ray diffraction, (High-Resolution) transmission and scanning electron microscopy after different reductive treatments to monitor the eventual formation of bimetallic phases and catalytically tested in methanol dehydrogenation/ reforming. For both oxides this included a thin film sample with well-defined Pd particles and a powder catalyst prepared by incipient wetness impregnation. The hexagonal and the tetragonal polymorph were studied for powder GeO2. Pd2Ge formation was observed on all GeO2-supported catalysts, strongly depending on the specific sample used. Reduction of the thin film at 573K resulted in full transformation into the bimetallic state. The partial solubility of hexagonal GeO2 in water and its thermal structural instability yielded Pd2Ge formation at 473 K, at the cost of a structurally inhomogeneous support and Ge metal formation at higher reduction temperatures. Pd on tetragonal GeO2 entered a state of strong metalsupport interaction after reduction at 573673 K, resulting in coalescing Pd2Ge particles on a sintered and re-crystallized support, apparently partially covering the bimetallic particles and decreasing the catalytic activity. Pd2Ge on amorphous thin film and hexagonal GeO2 converted methanol primarily via dehydrogenation to CO and H2. At 573 K, formation of Pd2Sn and also PdSn occurred on the Pd/SnO2 thin film. Pd3Sn2 (and to some extent Pd2Sn) were predominantly obtained on the respective powder catalyst. Strong deactivation with increasing reduction temperature was observed, likely not based on the classical strong metalsupport interaction effect, but rather on a combination of missing active structural ensembles on Sn-enriched bimetallic phases and the formation of metallic -Sn. Correlations to Pd and its bimetallics supported on ZnO, Ga2O3 and In2O3 were also discussed.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000279100700029	Publication Date	2010-04-26
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0926-860X;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	4.339	Times cited	14	Open Access
	Notes	Esteem 026019			Approved	Most recent IF: 4.339; 2010 IF: 3.384
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83927			Serial	2522
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	Author	Peng, L.; Philippaerts, A.; Ke, X.; van Noyen, J.; de Cleppel, F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.A.; Sels, B.F.
	Title	Preparation of sulfonated ordered mesoporous carbon and its use for the esterification of fatty acids			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Catalysis today	Abbreviated Journal	Catal Today
	Volume	150	Issue	1/2	Pages	140-146
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	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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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000275566700024	Publication Date	2009-09-04
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0920-5861;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	4.636	Times cited	132	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 4.636; 2010 IF: 2.993
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81739			Serial	2706
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	Author	Lorenz, H.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Klötzer, B.; Rameshan, C.; Pfaller, K.; Penner, S.
	Title	Pd-In₂O₃ interaction due to reduction in hydrogen: consequences for methanol steam reforming			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Applied catalysis : A : general	Abbreviated Journal	Appl Catal A-Gen
	Volume	374	Issue	1/2	Pages	180-188
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Two different Pd/In2O3 samples including a thin film model catalyst with well-defined Pd particles grown on NaCl(0 0 1) supports and a powder catalyst prepared by an impregnation technique are examined by electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and catalytic measurements in methanol steam reforming in order to correlate the formation of different oxide-supported bimetallic PdIn phases with catalytic activity and selectivity. A PdIn shell around the Pd particles is observed on the thin film catalyst after embedding the Pd particles in In2O3 at 300 K, likely because alloying to PdIn and oxidation to In2O3 are competing processes. Increased PdIn bimetallic formation is observed up to 573 K reduction temperature until at 623 K the film stability limit in hydrogen is reached. Oxidative treatments at 573 K lead to decomposition of PdIn and to the formation of an In2O3 shell covering the Pd particles, which irreversibly changes the activity and selectivity pattern to clean In2O3. PdIn and Pd2In3 phases are obtained on the powder catalyst after reduction at 573 K and 673 K, respectively. Only CO2-selective methanol steam reforming is observed in the reduction temperature range between 473 K and 573 K. After reduction at 673 K encapsulation of the bimetallic particles by crystalline In2O3 suppresses CO2 formation and only activity and selectivity of clean In2O3 are measured.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	000274869900023	Publication Date	2009-12-18
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0926-860X;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	4.339	Times cited	55	Open Access
	Notes	Esteem 026019			Approved	Most recent IF: 4.339; 2010 IF: 3.384
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81801			Serial	3553
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	Author	Zhang, X.F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ge, S.L.; Emmen, J.H.P.M.; Brabers, V.A.M.
	Title	Two phase intergrowth in Bi₂Sr₂Ca_0.6Y_0.4Cu₂O_y single crystals			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	1993	Publication	Physica: C : superconductivity	Abbreviated Journal	Physica C
	Volume	215	Issue	1/2	Pages	39-50
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	In Bi2Sr2Ca0.6Y0.4Cu2Oy single crystals we have identified the intergrowth of two phases; a normal Bi2Sr2CaCu2Oy type phase with a 4.6b modulation period and a secondary,phase with a 9.4b modulation period. Both the two phases have orthorhombic basic structures with similar lattice parameters but different symmetries, i.e. Bbmb for the normal phase and Ccca for the secondary phase. The c-parameters of these two phases are found to vary independently upon changing the nominal Y content. The modulation characteristics of the secondary phase implies a close structural relation between the two phases. Both phases are discussed from a structural and a compositional point of view.
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	Amsterdam	Editor
	Language		Wos	A1993LY97800005	Publication Date	2002-10-17
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0921-4534;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	0.942	Times cited	17	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	no
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:7506			Serial	3785
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	Author	Epurescu, G.; Dinescu, G.; Moldovan, A.; Birjega, R.; Dipietrantonio, F.; Verona, E.; Verardi, P.; Nistor, L.C.; Ghica, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Dinescu, A.
	Title	P-type ZnO thin films grown by RF plasma beam assisted Pulsed Laser Deposition			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2007	Publication	Superlattices and microstructures	Abbreviated Journal	Superlattice Microst
	Volume	42	Issue	1-6	Pages	79-84
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication	London	Editor
	Language		Wos	000250271200015	Publication Date	2007-08-01
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	ISSN	0749-6036;	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.123	Times cited	19	Open Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.123; 2007 IF: 1.344
	Call Number	UA @ lucian @ c:irua:66632			Serial	2549
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