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Author Földi, P.; Szaszkó-Bogár, V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Spin-orbit interaction controlled properties of two-dimensional superlattices Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 82 Issue (down) 11 Pages 115302-115302,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The band structure of two-dimensional artificial superlattices in the presence of (Rashba-type) spin-orbit interaction (SOI) is presented. The position and shape of the energy bands in these spintronic crystals depend on the geometry as well as the strength of the SOI, which can be tuned by external gate voltages. For finite mesoscopic arrays, we show that their conductance properties and possible applications can be understood from these spin-dependent band diagrams.
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Language Wos 000281516300005 Publication Date 2010-09-03
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 6 Open Access
Notes ; We thank M. G. Benedict and F. Bartha for useful discussions. This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and the Hungarian Scientific Research Fund (OTKA) under Contracts No. T81364 and No. M045596. P.F. was supported by a J. Bolyai grant of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84259 Serial 3092
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Author Avetisyan, A.A.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Stacking order dependent electric field tuning of the band gap in graphene multilayers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 81 Issue (down) 11 Pages 115432,1-115432,7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The effect of different stacking order of graphene multilayers on the electric field induced band gap is investigated. We considered a positively charged top and a negatively charged back gate in order to independently tune the band gap and the Fermi energy of three and four layer graphene systems. A tight-binding approach within a self-consistent Hartree approximation is used to calculate the induced charges on the different graphene layers. We found that the gap for trilayer graphene with the ABC stacking is much larger than the corresponding gap for the ABA trilayer. Also we predict that for four layers of graphene the energy gap strongly depends on the choice of stacking, and we found that the gap for the different types of stacking is much larger as compared to the case of Bernal stacking. Trigonal warping changes the size of the induced electronic gap by approximately 30% for intermediate and large values of the induced electron density.
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Language Wos 000276248800145 Publication Date 2010-03-19
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 142 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82274 Serial 3148
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Author Szafran, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Bednarek, S.
Title Stark effect on the exciton spectra of vertically coupled quantum dots: horizontal field orientation and nonaligned dots Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 75 Issue (down) 11 Pages 115303,1-7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000245329600070 Publication Date 2007-03-03
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 38 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2007 IF: 3.172
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64292 Serial 3149
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Author Govorov, V.A.; Abakumov, A.M.; Rozova, M.G.; Borzenko, A.G.; Vassiliev, S.Y.; Mazin, V.M.; Afanasov, M.I.; Fabritchnyi, P.B.; Tsirlina, G.A.; Antipov, E.V.; Morozova, E.N.; Gippius, A.A.; Ivanov, V.V.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Sn2-2xSbxFexO4 solid solutions as possible inert anode materials in aluminum electrolysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 17 Issue (down) 11 Pages 3004-3011
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000229656000030 Publication Date 2005-05-24
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2005 IF: 4.818
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59053 Serial 3554
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Author Li, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Tunable optical Aharonov-Bohm effect in a semiconductor quantum ring Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 83 Issue (down) 11 Pages 115448-115448,13
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract By applying an electric field perpendicular to a semiconductor quantum ring we show that it is possible to modify the single particle wave function between quantum dot (QD)-like and ring-like. The constraints on the geometrical parameters of the quantum ring to realize such a transition are derived. With such a perpendicular electric field we are able to tune the Aharanov-Bohm (AB) effect for both the single particle and for excitons. The tunability is in both the strength of the AB effect as well as in its periodicity. We also investigate the strain induce potential inside the self-assembled quantum ring and the effect of the strain on the AB effect.
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Language Wos 000288855200012 Publication Date 2011-03-28
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 25 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the EU-NoE: SANDiE, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Interuniversity Attraction Poles, Belgium State, Belgium Science Policy, and IMEC, vzw collaborative project. We are grateful to Prof. M. Tadic and Dr. Fei Ding for stimulating discussions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89376 Serial 3744
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Author Dendooven, J.; Goris, B.; Devloo-Casier, K.; Levrau, E.; Biermans, E.; Baklanov, M.R.; Ludwig, K.F.; van der Voort, P.; Bals, S.; Detavernier, C.
Title Tuning the pore size of ink-bottle mesopores by atomic layer deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 24 Issue (down) 11 Pages 1992-1994
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000305092600002 Publication Date 2012-05-03
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ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 52 Open Access
Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2012 IF: 8.238
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99078 Serial 3760
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Author da Costa, D.R.; Chaves, A.; Farias, G.A.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Wave-packet scattering on graphene edges in the presence of a pseudomagnetic field Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 86 Issue (down) 11 Pages 115434
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The scattering of a Gaussian wave packet in armchair and zigzag graphene edges is theoretically investigated by numerically solving the time-dependent Schrodinger equation for the tight-binding model Hamiltonian. Our theory allows us to investigate scattering in reciprocal space, and depending on the type of graphene edge we observe scattering within the same valley, or between different valleys. In the presence of an external magnetic field, the well-known skipping orbits are observed. However, our results demonstrate that in the case of a pseudomagnetic field, induced by nonuniform strain, the scattering by an armchair edge results in a nonpropagating edge state.
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Language Wos 000309174100005 Publication Date 2012-09-21
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 28 Open Access
Notes ; Discussions with E. B. Barros are gratefully acknowledged. This work was supported by the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the ESF-EuroGRAPHENE (project CONGRAN), and the bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101833 Serial 3907
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Author Çakir, D.; Otalvaro, D.M.; Brocks, G.
Title From spin-polarized interfaces to giant magnetoresistance in organic spin valves Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 89 Issue (down) 11 Pages 115407
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We calculate the spin-polarized electronic transport through a molecular bilayer spin valve from first principles, and establish the link between the magnetoresistance and the spin-dependent interactions at the metal-molecule interfaces. The magnetoresistance of a Fe vertical bar bilayer-C-70 vertical bar Fe spin valve attains a high value of 70% in the linearresponse regime, but it drops sharply as a function of the applied bias. The current polarization has a value of 80% in linear response and also decreases as a function of bias. Both these trends can be modeled in terms of prominent spin-dependent Fe vertical bar C-70 interface states close to the Fermi level, unfolding the potential of spinterface science to control and optimize spin currents.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000332504900007 Publication Date 2014-03-10
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ISSN 1098-0121; 1550-235x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2014 IF: 3.736
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:128321 Serial 4596
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Author Grimaud, A.; Iadecola, A.; Batuk, D.; Saubanere, M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Freeland, J.W.; Cabana, J.; Li, H.; Doublet, M.-L.; Rousse, G.; Tarascon, J.-M.
Title Chemical activity of the peroxide/oxide redox couple : case study of Ba5Ru2O11 in aqueous and organic solvents Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 30 Issue (down) 11 Pages 3882-3893
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The finding that triggering the redox activity of oxygen ions within the lattice of transition metal oxides can boost the performances of materials used in energy storage and conversion devices such as Li-ion batteries or oxygen evolution electrocatalysts has recently spurred intensive and innovative research in the field of energy. While experimental and theoretical efforts have been critical in understanding the role of oxygen nonbonding states in the redox activity of oxygen ions, a clear picture of the redox chemistry of the oxygen species formed upon this oxidation process is still missing. This can be, in part, explained by the complexity in stabilizing and studying these species once electrochemically formed. In this work, we alleviate this difficulty by studying the phase Ba5Ru2O11, which contains peroxide O-2(2-) groups, as oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalyst and Li-ion battery material. Combining physical characterization and electrochemical measurements, we demonstrate that peroxide groups can easily be oxidized at relatively low potential, leading to the formation of gaseous dioxygen and to the instability of the oxide. Furthermore, we demonstrate that, owing to the stabilization at high energy of peroxide, the high-lying energy of the empty sigma* antibonding O-O states limits the reversibility of the electrochemical reactions when the O-2(2-)/O2- redox couple is used as redox center for Li-ion battery materials or as OER redox active sites. Overall, this work suggests that the formation of true peroxide O-2(2-) states are detrimental for transition metal oxides used as OER catalysts and Li-ion battery materials. Rather, oxygen species with O-O bond order lower than 1 would be preferred for these applications.
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Publisher American Chemical Society Place of Publication Washington, D.C Editor
Language Wos 000435416600038 Publication Date 2018-05-21
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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 2 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; We thank S. Belin of the ROCK beamline (financed by the French National Research Agency (ANR) as a part of the “Investissements d'Avenir” program, reference: ANR-10-EQPX-45; proposal no. 20160095) of synchrotron SOLEIL for her assistance during XAS measurements. Authors would also like to thank V. Nassif for her assistance on the D1B beamline. A.G, G.R, and J.-M.T. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council (ERC) (FP/2014)/ERC Grant Project 670116-ARPEMA. ; Approved Most recent IF: 9.466
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:151980 Serial 5016
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Author Kutukov, P.; Rumyantseva, M.; Krivetskiy, V.; Filatova, D.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Khmelevsky, N.; Aksenenko, A.; Gaskov, A.
Title Influence of Mono- and Bimetallic PtOx, PdOx, PtPdOx Clusters on CO Sensing by SnO2 Based Gas Sensors Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2018 Publication Nanomaterials Abbreviated Journal Nanomaterials-Basel
Volume 8 Issue (down) 11 Pages 917
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;
Abstract To obtain a nanocrystalline SnO2 matrix and mono- and bimetallic nanocomposites SnO2/Pd, SnO2/Pt, and SnO2/PtPd, a flame spray pyrolysis with subsequent impregnation was used. The materials were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), a single-point BET method, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) with energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) mapping. The electronic state of the metals in mono- and bimetallic clusters was determined using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The active surface sites were investigated using the Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermo-programmed reduction with hydrogen (TPR-H-2) methods. The sensor response of blank SnO2 and nanocomposites had a carbon monoxide (CO) level of 6.7 ppm and was determined in the temperature range 60-300 degrees C in dry (Relative Humidity (RH) = 0%) and humid (RH = 20%) air. The sensor properties of the mono- and bimetallic nanocomposites were analyzed on the basis of information on the electronic state, the distribution of modifiers in SnO2 matrix, and active surface centers. For SnO2/PtPd, the combined effect of the modifiers on the electrophysical properties of SnO2 explained the inversion of sensor response from n- to p-types observed in dry conditions.
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Language Wos 000451316100052 Publication Date 2018-11-07
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ISSN 2079-4991 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.553 Times cited 7 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes This research was funded by the Russian Ministry of Education and Sciences (Agreement No. 14.613.21.0075, RFMEFI61317X0075). Approved Most recent IF: 3.553
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:155767 Serial 5139
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Author Guzzinati, G.; Altantzis, T.; Batuk, M.; De Backer, A.; Lumbeeck, G.; Samaee, V.; Batuk, D.; Idrissi, H.; Hadermann, J.; Van Aert, S.; Schryvers, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.
Title Recent Advances in Transmission Electron Microscopy for Materials Science at the EMAT Lab of the University of Antwerp Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Materials Abbreviated Journal Materials
Volume 11 Issue (down) 11 Pages 1304
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The rapid progress in materials science that enables the design of materials down to the nanoscale also demands characterization techniques able to analyze the materials down to the same scale, such as transmission electron microscopy. As Belgium’s foremost electron microscopy group, among the largest in the world, EMAT is continuously contributing to the development of TEM techniques, such as high-resolution imaging, diffraction, electron tomography, and spectroscopies, with an emphasis on quantification and reproducibility, as well as employing TEM methodology at the highest level to solve real-world materials science problems. The lab’s recent contributions are presented here together with specific case studies in order to highlight the usefulness of TEM to the advancement of materials science.
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Language Wos 000444112800041 Publication Date 2018-07-28
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ISSN 1996-1944 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.654 Times cited 15 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G.0502.18N, G.0267.18N, G.0120.12N, G.0365.15N, G.0934.17N, S.0100.18N AUHA13009 ; European Research Council, COLOURATOM 335078 ; Universiteit Antwerpen, GOA Solarpaint ; G. Guzzinati, T. Altantzis and A. De Backer have been supported by postdoctoral fellowship grants from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). Funding was also received from the European Research Council (starting grant no. COLOURATOM 335078), the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement no. 770887), the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project fundings (G.0502.18N, G.0267.18N, G.0120.12N, G.0365.15N, G.0934.17N, S.0100.18N, G.0401.16N) and from the University of Antwerp through GOA project Solarpaint. Funding for the TopSPIN precession system under grant AUHA13009, as well as for the Qu-Ant-EM microscope, is acknowledged from the HERCULES Foundation. H. Idrissi is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (F.R.S.-FNRS). (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:can); saraecas; ECAS_Sara; Approved Most recent IF: 2.654
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:153737UA @ admin @ c:irua:153737 Serial 5064
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Author Jafarzadeh, A.; Bal, K.M.; Bogaerts, A.; Neyts, E.C.
Title CO2 activation on TiO2-supported Cu5 and Ni5 nanoclusters : effect of plasma-induced surface charging Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C
Volume 123 Issue (down) 11 Pages 6516-6525
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Surface charging is an often overlooked factor in many plasma-surface interactions and in particular in plasma catalysis. In this study, we investigate the effect of excess electrons induced by a plasma on the adsorption properties of CO2 on titania-supported Cu-5 and Ni-5 clusters using spin-polarized and dispersion-corrected density functional theory calculations. The effect of excess electrons on the adsorption of Ni and Cu pentamers as well as on CO2 adsorption on a pristine anatase TiO2(101) slab is studied. Our results indicate that adding plasma-induced excess electrons to the system leads to further stabilization of the bent CO2 structure. Also, dissociation of CO2 on charged clusters is energetically more favorable than on neutral clusters. We hypothesize that surface charge is a plausible cause for the synergistic effects sometimes observed in plasma catalysis.
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Language Wos 000462260700024 Publication Date 2019-02-21
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ISSN 1932-7447; 1932-7455 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.536 Times cited 4 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.536
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:159422 Serial 5281
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Author Verstraelen, H.; de Baere, K.; Schillemans, W.; Lemmens, L.; Dewil, R.; Lenaerts, S.; Potters, G.
Title In situ study of ballast tank corrosion on ships: part 2 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Materials performance Abbreviated Journal Mater Performance
Volume 48 Issue (down) 11 Pages 54-57
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract A study was undertaken to determine causes and effects of corrosion processes in ballast tanks. Part 1 of this article (October 2009 MP) described the data collection. Part 2 describes the development of a corrosion index (CI) derived from the general International Association of Classification Societies corrosion assessment methods. The CI can be used in situ to assess ballast tank corrosion. An average timeline for-corrosion of tanks is presented.
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ISSN 0094-1492 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 0.149 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.149; 2009 IF: 0.124
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:79761 Serial 5964
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Author Kahraman, Z.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Sahin, H.
Title Functionalization of single-layer TaS₂ and formation of ultrathin Janus structures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Journal Of Materials Research Abbreviated Journal J Mater Res
Volume 35 Issue (down) 11 Pages 1397-1406
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Ab initio calculations are performed to investigate the structural, vibrational, electronic, and piezoelectric properties of functionalized single layers of TaS2. We find that single-layer TaS2 is a suitable host material for functionalization via fluorination and hydrogenation. The one-side fluorinated (FTaS2) and hydrogenated (HTaS2) single layers display indirect gap semiconducting behavior in contrast to bare metallic TaS2. On the other hand, it is shown that as both surfaces of TaS2 are saturated anti-symmetrically, the formed Janus structure is a dynamically stable metallic single layer. In addition, it is revealed that out-of-plane piezoelectricity is created in all anti-symmetric structures. Furthermore, the Janus-type single-layer has the highest specific heat capacity to which longitudinal and transverse acoustical phonon modes have contribution at low temperatures. Our findings indicate that single-layer TaS2 is suitable for functionalization via H and F atoms that the formed, anti-symmetric structures display distinctive electronic, vibrational, and piezoelectric properties.
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Language Wos 000540764300005 Publication Date 2020-04-08
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ISSN 0884-2914 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.7 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes ; Computational resources were provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid e-Infrastructure). H.S. Acknowledges financial support from the TUBITAK under the project number 117F095. H.S. acknowledges support from Turkish Academy of Sciences under the GEBIP program. This work is supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) by a post-doctoral fellowship (M.Y.). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.7; 2020 IF: 1.673
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:170185 Serial 6525
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Author Rocha Segundo, I.; Landi Jr., S.; Margaritis, A.; Pipintakos, G.; Freitas, E.; Vuye, C.; Blom, J.; Tytgat, T.; Denys, S.; Carneiro, J.
Title Physicochemical and rheological properties of a transparent asphalt binder modified with nano-TiO₂ Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Nanomaterials Abbreviated Journal Nanomaterials-Basel
Volume 10 Issue (down) 11 Pages 2152
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Energy and Materials in Infrastructure and Buildings (EMIB)
Abstract Transparent binder is used to substitute conventional black asphalt binder and to provide light-colored pavements, whereas nano-TiO2 has the potential to promote photocatalytic and self-cleaning properties. Together, these materials provide multifunction effects and benefits when the pavement is submitted to high solar irradiation. This paper analyzes the physicochemical and rheological properties of a transparent binder modified with 0.5%, 3.0%, 6.0%, and 10.0% nano-TiO2 and compares it to the transparent base binder and conventional and polymer modified binders (PMB) without nano-TiO2. Their penetration, softening point, dynamic viscosity, master curve, black diagram, Linear Amplitude Sweep (LAS), Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were obtained. The transparent binders (base and modified) seem to be workable considering their viscosity, and exhibited values between the conventional binder and PMB with respect to rutting resistance, penetration, and softening point. They showed similar behavior to the PMB, demonstrating signs of polymer modification. The addition of TiO2 seemed to reduce fatigue life, except for the 0.5% content. Nevertheless, its addition in high contents increased the rutting resistance. The TiO2 modification seems to have little effect on the chemical functional indices. The best percentage of TiO2 was 0.5%, with respect to fatigue, and 10.0% with respect to permanent deformation.
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Language Wos 000593731700001 Publication Date 2020-10-29
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ISSN 2079-4991 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.3 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.3; 2020 IF: 3.553
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:172621 Serial 6580
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Author Lin, S.-C.; Kuo, C.-T.; Shao, Y.-C.; Chuang, Y.-D.; Geessinck, J.; Huijben, M.; Rueff, J.-P.; Graff, I.L.; Conti, G.; Peng, Y.; Bostwick, A.; Gullikson, E.; Nemsak, S.; Vailionis, A.; Gauquelin, N.; Verbeeck, J.; Ghiringhelli, G.; Schneider, C.M.; Fadley, C.S.
Title Two-dimensional electron systems in perovskite oxide heterostructures : role of the polarity-induced substitutional defects Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 4 Issue (down) 11 Pages 115002
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The discovery of a two-dimensional electron system (2DES) at the interfaces of perovskite oxides such as LaAlO3 and SrTiO3 has motivated enormous efforts in engineering interfacial functionalities with this type of oxide heterostructures. However, the fundamental origins of the 2DES are still not understood, e.g., the microscopic mechanisms of coexisting interface conductivity and magnetism. Here we report a comprehensive spectroscopic investigation on the depth profile of 2DES-relevant Ti 3d interface carriers using depthand element-specific techniques like standing-wave excited photoemission and resonant inelastic scattering. We found that one type of Ti 3d interface carriers, which give rise to the 2DES are located within three unit cells from the n-type interface in the SrTiO3 layer. Unexpectedly, another type of interface carriers, which are polarity-induced Ti-on-Al antisite defects, reside in the first three unit cells of the opposing LaAlO3 layer (similar to 10 angstrom). Our findings provide a microscopic picture of how the localized and mobile Ti 3d interface carriers distribute across the interface and suggest that the 2DES and 2D magnetism at the LaAlO3/SrTiO3 interface have disparate explanations as originating from different types of interface carriers.
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Language Wos 000592432200004 Publication Date 2020-11-20
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ISSN 2475-9953 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.4 Times cited 7 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; We thank G. M. De Luca and L. Braicovich for discussions. Charles S. Fadley was deceased on August 1, 2019. We are grateful for his significant contributions to this work. We thank Advanced Light Source for the access to Beamline 8.0.3 (qRIXS) via Proposal No. 09892 and beamline 7.0.2 (MAESTRO) via Proposal No. RA-00291 that contributed to the results presented here. We thank synchrotron SOLEIL (via Proposal No. 99180118) for the access to Beamline GALAXIES. This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231 (Advanced Light Source), and by DOE Contract No. DE-SC0014697 through the University of California, Davis (S.-C.L., C.-T.K, and C.S.F.), and from the Julich Research Center, Peter Grunberg Institute, PGI-6. I. L. G. wishes to thank Brazilian scientific agencies CNPQ (Project No. 200789/2017-1) and CAPES (CAPES-PrInt-UFPR) for their financial support. J.V. and N.G. acknowledge funding from the Geconcentreerde Onderzoekacties (GOA) project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp and the European Union's horizon 2020 research and innovation program ES-TEEM3 under grant agreement no 823717. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope used in this study was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. ; esteem3TA; esteem3reported Approved Most recent IF: 3.4; 2020 IF: NA
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Author Feng, H.L.; Kang, C.-J.; Manuel, P.; Orlandi, F.; Su, Y.; Chen, J.; Tsujimoto, Y.; Hadermann, J.; Kotliar, G.; Yamaura, K.; McCabe, E.E.; Greenblatt, M.
Title Antiferromagnetic order breaks inversion symmetry in a metallic double perovskite, Pb₂NiOsO₆ Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Chemistry Of Materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 33 Issue (down) 11 Pages 4188-4195
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A polycrystalline sample of Pb2NiOsO6 was synthesized under high-pressure (6 GPa) and high-temperature (1575 K) conditions. Pb2NiOsO6 crystallizes in a monoclinic double perovskite structure with a centrosymmetric space group P2(1)/n at room temperature. Pb2NiOsO6 is metallic down to 2 K and shows a single antiferromagnetic (AFM) transition at T-N = 58 K. Pb2NiOsO6 is a new example of a metallic and AFM oxide with three-dimensional connectivity. Neutron powder diffraction and first-principles calculation studies indicate that both Ni and Os moments are ordered below T-N and the AFM magnetic order breaks inversion symmetry. This loss of inversion symmetry driven by AFM order is unusual in metallic systems, and the 3d-Sd double-perovskite oxides represent a new class of noncentrosymmetric AFM metallic oxides.
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Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:179679 Serial 6854
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Author Tchakoua, T.; Powell, A.D.; Gerrits, N.; Somers, M.F.; Doblhoff-Dier, K.; Busnengo, H.F.; Kroes, G.-J.
Title Simulating highly activated sticking of H₂ on Al(110) : quantum versus quasi-classical dynamics Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal
Volume 127 Issue (down) 11 Pages 5395-5407
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract We evaluate the importance of quantum effects on the sticking of H2 on Al(110) for conditions that are close to those of molecular beam experiments that have been done on this system. Calculations with the quasi-classical trajectory (QCT) method and with quantum dynamics (QD) are performed using a model in which only motion in the six molecular degrees of freedom is allowed. The potential energy surface used has a minimum barrier height close to the value recently obtained with the quantum Monte Carlo method. Monte Carlo averaging over the initial rovibrational states allowed the QD calculations to be done with an order of magnitude smaller computational expense. The sticking probability curve computed with QD is shifted to lower energies relative to the QCT curve by 0.21 to 0.05 kcal/mol, with the highest shift obtained for the lowest incidence energy. Quantum effects are therefore expected to play a small role in calculations that would evaluate the accuracy of electronic structure methods for determining the minimum barrier height to dissociative chemisorption for H2 + Al(110) on the basis of the standard procedure for comparing results of theory with molecular beam experiments.
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Language Wos 000971346700001 Publication Date 2023-03-14
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ISSN 1932-7447; 1932-7455 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 4.536
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Author Rakesh Roshan, S.C.; Yedukondalu, N.; Pandey, T.; Kunduru, L.; Muthaiah, R.; Rajaboina, R.K.; Ehm, L.; Parise, J.B.
Title Effect of atomic mass contrast on lattice thermal conductivity : a case study for alkali halides and alkaline-earth chalcogenides Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication ACS applied electronic materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue (down) 11 Pages 5852-5863
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Lattice thermal conductivity (kappa(L)) is of great scientific interest for the development of efficient energy conversion technologies. Therefore, microscopic understanding of phonon transport is critically important for designing functional materials. In our previous study (Roshan et al., ACS Applied Energy Mater. 2021, 5, 882-896), anomalous kappa(L) trends were predicted for rocksalt alkaline-earth chalcogenides (AECs). In the present work, we extended it to alkali halides (AHs) and conducted a thorough investigation to explore the role of atomic mass contrast on lattice dynamics and phonon transport properties of 36 binary compounds (20 AHs + 16 AECs). The calculated spectral and cumulative kappa(L) reveal that low-lying optical phonon modes significantly boost kappa(L) alongside acoustic phonons in materials where the atomic mass ratio approaches unity and cophonocity nears zero. Phonon scattering rates are relatively low for materials with a mass ratio close to one, and the corresponding phonon lifetimes are higher, which enhances kappa(L). Phonon lifetimes play a critical role, outweighing phonon group velocities, in determining the anomalous trends in kappa(L) for both AHs and AECs. To further explore the role of atomic mass contrast in kappa(L), the effect of tensile lattice strain on phonon transport has also been investigated. Under tensile strain, both group velocities and phonon lifetimes decrease in the low frequency range, leading to a decrease in kappa(L). This work provides insights on how atomic mass contrast can tune the contribution of optical phonons to kappa(L) and its implications on scattering rates by either enhancing or suppressing kappa(L). These insights would aid in the selection of elements for designing new functional materials with and without atomic mass contrast to achieve relatively high and low kappa(L) values, respectively.
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Author Tang, Y.; Chen, Z.; Borbely, A.; Ji, G.; Zhong, S.Y.; Schryvers, D.; Ji, V.; Wang, H.W.
Title Quantitative study of particle size distribution in an in-situ grown Al-TiB2 composite by synchrotron X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Materials characterization Abbreviated Journal Mater Charact
Volume 102 Issue (down) 102 Pages 131-136
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Synchrotron X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were applied to quantitatively characterize the average particle size and size distribution of free-standing TiB2 particles and TiB2 particles in an insitu grown Al–TiB2 composite. The detailed evaluations were carried out by X-ray line profile analysis using the restrictedmoment method and multiplewhole profile fitting procedure (MWP). Both numericalmethods indicate that the formed TiB2 particles are well crystallized and free of crystal defects. The average particle size determined from different Bragg reflections by the restricted moment method ranges between 25 and 55 nm, where the smallest particle size is determined using the 110 reflection suggesting the highest lateral-growth velocity of (110) facets. TheMWP method has shown that the in-situ grown TiB2 particles have a very low dislocation density (~1011 m−2) and their size distribution can be described by a log-normal distribution. Good agreement was found between the results obtained from the restricted moment and MWP methods, which was further confirmed by TEM.
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Language Wos 000355335200017 Publication Date 2015-03-04
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ISSN 1044-5803; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.714 Times cited 41 Open Access
Notes This work is financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51201099 and No. 51301108) and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2013T60443 and No. 2012M520891). The authors are grateful for the project 2013BB03 supported by NPL, CAEP. Many thanks are also due to the faculty of BL14B beamline at the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility for their help on synchrotron experiments. Approved Most recent IF: 2.714; 2015 IF: 1.845
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Author Rembeza, E.S.; Richard, O.; van Landuyt, J.
Title Influence of laser and isothermal treatments on microstructural properties of SnO2 films Type A1 Journal article
Year 1999 Publication Materials research bulletin Abbreviated Journal Mater Res Bull
Volume 34 Issue (down) 10/11 Pages 1527-1533
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 000084625300006 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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Impact Factor 2.446 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.446; 1999 IF: 0.840
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:29691 Serial 1626
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Author Turner, S.; Shenderova, O.; da Pieve, F.; Lu, Y.-G.; Yücelen, E.; Verbeeck, J.; Lamoen, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Aberration-corrected microscopy and spectroscopy analysis of pristine, nitrogen containing detonation nanodiamond Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Physica status solidi : A : applications and materials science Abbreviated Journal Phys Status Solidi A
Volume 210 Issue (down) 10 Pages 1976-1984
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy, electron energy-loss spectroscopy, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations are used to solve several key questions about the surface structure, the particle morphology, and the distribution and nature of nitrogen impurities in detonation nanodiamond (DND) cleaned by a recently developed ozone treatment. All microscopy and spectroscopy measurements are performed at a lowered acceleration voltage (80/120kV), allowing prolonged and detailed experiments to be carried out while minimizing the risk of knock-on damage or surface graphitization of the nanodiamond. High-resolution TEM (HRTEM) demonstrates the stability of even the smallest nanodiamonds under electron illumination at low voltage and is used to image the surface structure of pristine DND. High resolution electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) measurements on the fine structure of the carbon K-edge of nanodiamond demonstrate that the typical * pre-peak in fact consists of three sub-peaks that arise from the presence of, amongst others, minimal fullerene-like reconstructions at the nanoparticle surfaces and deviations from perfect sp(3) coordination at defects in the nanodiamonds. Spatially resolved EELS experiments evidence the presence of nitrogen within the core of DND particles. The nitrogen is present throughout the whole diamond core, and can be enriched at defect regions. By comparing the fine structure of the experimental nitrogen K-edge with calculated energy-loss near-edge structure (ELNES) spectra from DFT, the embedded nitrogen is most likely related to small amounts of single substitutional and/or A-center nitrogen, combined with larger nitrogen clusters.
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Language Wos 000329299700025 Publication Date 2013-10-18
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ISSN 1862-6300; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.775 Times cited 37 Open Access
Notes 262348 ESMI; 246791 COUNTATOMS; FWO; Hercules; GOA XANES meets ELNES Approved Most recent IF: 1.775; 2013 IF: 1.525
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110821UA @ admin @ c:irua:110821 Serial 41
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Author Turner, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Ramezanipour, F.; Greedan, J.E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Botton, G.A.
Title Atomic resolution coordination mapping in Ca2FeCoO5 brownmillerite by spatially resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 24 Issue (down) 10 Pages 1904-1909
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Using a combination of high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy and atomically resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy at high energy resolution in an aberration-corrected electron microscope, we demonstrate the capability of coordination mapping in complex oxides. Brownmillerite compound Ca2FeCoO5, consisting of repetitive octahedral and tetrahedral coordination layers with Fe and Co in a fixed 3+ valency, is selected to demonstrate the principle of atomic resolution coordination mapping. Analysis of the Co-L2,3 and the Fe-L2,3 edges shows small variations in the fine structure that can be specifically attributed to Co/Fe in tetrahedral or in octahedral coordination. Using internal reference spectra, we show that the coordination of the Fe and Co atoms in the compound can be mapped at atomic resolution.
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Language Wos 000304237500024 Publication Date 2012-04-25
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Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 33 Open Access
Notes A.M. Abakumov is thanked for fruitful discussions. S.T. gratefully acknowledges the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO). J.E.G. and GAB. acknowledge the support of the NSERC of Canada through Discovery Grants. The Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy is a National Facility supported by NSERC and McMaster University and was funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Ontario Government. Part of this work was supported by funding from the European Research Council under the FP7, ERC Grant N 246791 COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant N 278510 VORTEX. The EMAT microscope is partially funded by the Hercules fund of the Flemish Government. ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2012 IF: 8.238
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98379UA @ admin @ c:irua:98379 Serial 175
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Author Dobrynin, A.N.; Ievlev, D.N.; Verschoren, G.; Swerts, J.; van Bael, M.J.; Temst, K.; Lievens, P.; Piscopiello, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Zhou, S.Q.; Vantomme, A.
Title Atomic-scale modification of hybrid FePt cluster-assembled films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 73 Issue (down) 10 Pages 104421,1-8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 000236467200069 Publication Date 2006-06-10
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 13 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2006 IF: 3.107
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Author Li, Y.; Yang, X.-Y.; Tian, G.; Vantomme, A.; Yu, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L.
Title Chemistry of trimethyl aluminum: a spontaneous route to thermally stable 3D crystalline macroporous alumina foams with a hierarchy of pore sizes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 22 Issue (down) 10 Pages 3251-3258
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Abstract A simple and spontaneous one-pot self-formation procedure that is easy to scale up has been developed based on the chemistry of trimethylaluminum (TMA), leading to thermally stable macroporous crystalline alumina with a very unique and unprecedented three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical pore structure consisting of well-defined wormlike mesopores. TMA is the precursor of both product and porogene (viz, two working functions within the same molecule (2 in 1)). The materials obtained have been intensively characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), N2 adsorption−desorption, and mercury porosimetry. The open cagelike macrocavities are self-constructed by mesoporous nanorods (diameter of ca. 40−70 nm), which are themselves formed by a random assembly of fibrous nanoparticles 5−6 nm in size. Optical microscopy (OM) has been used in situ to follow the synthesis procedure, which led to the proposal of the formation mechanism. Methane molecules as porogens, which were instantaneously released because of the fast hydrolysis of the chemical precursor, were the key factor in producing these 3D structures with uniform co-continuous macropores that interconnected directly with the wormlike mesopores. The important characteristic of this procedure is the concurrent formation of a multiscaled porous network. The material exhibits great thermal stability. The hierarchically mesoporous−macroporous Al2O3 obtained is quite attractive for a myriad of applications, from catalysis to biomedicine. The present work illustrates that the one-pot self-formation concept, based on the chemistry of alkyl metals, is a versatile method to design industrially valuable hierarchically porous materials.
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Language Wos 000277635000030 Publication Date 2010-04-27
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Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 38 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2010 IF: 6.400
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82760 Serial 356
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Author Bune, R.O.; Lobanov, M.V.; Popov, G.; Greenblatt, M.; Botez, C.E.; Stephens, P.W.; Croft, M.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Crystal structure and properties of Ru-stoichiometric LaSrMnRuO6 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 18 Issue (down) 10 Pages 2611-2617
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Language Wos 000237593400022 Publication Date 2006-05-09
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Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2006 IF: 5.104
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59441 Serial 563
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Author Baelus, B.J.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Dependence of the vortex configuration on the geometry of mesoscopic flat samples Type A1 Journal article
Year 2002 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 65 Issue (down) 10 Pages 104515-12
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Abstract The influence of the geometry of a thin superconducting sample on the penetration of the magnetic field lines and the arrangement of vortices are investigated theoretically. We compare the vortex state of superconducting disks, squares, and triangles with the same surface area having nonzero thickness. The coupled nonlinear Ginzburg-Landau equations are solved self-consistently and the important demagnetization effects are taken into account. We calculate and compare quantities such as the free energy, the magnetization, the Cooper-pair density, the magnetic field distribution, and the superconducting current density for the three geometries. For given vorticity the vortex lattice is different for the three geometries, i.e., it tries to adapt to the geometry of the sample. This also influences the stability range of the different vortex states. For certain magnetic field ranges we found a coexistence of a giant vortex placed in the center and single vortices towards the corners of the sample. The H-T phase diagram is obtained for the three investigated geometries and we found that the critical magnetic field is substantially enhanced for the triangle geometry.
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ISSN 0163-1829;1095-3795; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 189 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2002 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102833 Serial 645
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Author Yiu, H.H.P.; Niu, H.-jun; Biermans, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rosseinsky, M.J.
Title Designed multifunctional nanocomposites for biomedical applications Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater
Volume 20 Issue (down) 10 Pages 1599-1609
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Abstract The assembly of multifunctional nanocomposite materials is demonstrated by exploiting the molecular sieving property of SBA-16 nanoporous silica and using it as a template material. The cages of the pore networks are used to host iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles, leaving a pore volume of 0.29 cm3 g-1 accessible for drug storage. This iron oxide-silica nanocomposite is then functionalized with amine groups. Finally the outside of the particle is decorated with antibodies. Since the size of many protein molecules, including that of antibodies, is too large to enter the pore system of SBA-16, the amine groups inside the pores are preserved for drug binding. This is proven using a fluorescent protein, fluorescein-isothiocyanate-labeled bovine serum albumin (FITC-BSA), with the unreacted amine groups inside the pores dyed with rhodamine B isothiocyanate (RITC). The resulting nanocomposite material offers a dual-targeting drug delivery mechanism, i.e., magnetic and antibody-targeting, while the functionalization approach is extendable to other applications, e.g., fluorescence-magnetic dual-imaging diagnosis.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000278597100008 Publication Date 2010-04-01
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ISSN 1616-301X;1616-3028; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 56 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 12.124; 2010 IF: 8.508
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83298 Serial 662
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Author Földi, P.; Benedict, M.G.; Milton Pereira, J.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Dynamics of molecular nanomagnets in time-dependent external magnetic fields: beyond the Landau-Zener-Stückelberg model Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 75 Issue (down) 10 Pages 104430,1-8
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000245329100075 Publication Date 2007-03-30
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ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2007 IF: 3.172
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64273 Serial 778
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Author Shanenko, A.A.; Croitoru, M.D.; Vagov, A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Giant drop in the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer coherence length induced by quantum size effects in superconducting nanowires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 82 Issue (down) 10 Pages 104524-104524,6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The BCS coherence length in low-dimensional superconductors is dramatically modified by quantum-size effects. In particular, for nanowires made of conventional superconducting materials, we show that the longitudinal zero-temperature coherence length exhibits width-dependent drops by 23 orders of magnitude each time when the bottom of one of single-electron subbands formed due to the transverse quantization of electron motion is situated in a close vicinity to the Fermi level. This phenomenon has strong similarities to the well-known BCS-BEC (Bose-Einstein condensation) crossover in ultracold fermionic condensates but with an important exception: it is driven by the transverse quantization of the electron motion rather than by the externally controlled strength of the fermion-fermion interaction.
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Language Wos 000282269600005 Publication Date 2010-09-29
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Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), and the ESF-network: INSTANS. M. D. C. acknowledges support from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. A. A. S. thanks R. G. Mints, W. V. Pogosov, D. Y. Vodolazov, A. Perali, and A. Bianconi for fruitful discussions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
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