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Wang, A.; Van Aert, S.; Goos, P.; van Dyck, D. |
Title |
Precision of three-dimensional atomic scale measurements from HRTEM images : what are the limits? |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
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114 |
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Pages |
20-30 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
Abstract |
In this paper, we investigate to what extent high resolution transmission electron microscopy images can be used to measure the mass, in terms of thickness, and surface profile, corresponding to the defocus offset, of an object at the atomic scale. Therefore, we derive an expression for the statistical precision with which these object parameters can be estimated in a quantitative analysis. Evaluating this expression as a function of the microscope settings allows us to derive the optimal microscope design. Acquiring three-dimensional structure information in terms of thickness turns out to be much more difficult than obtaining two-dimensional information on the projected atom column positions. The attainable precision is found to be more strongly affected by processes influencing the image contrast, such as phonon scattering, than by the specific choice of microscope settings. For a realistic incident electron dose, it is expected that atom columns can be distinguished with single atom sensitivity up to a thickness of the order of the extinction distance. A comparable thickness limit is determined to measure surface steps of one atom. An increase of the electron dose shifts the limiting thickness upward due to an increase in the signal-to-noise ratio. |
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Amsterdam |
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000301954300003 |
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2012-01-06 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2012 IF: 2.470 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94116 |
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2692 |
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Van Passel, S.; Meul, M. |
Title |
Multilevel and multi-user sustainability assessment of farming systems |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Environmental Impact Assessment Review |
Abbreviated Journal |
Environ Impact Asses |
Volume |
32 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
170-180 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology |
Abstract |
Sustainability assessment is needed to build sustainable farming systems. A broad range of sustainability concepts, methodologies and applications already exists. They differ in level, focus, orientation, measurement, scale, presentation and intended end-users. In this paper we illustrate that a smart combination of existing methods with different levels of application can make sustainability assessment more profound, and that it can broaden the insights of different end-user groups. An overview of sustainability assessment tools on different levels and for different end-users shows the complementarities and the opportunities of using different methods. In a case-study, a combination of the sustainable value approach (SVA) and MOTIFS is used to perform a sustainability evaluation of farming systems in Flanders. SVA is used to evaluate sustainability at sector level, and is especially useful to support policy makers, while MOTIFS is used to support and guide farmers towards sustainability at farm level. The combined use of the two methods with complementary goals can widen the insights of both farmers and policy makers, without losing the particularities of the different approaches. To stimulate and support further research and applications, we propose guidelines for multilevel and multi-user sustainability assessments. |
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000297874000020 |
Publication Date |
2011-09-21 |
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0195-9255 |
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Impact Factor |
3.094 |
Times cited |
49 |
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Most recent IF: 3.094; 2012 IF: 1.851 |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:94186 |
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6231 |
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Tilleman, L.; De Henau, S.; Pauwels, M.; Nagy, N.; Pintelon, I.; Braeckman, B.P.; De Wael, K.; Van Doorslaer, S.; Adriaensen, D.; Timmermans, J.-P.; Moens, L.; Dewilde, S. |
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An N-myristoylated globin with a redox-sensing function that regulates the defecation cycle in Caenorhabditis elegans |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
PLoS ONE |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plos One |
Volume |
7 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
e48768-9 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
Abstract |
Globins occur in all kingdoms of life where they fulfill a wide variety of functions. In the past they used to be primarily characterized as oxygen transport/storage proteins, but since the discovery of new members of the globin family like neuroglobin and cytoglobin, more diverse and complex functions have been assigned to this heterogeneous family. Here we propose a function for a membrane-bound globin of C. elegans, GLB-26. This globin was predicted to be myristoylated at its N-terminus, a post-translational modification only recently described in the globin family. In vivo, this globin is found in the membrane of the head mesodermal cell and in the tail stomato-intestinal and anal depressor muscle cells. Since GLB-26 is almost directly oxidized when exposed to oxygen, we postulate a possible function as electron transfer protein. Phenotypical studies show that GLB-26 takes part in regulating the length of the defecation cycle in C. elegans under oxidative stress conditions. |
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000313236200008 |
Publication Date |
2012-12-12 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1932-6203 |
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Impact Factor |
2.806 |
Times cited |
6 |
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; SDH is a Ph.D. fellow of the Fund for Scientific Research (FWO). Financial support to SD and LM was provided by the University of Antwerp (BOF UA TOP 2006) and to SD, LM, BPB, by FWO project G.0247.09. The UltraVIEW VoX spinning disk confocal microscope was purchased with support of the Hercules Foundation (Hercules Type 1: AUHA 09/001). The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.806; 2012 IF: 3.730 |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:102591 |
Serial |
5741 |
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Piñera, I.; Cruz, C.M.; van Espen, P.; Abreu, Y.; Leyva, A. |
Title |
Study of dpa distributions in electron irradiated YBCO slabs through MCCM algorithm |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms |
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274 |
Issue |
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Pages |
191-194 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method (MCCM) consists on a calculation procedure for determining the displacements per atom (dpa) distribution in solid materials. This algorithm allows studying the gamma and electron irradiation damage in different materials. It is based on the electrons elastic scattering classic theories and the use of Monte Carlo simulation for the physical processes involved. The present study deals with the Monte Carlo simulation of electron irradiation effects on YBa2Cu3O7-x (YBCO) slabs using the MCNPX code system. Displacements per atom distributions are obtained through the MCCM for electron irradiation up to 10 MeV. In-depth dpa profiles for electrons and positrons are obtained and analysed. Also, dpa contributions from each atomic specie in the material are calculated. It was found that the dpa distribution is more homogeneous in the material volume when increasing energy of incident electrons. Also, the dpa produced by positrons has no relevance when irradiating with electrons, in contrast with previous similar gamma irradiation studies. All the results are presented and discussed in this contribution. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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000301611900031 |
Publication Date |
2011-12-05 |
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0168-583x |
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no |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:97819 |
Serial |
8595 |
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Smits, M.; Vanpachtenbeke, F.; Horemans, B.; De Wael, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Van Langenhove, H.; Demeestere, K.; Lenaerts, S. |
Title |
Effect of operating and sampling conditions on the exhaust gas composition of small-scale power generators |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
PLoS ONE |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plos One |
Volume |
7 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
e32825-e32825,10 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
Abstract |
Small stationary diesel engines, like in generator sets, have limited emission control measures and are therefore responsible for 44% of the particulate matter (PM) emissions in the United States. The diesel exhaust composition depends on operating conditions of the combustion engine. Furthermore, the measurements are influenced by the used sampling method. This study examines the effect of engine loading and exhaust gas dilution on the composition of small-scale power generators. These generators are used in different operating conditions than road-transport vehicles, resulting in different emission characteristics. Experimental data were obtained for gaseous volatile organic compounds (VOC) and PM mass concentration, elemental composition and nitrate content. The exhaust composition depends on load condition because of its effect on fuel consumption, engine wear and combustion temperature. Higher load conditions result in lower PM concentration and sharper edged particles with larger aerodynamic diameters. A positive correlation with load condition was found for K, Ca, Sr, Mn, Cu, Zn and Pb adsorbed on PM, elements that originate from lubricating oil or engine corrosion. The nitrate concentration decreases at higher load conditions, due to enhanced nitrate dissociation to gaseous NO at higher engine temperatures. Dilution on the other hand decreases PM and nitrate concentration and increases gaseous VOC and adsorbed metal content. In conclusion, these data show that operating and sampling conditions have a major effect on the exhaust gas composition of small-scale diesel generators. Therefore, care must be taken when designing new experiments or comparing literature results. |
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000303836500012 |
Publication Date |
2012-03-19 |
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ISSN |
1932-6203 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.806 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Most recent IF: 2.806; 2012 IF: 3.730 |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:96545 |
Serial |
5581 |
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de Oliveira, E.L.; Albuquerque, E.L.; de Sousa, J.S.; Farias, G.A.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Configuration-interaction excitonic absorption in small Si/Ge and Ge/Si core/shell nanocrystals |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
116 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
4399-4407 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
The excitonic properties of Si(core)/Ge(shell) and Ge(core)/Si(shell) nanocrystals (NC's) with diameters of similar to 1.9 nm are investigated using a combination density functional ab initio method to obtain the single particle wave functions and a configuration interaction method to compute the exciton fine structure and absorption coefficient. These core/shell structures exhibit type II confinement, which is more pronounced for the Si/Ge NC as a consequence of strain. The absorption coefficients of these NC's exhibit a single dominant peak, which has a much larger oscillator strength than the multipeaks found for pure Si and Ge NC's. The exciton lifetime in Si, Ge, and Ge/Si shows a small i:emperature dependence in the range 10-300 K, whereas in Si/Ge, the exciton lifetime decreases more than an order of magnitude in the same temperature range. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000301156500007 |
Publication Date |
2012-01-04 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
44 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
; The authors acknowledge financial support from CNPq and the bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil and the Belgian Science Foundation (IAP). ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2012 IF: 4.814 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113045 |
Serial |
482 |
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Sivek, J.; Leenaerts, O.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
First-principles investigation of bilayer fluorographene |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
116 |
Issue |
36 |
Pages |
19240-19245 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
Ab initio calculations within the density functional theory formalism are performed to investigate the stability and electronic properties of fluorinated bilayer graphene (bilayer fluorographene). A comparison is made to previously investigated graphane, bilayer graphane, and fluorographene. Bilayer fluorographene is found to be a much more stable material than bilayer graphane. Its electronic band structure is similar to that of monolayer fluorographene, but its electronic band gap is significantly larger (about 1 eV). We also calculate the effective masses around the Gamma-point for fluorographene and bilayer fluorographene and find that they are isotropic, in contrast to earlier reports. Furthermore, it is found that bilayer fluorographene is almost as strong as graphene, as its 2D Young's modulus is approximately 300 N m(-1). |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000308631300022 |
Publication Date |
2012-08-21 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
39 |
Open Access |
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; This work is supported by the ESF-Eurocores program EuroGRAPHENE (project CONERAN) and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1). ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2012 IF: 4.814 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101842 |
Serial |
1211 |
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Verberck, B.; Cambedouzou, J.; Vliegenthart, G.A.; Gompper, G.; Launois, P. |
Title |
Monte Carlo studies of C60- and C70-peapods |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Fullerenes, nanotubes, and carbon nanostructures |
Abbreviated Journal |
Fuller Nanotub Car N |
Volume |
20 |
Issue |
4/7 |
Pages |
371-377 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
We present results of Monte Carlo simulations of chains of C-60 and chains of C-70 molecules encapsulated in a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT). We observe the changes in the configuration of the fullerene molecules when varying tube radius and temperature. In particular, the evolution of the pair correlation functions reveal a transition from linear harmonic chain behavior to a hard-sphere liquid upon heating, demonstrating the possibility of tuning properties of C-60- and C-70@SWCNT peapods with radius and temperature. |
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000304297500015 |
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2012-05-14 |
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1536-383X;1536-4046; |
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Impact Factor |
1.35 |
Times cited |
1 |
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; Helpful discussions with K. H. Michel, P.-A. Albouy and C. Bousige are gratefully acknowledged. This work was financially supported by the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO-Vl). ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.35; 2012 IF: 0.764 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99003 |
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2200 |
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Tarakina, N.V.; Verberck, B. |
Title |
Tubular fullerenes in carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Fullerenes, nanotubes, and carbon nanostructures |
Abbreviated Journal |
Fuller Nanotub Car N |
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20 |
Issue |
4-7 |
Pages |
538-542 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We investigate the optimal orientations and positions of tubular fullerene molecules C-70, C-80 and C-90 encapsulated in single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). We find that increasing the tube radius leads to the following succession of energetically stable regimes: 1) lying molecules positioned on the tube's long axis, 2) tilted molecules on the tube's long axis and 3) lying molecules shifted away from the tube's long axis. In the case of C-70 and C-80 molecules, standing on-axis configurations also occur. Our findings are relevant for the possible application of molecular-orientation-dependent electronic properties of fullerene nanopeapods. |
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000304297500045 |
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2012-05-14 |
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1536-383X;1536-4046; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.35 |
Times cited |
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; This work was financially supported by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO-Vl). B. V. is a Postdoctoral Fellow of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO-Vl). ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.35; 2012 IF: 0.764 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99004 |
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3737 |
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Tirumalasetty, G.K.; van Huis, M.A.; Kwakernaak, C.; Sietsma, J.; Sloof, W.G.; Zandbergen, H.W. |
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Deformation-induced austenite grain rotation and transformation in TRIP-assisted steel |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
Acta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acta Mater |
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60 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
1311-1321 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Uniaxial straining experiments were performed on a rolled and annealed Si-alloyed TRIP (transformation-induced plasticity) steel sheet in order to assess the role of its microstructure on the mechanical stability of austenite grains with respect to martensitic transformation. The transformation behavior of individual metastable austenite grains was studied both at the surface and inside the bulk of the material using electron back-scattered diffraction (EBSD) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) by deforming the samples to different strain levels up to about 20%. A comparison of the XRD and EBSD results revealed that the retained austenite grains at the surface have a stronger tendency to transform than the austenite grains in the bulk of the material. The deformation-induced changes of individual austenite grains before and after straining were monitored with EBSD. Three different types of austenite grains can be distinguished that have different transformation behaviors: austenite grains at the grain boundaries between ferrite grains, twinned austenite grains, and embedded austenite grains that are completely surrounded by a single ferrite grain. It was found that twinned austenite grains and the austenite grains present at the grain boundaries between larger ferrite grains typically transform first, i.e. are less stable, in contrast to austenite grains that are completely embedded in a larger ferrite grain. In the latter case, straining leads to rotations of the harder austenite grain within the softer ferrite matrix before the austenite transforms into martensite. The analysis suggests that austenite grain rotation behavior is also a significant factor contributing to enhancement of the ductility. (C) 2011 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Oxford |
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000301157900054 |
Publication Date |
2011-12-19 |
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1359-6454; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.301 |
Times cited |
80 |
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Most recent IF: 5.301; 2012 IF: 3.941 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97210 |
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630 |
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Bertoni, G.; Grillo, V.; Brescia, R.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Catellani, A.; Li, H.; Manna, L. |
Title |
Direct determination of polarity, faceting, and core location in colloidal core/shell wurtzite semiconductor nanocrystals |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
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6 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
6453-6461 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The ability to determine the atomic arrangement and termination of various facets of surfactant-coated nanocrystals is of great importance for understanding their growth mechanism and their surface properties and represents a critical piece of information that can be coupled to other experimental techniques and to calculations. This is especially appealing in the study of nanocrystals that can be grown in strongly anisotropic shapes, for which the relative growth rates of various facets can be influenced under varying reaction conditions. Here we show that in two representative cases of rod-shaped nanocrystals in the wurtzite phase (CdSe(core)/CdS(shell) and ZnSe(core)/ZnS(shell) nanorods) the terminations of the polar facets can be resolved unambiguously by combining advanced electron microscopy techniques, such as aberration-corrected HRTEM with exit wave reconstruction or aberration-corrected HAADF-STEM. The [0001] and [000-1] polar directions of these rods, which grow preferentially along their c-axis, are revealed clearly, with one side consisting of the Cd (or Zn)-terminated (0001) facet and the other side with a pronounced faceting due to Cd (or Zn)-terminated {10-1-1} facets. The lateral faceting of the rods is instead dominated by three nonpolar {10-10} facets. The core buried in the nanostructure can be localized in both the exit wave phase and HAADF-STEM images. |
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000306673800079 |
Publication Date |
2012-06-18 |
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1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
63 |
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The authors gratefully acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under grant number 240111 (NANO-ARCH) and the financial support from the Flemish Hercules 3 Programme for large infrastructures. G.B. and V.G. thank E. Rotunno for his help with STEM_CELL and IWFR. |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2012 IF: 12.062 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101138 |
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710 |
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Schulze, A.; Hantschel, T.; Dathe, A.; Eyben, P.; Ke, X.; Vandervorst, W. |
Title |
Electrical tomography using atomic force microscopy and its application towards carbon nanotube-based interconnects |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
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23 |
Issue |
30 |
Pages |
305707 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The fabrication and integration of low-resistance carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for interconnects in future integrated circuits requires characterization techniques providing structural and electrical information at the nanometer scale. In this paper we present a slice-and-view approach based on electrical atomic force microscopy. Material removal achieved by successive scanning using doped ultra-sharp full-diamond probes, manufactured in-house, enables us to acquire two-dimensional (2D) resistance maps originating from different depths (equivalently different CNT lengths) on CNT-based interconnects. Stacking and interpolating these 2D resistance maps results in a three-dimensional (3D) representation (tomogram). This allows insight from a structural (e.g. size, density, distribution, straightness) and electrical point of view simultaneously. By extracting the resistance evolution over the length of an individual CNT we derive quantitative information about the resistivity and the contact resistance between the CNT and bottom electrode. |
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Bristol |
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000306333500029 |
Publication Date |
2012-07-11 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
29 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2012 IF: 3.842 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100750 |
Serial |
895 |
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Author |
Shi, H.; Pourbabak, S.; Van Humbeeck, J.; Schryvers, D. |
Title |
Electron microscopy study of Nb-rich nanoprecipitates in NiTiNb and their influence on the martensitic transformation |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Scripta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Scripta Mater |
Volume |
67 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
939-942 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Nb-rich nanoprecipitates in the matrix of an annealed commercial NiTiNb alloy are investigated by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, including slice-and-view and chemical analysis. The precipitates have a diameter of around 100 nm, are faceted and have a cube-on-cube relation with the B2 matrix. In situ TEM cooling shows that the martensitic transformation is hampered by the presence of these precipitates. The latter could explain the increase in hysteresis when compared with the binary system. |
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Oxford |
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000311135000005 |
Publication Date |
2012-08-27 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1359-6462; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.747 |
Times cited |
29 |
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Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.747; 2012 IF: 2.821 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101486 |
Serial |
971 |
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Vandebroek, M.; Belis, J.; Louter, C.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Experimental validation of edge strength model for glass with polished and cut edge finishing |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Engineering fracture mechanics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Eng Fract Mech |
Volume |
96 |
Issue |
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Pages |
480-489 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
In literature, the experimental validation of a glass edge strength model is lacking. Therefore, in this study, an edge strength model was established and validated. The short-term parameters of the edge strength model, i.e. the flaw geometry and depth, were determined by means of testing at a high stress rate. This was done for polished and cut edges. Next, the strength model, including subcritical crack growth, was established. Finally, the edge strength model was validated by the test results at a low stress rate. The assessed model was found to be slightly conservative, compared to the test results. |
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Oxford |
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000313384300034 |
Publication Date |
2012-09-04 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0013-7944; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.151 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.151; 2012 IF: 1.413 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105285 |
Serial |
1145 |
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Bouvier, S.; Benmhenni, N.; Tirry, W.; Gregory, F.; Nixon, M.E.; Cazacu, O.; Rabet, L. |
Title |
Hardening in relation with microstructure evolution of high purity \alpha-titanium deformed under monotonic and cyclic simple shear loadings at room temperature |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Materials science and engineering: part A: structural materials: properties, microstructure and processing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Mat Sci Eng A-Struct |
Volume |
535 |
Issue |
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Pages |
12-21 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The aim of this paper is to gain understanding of the quasi-static, large strain deformation behavior at room-temperature of high-purity alpha-Ti with an initial split-basal texture. Simple shear tests were conducted along different directions in order to quantify the material's anisotropy and hardening evolution for different strain paths such as monotonic, Bauschinger, and cyclic loadings. The stress-strain curves indicate that the material displays strong anisotropy in the flow behavior. In order to capture the link between microstructure evolution (occurrence of twinning, grain size evolution, etc.) and the macroscopic response, a thoroughly detailed multi-scale characterization using scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) analysis was also conducted. Specifically, EBSD analyses indicate that the twin activity and grain fragmentation are responsible for the observed difference between the macroscopic hardening rates corresponding to different directions and loading paths. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Lausanne |
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Wos |
000301402400003 |
Publication Date |
2011-12-17 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0921-5093; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.094 |
Times cited |
22 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.094; 2012 IF: 2.108 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97824 |
Serial |
1410 |
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Author |
Colla, M.-S.; Wang, B.; Idrissi, H.; Schryvers, D.; Raskin, J.-P.; Pardoen, T. |
Title |
High strength-ductility of thin nanocrystalline palladium films with nanoscale twins : on-chip testing and grain aggregate model |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Acta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acta Mater |
Volume |
60 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1795-1806 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The mechanical behaviour of thin nanocrystalline palladium films with an ∼30 nm in plane grain size has been characterized on chip under uniaxial tension. The films exhibit a large strain hardening capacity and a significant increase in the strength with decreasing thickness. Transmission electron microscopy has revealed the presence of a moderate density of growth nanotwins interacting with dislocations. A semi-analytical grain aggregate model is proposed to investigate the impact of different contributions to the flow behaviour, involving the effect of twins, of grain size and of the presence of a thin surface layer. This model provides guidelines to optimizing the strength/ductility ratio of the films. |
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Oxford |
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000301989500035 |
Publication Date |
2012-02-02 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1359-6454; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.301 |
Times cited |
38 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Iap |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 5.301; 2012 IF: 3.941 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94213 |
Serial |
1465 |
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Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Grzelczak, M.; Altantzis, T.; Goris, B.; Pérez-Juste, J.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Donaldson, S.H.; Chmelka, B.F.; Israelachvili, J.N.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; |
Title |
Hydrophobic interactions modulate self-assembly of nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
Volume |
6 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
11059-11065 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Hydrophobic interactions constitute one of the most important types of nonspecific interactions in biological systems, which emerge when water molecules rearrange as two hydrophobic species come close to each other. The prediction of hydrophobic interactions at the level of nanoparticles (Brownian objects) remains challenging because of uncontrolled diffusive motion of the particles. We describe here a general methodology for solvent-induced, reversible self-assembly of gold nanoparticles into 3D clusters with well-controlled sizes. A theoretical description of the process confirmed that hydrophobic interactions are the main driving force behind nanoparticle aggregation. |
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000312563600070 |
Publication Date |
2012-11-28 |
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ISSN |
1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
311 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
267867 Plasma Quo; 246791 Countatoms; 262348 Esmi |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2012 IF: 12.062 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105292 |
Serial |
1538 |
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Wiktor, C.; Turner, S.; Zacher, D.; Fischer, R.A.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Imaging of intact MOF-5 nanocrystals by advanced TEM at liquid |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Micropor Mesopor Mat |
Volume |
162 |
Issue |
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Pages |
131-135 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
First results on the imaging of intact metalorganic framework (MOF) pores in MOF-5 nanocrystals by aberration corrected transmission electron microscopy (TEM) under liquid nitrogen conditions are presented. The applied technique is certainly transferable to other MOF systems, permitting detailed studies of MOF interfaces, MOFnanoparticle interaction and MOF thin films. |
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Amsterdam |
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000308284800018 |
Publication Date |
2012-06-18 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1387-1811; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.615 |
Times cited |
30 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.615; 2012 IF: 3.365 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100467 |
Serial |
1554 |
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Dubrovinsky, L.; Dubrovinskaia, N.; Prakapenka, V.B.; Abakumov, A.M. |
Title |
Implementation of micro-ball nanodiamond anvils for high-pressure studies above 6 Mbar |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nature communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Commun |
Volume |
3 |
Issue |
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Pages |
1163-1167 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Since invention of the diamond anvil cell technique in the late 1950s for studying materials at extreme conditions, the maximum static pressure generated so far at room temperature was reported to be about 400 GPa. Here we show that use of micro-semi-balls made of nanodiamond as second-stage anvils in conventional diamond anvil cells drastically extends the achievable pressure range in static compression experiments to above 600 GPa. Micro-anvils (10-50 mu m in diameter) of superhard nano-diamond (with a grain size below similar to 50 nm) were synthesized in a large volume press using a newly developed technique. In our pilot experiments on rhenium and gold we have studied the equation of state of rhenium at pressures up to 640 GPa and demonstrated the feasibility and crucial necessity of the in situ ultra high-pressure measurements for accurate determination of material properties at extreme conditions. |
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000313514100073 |
Publication Date |
2012-10-23 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2041-1723; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
150 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2012 IF: 10.015 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110134 |
Serial |
1563 |
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Author |
Coghe, F.; Tirry, W.; Rabet, L.; Schryvers, D.; Van Houtte, P. |
Title |
Importance of twinning in static and dynamic compression of a Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy with an equiaxed microstructure |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Materials science and engineering: part A: structural materials: properties, microstructure and processing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Mat Sci Eng A-Struct |
Volume |
537 |
Issue |
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Pages |
1-10 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Whereas deformation twinning is known to be an important deformation mechanism for hexagonal materials like magnesium and pure titanium, so far almost no literature exists on the twinning behaviour of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy. In this work it was shown that the activation of twinning as a deformation mechanism could have a pronounced effect on the mechanical behaviour of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy. This effect is even more pronounced under dynamic loading conditions. Transmission electron microscopy showed that only the {1 0 1 2}{1 0 1 1} tensile twin system was activated under certain loading conditions. Light-optical microscopy and electron backscatter diffraction data were afterwards used to experimentally determine the twin fractions. The importance of twinning for the texture evolution was also studied. It was shown that even small twin fractions can lead to distinct texture features, especially due to the discrete reorientation of the c-axes. The experimental results were compared to simulated results that were obtained with a viscoplastic self-consistent crystal plasticity code, after experimental validation that twinning can be reliably modelled as a unidirectional slip system. Although good agreement was obtained for the experimental and simulated stress-strain curves, the simulated results concerning twinning correlated well only on a qualitative basis as the simulated twin fractions were systematically higher than the experimental fractions. This seems to strengthen the hypothesis made by other research groups that complete grains might reorient by twinning. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Lausanne |
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000301473300001 |
Publication Date |
2011-12-21 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0921-5093; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.094 |
Times cited |
35 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.094; 2012 IF: 2.108 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97818 |
Serial |
1565 |
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Turner, S.; Lu, Y.-G.; Janssens, S.D.; da Pieve, F.; Lamoen, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Haenen, K.; Wagner, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Local boron environment in B-doped nanocrystalline diamond films |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
Volume |
4 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
5960-5964 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Thin films of heavily B-doped nanocrystalline diamond (B:NCD) have been investigated by a combination of high resolution annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy and spatially resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy performed on a state-of-the-art aberration corrected instrument to determine the B concentration, distribution and the local B environment. Concentrations of [similar]1 to 3 at.% of boron are found to be embedded within individual grains. Even though most NCD grains are surrounded by a thin amorphous shell, elemental mapping of the B and C signal shows no preferential embedding of B in these amorphous shells or in grain boundaries between the NCD grains, in contrast with earlier work on more macroscopic superconducting polycrystalline B-doped diamond films. Detailed inspection of the fine structure of the boron K-edge and comparison with density functional theory calculated fine structure energy-loss near-edge structure signatures confirms that the B atoms present in the diamond grains are substitutional atoms embedded tetrahedrally into the diamond lattice. |
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Cambridge |
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000308705900026 |
Publication Date |
2012-08-09 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2040-3364;2040-3372; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
7.367 |
Times cited |
39 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
FWO G056810N; GOA XANES meets ELNES; 246791 COUNTATOMS; Hercules; 262348 ESMI; Methusalem Nano |
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Most recent IF: 7.367; 2012 IF: 6.233 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101227UA @ admin @ c:irua:101227 |
Serial |
1825 |
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Nayuk, R.; Zacher, D.; Schweins, R.; Wiktor, C.; Fischer, R.A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Huber, K. |
Title |
Modulated formation of MOF-5 nanoparticles : a SANS analysis |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
116 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
6127-6135 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
MOF-5 nanoparticles were prepared by mixing a solution of [Zn4O(C6H5COO)(6)] with a solution of benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid in DMF at ambient conditions. The former species mimics as a secondary building unit (SBU), and the latter acts as linker. Mixing of the two solutions induced the formation of MOF-5 nanoparticles in dilute suspension. The applied conditions were identified as suitable for a closer investigation of the particle formation process by combined light and small angle neutron scattering (SANS). Scattering analysis revealed a significant impact of the molar ratio of the two components in the reaction mixture. Excessive use of the building unit slowed down the process. A similar effect was observed upon addition of 4n-decylbenzoic acid, which is supposed to act as a modulator. The formation mechanism leads to initial intermediates, which turn into cubelike nanoparticles with a diameter of about 60-80 nm. This initial stage is followed by an extended formation period, where nucleation proceeds over hours, leading to an increasing number of nanoparticles with the same final size of 60-80 nm. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000301509600020 |
Publication Date |
2012-02-16 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
24 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2012 IF: 4.814 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97789 |
Serial |
2163 |
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Author |
Renard, K.; Idrissi, H.; Schryvers, D.; Jacques, P.J. |
Title |
Multiscale characterization of the work hardening mechanisms in Fe-Mn based TWIP steels |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Steel research international |
Abbreviated Journal |
Steel Res Int |
Volume |
83 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
385-390 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
When strained in tension, high-manganese austenitic twinning induced plasticity (TWIP) steels achieve very high strength and elongation before necking. The main hypotheses available in the literature about the origin of their excellent work hardening include deformation twinning and dynamic strain ageing. In order to provide some answers, various experiments at different scales were conducted on FeMnC steels and the Fe28 wt%Mn3.5 wt%Al2.8 wt%Si alloy. At a macroscopic scale, tensile tests were performed on all the studied grades. It was shown that, though the FeMnAlSi based alloy retains very high elongation, the FeMnC steels properties are even more extraordinary. Tensile tests at different strain rates with the help of digital image correlation were also performed on the Fe20 wt%Mn1.2 wt%C steel to study the PLC effect occurring in this type of steel. It is suggested that supplementary hardening could come from reorientation of MnC pairs in the cores of the dislocations. At a microscopic scale, the Fe20 wt%Mn1.2 wt%C TWIP steel and the FeMnAlSi grade were thoroughly investigated by means of in situ TEM analysis. In the FeMnC steel, the formed twins could also lead to a composite effect, since they contain plenty of sessile dislocations. In the FeMnAlSi alloy, mechanical twins are thicker and contain fewer defects, leading to a lower work hardening than the other grade. |
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Verlag Stahleisen |
Place of Publication |
Düsseldorf |
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000302471600016 |
Publication Date |
2012-02-22 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1611-3683; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.235 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 1.235; 2012 IF: 0.493 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97391 |
Serial |
2239 |
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Author |
Renard, K.; Idrissi, H.; Schryvers, D.; Jacques, P.J. |
Title |
On the stress state dependence of the twinning rate and work hardening in twinning-induced plasticity steels |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Scripta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Scripta Mater |
Volume |
66 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
966-971 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The influence of the stress state on the twinning rate and work hardening is studied in the case of an FeMnC TWIP steel strained in uniaxial tension, simple shear and rolling. The resulting stressstrain responses exhibit marked differences. The twinning rate, number of activated twinning systems in each grain, twin thickness and transmission of twins across grain boundaries are dependent on the imposed stress state during straining. Relationships between twin features and macroscopic work hardening rate are established. |
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Oxford |
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000304641500004 |
Publication Date |
2012-02-10 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1359-6462; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.747 |
Times cited |
41 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Iap |
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Most recent IF: 3.747; 2012 IF: 2.821 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98374 |
Serial |
2454 |
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Tikhomirov, V.K.; Rodríguez, V.D.; Méndez-Ramos, J.; del- Castillo, J.; Kirilenko, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshchalkov, V.V. |
Title |
Optimizing Er/Yb ratio and content in Er-Yb co-doped glass-ceramics for enhancement of the up- and down-conversion luminescence |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Solar energy materials and solar cells |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume |
100 |
Issue |
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Pages |
209-215 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Er3+Yb3+ co-doped transparent glass-ceramics with varying Er/Yb content and ratio have been prepared. High quantum yields for up- and down-conversion luminescence by energy transfer from Yb3+ to Er3+ and from Er3+ to Yb3+, respectively, have been detected and optimized with respect to the Er/Yb content and ratio, and proposed in particular for up- and down-conversion of solar spectrum for enhancement of the efficiency of solar cells. The rise and decay kinetics for the population of the excited levels of Er3+ and Yb3+ have been studied and fit. Based on these experimental data, the mechanisms for the energy transfers have been suggested with emphasis on the optimized Er/Yb content and ratio for enhancement of the efficiency of the Er3+↔Yb3+ energy transfers. |
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Amsterdam |
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000303034700030 |
Publication Date |
2012-02-04 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0927-0248; |
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Impact Factor |
4.784 |
Times cited |
66 |
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Most recent IF: 4.784; 2012 IF: 4.630 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97392 |
Serial |
2493 |
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Boschker, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Egoavil, R.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Huijben, M.; Houwman, E.P.; Koster, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Rijnders, G. |
Title |
Preventing the reconstruction of the polar discontinuity at oxide heterointerfaces |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Advanced functional materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Funct Mater |
Volume |
22 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
2235-2240 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Perovskite oxide heteroepitaxy receives much attention because of the possibility to combine the diverse functionalities of perovskite oxide building blocks. A general boundary condition for the epitaxy is the presence of polar discontinuities at heterointerfaces. These polar discontinuities result in reconstructions, often creating new functionalities at the interface. However, for a significant number of materials these reconstructions are unwanted as they alter the intrinsic materials properties at the interface. Therefore, a strategy to eliminate this reconstruction of the polar discontinuity at the interfaces is required. We show that the use of compositional interface engineering can prevent the reconstruction at the La0.67Sr0.33MnO3/SrTiO3 (LSMO/STO) interface. The polar discontinuity at this interface can be removed by the insertion of a single La0.33Sr0.67O layer, resulting in improved interface magnetization and electrical conductivity. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000304749600002 |
Publication Date |
2012-03-23 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1616-301X; |
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Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
72 |
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Notes |
We wish to acknowledge the financial support of the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO) and the Dutch Nanotechnology program NanoNed. S. B. acknowledges the financial support from the European Union under the Framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative. Reference 026019 ESTEEM. J. V. and G. V. T. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC grant N246791 – COUNTATOMS. R. E. acknowledges funding by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) grant NNMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX. We thank Sandra Van Aert for stimulating discussions. |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2012 IF: 9.765 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98907UA @ admin @ c:irua:98907 |
Serial |
2712 |
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Author |
Hens, S.C.; Shenderova, O.; Turner, S. |
Title |
Producing photoluminescent species from Sp2 carbons |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Fullerenes, nanotubes, and carbon nanostructures |
Abbreviated Journal |
Fuller Nanotub Car N |
Volume |
20 |
Issue |
4/7 |
Pages |
502-509 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The treatment of sp2 carbon materials, including micrographite, nanographite, HOPG, onion-like-carbon, and single-walled carbon nanotubes, in a 3:1 sulfuric to nitric acid mixture produced photoluminescent reaction solutions. These colloidal, aqueous solutions appeared photoluminescently stable under a UV lamp and ranged in color from red to blue. The photoluminescent wavelength shifted to shorter wavelength with increasing reaction time or increasing reaction temperature. Raman spectroscopy showed evidence of defect structures in graphitic residue, and transmission electron microscopy showed unusual structures present in the supernatant including graphitic balls. |
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000304297500039 |
Publication Date |
2012-05-14 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1536-383X;1536-4046; |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
1.35 |
Times cited |
4 |
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Notes |
Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 1.35; 2012 IF: 0.764 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98375 |
Serial |
2719 |
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Gengler, R.Y.N.; Toma, L.M.; Pardo, E.; Lloret, F.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gournis, D.; Rudolf, P. |
Title |
Prussian blue analogues of reduced dimensionality |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
Volume |
8 |
Issue |
16 |
Pages |
2532-2540 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Mixed-valence polycyanides (Prussian Blue analogues) possess a rich palette of properties spanning from room-temperature ferromagnetism to zero thermal expansion, which can be tuned by chemical modifications or the application of external stimuli (temperature, pressure, light irradiation). While molecule-based materials can combine physical and chemical properties associated with molecular-scale building blocks, their successful integration into real devices depends primarily on higher-order properties such as crystal size, shape, morphology, and organization. Herein a study of a new reduced-dimensionality system based on Prussian Blue analogues (PBAs) is presented. The system is built up by means of a modified Langmuir-Blodgett technique, where the PBA is synthesized from precursors in a self-limited reaction on a clay mineral surface. The focus of this work is understanding the magnetic properties of the PBAs in different periodic, low-dimensional arrangements, and the influence of the “on surface” synthesis on the final properties and dimensionality of the system. |
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Weinheim |
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Wos |
000307390300012 |
Publication Date |
2012-07-03 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1613-6810; |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
17 |
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Most recent IF: 8.643; 2012 IF: 7.823 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101104 |
Serial |
2736 |
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Cao, S.; Pourbabak, S.; Schryvers, D. |
Title |
Quantitative 3-D morphologic and distributional study of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in a Ni51Ti49 single crystal alloy |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Scripta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Scripta Mater |
Volume |
66 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
650-653 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The size, shape and distribution of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in Ni51Ti49 single crystals annealed under stress-free and 〈1 1 1〉B2 compressive conditions are studied via focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy slice-and-view. The precipitates in the stress-free material grow in autocatalytic pockets with larger size, lower number density, flatter shape and larger inter-particle distance than in the compressed material. Nevertheless, a new quantification method called water penetration reveals that, due to the precipitate alignment, martensite can grow more easily in the compressed material perpendicular to the compression direction. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000302425100010 |
Publication Date |
2012-01-30 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1359-6462; |
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Impact Factor |
3.747 |
Times cited |
8 |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 3.747; 2012 IF: 2.821 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97387 |
Serial |
2743 |
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De Trizio, L.; Figuerola, A.; Manna, L.; Genovese, A.; George, C.; Brescia, R.; Saghi, Z.; Simonutti, R.; van Huis, M.; Falqui, A. |
Title |
Size-tunable, hexagonal plate-like Cu3P and Janus-like Cu-Cu3P nanocrystals |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
Volume |
6 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
32-41 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
We describe two synthesis approaches to colloidal Cu3P nanocrystals using trioctylphosphine (TOP) as phosphorus precursor. One approach is based on the homogeneous nucleation of small Cu3P nanocrystals with hexagonal plate-like morphology and with sizes that can be tuned from 5 to 50 nm depending on the reaction time. In the other approach, metallic Cu nanocrystals are nucleated first and then they are progressively phosphorized to Cu3P. In this case, intermediate Janus-like dimeric nanoparticles can be isolated, which are made of two domains of different materials, Cu and Cu3P, sharing a flat epitaxial interface. The Janus-like nanoparticles can be transformed back to single-crystalline copper particles if they are annealed at high temperature under high vacuum conditions, which makes them an interesting source of phosphorus. The features of the Cu Cu3P Janus-like nanoparticles are compared with those of the Wiped microstructure discovered more than two decades ago in the rapidly quenched Cu Cu3P eutectic of the Cu P alloy, suggesting that other alloy/eutectic systems that display similar behavior might give origin to nanostructures with flat, epitaxial Interface between domains of two diverse materials. Finally, the electrochemical properties of the copper phosphide plates are studied, and they are found to be capable of undergoing lithiation/delithiation through a displacement reaction, while the Janus-like Cu Cu3P particles do not display an electrochemical behavior that would make them suitable for applications in batteries. |
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000299368300006 |
Publication Date |
2011-12-03 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
60 |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2012 IF: 12.062 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99172 |
Serial |
3039 |
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