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Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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High resolution electron tomography |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Current opinion in solid state and materials science |
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Curr Opin Solid St M |
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17 |
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3 |
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107-114 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Reaching atomic resolution in 3D has been the ultimate goal in the field of electron tomography for many years. Significant progress, both on the theoretical as well as the experimental side has recently resulted in several exciting examples demonstrating the ability to visualise atoms in 3D. In this paper, we will review the different steps that have pushed the resolution in 3D to the atomic level. A broad range of methodologies and practical examples together with their impact on materials science will be discussed. Finally, we will provide an outlook and will describe future challenges in the field of high resolution electron tomography. |
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London |
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000323869800003 |
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2013-03-30 |
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1359-0286; |
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6.938 |
Times cited |
24 |
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Fwo; 312483 Esteem; Countatoms; |
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Most recent IF: 6.938; 2013 IF: 7.167 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109454 |
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1457 |
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Bertels, E.; Bruyninckx, K.; Kurttepeli; Smet, M.; Bals, S.; Goderis, B. |
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Highly Efficient Hyperbranched CNT Surfactants: Influence of Molar Mass and Functionalization |
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2014 |
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Langmuir: the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids |
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Langmuir |
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30 |
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41 |
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12200-12209 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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End-group-functionalized hyperbranched polymers were synthesized to act as a carbon nanotube (CNT) surfactant in aqueous solutions. Variation of the percentage of triphenylmethyl (trityl) functionalization and of the molar mass of the hyperbranched polyglycerol (PG) core resulted in the highest measured surfactant efficiency for a 5000 g/mol PG with 5.6% of the available hydroxyl end-groups replaced by trityl functions, as shown by UV-vis measurements. Semiempirical model calculations suggest an even higher efficiency for PG5000 with 2.5% functionalization and maximal molecule specific efficiency in general at low degrees of functionalization. Addition of trityl groups increases the surfactant-nanotube interactions in comparison to unfunctionalized PG because of pi-pi stacking interactions. However, at higher functionalization degrees mutual interactions between trityl groups come into play, decreasing the surfactant efficiency, while lack of water solubility becomes an issue at very high functionalization degrees. Low molar mass surfactants are less efficient compared to higher molar mass species most likely because the higher bulkiness of the latter allows for a better CNT separation and stabilization. The most efficient surfactant studied allowed dispersing 2.85 mg of CNT in 20 mL with as little as 1 mg of surfactant. These dispersions, remaining stable for at least 2 months, were mainly composed of individual CNTs as revealed by electron microscopy. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000343638800013 |
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2014-09-23 |
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0743-7463;1520-5827; |
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3.833 |
Times cited |
15 |
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OpenAccess |
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The authors gratefully acknowledge the SIM NanoForce programme for their financial support and thank the group of Prof. Thierry Verbiest, especially Maarten Bloemen, for the use of their UV−vis equipment. Bart Goderis and Mario Smet thank KU Leuven for financial support through a GOA project. Mert Kurttepeli and Sara Bals acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Starting Grant No. 335078 COLOURATOMS.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 3.833; 2014 IF: 4.457 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121140 |
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1471 |
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Shan, L.; Punniyakoti, S.; Van Bael, M.J.; Temst, K.; Van Bael, M.K.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; D'Olieslaeger, M.; Wagner, P.; Haenen, K.; Boyen, H.G.; |
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Homopolymers as nanocarriers for the loading of block copolymer micelles with metal salts : a facile way to large-scale ordered arrays of transition-metal nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Journal of materials chemistry C : materials for optical and electronic devices |
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J Mater Chem C |
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2 |
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4 |
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701-707 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A new and facile approach is presented for generating quasi-regular patterns of transition metal-based nanoparticles on flat substrates exploiting polystyrene-block-poly2vinyl pyridine (PS-b-P2VP) micelles as intermediate templates. Direct loading of such micellar nanoreactors by polar transition metal salts in solution usually results in nanoparticle ensembles exhibiting only short range order accompanied by broad distributions of particle size and inter-particle distance. Here, we demonstrate that the use of P2VP homopolymers of appropriate length as molecular carriers to transport precursor salts into the micellar cores can significantly increase the degree of lateral order within the final nanoparticle arrays combined with a decrease in spreading in particle size. Thus, a significantly extended range of materials is now available which can be exploited to study fundamental properties at the transition from clusters to solids by means of well-organized, well-separated, size-selected metal and metal oxide nanostructures. |
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000329069900015 |
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2013-11-12 |
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2050-7526;2050-7534; |
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5.256 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Not_Open_Access |
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FWO projects G.0456.12; 50 G.0346.09N; Methusalem project "NANO |
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Most recent IF: 5.256; 2014 IF: 4.696 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113734 |
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1489 |
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Li, Z.Z.; Raffy, H.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Megtert, S. |
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Interplay of doping and structural modulation in superconducting Bi2Sr2-xLaxCuO6+\delta thin films |
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A1 Journal article |
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2005 |
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Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
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Phys Rev B |
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71 |
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17 |
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174503,1-7 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We have studied the evolution of the structural modulation in epitaxial, c-axis-oriented, Bi2Sr2-xLaCuO6+delta thin films when varying the La content x and for a given x as a function of oxygen content. A series of thin films with 0 <= x <= 0.8 has been prepared in situ by rf-magnetron sputtering and characterized by R(T) measurements, Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and x-ray diffraction techniques. The oxygen content of each individual film was varied by thermal annealing across the phase diagram. The evolution of the structural modulation has been thoroughly studied by x-ray diffraction in determining the variation of the amplitude of satellite reflections in special two axes 2 theta/theta-theta scans (reciprocal space scans). It is shown that the amplitude of the modulation along the c axis decreases strongly when x increases from 0 to 0.2. It is demonstrated that this variation is essentially governed by La content x and that changing the oxygen content by thermal treatments has a much lower influence, even becoming negligible for x > 0.2. Such study is important to understand the electronical properties of Bi2Sr2-xLaxCuO6+gamma thin films. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000229935000092 |
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2005-05-06 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
11 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2005 IF: 3.185 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54746 |
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1707 |
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Musolino, N.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Clayton, N.; Walker, E.; Flukiger, R. |
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Investigation of (Bi,Pb)2212 crystals : observation of modulation-free phase |
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A1 Journal article |
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2004 |
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Physica: C : superconductivity |
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Physica C |
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401 |
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1-4 |
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270-272 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We report the complete disappearance of the structural modulation in heavily lead-doped Bi2-xPbxSr2CaCu2O8+delta crystals observed by transmission electron microscopy. Crystals with a nominal lead content of x = 0.8, corresponding to an effective lead content of x = 0.39, yield the non-modulated phase. The superconducting properties of this modulation-free phase (beta phase) have been studied and compared to those of undoped crystals displaying the modulated phase (alpha phase). Magnetisation measurements reveal that the irreversibility field H-irr(T) and relaxation rates are strongly improved within the beta phase. Measurements of the lower critical field, H-cl, show that the anisotropy factor, E, is considerably reduced in the modulation-free crystals. This is the signature of stronger coupling between CuO2 layers which in turn deeply influences the effectiveness of the pinning. These measurements explain the enhanced pinning properties in moderately Pb-doped crystals in which the a phase and P phase coexist. The enhanced pinning is not only due to the alpha/beta interfaces, which act as effective pinning centers: the emergence of modulation-free domains, characterized by a strongly reduced anisotropy, also significantly contribute to this effect. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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2003-10-17 |
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0921-4534; |
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Impact Factor |
1.404 |
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9 |
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Most recent IF: 1.404; 2004 IF: 1.072 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94809 |
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1730 |
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van der Stam, W.; Berends, A.C.; Rabouw, F.T.; Willhammar, T.; Ke, X.; Meeldijk, J.D.; Bals, S.; de Donega, C.M. |
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Luminescent CuInS2 quantum dots by partial cation exchange in Cu2-xS nanocrystals |
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2015 |
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Chemistry of materials |
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Chem Mater |
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27 |
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27 |
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621-628 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Here, we show successful partial cation exchange reactions in Cu2-xS nanocrystals (NCs) yielding luminescent CuInS2 (CIS) NCs. Our approach of mild reaction conditions ensures slow Cu extraction rates, which results in a balance with the slow In incorporation rate. With this method, we obtain CIS NCs with photoluminescence (PL) far in the near-infrared (NIR), which cannot be directly synthesized by currently available synthesis protocols. We discuss the factors that favor partial, self-limited cation exchange from Cu2-xS to CIS NCs, rather than complete cation exchange to In2S3. The product CIS NCs have the wurtzite crystal structure, which is understood in terms of conservation of the hexagonal close packing of the anionic sublattice of the parent NCs into the product NCs. These results are an important step toward the design of CIS NCs with sizes and shapes that are not attainable by direct synthesis protocols and may thus impact a number of potential applications. |
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2014-12-29 |
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0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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9.466 |
Times cited |
119 |
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OpenAccess |
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335078 Colouratom; 262348 Esmi; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2015 IF: 8.354 |
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c:irua:125291 |
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1858 |
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Lebedev, O.I.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Snoeck, G.E.; Retoux, R.; Boudin, S.; Hervieu, M. |
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Mixed (Sr1-xCax)33Bi24Al48O141 fullerenoids: the defect structure analysed by (S)TEM techniques |
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2006 |
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International journal of materials research |
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Int J Mater Res |
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97 |
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7 |
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978-984 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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(Sr1-xCax)(33)Bi-24,partial derivative Al48O141+3 partial derivative/2 fullerenoid solid solutions have been synthesized and the effect of partial substitution of Sr by Ca has been characterized by (scanning) transmission electron microscopy, applying different imaging methods. Most of the defects commonly observed in face centered cubic compounds, have also been observed in (Sr1-xCax)(33)Bi24-partial derivative Al48O141+3 partial derivative/2. Based on purely geometrical and topological models, structural presentations for the coherent twin boundaries and stacking faults have been constructed on the basis of complex spherical “Al84O210” units. The results are compared to defects observed in the crystallite fullerite C-60. |
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2013-12-09 |
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1862-5282;2195-8556; |
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0.681 |
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1 |
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Most recent IF: 0.681; 2006 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60966 |
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2091 |
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Aerts, A.; Follens, L.R.A.; Biermans, E.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Loppinet, B.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Martens, J.A. |
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Modelling of synchrotron SAXS patterns of silicalite-1 zeolite during crystallization |
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2011 |
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Physical chemistry, chemical physics |
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Phys Chem Chem Phys |
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13 |
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10 |
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4318-4325 |
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Synchrotron small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) was used to characterize silicalite-1 zeolite crystallization from TEOS/TPAOH/water clear sol. SAXS patterns were recorded over a broad range of length scales, enabling the simultaneous monitoring of nanoparticles and crystals occurring at various stages of the synthesis. A simple two-population model accurately described the patterns. Nanoparticles were modeled by polydisperse coreshell spheres and crystals by monodisperse oblate ellipsoids. These models were consistent with TEM images. The SAXS results, in conjunction with in situ light scattering, showed that nucleation of crystals occurred in a short period of time. Crystals were uniform in size and shape and became increasingly anisotropic during growth. In the presence of nanoparticles, crystal growth was fast. During crystal growth, the number of nanoparticles decreased gradually but their size was constant. These observations suggested that the nanoparticles were growth units in an aggregative crystal growth mechanism. Crystals grown in the presence of nanoparticles developed a faceted habit and intergrowths. In the final stages of growth, nanoparticles were depleted. Concurrently, the crystal growth rate decreased significantly. |
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2011-01-24 |
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1463-9076;1463-9084; |
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4.123 |
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22 |
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Fwo; Iap; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 4.123; 2011 IF: 3.573 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87602 |
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2155 |
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Musolino, N.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Clayton, N.; Walker, E.; Flükiger, R. |
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Modulation-free phase in heavily Pb-doped (Bi,Pb)2212 crystals |
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2003 |
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Physica: C : superconductivity |
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Physica C |
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399 |
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1/2 |
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1-7 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We report the complete disappearance of the structural modulation in heavily lead-doped Bi2-xPbxSr2CaCu2O8+delta crystals observed by transmission electron microscopy. Crystals with a nominal lead content of x = 0.8, corresponding to an effective lead content of x = 0.39, yield the non-modulated phase. The superconducting properties of this modulation-free phase (beta phase) have been studied and compared to those of undoped crystals displaying the modulated phase (alpha phase). Magnetisation measurements reveal that the irreversibility field H-irr(T) and relaxation rates are strongly improved within the beta phase. Measurements of the lower critical field, H-c1, show that the anisotropy factor, epsilon, is considerably reduced in the modulation-free crystals. This is the signature of stronger coupling between CuO2 layers which in turn deeply influences the effectiveness of the pinning. These measurements explain the enhanced pinning properties in moderately Pb-doped crystals in which the alpha phase and beta phase coexist. The enhanced pinning is not only due to the alpha/beta interfaces, which act as effective pinning centers: the emergence of modulation-free domains, characterized by a strongly reduced anisotropy, also significantly contribute to this effect. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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2003-09-03 |
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0921-4534; |
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1.404 |
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31 |
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Most recent IF: 1.404; 2003 IF: 1.192 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54797 |
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2167 |
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Verheyen, E.; Jo, C.; Kurttepeli, M.; Vanbutsele, G.; Gobechiya, E.; Korányi, T.I.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ryoo, R.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Martens, J.A.; |
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Molecular shape-selectivity of MFI zeolite nanosheets in n-decane isomerization and hydrocracking |
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2013 |
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Journal of catalysis |
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J Catal |
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MFI zeolite nanosheets with thickness of 2 and 8 nm were synthesized, transformed into bifunctional catalysts by loading with platinum and tested in n-decane isomerization and hydrocracking. Detailed analysis of skeletal isomers and hydrocracked products revealed that the MFI nanosheets display transition-state shape-selectivity similar to bulk MFI zeolite crystals. The suppressed formation of bulky skeletal isomers and C5 cracking products are observed both in the nanosheets and the bulk crystals grown in three dimensions. This is typical for restricted transition-state shape-selectivity, characteristic for the MFI type pores. It is a first clear example of transition-state shape-selectivity inside a zeolitic nanosheet. Owing to the short diffusion path across the sheets, expression of diffusion-based discrimination of reaction products in the MFI nanosheets was limited. The 2-methylnonane formation among monobranched C10 isomers and 2,7-dimethyloctane among dibranched C10 isomers, which in MFI zeolite are favored by product diffusion, was much less favored on the nanosheets compared to the reference bulk ZSM-5 material. |
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San Diego, Calif. |
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2013-02-07 |
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0021-9517; |
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6.844 |
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121 |
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Methusalem; IAP; Countatoms |
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Most recent IF: 6.844; 2013 IF: 6.073 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106186 |
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2181 |
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Justo, Y.; Goris, B.; Sundar Kamal, J.; Geiregat, P.; Bals, S.; Hens, Z. |
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Multiple dot-in-rod PbS/CdS heterostructures with high photoluminescence quantum yield in the near-infrared |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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Journal of the American Chemical Society |
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J Am Chem Soc |
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134 |
Issue |
12 |
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5484-5487 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Pb cations in PbS quantum rods made from CdS quantum rods by successive complete cationic exchange reactions are partially re-exchanged for Cd cations. Using STEM-HAADF, we show that this leads to the formation of unique multiple dot-in-rod PbS/CdS heteronanostructures, with a photoluminescence quantum yield of 4555%. We argue that the formation of multiple dot-in-rods is related to the initial polycrystallinity of the PbS quantum rods, where each PbS crystallite transforms in a separate PbS/CdS dot-in-dot. Effective mass modeling indicates that electronic coupling between the different PbS conduction band states is feasible for the multiple dot-in-rod geometries obtained, while the hole states remain largely uncoupled. |
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000302489500015 |
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2012-03-16 |
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0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
41 |
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Fwo; Iap |
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Most recent IF: 13.858; 2012 IF: 10.677 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96957 |
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2226 |
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Guerrero, A.; Pfannmöller, M.; Kovalenko, A.; Ripolles, T.S.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Kaufmann, L.-D.; Bisquert, J.; Garcia-Belmonte, G. |
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Nanoscale mapping by electron energy-loss spectroscopy reveals evolution of organic solar cell contact selectivity |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Organic electronics: physics, materials, applications |
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Org Electron |
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16 |
Issue |
16 |
Pages |
227-233 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices are on the verge of commercialization being long-term stability a key challenge. Morphology evolution during lifetime has been suggested to be one of the main pathways accounting for performance degradation. There is however a lack of certainty on how specifically the morphology evolution relates to individual electrical parameters on operating devices. In this work a case study is created based on a thermodynamically unstable organic active layer which is monitored over a period of one year under non-accelerated degradation conditions. The morphology evolution is revealed by compositional analysis of ultrathin cross-sections using nanoscale imaging in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) coupled with electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS). Additionally, devices are electrically monitored in real-time using the non-destructive electrical techniques capacitance-voltage (C-V) and Impedance Spectroscopy (IS). By comparison of imaging and electrical techniques the relationship between nanoscale morphology and individual electrical parameters of device operation can be conclusively discerned. It is ultimately observed how the change in the cathode contact properties occurring after the migration of fullerene molecules explains the improvement in the overall device performance. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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London |
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000345649500029 |
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2014-11-17 |
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1566-1199; |
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Impact Factor |
3.399 |
Times cited |
24 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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287594 Sunflower; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 3.399; 2015 IF: 3.827 |
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c:irua:122169 |
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2267 |
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Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kisielowski, C. |
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A new approach for electron tomography: annular dark-field transmission electron microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2006 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
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Volume |
18 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
892-895 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Annular dark-field transmission electron microscopy uses an annular objective aperture that blocks the central beam and all electrons scattered up to a certain serniangle. A contrast suitable for electron tomography is generated and 3D reconstructions of CdTe tetrapods and C nanotubes (see figure) are successfully obtained. With short exposure times and high contrast, the technique could be useful not only for materials science, but also for biological applications. |
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Weinheim |
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000236950500013 |
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2006-03-24 |
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0935-9648;1521-4095; |
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Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
53 |
Open Access |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 19.791; 2006 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:58258 |
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2306 |
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Ustarroz, J.; Ke, X.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Terryn, H. |
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New insights into the early stages of nanoparticle electrodeposition |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
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J Phys Chem C |
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116 |
Issue |
3 |
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2322-2329 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Electrodeposition is an increasingly important method to synthesize supported nanoparticles, yet the early stages of electrochemical nanoparticle formation are not perfectly understood. In this paper, the early stages of silver nanoparticle electrodeposition on carbon substrates have been studied by aberration-corrected TEM, using carbon-coated TEM grids as electrochemical electrodes. In this manner we have access to as-deposited nanoparticle size distribution and structural characterization at the atomic scale combined with electrochemical measurements, which represents a breakthrough in a full understanding of the nanoparticle electrodeposition mechanisms. Whereas classical models, based upon characterization at the nanoscale, assume that electrochemical growth is only driven by direct attachment, the results reported hereafter indicate that early nanoparticle growth is mostly driven by nanocluster surface movement and aggregation. Hence, we conclude that electrochemical nulceation and growth models should be revised and that an electrochemical aggregative growth mechanism should be considered in the early stages of nanoparticle electrodeposition. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000299584400037 |
Publication Date |
2011-12-23 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
104 |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2012 IF: 4.814 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96225 |
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2316 |
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Avila-Brande, D.; Otero-Díaz, L.C.; Landa-Cánovas, A.R.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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A new Bi4Mn1/3W2/3O8Cl Sillén-Aurivillius intergrowth: synthesis and structural characterisation by quantitative transmission electron microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2006 |
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European journal of inorganic chemistry |
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Eur J Inorg Chem |
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9 |
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1853-1858 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The synthesis and structural characterisation of a new phase with nominal composition Bi4Mn1/3W2/3O8Cl is presented. Conventional and analytical transmission electron microscopy are used to determine the composition, unit-cell symmetry and space group of the compound, whereas a structural model is deducted by exit-wave reconstruction in the transmission electron microscope. This technique allows the microscope information limit of 1.1 angstrom to be reached and the (light) oxygen atoms in the presence of heavier atoms (Bi, W, Mn) to be imaged. The average structure is refined from Xray powder diffraction data using the Rietveld method yielding an orthorhombic unit cell with lattice parameters a 5.467(4) angstrom, b = 5.466(7) angstrom and c = 14.159(3) angstrom and space group Cm2m, which could be described as a Sillen-Aurivillius intergrowth. ((c) Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2006) |
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Weinheim |
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000237617800016 |
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2006-03-13 |
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1434-1948;1099-0682; |
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Impact Factor |
2.444 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.444; 2006 IF: 2.704 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59436 |
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2335 |
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Bals, S.; Kilaas, R.; Kisielowski, C. |
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Nonlinear imaging using annular dark field TEM |
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A1 Journal article |
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2005 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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104 |
Issue |
3/4 |
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281-289 |
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Annular dark field TEM images exhibit a dominant mass-thickness contrast that can be quantified to extract single atom scattering cross sections. On top of this incoherent background, additional lattice fringes appear with a nonlinear information limit of 1.2 angstrom at 150 kV. The formation of these fringes is described by coherent nonlinear imaging theory and good agreement is found between experimental and simulated images. Calculations furthermore predict that the use of aberration corrected microscopes will improve the image quality dramatically. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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000231297100012 |
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2005-06-16 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
15 |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2005 IF: 2.490 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64685 |
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2352 |
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Monticelli, O.; Musina, Z.; Russo, S.; Bals, S. |
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On the use of TEM in the characterization of nanocomposites |
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A1 Journal article |
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2007 |
Publication |
Materials letters |
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Mater Lett |
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61 |
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16 |
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3446-3450 |
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Both an organically modified commercial clay of montmorillonite type (MMT) and its nanocomposites, based either on polyamide 6 (PA6) or an epoxy resin, as matrix polymer, have been characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Sample micrographs, taken at increasing exposure times (t(e)), have shown the gradual disappearance of clay layers, because of an amorphisation of the MMT crystalline structures caused by prolonged sample exposure to electron beam. Indeed, the above phenomenon, which is mostly evident in the case of intercalated nanocomposites, makes the detection of the layered silicate dispersion in the polymer matrix rather difficult and compels to perform TEM measurements using very short exposure times. Moreover, the microscopy accelerating voltage has turned out to affect sample stability; namely, when decreasing the above parameter, the disappearance of clay structure occurs at lower exposure times. (C) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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000247146100034 |
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2006-12-06 |
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0167-577X; |
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Impact Factor |
2.572 |
Times cited |
28 |
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Most recent IF: 2.572; 2007 IF: 1.625 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64757 |
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2460 |
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Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rijnders, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Leca, V.; Salluzzo, M. |
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Optimisation of superconducting thin films by TEM |
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A1 Journal article |
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2002 |
Publication |
Physica: C : superconductivity |
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Physica C |
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372/376 |
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part 2 |
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711-714 |
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High-resolution electron microscopy is used to study the initial growth of different REBa2CU3O7-5 thin films. In DyBa2CU3O7-5 ultra-thin films, deposited on TiO2 terminated SrTiO3, two different types of interface arrangements occur: bulk-SrO-TiO2-BaO-CuO-BaO-CuO2-Dy-CuO2-BaO-bulk and bulk-SrO-TiO2-BaO-CuO2-Dy-CuO2-BaO-CuO-BaO-bulk. This variable growth sequence is the origin of the presence of antiphase boundaries. In Nd1+xBa2-xCu3O7-5 thin films, antiphase boundaries tend to annihilate by the insertion of extra Nd-layers. This annihilation is correlated with the flat morphology of the film and the absence of growth spirals at the surface of the Nd-rich films. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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000178018800033 |
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2002-08-26 |
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0921-4534; |
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Impact Factor |
1.404 |
Times cited |
6 |
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Most recent IF: 1.404; 2002 IF: 0.912 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54796 |
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2485 |
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Boschker, H.; Huijben, M.; Vailinois, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Aert, S.; Luysberg, M.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Houwman, E.P.; Koster, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Rijnders, G. |
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Optimized fabrication of high-quality La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 thin films considering all essential characteristics |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
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J Phys D Appl Phys |
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44 |
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20 |
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205001-205001,9 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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In this paper, an overview of the fabrication and properties of high-quality La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 (LSMO) thin films is given. A high-quality LSMO film combines a smooth surface morphology with a large magnetization and a small residual resistivity, while avoiding precipitates and surface segregation. In the literature, typically only a few of these issues are adressed. We therefore present a thorough characterization of our films, which were grown by pulsed laser deposition. The films were characterized with reflection high energy electron diffraction, atomic force microscopy, x-ray diffraction, magnetization and transport measurements, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning transmission electron microscopy. The films have a saturation magnetization of 4.0 µB/Mn, a Curie temperature of 350 K and a residual resistivity of 60 µΩ cm. These results indicate that high-quality films, combining both large magnetization and small residual resistivity, were realized. A comparison between different samples presented in the literature shows that focussing on a single property is insufficient for the optimization of the deposition process. For high-quality films, all properties have to be adressed. For LSMO devices, the thin-film quality is crucial for the device performance. Therefore, this research is important for the application of LSMO in devices. |
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London |
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000290150900001 |
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2011-04-29 |
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0022-3727;1361-6463; |
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Impact Factor |
2.588 |
Times cited |
99 |
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This research was financially supported by the Dutch Science Foundation, by NanoNed, a nanotechnology program of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, and by the NanOxide program of the European Science Foundation. This work is supported in part by the Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering, under contract DE-AC02-76SF00515. |
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Most recent IF: 2.588; 2011 IF: 2.544 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89557UA @ admin @ c:irua:89557 |
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2491 |
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De Schouwer, F.; Claes, L.; Claes, N.; Bals, S.; Degrève, J.; De Vos, D.E. |
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Pd-catalyzed decarboxylation of glutamic acid and pyroglutamic acid to bio-based 2-pyrrolidone |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Green chemistry : cutting-edge research for a greener sustainable future |
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Green Chem |
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17 |
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17 |
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2263-2270 |
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In order to recycle nitrogen from nitrogen-rich waste streams, particularly protein waste, we studied the decarboxylation of pyroglutamic acid and glutamic acid in a one-pot reaction to bio-based 2-pyrrolidone. After the screening of a wide range of supported Pd and Pt catalysts, 5 wt% Pd/Al2O3 displayed the highest yield (70%) and selectivity (81%) for the decarboxylation of pyroglutamic acid in water at 250 °C and under an inert atmosphere. Side products originate from consecutive reactions of 2-pyrrolidone; different reaction pathways are proposed to explain the presence of degradation products like propionic acid, γ-hydroxybutyric acid, γ-butyrolactone and methylamine. An extensive study of the reaction parameters was performed to check their influence on selectivity and conversion. This heterogeneous catalytic system was successfully extended to the conversion of glutamic acid. |
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London |
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000352724200027 |
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2015-02-17 |
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1463-9262;1463-9270; |
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Impact Factor |
9.125 |
Times cited |
47 |
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OpenAccess |
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335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 9.125; 2015 IF: 8.020 |
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c:irua:125378 |
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2564 |
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Rehor, I.; Lee, K.L.; Chen, K.; Hajek, M.; Havlik, J.; Lokajova, J.; Masat, M.; Slegerova, J.; Shukla, S.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Steinmetz, N.F.; Cigler, P. |
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Plasmonic nanodiamonds : targeted coreshell type nanoparticles for cancer cell thermoablation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Advanced healthcare materials |
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Adv Healthc Mater |
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4 |
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4 |
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460-468 |
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Targeted biocompatible nanostructures with controlled plasmonic and morphological parameters are promising materials for cancer treatment based on selective thermal ablation of cells. Here, coreshell plasmonic nanodiamonds consisting of a silica-encapsulated diamond nanocrystal coated in a gold shell are designed and synthesized. The architecture of particles is analyzed and confirmed in detail using electron tomography. The particles are biocompatibilized using a PEG polymer terminated with bioorthogonally reactive alkyne groups. Azide-modified transferrin is attached to these particles, and their high colloidal stability and successful targeting to cancer cells overexpressing the transferrin receptor are demonstrated. The particles are nontoxic to the cells and they are readily internalized upon binding to the transferrin receptor. The high plasmonic cross section of the particles in the near-infrared region is utilized to quantitatively ablate the cancer cells with a short, one-minute irradiation by a pulse 750-nm laser. |
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000349961600014 |
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2015-02-18 |
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2192-2640; |
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5.11 |
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30 |
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335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 5.11; 2015 IF: 5.797 |
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c:irua:125375 |
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2647 |
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Van Aert, S.; de Backer, A.; Martinez, G.T.; Goris, B.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rosenauer, A. |
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Procedure to count atoms with trustworthy single-atom sensitivity |
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2013 |
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Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
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Phys Rev B |
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87 |
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6 |
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064107-6 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We report a method to reliably count the number of atoms from high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy images. A model-based analysis of the experimental images is used to measure scattering cross sections at the atomic level. The high sensitivity of these measurements in combination with a thorough statistical analysis enables us to count atoms with single-atom sensitivity. The validity of the results is confirmed by means of detailed image simulations. We will show that the method can be applied to nanocrystals of arbitrary shape, size, and atom type without the need for a priori knowledge about the atomic structure. |
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2013-02-20 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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3.836 |
Times cited |
106 |
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FWO; 262348 ESMI; 312483 ESTEEM2;246791 COUNTATOMS; Hercules 3; esteem2_jra2 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2013 IF: 3.664 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105674 |
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2718 |
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Quintana, M.; Grzelczak, M.; Spyrou, K.; Kooi, B.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rudolf, P.; Prato, M. |
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Production of large graphene sheets by exfoliation of graphite under high power ultrasound in the presence of tiopronin |
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2012 |
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Chemical communications |
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Chem Commun |
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48 |
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100 |
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12159-12161 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Under ultrasonication, the production of high quality graphene layers by exfoliation of graphite was achieved via addition of tiopronin as an antioxidant. |
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London |
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000311411100003 |
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2012-10-09 |
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1359-7345;1364-548X; |
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Impact Factor |
6.319 |
Times cited |
39 |
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This work was financially supported by the University of Trieste, INSTM, Italian Ministry of Education MIUR (cofin Prot. 20085M27SS) and by the "Graphene-based electronics'' research program of the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM). Part of this work was supported by funding from the ERC grant No 246791COUNTATOMS. MQ acknowledges the financial support from CONACyT CB-2011-01-166914 and FAI-UASLP. |
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Most recent IF: 6.319; 2012 IF: 6.378 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105230 |
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2724 |
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Chen, D.; Goris, B.; Bleichrodt, F.; Heidari Mezerji, H.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; de With, G.; Friedrich, H. |
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The properties of SIRT, TVM, and DART for 3D imaging of tubular domains in nanocomposite thin-films and sections |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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147 |
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137-148 |
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In electron tomography, the fidelity of the 3D reconstruction strongly depends on the employed reconstruction algorithm. In this paper, the properties of SIRT, TVM and DART reconstructions are studied with respect to having only a limited number of electrons available for imaging and applying different angular sampling schemes. A well-defined realistic model is generated, which consists of tubular domains within a matrix having slab-geometry. Subsequently, the electron tomography workflow is simulated from calculated tilt-series over experimental effects to reconstruction. In comparison with the model, the fidelity of each reconstruction method is evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively based on global and local edge profiles and resolvable distance between particles. Results show that the performance of all reconstruction methods declines with the total electron dose. Overall, SIRT algorithm is the most stable method and insensitive to changes in angular sampling. TVM algorithm yields significantly sharper edges in the reconstruction, but the edge positions are strongly influenced by the tilt scheme and the tubular objects become thinned. The DART algorithm markedly suppresses the elongation artifacts along the beam direction and moreover segments the reconstruction which can be considered a significant advantage for quantification. Finally, no advantage of TVM and DART to deal better with fewer projections was observed. |
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Amsterdam |
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000343157400015 |
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2014-08-19 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
42 |
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OpenAccess |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2014 IF: 2.436 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119073 |
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2729 |
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Rodríguez-Fernández, D.; Altantzis, T.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. |
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A protecting group approach toward synthesis of Au-silica Janus nanostars |
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2014 |
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Chemical communications |
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Chem Commun |
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50 |
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1 |
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79-81 |
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The concept of protecting groups, widely used in organic chemistry, has been applied for the synthesis of Au-silica Janus stars, in which gold branches protrude from one half of Au-silica Janus spheres. This configuration opens up new possibilities to apply the plasmonic properties of gold nanostars, as well as a variety of chemical functionalizations on the silica component. |
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London |
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000327606000017 |
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2013-10-22 |
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1359-7345;1364-548X; |
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Impact Factor |
6.319 |
Times cited |
26 |
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OpenAccess |
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262348 Esmi; 335078 Colouratom; 267867 Plasmaquo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 6.319; 2014 IF: 6.834 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112774 |
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2732 |
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Bals, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Liu, Y.-L.; Grivel, J.-C. |
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Quantitative electron microscopy of (Bi,Pb)2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10+\delta/Ag multifilament tapes during initial stages of annealing |
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2005 |
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Journal of the American Ceramic Society |
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J Am Ceram Soc |
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88 |
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2 |
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431-436 |
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The microstructural and compositional evolution during initial annealing of a superconducting (Bi,Pb)(2)Sr2Ca2Cu3O10+delta/Ag tape is studied using quantitative transmission electron microscopy. Special attention is devoted to the occurrence of Pb-rich liquids, which are crucial for the Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+delta to (Bi,Pb)(2)Sr2Ca2Cu3O10+delta transformation. Ca and/or Pb-rich (Bi,Pb)(2)Sr2CaCu2O8+delta grains dissolve into a liquid, which reacts with Ca-rich phases to increase the liquid's Ca-content. This leads to (Bi,Pb)(2)Sr2Ca2Cu3O10+delta formation. Apparently, a Ca/Sr ratio of around I is sufficient to keep (Bi,Pb)(2)Sr2Ca2Cu3O10+delta nucleation going. It is confirmed that Ag particles are transported from the Ag-sheath into the oxide core by the liquid and not by mechanical treatment of the tape. |
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Columbus, Ohio |
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2005-02-16 |
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0002-7820;1551-2916; |
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Impact Factor |
2.841 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Most recent IF: 2.841; 2005 IF: 1.586 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54876UA @ admin @ c:irua:54876 |
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2754 |
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Heidari, H.; van den Broek, W.; Bals, S. |
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Quantitative electron tomography : the effect of the three-dimensional point spread function |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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135 |
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1-5 |
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The intensity levels in a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction, obtained by electron tomography, can be influenced by several experimental imperfections. Such artifacts will hamper a quantitative interpretation of the results. In this paper, we will correct for artificial intensity variations by determining the 3D point spread function (PSF) of a tomographic reconstruction based on high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy. The large tails of the PSF cause an underestimation of the intensity of smaller particles, which in turn hampers an accurate radius estimate. Here, the error introduced by the PSF is quantified and corrected a posteriori. |
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2013-06-21 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
6 |
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Esteem2; Sunflower; esteem2_jra4 |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2013 IF: 2.745 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111397 |
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2756 |
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Altantzis, T.; Goris, B.; Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Grzelczak, M.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Bals, S. |
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Quantitative structure determination of large three-dimensional nanoparticle assemblies |
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2013 |
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Particle and particle systems characterization |
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Part Part Syst Char |
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30 |
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1 |
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84-88 |
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Thumbnail image of graphical abstract To investigate nanoassemblies in three dimensions, electron tomography is an important tool. For large nanoassemblies, it is not straightforward to obtain quantitative results in three dimensions. An optimized acquisition technique, incoherent bright field scanning transmission electron microscopy, is combined with an advanced 3D reconstruction algorithm. The approach is applied to quantitatively analyze large nanoassemblies in three dimensions. |
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Weinheim |
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2012-11-07 |
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0934-0866; |
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Impact Factor |
4.474 |
Times cited |
23 |
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Goa; Fwo; 267867 Plasmaquo; 262348 Esmi |
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Most recent IF: 4.474; 2013 IF: 0.537 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101776 |
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2763 |
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Montoya, E.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Redeposition and differential sputtering of La in transmission electron microscopy samples of LaAIO3/SrTiO3 multilayers prepared by focused ion beam |
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2008 |
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Journal of microscopy |
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J Microsc-Oxford |
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231 |
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3 |
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359-363 |
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Oxford |
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000259611000001 |
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2008-08-28 |
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0022-2720;1365-2818; |
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1.692 |
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The authors are grateful to M. Huijben and G. Rijnders of the MESA+ group at the University of Twente (NI) for the growth of the multilayers. This work has been performed under the Interuniversity Attraction Poles programme – Belgian State Belgian Science Policy. The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure initiative. Part of this work was performed with financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 programme, under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 02601.9 ESTEEM). |
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Most recent IF: 1.692; 2008 IF: 1.409 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76522 |
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2849 |
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Lisiecki, I.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Pileni, M.P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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The remarkable and intriguing resistance to oxidation of 2D ordered hcp Co nanocrystals: a new intrinsic property |
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2009 |
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Chemistry of materials |
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Chem Mater |
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21 |
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12 |
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2335-2338 |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000267049200001 |
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2009-05-14 |
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0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
28 |
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Iap-Vi; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77887 |
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2867 |
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