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Vorobyeva, N.; Rumyantseva, M.; Filatova, D.; Konstantinova, E.; Grishina, D.; Abakumov, A.; Turner, S.; Gaskov, A. |
| Title |
Nanocrystalline ZnO(Ga) : paramagnetic centers, surface acidity and gas sensor properties |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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182 |
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Pages |
555-564 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Nanocrystalline ZnO and ZnO(Ga) samples with different gallium content were prepared by wet-chemical method. Introduction of gallium leads to the increase of amount of weak acid sites such as surface hydroxyl groups. Gas sensing properties toward 0.22 ppm H2S and NO2 were studied at 100450 °C by DC conductance measurements. The optimal temperature for gas sensing experiments was determined. Sensor signal toward H2S decreases with increase of Ga concentration. The dependence of ZnO(Ga) sensor signal to NO2 on the gallium content has non-monotonous character, which correlates with the change of conductivity of the samples in air and concentration of paramagnetic donor states. |
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Lausanne |
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000319488800075 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-27 |
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Edition |
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0925-4005; |
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| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
42 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Hercules; FWO |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 5.401; 2013 IF: 3.840 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107346 |
Serial |
2250 |
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Schryvers, D.; Cao, S.; Pourbabak; Shi, H.; Lu |
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Recent EM investigations on nano-and micro-defect structures in SMAs |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Journal of alloys and compounds |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Alloy Compd |
| Volume |
577 |
Issue |
s:[1] |
Pages |
S705-S709 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The present contribution reviews some recent electron microscopy investigations on different shape memory systems in which a variety of nano- and micro-defect structures play an essential role in the functional behaviour of the material. (NiTi3)-Ti-4 precipitates in Ni-Ti are a well-known example for which the focus is now on the 3D configurations, in Ni-Ti-Nb Nb-rich nanoprecipitates are thought to have a large impact on the hysteresis, in Co-Ni-Al an Al-enriched zone nearby the y'-precipitates yields a small sandwiched austenite while some first signs of quasidynamical lattice deformation in non-frozen Ni-Ti strain glass are measured by Cs-aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Elsevier science sa |
Place of Publication |
Lausanne |
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000329891400146 |
Publication Date |
2011-11-10 |
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0925-8388; |
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| Impact Factor |
3.133 |
Times cited |
7 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.133; 2013 IF: 2.726 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114832 |
Serial |
2839 |
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Vereecke, B.; van der Veen, M.H.; Sugiura, M.; Kashiwagi, Y.; Ke, X.; Cott, D.J.; Hantschel, T.; Huyghebaert, C.; Tökei, Z. |
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Wafer-level electrical evaluation of vertical carbon nanotube bundles as a function of growth temperature |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Japanese journal of applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Jpn J Appl Phys |
| Volume |
52 |
Issue |
42 |
Pages |
04cn02-5 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We have evaluated the resistance of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grown at a CMOS-compatible temperature using a realistic integration scheme. The structural analysis of the CNTs by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed that the degree of graphitization decreased significantly when the growth temperature was decreased from 540 to 400 °C. The CNTs were integrated to form 150-nm-diameter vertical interconnects between a TiN layer and Cu metal trenches on 200 mm full wafers. Wafers with CNTs grown at low temperature were found to have a lower single-contact resistance than those produced at high temperatures. Thickness measurements showed that the low contact resistance is a result of small contact height. This height dependence is masking the impact of CNT graphitization quality on resistance. When benchmarking our results with data from the literature, a relationship between resistivity and growth temperature cannot be found for CNT-based vertical interconnects. |
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Place of Publication |
Kyoto |
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000320002400150 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-22 |
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0021-4922;1347-4065; |
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| Impact Factor |
1.384 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 1.384; 2013 IF: 1.057 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108713 |
Serial |
3902 |
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Kirsanova, M.A.; Mori, T.; Maruyama, S.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Olenev, A.; Shevelkov, A.V. |
| Title |
Cationic clathrate of type-III Ge172-xPxTey (y\approx21,5, x\approx2y) : synthesis, crystal structure and thermoelectric properties |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
| Volume |
52 |
Issue |
14 |
Pages |
8272-8279 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
A first germanium-based cationic clathrate of type-III, Ge129.3P42.7Te21.53, was synthesized and structurally characterized (space group P42/mnm, a = 19.948(3) Å, c = 10.440(2) Å, Z = 1). In its crystal structure, germanium and phosphorus atoms form three types of polyhedral cages centered with Te atoms. The polyhedra share pentagonal and hexagonal faces to form a 3D framework. Despite the complexity of the crystal structure, the Ge129.3P42.7Te21.53 composition corresponds to the Zintl counting scheme with a good accuracy. Ge129.3P42.7Te21.53 demonstrates semiconducting/insulating behavior of electric resistivity, high positive Seebeck coefficient (500 μV K1 at 300 K), and low thermal conductivity (<0.92 W m1 K1) within the measured temperature range. |
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Easton, Pa |
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000322087100052 |
Publication Date |
2013-06-26 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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| Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Countatoms |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109214 |
Serial |
301 |
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Batuk, D.; Batuk, M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; McCammon, C.M.; Dubrovinsky, L.; Hadermann, J. |
| Title |
Effect of lone-electron-pair cations on the orientation of crystallographic shear planes in anion-deficient perovskites |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
| Volume |
52 |
Issue |
17 |
Pages |
10009-10020 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Factors affecting the structure and orientation of the crystallographic shear (CS) planes in anion-deficient perovskites are investigated using the (Pb1−zSrz)1−xFe1+xO3−y perovskites as a model system. The orientation of the CS planes in the system varies unevenly with z. A comparison of the structures with different CS planes revels that the orientation of the CS planes is governed mainly by the stereochemical activity of the lone-electron-pair cations inside the perovskite blocks. |
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Easton, Pa |
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000326129000037 |
Publication Date |
2013-08-22 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
11 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111394 |
Serial |
822 |
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Aerts, R.; Tu, X.; Van Gaens, W.; Whitehead, J.C.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Gas purification by nonthermal plasma : a case study of ethylene |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Environmental science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Environ Sci Technol |
| Volume |
47 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
6478-6485 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The destruction of ethylene in a dielectric barrier discharge plasma is investigated by the combination of kinetic modeling and experiments, as a case study for plasma-based gas purification. The influence of the specific energy deposition on the removal efficiency and the selectivity toward CO and CO2 is studied for different concentrations of ethylene. The model allows the identication of the destruction pathway in dry and humid air. The latter is found to be mainly initiated by metastable N2 molecules, but the further destruction steps are dominated by O atoms and OH radicals. Upon increasing air humidity, the removal efficiency drops by ±15% (from 85% to 70%), but the selectivity toward CO and CO2 stays more or less constant at 60% and 22%, respectively. Beside CO and CO2, we also identified acetylene, formaldehyde, and water as byproducts of the destruction process, with concentrations of 1606 ppm, 15033 ppm, and 185 ppm in humid air (with 20% RH), respectively. Finally, we investigated the byproducts generated by the humid air discharge itself, which are the greenhouse gases O3, N2O, and the toxic gas NO2. |
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Easton, Pa |
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Wos |
000320749000051 |
Publication Date |
2013-05-15 |
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0013-936X;1520-5851; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
6.198 |
Times cited |
56 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 6.198; 2013 IF: 5.481 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108743 |
Serial |
1319 |
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Batuk, M.; Batuk, D.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Rozova, M.G.; Antipov, E.V.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Homologous series of layered perovskites An+1BnO3n-1Cl : crystal and magnetic structure of a new oxychloride Pb4BiFe4O11Cl |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
| Volume |
52 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
2208-2218 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The nuclear and magnetic structure of a novel oxychloride Pb4BiFe4O11Cl has been studied over the temperature range 1.5700 K using a combination of transmission electron microscopy and synchrotron and neutron powder diffraction [space group P4/mbm, a = 5.5311(1) Å, c = 19.586(1) Å, T = 300 K]. Pb4BiFe4O11Cl is built of truncated (Pb,Bi)3Fe4O11 quadruple perovskite blocks separated by CsCl-type (Pb,Bi)2Cl slabs. The perovskite blocks consist of two layers of FeO6 octahedra located between two layers of FeO5 tetragonal pyramids. The FeO6 octahedra rotate about the c axis, resulting in a √2ap × √2ap × c superstructure. Below TN = 595(17) K, Pb4BiFe4O11Cl adopts a G-type antiferromagnetic structure with the iron magnetic moments confined to the ab plane. The ordered magnetic moments at 1.5 K are 3.93(3) and 3.62(4) μB on the octahedral and square-pyramidal iron sites, respectively. Pb4BiFe4O11Cl can be considered a member of the perovskite-based An+1BnO3n1Cl homologous series (A = Pb/Bi; B = Fe) with n = 4. The formation of a subsequent member of the series with n = 5 is also demonstrated. |
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Easton, Pa |
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000315255200067 |
Publication Date |
2013-02-05 |
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| ISSN |
0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
6 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Countatoms |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106185 |
Serial |
1486 |
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Retuerto, M.; Li, M.R.; Ignatov, A.; Croft, M.; Ramanujachary, K.V.; Chi, S.; Hodges, J.P.; Dachraoui, W.; Hadermann, J.; Tran, T.T.; Halasyamani, P.S.; Grams, C.P.; Hemberger, J.; Greenblatt, M.; |
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Polar and magnetic layered A-site and rock salt B-site-ordered NaLnFeWO6 (Ln = La, Nd) perovskites |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
| Volume |
52 |
Issue |
21 |
Pages |
12482-12491 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We have expanded the double perovskite family of materials with the unusual combination of layered order in the A sublattice and rock salt order over the B sublattice to compounds NaLaFeWO6 and NaNdFeWO6. The materials have been synthesized and studied by powder X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, electron diffraction, magnetic measurements, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, dielectric measurements, and second harmonic generation. At room temperature, the crystal structures of both compounds can be defined in the noncentrosymmetric monoclinic P2(1) space group resulting from the combination of ordering both in the A and B sublattices, the distortion of the cell due to tilting of the octahedra, and the displacement of certain cations. The magnetic studies show that both compounds are ordered antiferromagnetically below T-N approximate to 25 K for NaLaFeWO6 and at similar to 21 K for NaNdFeWO6. The magnetic structure of NaNdFeWO6 has been solved with a propagation vector k = (1/2 0 1/2) as an antiferromagnetic arrangement of Fe and Nd moments. Although the samples are potential multiferroics, the dielectric measurements do not show a ferroelectric response. |
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Easton, Pa |
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Wos |
000326669200035 |
Publication Date |
2013-10-18 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
17 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112714 |
Serial |
2656 |
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Abakumov, A.M.; Batuk, M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tyablikov, O.A.; Sheptyakov, D.V.; Filimonov, D.S.; Pokholok, K.V.; Zhidal, V.S.; Rozova, M.G.; Antipov, E.V.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; |
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Structural and magnetic phase transitions in the AnBnO3n-2 anion-deficient perovskites Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
| Volume |
52 |
Issue |
14 |
Pages |
7834-7843 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Novel anion-deficient perovskite-based ferrites Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 were synthesized by solid-state reaction in air. Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 belong to the perovskite-based AnBnO3n2 homologous series with n = 5 and 6, respectively, with a unit cell related to the perovskite subcell ap as ap√2 × ap × nap√2. Their structures are derived from the perovskite one by slicing it with 1/2[110]p(1̅01)p crystallographic shear (CS) planes. The CS operation results in (1̅01)p-shaped perovskite blocks with a thickness of (n 2) FeO6 octahedra connected to each other through double chains of edge-sharing FeO5 distorted tetragonal pyramids which can adopt two distinct mirror-related configurations. Ordering of chains with a different configuration provides an extra level of structure complexity. Above T ≈ 750 K for Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and T ≈ 400 K for Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 the chains have a disordered arrangement. On cooling, a second-order structural phase transition to the ordered state occurs in both compounds. Symmetry changes upon phase transition are analyzed using a combination of superspace crystallography and group theory approach. Correlations between the chain ordering pattern and octahedral tilting in the perovskite blocks are discussed. Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 undergo a transition into an antiferromagnetically (AFM) ordered state, which is characterized by a G-type AFM ordering of the Fe magnetic moments within the perovskite blocks. The AFM perovskite blocks are stacked along the CS planes producing alternating FM and AFM-aligned FeFe pairs. In spite of the apparent frustration of the magnetic coupling between the perovskite blocks, all n = 4, 5, 6 AnFenO3n2 (A = Pb, Bi, Ba) feature robust antiferromagnetism with similar Néel temperatures of 623632 K. |
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Easton, Pa |
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000322087100006 |
Publication Date |
2013-02-13 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
10 |
Open Access |
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Countatoms |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109213 |
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3196 |
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Kirsanova, M.A.; Mori, T.; Maruyama, S.; Matveeva; Batuk, D.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gerasimenko, A.V.; Olenev, A.V.; Grin, Y.; Shevelkov, A.V. |
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Synthesis, structure, and transport properties of type-I derived clathrate Ge46-xPxSe8-y (x=15.4(1); y=0-2.65) with diverse host-guest bonding |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
| Volume |
52 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
577-588 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
A first clathrate compound with selenium guest atoms, [Ge46-xPx]Se8-y square(y) (x = 15.4(1); y = 0-2.65; square denotes a vacancy), was synthesized as a single-phase and structurally characterized. It crystallizes in the space group Fm (3) over bar with the unit cell parameter a varying from 20.310(2) to 20.406(2) angstrom and corresponding to a 2 x 2 x 2 supercell of a usual clathrate-I structure. The superstructure is formed due to the symmetrical arrangement of the three-bonded framework atoms appearing as a result of the framework transformation of the parent clathrate-I structure. Selenium guest atoms occupy two types of polyhedral cages inside the positively charged framework; all selenium atoms in the larger cages form a single covalent bond with the framework atoms, relating the title compounds to a scanty family of semiclathrates. According to the measurements of electrical resistivity and Seebeck coefficient, [Ge46-xPx]Se8-y square(y) is an n-type semiconductor with E-g = 0.41 eV for x = 15.4(1) and y = 0; it demonstrates the maximal thermoelectric power factor of 2.3 x 10(-5) W K-2 m(-1) at 660 K. |
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Easton, Pa |
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000314007500010 |
Publication Date |
2012-12-31 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
14 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107689 |
Serial |
3463 |
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Berdonosov, P.S.; Akselrud, L.; Prots, Y.; Abakumov, A.M.; Smet, P.F.; Poelman, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Dolgikh, V.A. |
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Cs7Nd11(SeO3)12Cl16 : first noncentrosymmetric structure among alkaline-metal lanthanide selenite halides |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
| Volume |
52 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
3611-3619 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16, the complex selenite chloride of cesium and neodymium, was synthesized in the NdOCl-SeO2-CsCl system. The compound has been characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, luminescence spectroscopy, and second-harmonic-generation techniques. Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 crystallizes in an orthorhombic unit cell with a = 15.911(1) angstrom, b = 15.951(1) angstrom, and c = 25.860(1) angstrom and a noncentrosymmetric space group Pna2(1) (No. 33). The crystal structure of Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 can be represented as a stacking of Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12) lamellas and CsCl-like layers. Because of the layered nature of the Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 structure, it features numerous planar defects originating from occasionally missing the CsCl-like layer and violating the perfect stacking of the Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 lamellas. Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 represents the first example of a noncentrosymmetric structure among alkaline-metal lanthanide selenite halides. Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 demonstrates luminescence emission in the near-IR region with reduced efficiency due to a high concentration of Nd3+ ions causing nonradiative cross-relaxation. |
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Easton, Pa |
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000317094300022 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-11 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
10 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108482 |
Serial |
3524 |
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| Author |
Van Holsbeke, C.S.; Leemans, G.; Vos, W.G.; de Backer, J.W.; Vinchurkar, S.C.; Geldof, M.; Verdonck, P.R.; Parizel, P.M.; van Schil, P.E.; de Backer, W.A. |
| Title |
Functional Respiratory Imaging as a tool to personalize respiratory treatment in subjects with unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Respiratory care |
Abbreviated Journal |
Resp Care |
| Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
1-20 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
| Abstract |
In two subjects with a unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis and complaints of dyspnea, a completely different treatment approach was chosen despite similar anatomical and physiological abnormalities. These decisions were supported by the results generated by Functional Respiratory Imaging (FRI). FRI was able to generate functional information with respect to lobar ventilation and local drug deposition. In one subject, it was found that some lobes were poorly ventilated and drug deposition simulation showed that some regions were undertreated. This subject underwent a diaphragm plication to restore the ventilation. In the other subject, it was found that all lobes were still ventilated. A conservative approach with regular follow-up was chosen to wait for spontaneous recovery of the diaphragmatic function. Both subjects improved subjectively and objectively. These cases demonstrate how novel medical imaging techniques such as FRI can be used to personalize respiratory treatment in subjects with unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. |
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Place of Publication |
Dallas, Tex. |
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Wos |
000349200100024 |
Publication Date |
2013-12-11 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0020-1324;1943-3654; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.733 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.733; 2013 IF: 1.840 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112982 |
Serial |
1303 |
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| Author |
Bogomolova, A.; Hruby, M.; Panek, J.; Rabyk, M.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Steinhart, M.; Zhigunov, A.; Sedlacek, O.; Stepanek, P.; Filippov, S.K.; |
| Title |
Small-angle X-ray scattering and light scattering study of hybrid nanoparticles composed of thermoresponsive triblock copolymer F127 and thermoresponsive statistical polyoxazolines with hydrophobic moieties |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Journal of applied crystallography |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Appl Crystallogr |
| Volume |
46 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1690-1698 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
A combination of new thermoresponsive statistical polyoxazolines, poly[(2-butyl-2-oxazoline)-stat-(2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline)] [pBuOx-co-piPrOx], with different hydrophobic moieties and F127 surfactant as a template system for the creation of thermosensitive nanoparticles for radionuclide delivery has recently been tested [Pánek, Filippov, Hrubý, Rabyk, Bogomolova, Kučka Stěpánek (2012). Macromol. Rapid Commun.33, 16831689]. It was shown that the presence of the thermosensitive F127 triblock copolymer in solution reduces nanoparticle size and polydispersity. This article focuses on a determination of the internal structure and solution properties of the nanoparticles in the temperature range from 288 to 312 K. Here, it is demonstrated that below the cloud point temperature (CPT) the polyoxazolines and F127 form complexes that co-exist in solution with single F127 molecules and large aggregates. When the temperature is raised above the CPT, nanoparticles composed of polyoxazolines and F127 are predominant in solution. These nanoparticles could be described by a spherical shell model. It was found that the molar weight and hydrophobicity of the polymer do not influence the size of the outer radius and only slightly change the inner radius of the nanoparticles. At the same time, molar weight and hydrophobicity did affect the process of nanoparticle formation. In conclusion, poly(2-oxazoline) molecules are fully incorporated inside of F127 micelles, and this result is very promising for the successful application of such systems in radionuclide delivery. |
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Place of Publication |
Copenhagen |
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Wos |
000327070000020 |
Publication Date |
2013-11-06 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0021-8898; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
18 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
262348 Esmi; Fwo; Iap-Pai |
Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112420 |
Serial |
3042 |
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| Author |
Wu, S.; Luo, X.; Turner, S.; Peng, H.; Lin, W.; Ding, J.; David, A.; Wang, B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Wang, J.; Wu, T.; |
| Title |
Nonvolatile resistive switching in Pt/LaAlO3/SrTiO3 heterostructures |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Physical review X |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev X |
| Volume |
3 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
041027-14 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Resistive switching heterojunctions, which are promising for nonvolatile memory applications, usually share a capacitorlike metal-oxide-metal configuration. Here, we report on the nonvolatile resistive switching in Pt/LaAlO3/SrTiO3 heterostructures, where the conducting layer near the LaAlO3/SrTiO3 interface serves as the unconventional bottom electrode although both oxides are band insulators. Interestingly, the switching between low-resistance and high-resistance states is accompanied by reversible transitions between tunneling and Ohmic characteristics in the current transport perpendicular to the planes of the heterojunctions. We propose that the observed resistive switching is likely caused by the electric-field-induced drift of charged oxygen vacancies across the LaAlO3/SrTiO3 interface and the creation of defect-induced gap states within the ultrathin LaAlO3 layer. These metal-oxide-oxide heterojunctions with atomically smooth interfaces and defect-controlled transport provide a platform for the development of nonvolatile oxide nanoelectronics that integrate logic and memory devices. |
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| Publisher |
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Place of Publication |
College Park, Md |
Editor |
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| Language |
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Wos |
000328862400001 |
Publication Date |
2013-12-17 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2160-3308; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
12.789 |
Times cited |
77 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
FWO;FP7;IFOX; Countatoms; Hercules |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 12.789; 2013 IF: 8.463 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112524 |
Serial |
2365 |
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| Author |
Oleshko, V.P.; Gijbels, R.; Amelinckx, S. |
| Title |
Electron microscopy, nanoscopy, and scanning micro- and nanoanalysis |
Type |
H1 Book chapter |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
1-44 |
| Keywords |
H1 Book chapter; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Thesis |
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| Publisher |
Wiley |
Place of Publication |
Chichester |
Editor |
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Wos |
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Publication Date |
0000-00-00 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISBN |
9780470027318 |
Additional Links |
UA library record |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107031 |
Serial |
957 |
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| Author |
Leroux, F.; Bladt, E.; Timmermans, J.-P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bals, S. |
| Title |
Annular dark-field transmission electron microscopy for low contrast materials |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Microscopy and microanalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Microanal |
| Volume |
19 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
629-634 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Imaging soft matter by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is anything but straightforward. Recently, interest has grown in developing alternative imaging modes that generate contrast without additional staining. Here, we present a dark-field TEM technique based on the use of an annular objective aperture. Our experiments demonstrate an increase in both contrast and signal-to-noise ratio in comparison to conventional bright-field TEM. The proposed technique is easy to implement and offers an alternative imaging mode to investigate soft matter. |
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| Publisher |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge, Mass. |
Editor |
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Wos |
000319126300014 |
Publication Date |
2013-04-04 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1431-9276;1435-8115; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.891 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
262348 Esmi; Fwo G002410n G018008 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2013 IF: 2.161 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108712 |
Serial |
133 |
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| Author |
Houssa, M.; van den Broek, B.; Scalise, E.; Pourtois, G.; Afanas'ev, V.V.; Stesmans, A. |
| Title |
An electric field tunable energy band gap at silicene/(0001) ZnS interfaces |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Physical chemistry, chemical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
3702-3705 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
The interaction of silicene, the silicon counterpart of graphene, with (0001) ZnS surfaces is investigated theoretically, using first-principles simulations. The charge transfer occurring at the silicene/(0001) ZnS interface leads to the opening of an indirect energy band gap of about 0.7 eV in silicene. Remarkably, the nature (indirect or direct) and magnitude of the energy band gap of silicene can be controlled by an external electric field: the energy gap is predicted to become direct for electric fields larger than about 0.5 V angstrom(-1), and the direct energy gap decreases approximately linearly with the applied electric field. The predicted electric field tunable energy band gap of the silicene/(0001) ZnS interface is very promising for its potential use in nanoelectronic devices. |
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Thesis |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
Editor |
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Wos |
000315165100002 |
Publication Date |
2013-01-29 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1463-9076;1463-9084; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.123 |
Times cited |
74 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.123; 2013 IF: 4.198 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107702 |
Serial |
94 |
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| Author |
Elliott, J.A.; Shibuta, Y.; Amara, H.; Bichara, C.; Neyts, E.C. |
| Title |
Atomistic modelling of CVD synthesis of carbon nanotubes and graphene |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
15 |
Pages |
6662-6676 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
We discuss the synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene by catalytic chemical vapour deposition (CCVD) and plasma-enhanced CVD (PECVD), summarising the state-of-the-art understanding of mechanisms controlling their growth rate, chiral angle, number of layers (walls), diameter, length and quality (defects), before presenting a new model for 2D nucleation of a graphene sheet from amorphous carbon on a nickel surface. Although many groups have modelled this process using a variety of techniques, we ask whether there are any complementary ideas emerging from the different proposed growth mechanisms, and whether different modelling techniques can give the same answers for a given mechanism. Subsequently, by comparing the results of tight-binding, semi-empirical molecular orbital theory and reactive bond order force field calculations, we demonstrate that graphene on crystalline Ni(111) is thermodynamically stable with respect to the corresponding amorphous metal and carbon structures. Finally, we show in principle how a complementary heterogeneous nucleation step may play a key role in the transformation from amorphous carbon to graphene on the metal surface. We conclude that achieving the conditions under which this complementary crystallisation process can occur may be a promising method to gain better control over the growth processes of both graphene from flat metal surfaces and CNTs from catalyst nanoparticles. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000321675600003 |
Publication Date |
2013-06-06 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Issue |
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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 |
52 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109231 |
Serial |
200 |
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Schouteden, K.; Zeng, Y.-J.; Lauwaet, K.; Romero, C.P.; Goris, B.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lievens, P.; Van Haesendonck, C. |
| Title |
Band structure quantization in nanometer sized ZnO clusters |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
3757-3763 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Nanometer sized ZnO clusters are produced in the gas phase and subsequently deposited on clean Au(111) surfaces under ultra-high vacuum conditions. The zinc blende atomic structure of the approximately spherical ZnO clusters is resolved by high resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy. The large band gap and weak n-type conductivity of individual clusters are determined by scanning tunnelling microscopy and spectroscopy at cryogenic temperatures. The conduction band is found to exhibit clear quantization into discrete energy levels, which can be related to finite-size effects reflecting the zero-dimensional confinement. Our findings illustrate that gas phase cluster production may provide unique possibilities for the controlled fabrication of high purity quantum dots and heterostructures that can be size selected prior to deposition on the desired substrate under controlled ultra-high vacuum conditions. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000317859400026 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-05 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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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 |
13 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
FWO; Hercules; COUNTATOMS |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108518 |
Serial |
219 |
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Borgatti, F.; Park, C.; Herpers, A.; Offi, F.; Egoavil, R.; Yamashita, Y.; Yang, A.; Kobata, M.; Kobayashi, K.; Verbeeck, J.; Panaccione, G.; Dittmann, R.; |
| Title |
Chemical insight into electroforming of resistive switching manganite heterostructures |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
3954-3960 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We have investigated the role of the electroforming process in the establishment of resistive switching behaviour for Pt/Ti/Pr0.5Ca0.5MnO3/SrRuO3 layered heterostructures (Pt/Ti/PCMO/SRO) acting as non-volatile Resistance Random Access Memories (RRAMs). Electron spectroscopy measurements demonstrate that the higher resistance state resulting from electroforming of as-prepared devices is strictly correlated with the oxidation of the top electrode Ti layer through field-induced electromigration of oxygen ions. Conversely, PCMO exhibits oxygen depletion and downward change of the chemical potential for both resistive states. Impedance spectroscopy analysis, supported by the detailed knowledge of these effects, provides an accurate model description of the device resistive behaviour. The main contributions to the change of resistance from the as-prepared (low resistance) to the electroformed (high resistance) states are respectively due to reduced PCMO at the boundary with the Ti electrode and to the formation of an anisotropic np junction between the Ti and the PCMO layers. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000317859400051 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-05 |
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Series Issue |
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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 |
40 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Vortex; Countatoms ECASJO_; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108710UA @ admin @ c:irua:108710 |
Serial |
348 |
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Mourdikoudis, S.; Chirea, M.; Altantzis, T.; Pastoriza-Santos, I.; Perez-Juste, J.; Silva, F.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. |
| Title |
Dimethylformamide-mediated synthesis of water-soluble platinum nanodendrites for ethanol oxidation electrocatalysis |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
4776-4784 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Herein we describe the synthesis of water-soluble platinum nanodendrites in dimethylformamide (DMF), in the presence of polyethyleneimine (PEI) as a stabilizing agent. The average size of the dendrites is in the range of 20-25 nm while their porosity can be tuned by modifying the concentration of the metal precursor. Electron tomography revealed different crystalline orientations of nanocrystallites in the nanodendrites and allowed a better understanding of their peculiar branching and porosity. The high surface area of the dendrites (up to 22 m(2) g(-1)) was confirmed by BET measurements, while X-ray diffraction confirmed the abundance of high-index facets in the face-centered-cubic crystal structure of Pt. The prepared nanodendrites exhibit excellent performance in the electrocatalytic oxidation of ethanol in alkaline solution. Sensing, selectivity, cycleability and great tolerance toward poisoning were demonstrated by cyclic voltammetry measurements. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000319008700028 |
Publication Date |
2013-04-03 |
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Series Issue |
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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 |
50 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esf; 262348 Esmi |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109060 |
Serial |
705 |
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Neyts, E.C.; van Duin, A.C.T.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Formation of single layer graphene on nickel under far-from-equilibrium high flux conditions |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
16 |
Pages |
7250-7255 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
We investigate the theoretical possibility of single layer graphene formation on a nickel surface at different substrate temperatures under far-from-equilibrium high precursor flux conditions, employing state-of-the-art hybrid reactive molecular dynamics/uniform acceptance force bias Monte Carlo simulations. It is predicted that under these conditions, the formation of a single layer graphene-like film may proceed through a combined depositionsegregation mechanism on a nickel substrate, rather than by pure surface segregation as is typically observed for metals with high carbon solubility. At 900 K and above, nearly continuous graphene layers are obtained. These simulations suggest that single layer graphene deposition is theoretically possible on Ni under high flux conditions. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000322315600019 |
Publication Date |
2013-04-26 |
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Series Issue |
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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 |
25 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109249 |
Serial |
1264 |
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Verberck, B.; Okazaki, T.; Tarakina, N.V. |
| Title |
Ordered and disordered packing of coronene molecules in carbon nanotubes |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Physical chemistry, chemical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
41 |
Pages |
18108-18114 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Monte Carlo simulations of coronene molecules in single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and dicoronylene molecules in SWCNTs are performed. Depending on the diameter D of the encapsulating SWCNT, regimes favoring the formation of ordered, one-dimensional (1D) stacks of tilted molecules (D <= 1.7 nm for coronene@SWCNT, 1.5 nm <= D <= 1.7 nm for dicoronylene@SWCNT) and regimes with disordered molecular arrangements and increased translational mobilities enabling the thermally induced polymerization of neighboring molecules resulting in the formation of graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) are observed. The results show that the diameter of the encapsulating nanotube is a crucial parameter for the controlled synthesis of either highly ordered 1D structures or GNR precursors. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
Editor |
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Wos |
000325400600045 |
Publication Date |
2013-09-05 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1463-9076;1463-9084; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.123 |
Times cited |
9 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; B.V. is a Postdoctoral Fellow of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO-VI). N.V.T. acknowledges funding by the Bavarian Ministry of Sciences, Research and the Arts. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.123; 2013 IF: 4.198 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112212 |
Serial |
2502 |
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| Author |
Khalilov, U.; Pourtois, G.; Bogaerts, A.; van Duin, A.C.T.; Neyts, E.C. |
| Title |
Reactive molecular dynamics simulations on SiO2-coated ultra-small Si-nanowires |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
719-725 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
The application of coreshell SiSiO2 nanowires as nanoelectronic devices strongly depends on their structure, which is difficult to tune precisely. In this work, we investigate the formation of the coreshell nanowires at the atomic scale, by reactive molecular dynamics simulations. The occurrence of two temperature-dependent oxidation mechanisms of ultra-small diameter Si-NWs is demonstrated. We found that control over the Si-core radius and the SiOx (x ≤ 2) oxide shell is possible by tuning the growth temperature and the initial Si-NW diameter. Two different structures were obtained, i.e., ultrathin SiO2 silica nanowires at high temperature and Si core|ultrathin SiO2 silica nanowires at low temperature. The transition temperature is found to linearly decrease with the nanowire curvature. Finally, the interfacial stress is found to be responsible for self-limiting oxidation, depending on both the initial Si-NW radius and the oxide growth temperature. These novel insights allow us to gain control over the exact morphology and structure of the wires, as is needed for their application in nanoelectronics. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000313426200036 |
Publication Date |
2012-11-16 |
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Series Issue |
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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 |
17 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102584 |
Serial |
2824 |
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| Author |
Schoeters, B.; Neyts, E.C.; Khalilov, U.; Pourtois, G.; Partoens, B. |
| Title |
Stability of Si epoxide defects in Si nanowires : a mixed reactive force field/DFT study |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Physical chemistry, chemical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
36 |
Pages |
15091-15097 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
Modeling the oxidation process of silicon nanowires through reactive force field based molecular dynamics simulations suggests that the formation of Si epoxide defects occurs both at the Si/SiOx interface and at the nanowire surface, whereas for flat surfaces, this defect is experimentally observed to occur only at the interface as a result of stress. In this paper, we argue that the increasing curvature stabilizes the defect at the nanowire surface, as suggested by our density functional theory calculations. The latter can have important consequences for the opto-electronic properties of thin silicon nanowires, since the epoxide induces an electronic state within the band gap. Removing the epoxide defect by hydrogenation is expected to be possible but becomes increasingly difficult with a reduction of the diameter of the nanowires. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000323520600029 |
Publication Date |
2013-07-16 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1463-9076;1463-9084; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.123 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; BS gratefully acknowledges financial support of the IWT, Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders, via the SBO project “SilaSol”. This work was carried out using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen, a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish government and the Universiteit Antwerpen. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.123; 2013 IF: 4.198 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110793 |
Serial |
3130 |
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| Author |
Sree, S.P.; Dendooven, J.; Masschaele, K.; Hamed, H.M.; Deng, S.; Bals, S.; Detavernier, C.; Martens, J.A. |
| Title |
Synthesis of uniformly dispersed anatase nanoparticles inside mesoporous silica thin films via controlled breakup and crystallization of amorphous TiO2 deposited using atomic layer deposition |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
5001-5008 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Amorphous titanium dioxide was introduced into the pores of mesoporous silica thin films with 75% porosity and 12 nm average pore diameter via Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) using alternating pulses of tetrakis(dimethylamino)titanium and water. Calcination provoked fragmentation of the deposited amorphous TiO2 phase and its crystallization into anatase nanoparticles inside the nanoporous film. The narrow particle size distribution of 4 ± 2 nm and the uniform dispersion of the particles over the mesoporous silica support were uniquely revealed using electron tomography. These anatase nanoparticle bearing films showed photocatalytic activity in methylene blue degradation. This new synthesis procedure of the anatase nanophase in mesoporous silica films using ALD is a convenient fabrication method of photocatalytic coatings amenable to application on very small as well as very large surfaces |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000319008700056 |
Publication Date |
2013-04-09 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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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 |
22 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo; Iap-Pai; Erc |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108774 |
Serial |
3460 |
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| Author |
Park, K.; De Beule, C.; Partoens, B. |
| Title |
The ageing effect in topological insulators : evolution of the surface electronic structure of Bi2Se3 upon K adsorption |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
New journal of physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
New J Phys |
| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
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Pages |
113031-16 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Topological insulators (TIs) have attracted a lot of interest in recent years due to their topologically protected surface states, as well as exotic proximity-induced phenomena and device applications for TI heterostructures. Since the first experimental studies of TIs, angle-resolved photoemission spectra (ARPES) showed that the electronic structure of the topological surface states significantly changes as a function of time after cleavage. The origin and underlying mechanism of this ageing effect are still under debate, despite its importance. Here we investigate the evolution of the surface Dirac cone for Bi2Se3 films upon asymmetric potassium (K) adsorption, using density-functional theory and a tight-binding model. We find that the K adatoms induce short-ranged downward band bending within 2-3 nm from the surface, due to charge transfer from the adatoms to the TI. These findings are in contrast to earlier proposals in the literature, that propose a long-ranged downward band bending up to 15 nm from the surface. Furthermore, as the charge transfer increases, we find that a new Dirac cone, localized slightly deeper into the TI than the original one, appears at the K-adsorbed surface, originating from strong Rashba-split conduction-band states. Our results suggest possible reinterpretations of experiments because the new Dirac cone might have been observed in ARPES measurements instead of the original one that appears immediately after cleavage. Our findings are consistent with ARPES data and provide insight into building TI-heterostructure devices by varying the band-bending potential or film thickness. |
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Thesis |
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Place of Publication |
Bristol |
Editor |
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| Language |
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Wos |
000326876100006 |
Publication Date |
2013-11-13 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1367-2630; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.786 |
Times cited |
45 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; KP was supported by National Science Foundation grant numbers DMR-0804665 and DMR-1206354 and SDSC Trestles under DMR060009N. CDB was supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.786; 2013 IF: 3.671 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112707 |
Serial |
84 |
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| Author |
Kapra, A.V.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Controlling magnetic flux motion by arrays of zigzag-arranged magnetic bars |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
| Volume |
26 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
025011-10 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Recent advances in manufacturing arrays of artificial pinning sites, i.e., antidots, blind holes and magnetic dots, allowed an effective control of magnetic flux in superconductors. An array of magnetic bars deposited on top of a superconducting film was shown to display different pinning regimes depending on the direction of the in-plane magnetization of the bars. Changing the sign of their magnetization results in changes in the induced magnetic pinning potentials. By numerically solving the time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau equations in a superconducting film with periodic arrays of zigzag-arranged magnetic bars, we revealed various flux dynamics regimes. In particular, we demonstrate flux pinning and flux flow, depending on the direction of the magnetization of the magnetic bars. Remarkably, the revealed different flux-motion regimes are associated with different mechanisms of vortex-antivortex dynamics. For example, we found that for an 'antiparallel' configuration of magnetic bars this dynamics involves a repeating vortex-antivortex generation and annihilation. We show that the depinning transition and the onset of flux flow can be manipulated by the magnetization of the bars and the geometry of the array. This provides an effective control of the depinning critical current that can be useful for possible fluxonics applications. |
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Place of Publication |
Bristol |
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Wos |
000313559300011 |
Publication Date |
2012-12-20 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; We acknowledge useful discussions with Denis Vodolazov and Alejandro Silhanek. This work was supported by the 'Odysseus' Program of the Flemish Government and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.878; 2013 IF: 2.796 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110080 |
Serial |
505 |
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Liu, Y.-X.; Zhang, Q.-Z.; Liu, L.; Song, Y.-H.; Bogaerts, A.; Wang, Y.-N. |
| Title |
Electron bounce resonance heating in dual-frequency capacitively coupled oxygen discharges |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Plasma sources science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
| Volume |
22 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
025012-11 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
The electron bounce resonance heating (BRH) in dual-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas operated in oxygen is studied by different experimental methods and a particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision (PIC/MCC) simulation, and compared with the electropositive argon discharge. In comparison with argon, the experimental results show that in an oxygen discharge the resonance peaks in positive-ion density and light intensity tend to occur at larger electrode gaps. Moreover, at electrode gaps L > 2.5 cm, the positive-ion (and electron) density and the light emission drop monotonically in the oxygen discharge upon increasing L, whereas they rise (after an initial drop) in the argon case. At resonance gap the electronegativity reaches its maximum due to the BRH. All these experimental observations are explained by PIC/MCC simulations, which show that in the oxygen discharge the bulk electric field becomes quite strong and is out of phase with the sheath field. Therefore, it retards the resonance electrons when traversing the bulk, resulting in a suppressed BRH. Both experiment and simulation results show that this effect becomes more pronounced at lower high-frequency power, when the discharge mode changes from electropositive to electronegative. In a pure oxygen discharge, the BRH is suppressed with increasing pressure and almost diminishes at 12 Pa. Finally, the driving frequency significantly affects the BRH, because it determines the phase relation between bulk electric field and sheath electric field. |
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Thesis |
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| Publisher |
Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
Bristol |
Editor |
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Wos |
000317275400014 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-18 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0963-0252;1361-6595; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
20 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106534 |
Serial |
911 |
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Van Laer, K.; Tinck, S.; Samara, V.; de Marneffe, J.F.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Etching of low-k materials for microelectronics applications by means of a N2/H2 plasma : modeling and experimental investigation |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Plasma sources science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
| Volume |
22 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
025011-25019 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
In this paper, we investigate the etch process of so-called low-k organic material by means of a N2/H2 capacitively coupled plasma, as applied in the micro-electronics industry for the manufacturing of computer chips. In recent years, such an organic material has emerged as a possible alternative for replacing bulk SiO2 as a dielectric material in the back-end-of-line, because of the smaller parasitic capacity between adjacent conducting lines, and thus a faster propagation of the electrical signals throughout the chip. Numerical simulations with a hybrid plasma model, using an extensive plasma and surface chemistry set, as well as experiments are performed, focusing on the plasma properties as well as the actual etching process, to obtain a better insight into the underlying mechanisms. Furthermore, the effects of gas pressure, applied power and gas composition are investigated to try to optimize the etch process. In general, the plasma density reaches a maximum near the wafer edge due to the so-called 'edge effect'. As a result, the etch rate is not uniform but will also reach its maximum near the wafer edge. The pressure seems not to have a big effect. A higher power increases the etch rate, but the uniformity becomes (slightly) worse. The gas mixing ratio has no significant effect on the etch process, except when a pure H2 or N2 plasma is used, illustrating the synergistic effects of a N2/H2 plasma. In fact, our calculations reveal that the N2/H2 plasma entails an ion-enhanced etch process. The simulation results are in reasonable agreement with the experimental values. The microscopic etch profile shows the desired anisotropic shape under all conditions under study. |
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Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
Bristol |
Editor |
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Wos |
000317275400013 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-18 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0963-0252;1361-6595; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
13 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106654 |
Serial |
1084 |
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