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Zhang, Q.-Z.; Liu, Y.-X.; Jiang, W.; Bogaerts, A.; Wang, Y.-N. |
Title |
Heating mechanism in direct current superposed single-frequency and dual-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
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22 |
Issue |
2 |
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025014-25018 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this work particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision simulations are performed to study the heating mechanism and plasma characteristics in direct current (dc) superposed radio-frequency (RF) capacitively coupled plasmas, operated both in single-frequency (SF) and dual-frequency (DF) regimes. An RF (60/2 MHz) source is applied on the bottom electrode to sustain the discharge, and a dc source is fixed on the top electrode. The heating mechanism appears to be very different in dc superposed SF and DF discharges. When only a single source of 60 MHz is applied, the plasma bulk region is reduced by the dc source, thus the ionization rate and hence the electron density decrease with rising dc voltage. However, when a DF source of 60 and 2 MHz is applied, the electron density can increase upon addition of a dc voltage, depending on the gap length and applied dc voltage. This is explained from the spatiotemporal ionization rates in the DF discharge. In fact, a completely different behavior is observed for the ionization rate in the two half-periods of the LF source. In the first LF half-period, the situation resembles the dc superposed SF discharge, and the reduced plasma bulk region due to the negative dc bias results in a very small effective discharge area and a low ionization rate. On the other hand, in the second half-period, the negative dc bias is to some extent counteracted by the LF voltage, and the sheath close to the dc electrode becomes particularly thin. Consequently, the amplitude of the high-frequency sheath oscillations at the top electrode is largely enhanced, while the LF sheath at the bottom electrode is in its expanding phase and can thus well confine the high-energy electrons. Therefore, the ionization rate increases considerably in this second LF half-period. Furthermore, in addition to the comparison between SF and DF discharges and the effect of gap length and dc voltage, the effect of secondary electrons is examined. |
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Institute of Physics |
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2013-03-28 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
9 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106877 |
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1413 |
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Bogaerts, A.; Okhrimovskyy, A.; Baguer, N.; Gijbels, R. |
Title |
Hollow cathode discharges with gas flow: numerical modelling for the effect on the sputtered atoms and the deposition flux |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2005 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
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14 |
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191-200 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Institute of Physics |
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Bristol |
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000227652500021 |
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2005-02-05 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
9 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2005 IF: 1.798 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:50478 |
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1480 |
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Berdiyorov, G.R.; Savel'ev, S.E.; Kusmartsev, F.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
In-phase motion of Josephson vortices in stacked SNS Josephson junctions : effect of ordered pinning |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
Volume |
26 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
125010-125016 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The dynamics of Josephson vortices (fluxons) in artificial stacks of superconducting-normal-superconducting Josephson junctions is investigated using the anisotropic time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau theory in the presence of a square/rectangular array of pinning centers (holes). For small values of the applied drive, fluxons in different junctions move out of phase, forming a periodic triangular lattice. A rectangular lattice of moving fluxons is observed at larger currents, which is in agreement with previous theoretical predictions (Koshelev and Aranson 2000 Phys. Rev. Lett. 85 3938). This 'superradiant' flux-flow state is found to be stable in a wide region of applied current. The stability range of this ordered state is considerably larger than the one obtained for the pinning-free sample. Clear commensurability features are observed in the current-voltage characteristics of the system with pronounced peaks in the critical current at (fractional) matching fields. The effect of density and strength of the pinning centers on the stability of the rectangular fluxon lattice is discussed. Predicted synchronized motion of fluxons in the presence of ordered pinning can be detected experimentally using the rf response of the system, where enhancement of the Shapiro-like steps is expected due to the synchronization. |
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2013-10-29 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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2.878 |
Times cited |
5 |
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; This work was supported by EU Marie Curie (Project No: 253057) and by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 2013 IF: 2.796 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112834 |
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1573 |
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Molina, L.; Egoavil, R.; Turner, S.; Thersleff, T.; Verbeeck, J.; Holzapfel, B.; Eibl, O.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Interlayer structure in YBCO-coated conductors prepared by chemical solution deposition |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
Volume |
26 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
075016-75018 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The functionality of YBa2Cu3O7−δ (YBCO)-coated conductor technology depends on the reliability and microstructural properties of a given tape or wire architecture. Particularly, the interface to the metal tape is of interest since it determines the adhesion, mechanical stability of the film and thermal contact of the film to the substrate. A trifluoroacetate (TFA)metal organic deposition (MOD) prepared YBCO film deposited on a chemical solution-derived buffer layer architecture based on CeO2/La2Zr2O7 and grown on a flexible Ni5 at.%W substrate with a {100}⟨001⟩ biaxial texture was investigated. The YBCO film had a thickness was 440 nm and a jc of 1.02 MA cm−2 was determined at 77 K and zero external field. We present a sub-nanoscale analysis of a fully processed solution-derived YBCO-coated conductor by aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) combined with electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS). For the first time, structural and chemical analysis of the valence has been carried out on the sub-nm scale. Intermixing of Ni, La, Ce, O and Ba takes place at these interfaces and gives rise to nanometer-sized interlayers which are a by-product of the sequential annealing process. Two distinct interfacial regions were analyzed in detail: (i) the YBCO/CeO2/La2Zr2O7 region (10 nm interlayer) and (ii) the La2Zr2O7/Ni5 at.%W substrate interface region (20 nm NiO). This is of particular significance for the functionality of these YBCO-coated conductor architectures grown by chemical solution deposition. |
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2013-05-28 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
11 |
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vortex; Countatoms; Fwo; Esteem2; esteem2jra2; esteem2jra3 ECASJO_; |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 2013 IF: 2.796 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108704UA @ admin @ c:irua:108704 |
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1698 |
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Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R. |
Title |
The ion- and atom-induced secondary electron emission yield: numerical study for the effect of clean and dirty cathode surfaces |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Plasma sources science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
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11 |
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27-36 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Institute of Physics |
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Bristol |
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000174336300003 |
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2002-08-25 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
51 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2002 IF: 1.816 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:40184 |
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1739 |
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Verbist, K.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Verhoeven, M.A.J.; Rijnders, A.J.H.M.; Blank, D.H.A. |
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Low- or high-angle Ar ion-beam etching to create ramp-type Josephson junctions |
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A1 Journal article |
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1996 |
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Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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9 |
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978-984 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A1996VR54700009 |
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2002-08-25 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Impact Factor |
2.325 |
Times cited |
10 |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY 11/104 Q1 # PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL 1/53 Q1 # |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:15469 |
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1851 |
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Verbist, K.; Lebedev, O.I.; Verhoeven, M.A.J.; Winchern, R.; Rijnders, A.J.H.M.; Blank, D.H.A.; Tafuri, F.; Bender, H.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Microstructure of YBa2Cu3O7-\delta Josephson junctions in relation to their properties |
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A1 Journal article |
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1998 |
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Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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11 |
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13-20 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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2002-08-25 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Impact Factor |
2.878 |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 1998 IF: 2.050 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:22112 |
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2075 |
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Vasiliev, A.L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Boikov, Y.; Olsson, E.; Ivanov, S. |
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Microstructure of YBa2Cu3O7-x films on buffered Si for microelectronic applications |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
1997 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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10 |
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356-365 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A1997WY69100015 |
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0000-00-00 |
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0953-2048 |
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Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
2 |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 1997 IF: 2.183 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:21434 |
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2076 |
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Tinck, S.; Boullart, W.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Modeling Cl2/O2/Ar inductively coupled plasmas used for silicon etching : effects of SiO2 chamber wall coating |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
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20 |
Issue |
4 |
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045012-045012,19 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this paper, simulations are performed to gain a better insight into the properties of a Cl2/Ar plasma, with and without O2, during plasma etching of Si. Both plasma and surface properties are calculated in a self-consistent manner. Special attention is paid to the behavior of etch products coming from the wafer or the walls, and how the chamber walls can affect the plasma and the resulting etch process. Two modeling cases are considered. In the first case, the reactor walls are defined as clean (Al2O3), whereas in the second case a SiO2 coating is introduced on the reactor walls before the etching process, so that oxygen will be sputtered from the walls and introduced into the plasma. For this reason, a detailed reaction set is presented for a Cl2/O2/Ar plasma containing etched species, as well as an extensive reaction set for surface processes, including physical and chemical sputtering, chemical etching and deposition processes. Density and flux profiles of various species are presented for a better understanding of the bulk plasma during the etching process. Detailed information is also given on the composition of the surfaces at various locations of the reactor, on the etch products in the plasma and on the surface loss probabilities of the plasma species at the walls, with different compositions. It is found that in the clean chamber, walls are mostly chlorinated (Al2Cl3), with a thin layer of etch products residing on the wall. In the coated chamber, an oxy-chloride layer is grown on the walls for a few nanometers during the etching process. The Cl atom wall loss probability is found to decrease significantly in the coated chamber, hence increasing the etch rate. SiCl2, SiCl4 and SiCl3 are found to be the main etch products in the plasma, with the fraction of SiCl2 being always slightly higher. The simulation results compare well with experimental data available from the literature. |
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Institute of Physics |
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Bristol |
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000295829800014 |
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2011-06-14 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
22 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2011 IF: 2.521 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91045 |
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2141 |
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Trofimova, E.Y.; Kurdyukov, D.A.; Yakovlev, S.A.; Kirilenko, D.A.; Kukushkina, Y.A.; Nashchekin, A.V.; Sitnikova, A.A.; Yagovkina, M.A.; Golubev, V.G. |
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Monodisperse spherical mesoporous silica particles : fast synthesis procedure and fabrication of photonic-crystal films |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
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24 |
Issue |
15 |
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155601-155611 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A procedure for the synthesis of monodisperse spherical mesoporous silica particles (MSMSPs) via the controlled coagulation of silica/surfactant clusters into spherical aggregates with mean diameters of 250-1500 nm has been developed. The synthesis is fast (taking less than 1 h) because identical clusters are simultaneously formed in the reaction mixture. The results of microscopic, x-ray diffraction, adsorption and optical measurements allowed us to conclude that the clusters are similar to 15 nm in size and have hexagonally packed cylindrical pore channels. The channel diameters in MSMSPs obtained with cethyltrimethylammonium bromide and decyltrimethylammonium bromide as structure-directing agents were 3.1 +/- 0.15 and 2.3 +/- 0.12 nm, respectively. The specific surface area and the pore volume of MSMSP were, depending on synthesis conditions, 480-1095 m(2) g(-1) and 0.50-0.65 cm(3) g(-1). The MSMSP were used to grow opal-like photonic-crystal films possessing a hierarchical macro-mesoporous structure, with pores within and between the particles. A selective filling of mesopore channels with glycerol, based on the difference between the capillary pressures in macro- and mesopores, was demonstrated. It is shown that this approach makes it possible to control the photonic bandgap position in mesoporous opal films by varying the degree of mesopore filling with glycerol. Online supplementary data available from stacks.iop.org/Nano/24/155601/mmedia |
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2013-03-22 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
49 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2013 IF: 3.672 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108462 |
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2191 |
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Georgieva, V.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Plasma characteristics of an Ar/CF4/N2 discharge in an asymmetric dual frequency reactor: numerical investigation by a PIC/MC model |
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2006 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
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15 |
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368-377 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Institute of Physics |
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Bristol |
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2006-04-28 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
35 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2006 IF: 2.346 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:57550 |
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2630 |
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Du, G.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Preparation and structure analysis of Gd(OH)3 nanorods |
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A1 Journal article |
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2005 |
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Nanotechnology |
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Nanotechnology |
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16 |
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4 |
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595-597 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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2005-03-02 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
28 |
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Iap V-1 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2005 IF: 2.993 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59057 |
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2700 |
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Gomez, A.; Gonzalez, E.M.; Gilbert, D.A.; Milošević, M.V.; Liu, K.; Vicent, J.L. |
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Probing the dynamic response of antivortex, interstitial and trapped vortex lattices on magnetic periodic pinning potentials |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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26 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
085018-8 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The dynamics of the pinned vortex, antivortex and interstitial vortex have been studied in superconducting/magnetic hybrids consisting of arrays of Co/Pd multilayer nanodots embedded in Nb films. The magnetic nanodots show out-of-plane magnetization at the remanent state. This magnetic state allows for superconducting vortex lattices of different types in an applied homogeneous magnetic field. We experimentally and theoretically show three such lattices: (i) a lattice containing only antivortices; (ii) a vortex lattice entirely pinned on the dots; and (iii) a vortex lattice with pinned and interstitial vortices. Between the flux creep (low vortex velocity) and the free flux flow (high vortex velocity) regimes the interaction between the magnetic array and the vortex lattice governs the vortex dynamics, which in turn enables distinguishing experimentally the type of vortex lattice which governs the dissipation. We show that the vortex lattice with interstitial vortices has the highest onset velocity where the lattice becomes ordered, whereas the pinned vortex lattice has the smallest onset velocity. Further, for this system, we directly estimate that the external force needed to depin vortices is 60% larger than the one needed to depin antivortices; therefore we are able to decouple the antivortex-vortex motion. |
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2013-07-02 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
7 |
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; This work was supported by Spanish MINECO, grants FIS2008-06249 (Grupo Consolidado), Consolider CSD2007-00010 and CAM grant S2009/MAT-1726. MVM acknowledges support from FWO-Vlaanderen. Work at UCD was supported by the US NSF (DMR-1008791 and ECCS-0925626). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 2013 IF: 2.796 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109785 |
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2716 |
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Wu, Z.; Zhang, Z.Z.; Chang, K.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Quantum tunneling through graphene nanorings |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
Volume |
21 |
Issue |
18 |
Pages |
185201 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We investigate theoretically quantum transport through graphene nanorings in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. Our theoretical results demonstrate that the graphene nanorings behave like a resonant tunneling device, contrary to the Aharonov-Bohm oscillations found in conventional semiconductor rings. The resonant tunneling can be tuned by the Fermi energy, the size of the central part of the graphene nanorings and the external magnetic field. |
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2010-04-15 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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3.44 |
Times cited |
34 |
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; This work is partly supported by the NSFC, the project from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the bilateral project between China and Sweden, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWLO-Vl) and the Belgium Science Policy (IAP). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2010 IF: 3.652 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95614 |
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2796 |
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Van Gaens, W.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Reaction pathways of biomedically active species in an Ar plasma jet |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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Plasma Sources Sci T |
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23 |
Issue |
3 |
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035015-35027 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this paper we analyse the gas phase production and loss pathways for several biomedically active species, i.e. N2(A), O, O3, O2(a), N, H, HO2, OH, NO, NO2, N2O5, H2O2, HNO2 and HNO3, in an argon plasma jet flowing into an open humid air atmosphere. For this purpose, we employ a zero-dimensional reaction kinetics model to mimic the typical experimental conditions by fitting several parameters to experimentally measured values. These include ambient air diffusion, the gas temperature profile and power deposition along the jet effluent. We focus in detail on how the pathways of the biomedically active species change as a function of the position in the effluent, i.e. inside the discharge device, active plasma jet effluent and afterglow region far from the nozzle. Moreover, we demonstrate how the reaction kinetics and species production are affected by different ambient air humidities, total deposited power into the plasma and gas temperature along the jet. It is shown that the dominant pathways can drastically change as a function of the distance from the nozzle exit or experimental conditions. |
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Institute of Physics |
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Bristol |
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2014-05-22 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
34 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2014 IF: 3.591 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117075 |
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2820 |
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Zhang, Z.Z.; Wu, Z.H.; Chang, K.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Resonant tunneling through S- and U-shaped graphene nanoribbons |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
Volume |
20 |
Issue |
41 |
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415203,1-415203,7 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We theoretically investigate resonant tunneling through S- and U-shaped nanostructured graphene nanoribbons. A rich structure of resonant tunneling peaks is found emanating from different quasi-bound states in the middle region. The tunneling current can be turned on and off by varying the Fermi energy. Tunability of resonant tunneling is realized by changing the width of the left and/or right leads and without the use of any external gates. |
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2009-09-17 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
32 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2009 IF: 3.137 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79311 |
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2893 |
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Kozák, T.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Splitting of CO2 by vibrational excitation in non-equilibrium plasmas : a reaction kinetics model |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Plasma sources science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
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23 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
045004 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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We present a zero-dimensional kinetic model of CO2 splitting in non-equilibrium plasmas. The model includes a description of the CO2 vibrational kinetics (25 vibrational levels up to the dissociation limit of the molecule), taking into account state-specific VT and VV relaxation reactions and the effect of vibrational excitation on other chemical reactions. The model is applied to study the reaction kinetics of CO2 splitting in an atmospheric-pressure dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) and in a moderate-pressure microwave discharge. The model results are in qualitative agreement with published experimental works. We show that the CO2 conversion and its energy efficiency are very different in these two types of discharges, which reflects the important dissociation mechanisms involved. In the microwave discharge, excitation of the vibrational levels promotes efficient dissociation when the specific energy input is higher than a critical value (2.0 eV/molecule under the conditions examined). The calculated energy efficiency of the process has a maximum of 23%. In the DBD, vibrationally excited levels do not contribute significantly to the dissociation of CO2 and the calculated energy efficiency of the process is much lower (5%). |
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Institute of Physics |
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Bristol |
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000345761500014 |
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2014-06-17 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
170 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2014 IF: 3.591 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117398 |
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3108 |
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Krsmanovic, R.; Morozov, V.A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Polizzi, S.; Speghini, A.; Bettinelli, M.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Structural and luminescence investigation on gadolinium gallium garnet nanocrystalline powders prepared by solution combustion synthesis |
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A1 Journal article |
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2007 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
Volume |
18 |
Issue |
32 |
Pages |
325604-325609 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nanocrystalline powders of undoped and lanthanide (Pr3+, Tm3+)- doped gadolinium gallium garnet, Gd3Ga5O12 (GGG), were prepared by propellant synthesis and studied by x-ray powder diffraction (XRD), electron diffraction (ED), high-resolution electron microscopy (HREM) and luminescence spectroscopy. The x-ray diffraction patterns of the GGG samples were analysed using the Rietveld method. The Rietveld refinement reveals the existence of two garnet-type phases: both are cubic (space group Ia $(3) over bar $d) with a slightly different lattice parameter and probably a slightly different composition. Electron diffraction and electron microscopy measurements confirm the x-ray diffraction results. EDX measurements for lanthanide-doped samples show that stable solid solutions with composition Gd(3-x)Ln(x)Ga(5)O(12), x approximate to 0.3 ( Ln = Pr; Tm) have been obtained. The luminescence properties of the Tm3+ -doped nanocrystalline GGG samples were measured and analysed. |
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2007-07-14 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
33 |
Open Access |
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Iap5-01 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2007 IF: 3.310 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104042 |
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3195 |
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Krsmanovic, R.; Lebedev, O.I.; Speghini, A.; Bettinelli, M.; Polizzi, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Structural characterization and luminescence properties of nanostructured lanthanide-doped Sc2O3 prepared by propellant synthesis |
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A1 Journal article |
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2006 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
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Nanotechnology |
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17 |
Issue |
11 |
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2805-2812 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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000238250300038 |
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2006-05-17 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
22 |
Open Access |
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IAP5-01; PRIN/Cofin |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2006 IF: 3.037 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60046 |
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3217 |
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Ye, M.; Schroeder, J.; Mehbod, M.; Deltour, R.; Naessens, G.; Duvigneaud, P.H.; Verbist, K.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Structural properties of Zn-substituted epitaxial YBa2Cu3O7-\delta thin films |
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A1 Journal article |
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1996 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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9 |
Issue |
7 |
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543-548 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We optimized the deposition of YBa2(Cu1-xZnx)(3)O-7-delta thin-films using inverted cylindrical magnetron sputtering and report here a detailed structural study, especially in relation to crystal growth, associated surface morphology, Y2O3 precipitation and other secondary phases important for flux pinning. We find that the epitaxial quality of the Zn-substituted YBa2Cu3O7-delta films is decreased compared with high-quality pure YBa2Cu3O7-delta films prepared under identical conditions. The pure films have smoother surfaces, while those of Zn-substituted films contain pinholes and outgrowths. Secondary phases and a-axis grains were observed in the Zn-substituted films. Y2O3 precipitates with typical dimensions of 50-100 Angstrom have been found in both pure and Zn-substituted samples. However, their density of about 10(23) m(-3), observed in the pure films, is significantly reduced in the Zn-substituted films when increasing the Zn concentration up to 4%. |
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A1996UX28600006 |
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2002-08-25 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Impact Factor |
2.325 |
Times cited |
7 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:15464 |
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3257 |
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Jehanathan, N.; Lebedev, O.; Gélard, I.; Dubourdieu, C.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Structure and defect characterization of multiferroic <tex>ReMnO$3 films and multilayers by TEM |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
Volume |
21 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
075705,1-075705,11 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Epitaxial rare earth manganite thin films (ReMnO3; Re = Tb, Ho, Er, and Y) and multilayers were grown by liquid injection metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) on YSZ(111) and the same systems were grown c-oriented on Pt(111) buffered Si substrates. They have been structurally investigated by electron diffraction (ED) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). Nanodomains of secondary orientation are observed in the hexagonal YMnO3 films. They are related to a YSZ(111) and Pt(111) misorientation. The epitaxial film thickness has an influence on the defect formation. TbO2 and Er2O3 inclusions are observed in the TbMnO3 and ErMnO3 films respectively. The structure and orientation of these inclusions are correlated to the resembling symmetry and structure of film and substrate. The type of defect formed in the YMnO3/HoMnO3 and YMnO3/ErMnO3 multilayers is also influenced by the type of substrate they are grown on. In our work, atomic growth models for the interface between the film/substrate are proposed and verified by comparison with observed and computer simulated images. |
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2010-01-19 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2010 IF: 3.652 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80436 |
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3274 |
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Tan, H.; Lebedev, O.I.; McLaughlin, A.C.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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The superstructure and superconductivity of Ru1222 based RuSr2Gd2-x-yYyCexCu2O10-\delta compounds |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
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Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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23 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
115013-115013,8 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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For the first time, the local structure and physical properties of Ru1222 based compounds (RuSr(2)Gd(1.4)Ce(0.6)Cu(2)O(10-delta) and RuSr(2)Gd(1.8-x)Y(0.2)CexCu(2)O(10) (x = 0.90-0.55)) have been investigated and analyzed together on the very same compounds. The Ru1222 superstructure was confirmed by TEM at a local scale and was suggested to have an orthorhombic symmetry with space group Aba2 and lattice parameters a(s) similar or equal to root 2a, b(s) similar or equal to root 2a and c(s) = c. This new Ru1222 superstructure distortion from tetragonal symmetry is proposed to have a positive correlation with the superconductivity variation of these compounds. The more the distortion towards orthorhombic symmetry, the higher the critical superconducting temperature these compounds can achieve. The T(c)(0) of RuSr(2)Gd(1.8-x)Y(0.2)Ce(x)Cu(2)O(10-delta) (x = 0.85-0.55) increases monotonically from 4 to 16 K when x decreases from 0.85 to 0.70, then RuSr(2)Gd(2)Cu(2)O(8) defects emerge and the T(c) decreases with decreasing x. Ru1212 defects are observed to intergrow epitaxially with the Ru1222 structure as lamellas along the c-axis in RuSr(2)Gd(1.4)Ce(0.6)Cu(2)O(10-delta). Although Ru1212 is a superconductor, the intergrowth severely restrains its superconductivity. |
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2010-10-09 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 2010 IF: 2.402 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95553 |
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3385 |
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Margueritat, J.; Gonzalo, J.; Afonso, C.N.; Hörmann, U.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Mlayah, A.; Murray, D.B.; Saviot, L.; Zhou, Y.; Hong, M.H.; Luk'yanchuk, B.S. |
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Surface enhanced Raman scattering of silver sensitized cobalt nanoparticles in metaldielectric nanocomposites |
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2008 |
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Nanotechnology |
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Nanotechnology |
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19 |
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37 |
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375701,1-375701,4 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We report the preparation of a new type of nanocomposite containing cobalt and silver nanoparticles organized in parallel layers with a well controlled separation. This arrangement allows the observation of an enhanced low-frequency Raman signal at the vibration frequency of cobalt nanoparticles excited through the surface plasmons of silver nanoparticles. Numerical simulations of the electric field confirm the emergence of hot spots when the separation between silver and cobalt nanoparticles is small enough. |
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2008-08-02 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
11 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81873 |
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3396 |
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Malesevic, A.; Vitchev, R.; Schouteden, K.; Volodin, A.; Zhang, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vanhulsel, A.; van Haesendonck, C. |
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Synthesis of few-layer graphene via microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
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19 |
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30 |
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305604,1-6 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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000256838400014 |
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2008-06-13 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
309 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70224 |
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3455 |
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Tafuri, F.; Carillo, F.; Lombardi, F.; Granozio, F.M.; dii Uccio, U.S.; Testa, G.; Sarnelli, E.; Verbist, K.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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YBa2Cu3O7-x Josephson junctions and dc SQUIDs based on 45\text{\textdegree} a-axis tilt and twist grain boundaries : atomically clean interfaces for applications |
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1999 |
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Superconductor science and technology
T2 – International Superconductive Electronics Conference, JUN 21-25, 1999, BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA |
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Supercond Sci Tech |
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12 |
Issue |
11 |
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1007-1009 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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YBa2Cu3O7-x artificial grain boundary Josephson junctions have been fabricated, employing a recently implemented biepitaxial technique. The grain boundaries can be obtained by controlling the orientation of the MgO seed layer and are characterized by a misalignment of the c-axes (45 degrees a-axis tilt or 45 degrees a-axis twist). These types of grain boundaries are still mostly unexplored. We carried out a complete characterization of their transport properties and microstructure. Junctions and de SQUIDs associated with these grain boundaries exhibit an excellent Josephson phenomenology and high values of the ICRN product and of the magnetic flux-to-voltage transfer parameter respectively. Remarkable differences in the transport parameters of tilt and twist junctions have been observed, which can be of interest for several applications. A maximum speed of Josephson vortices as calculated from the voltage step values of the order of 2 x 10(6) m s(-1) is obtained. These devices could also have some impact on experiments designed to study the symmetry of the order parameter, exploiting their microstructure and anisotropic properties. High-resolution electron microscopy showed the presence of perfect basal plane faced boundaries in the cross sections of tilt boundaries. |
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2002-08-25 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
3 |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 1999 IF: 1.728 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102896 |
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3565 |
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Croitoru, M.D.; Vagov, A.; Shanenko, A.A.; Axt, V.M. |
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The Cooper problem in nanoscale : enhancement of the coupling due to confinement |
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2012 |
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Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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25 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
124001-124005 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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In 1956 Cooper demonstrated (1956 Phys. Rev. 104 1189) that, no matter how weak the attraction is, two electrons in three-dimensional (3D) space just above the Fermi sea could be bound. In this work we investigate the influence of confinement on the binding energy of a Cooper pair. We show that confinement-induced modification of the Fermi sea results in a significant increase of the binding energy, when the bottom of an energy subband is very close to the Fermi surface. |
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Bristol |
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000311418100004 |
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2012-11-08 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
9 |
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; MDC acknowledges support by the European Community under the Marie Curie IEF Action (Grant Agreement No. PIEF-GA-2009-235486-ScQSR). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 2012 IF: 2.758 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105121 |
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3573 |
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Amelinckx, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Landuyt, J. |
Title |
The study of high Tc-superconducting materials by electron microscopy and electron diffraction |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
1991 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology
T2 – SATELLITE CONF TO THE 19TH INTERNATIONAL CONF ON LOW TEMPERATURE PHYSICS : HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTIVITY, AUG 13-15, 1990, QUEENS COLL, CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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4 |
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s:[1] |
Pages |
S19-S34 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A survey is given of the application of different electron microscopic techniques to the study of structural features of high T(c)-superconducting materials. Emphasis is laid in this contribution on those structural aspects for the study of which electron microscopy has been essential or has contributed to a significant extent. |
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Bristol |
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A1991FA42000004 |
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2002-08-25 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.325 |
Times cited |
2 |
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PHYSICS, APPLIED 47/145 Q2 # |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104503 |
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3596 |
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Wang, H.; Picot, T.; Houben, K.; Moorkens, T.; Grigg, J.; Van Haesendonck, C.; Biermans, E.; Bals, S.; Brown, S.A.; Vantomme, A.; Temst, K.; Van Bael, M.J.; |
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The superconducting proximity effect in epitaxial Al/Pb nanocomposites |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
015008-8 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We have investigated the superconducting properties of Pb nanoparticles with a diameter ranging from 8 to 20 nm, synthesized by Pb+ ion implantation in a crystalline Al matrix. A detailed structural characterization of the nanocomposites reveals the highly epitaxial relation between the Al crystalline matrix and the Pb nanoparticles. The Al/Pb nanocomposites display a single superconducting transition, with the critical temperature T-c increasing with the Pb content. The dependence of T-c on the Pb/Al volume ratio was compared with theoretical models of the superconducting proximity effect based on the bulk properties of Al and Pb. A very good correspondence with the strong-coupling proximity effect model was found, with an electron-phonon coupling constant in the Pb nanoparticles slightly reduced compared to bulk Pb. Our result differs from other studies on Pb nanoparticle based proximity systems where weak-coupling models were found to better describe the T-c dependence. We infer that the high interface quality resulting from the ion implantation synthesis method is a determining factor for the superconducting properties. Critical field and critical current measurements support the high quality of the nanocomposite superconducting films. |
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Bristol |
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000328275000010 |
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2013-11-28 |
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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 |
2 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
Notes |
; This work was supported by the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO), the KU Leuven BOF Concerted Research Action programs (GOA/09/006, the KU Leuven BOF CREA/12/015 project, and GOA/14/007) and the EU FP7 program SPIRIT (227012). TP and KH are postdoctoral research fellow and doctoral fellow of the FWO. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 2014 IF: 2.325 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112833 |
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3599 |
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Badalyan, S.M.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Transport of magnetic edge states in a quantum wire exposed to a non-homogeneous magnetic field |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
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Nanotechnology |
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12 |
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570-576 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Bristol |
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000173305300041 |
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2002-08-25 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2001 IF: 1.621 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:37276 |
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3727 |
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Scuracchio, P.; Dobry, A.; Costamagna, S.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Tuning the polarized quantum phonon transmission in graphene nanoribbons |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
Volume |
26 |
Issue |
26 |
Pages |
305401 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We propose systems that allow a tuning of the phonon transmission function T(omega) in graphene nanoribbons by using C-13 isotope barriers, antidot structures, and distinct boundary conditions. Phonon modes are obtained by an interatomic fifth-nearest neighbor force-constant model (5NNFCM) and T(omega) is calculated using the non-equilibrium Green's function formalism. We show that by imposing partial fixed boundary conditions it is possible to restrict contributions of the in-plane phonon modes to T(omega) at low energy. On the contrary, the transmission functions of out-of-plane phonon modes can be diminished by proper antidot or isotope arrangements. In particular, we show that a periodic array of them leads to sharp dips in the transmission function at certain frequencies omega(nu) which can be pre-defined as desired by controlling their relative distance and size. With this, we demonstrated that by adequate engineering it is possible to govern the magnitude of the ballistic transmission functions T(omega) in graphene nanoribbons. We discuss the implications of these results in the design of controlled thermal transport at the nanoscale as well as in the enhancement of thermo-electric features of graphene-based materials. |
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Bristol |
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000358675900010 |
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2015-07-07 |
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0957-4484;1361-6528; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
5 |
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; Discussions with C E Repetto, C R Stia and K H Michel are gratefully acknowledged. This work was partially supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and PIP 11220090100392 of CONICET (Argentina). We acknowledge funding from the FWO (Belgium)-MINCyT (Argentina) collaborative research project. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2015 IF: 3.821 |
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c:irua:127186 |
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3759 |
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