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Verbeeck, J.; Bertoni, G. |
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Title |
Deconvolution of core electron energy loss spectra |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
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109 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
1343-1352 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Different deconvolution methods for removing multiple scattering and instrumental broadening from core loss electron energy loss spectra are compared with special attention to the artefacts they introduce. The Gaussian modifier method, Wiener filter, maximum entropy, and model based methods are described. Their performance is compared on virtual spectra where the true single scattering distribution is known. A test on experimental spectra confirms the good performance of model based deconvolution in comparison to maximum entropy methods and shows the advantage of knowing the estimated error bars from a single spectrum acquisition. |
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Amsterdam |
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000270765800005 |
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2009-07-01 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
13 |
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Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79073UA @ admin @ c:irua:79073 |
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610 |
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Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Adkin, J.J.; Hayward, M.A. |
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Topotactic reduction as a route to new close-packed anion deficient perovskites: structure and magnetism of 4H-BaMnO2+x |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Am Chem Soc |
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Volume |
131 |
Issue |
30 |
Pages |
10598-10604 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The anion-deficient perovskite 4H-BaMnO2+x has been obtained by a topotactic reduction, with LiH, of the hexagonal perovskite 4H-BaMnO3−x. The crystal structure of 4H-BaMnO2+x was solved using electron diffraction and X-ray powder diffraction and further refined using neutron powder diffraction (S.G. Pnma, a = 10.375(2) Å, b = 9.466(2) Å, c = 11.276(3) Å, at 373 K). The orthorhombic superstructure arises from the ordering of oxygen vacancies within a 4H (chch) stacking of close packed c-type BaO2.5 and h-type BaO1.5 layers. The ordering of the oxygen vacancies transforms the Mn2O9 units of face-sharing MnO6 octahedra into Mn2O7 (two corner-sharing tetrahedra) and Mn2O6 (two edge-sharing tetrahedra) groups. The Mn2O7 and Mn2O6 groups are linked by corner-sharing into a three-dimensional framework. The structures of the BaO2.5 and BaO1.5 layers are different from those observed previously in anion-deficient perovskites providing a new type of order pattern of oxygen atoms and vacancies in close packed structures. Magnetization measurements and neutron diffraction data reveal 4H-BaMnO2+x adopts an antiferromagnetically ordered state below TN ≈ 350 K. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000268644400056 |
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2009-07-01 |
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0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
25 |
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Most recent IF: 13.858; 2009 IF: 8.580 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77928 |
Serial |
3681 |
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Pop, N.; Pralong, V.; Caignaert, V.; Colin, J.F.; Malo, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Raveau, B. |
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Topotactic transformation of the cationic conductor Li4Mo5O17 into a rock salt type oxide Li12Mo5O17 |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
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Volume |
21 |
Issue |
14 |
Pages |
3242-3250 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Intercalation of lithium in the ribbon structure Li4Mo5O17 has been achieved, using both electrochemistry and soft chemistry. The ab initio structure determination of the ¡°Mo−O¡± framework of Li12Mo5O17 shows that the [Mo5O17]¡Þ ribbons keep the same arrangement of edge sharing MoO6 octahedra and the same orientation as in the parent structure but that a topotactic antidistortion of the ribbons appears, as a result of the larger size of Mo4+ in ¡°Li12¡± compared to Mo6+ in ¡°Li4¡±. On the basis of bond valence calculations, it is observed that 12 octahedral sites are available for Li+ in the new structure so that an ordered hypothetical rock salt type structure can be proposed for Li12Mo5O17. After the first Li insertion, a stable reversible capacity of 100 mA¡¤h/g is maintained after 20 cycles. A complete structural reversibility leading back to the ribbon type Li4Mo5O17 structure is obtained using a very low rate of C/100. The exploration of the Li mobility in those oxides shows that Li4Mo5O17 is a cationic conductor with ¦Ò = 10−3.5 S/cm at 500 ¡ãC and Ea = 0.35 eV. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000268174400032 |
Publication Date |
2009-06-24 |
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ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
18 |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78285 |
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3682 |
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Tirry, W.; Schryvers, D. |
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Linking a completely three-dimensional nanostrain to a structural transformation eigenstrain |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Nature materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Mater |
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8 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
752-757 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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NiTi is one of the most popular shape-memory alloys, a phenomenon resulting from a martensitic transformation. Commercial NiTi-based alloys are often thermally treated to contain Ni4Ti3 precipitates. The presence of these precipitates can introduce an extra transformation step related to the so-called R-phase. It is believed that the strain field surrounding the precipitates, caused by the matrixprecipitate lattice mismatch, lies at the origin of this intermediate transformation step. Atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy in combination with geometrical phase analysis is used to measure the elastic strain field surrounding these precipitates. By combining measurements from two different crystallographic directions, the three-dimensional strain matrix is determined from two-dimensional measurements. Comparison of the measured strain matrix to the eigenstrain of the R-phase shows that both are very similar and that the introduction of the R-phase might indeed compensate the elastic strain introduced by the precipitate. |
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London |
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000269215500022 |
Publication Date |
2009-06-21 |
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1476-1122;1476-4660; |
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Impact Factor |
39.737 |
Times cited |
53 |
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Multimat |
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Most recent IF: 39.737; 2009 IF: 29.504 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77657 |
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1822 |
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Schalm, O.; van der Linden, V.; Frederickx, P.; Luyten, S.; van der Snickt, G.; Caen, J.; Schryvers, D.; Janssens, K.; Cornelis, E.; van Dyck, D.; Schreiner, M. |
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Enamels in stained glass windows: preparation, chemical composition, microstructure and causes of deterioration |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Spectrochim Acta B |
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64 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
812-820 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Vision lab |
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Stained glass windows incorporating dark blue and purple enamel paint layers are in some cases subject to severe degradation while others from the same period survived the ravages of time. A series of dark blue, greenblue and purple enamel glass paints from the same region (Northwestern Europe) and from the same period (16early 20th centuries) has been studied by means of a combination of microscopic X-ray fluorescence analysis, electron probe micro analysis and transmission electron microscopy with the aim of better understanding the causes of the degradation. The chemical composition of the enamels diverges from the average chemical composition of window glass. Some of the compositions appear to be unstable, for example those with a high concentration of K2O and a low content of CaO and PbO. In other cases, the deterioration of the paint layers was caused by the less than optimal vitrification of the enamel during the firing process. Recipes and chemical compositions indicate that glassmakers of the 1617th century had full control over the color of the enamel glass paints they made. They mainly used three types of coloring agents, based on Co (dark blue), Mn (purple) and Cu (light-blue or greenblue) as coloring elements. Bluepurple enamel paints were obtained by mixing two different coloring agents. The coloring agent for redpurple enamel, introduced during the 19th century, was colloidal gold embedded in grains of lead glass. |
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Oxford |
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000269995300018 |
Publication Date |
2009-06-19 |
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ISSN |
0584-8547; |
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Impact Factor |
3.241 |
Times cited |
28 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Iuap Vi/6; Fwo; Goa |
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Most recent IF: 3.241; 2009 IF: 2.719 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79647 |
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1035 |
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Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Zhang, H.; Dikarev, E.V.; Shpanchenko, R.V.; Antipov, E.V. |
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Original close-packed structure and magnetic properties of the Pb4Mn9O20 manganite |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of solid state chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Solid State Chem |
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182 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
2231-2238 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The crystal structure of the Pb4Mn9O20 compound (previously known as Pb0.43MnO2.18) was solved from powder X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and high resolution electron microscopy data (S.G. Pnma, a=13.8888(2) Å, b=11.2665(2) Å, c=9.9867(1) Å, RI=0.016, RP=0.047). The structure is based on a 6H (cch)2 close packing of pure oxygen h-type (O16) layers alternating with mixed c-type (Pb4O12) layers. The Mn atoms occupy octahedral interstices formed by the oxygen atoms of the close-packed layers. The MnO6 octahedra share edges within the layers, whereas the octahedra in neighboring layers are linked through corner sharing. The relationship with the closely related Pb3Mn7O15 structure is discussed. Magnetization measurements reveal a peculiar magnetic behavior with a phase transition at 52 K, a small net magnetization below the transition temperature, and a tendency towards spin freezing. |
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London |
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000269066400035 |
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2009-06-12 |
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0022-4596; |
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Impact Factor |
2.299 |
Times cited |
5 |
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The authors are grateful to Christoph Geibel for the help in magnetization measurements. A.Ts. acknowledges MPI CKS for hospitality and financial support during the stay. E.D. thanks the National Science Foundation (CHE-0718900) for financial support. This work was supported by the Russian Foundation of Basic Research (RFBR Grants 07-03-00664-a, 06-03-90168-a and 07-03-00890-a). The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative. Reference 026019 ESTEEM. |
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Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78935UA @ admin @ c:irua:78935 |
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2529 |
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Resta, V.; Afonso, C.N.; Piscopiello, E.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Role of substrate on nucleation and morphology of gold nanoparticles produced by pulsed laser deposition |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
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Phys Rev B |
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79 |
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23 |
Pages |
235409,1-235409,6 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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This work compares the morphology of gold nanoparticles (NPs) produced at room temperature on single-crystalline (MgO nanocubes and plates) and amorphous (carbon/glass plates) substrates by pulsed laser deposition (PLD). The results show that similar deposition and nucleation rates (>5×1013 cm−2 s−1) are achieved irrespective of the nature of the substrate. Instead, the shape of NPs is substrate dependent, i.e., quasispheres and faceted NPs in amorphous and single-crystalline substrates, respectively. The shape of the latter is octahedral for small NPs and truncated octahedral for large ones, with the degree of truncation being well explained using the Wulff-Kaichew theorem. Furthermore, epitaxial growth at room temperature is demonstrated for single-crystalline substrate. The large fraction of ions having energies higher than 200 eV and the large flux of species arriving to the substrate (1016 at. cm−2 s−1) involved in the PLD process are, respectively, found to be responsible for the high nucleation rates and epitaxial growth at room temperature. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000267699500116 |
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2009-06-10 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
16 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77692 |
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2922 |
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Dominiczak, M.; Ruyter, A.; Limelette, P.; Monot-Laffez, I.; Giovannelli, F.; Rossell, M.D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Effects of nanocracks on the magnetic and electrical properties of La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 single crystals |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Solid state communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Solid State Commun |
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149 |
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37/38 |
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1543-1548 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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An investigation of the physical properties of La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 single crystals grown by the molten zone technique is realized close to the metal-to-insulator transition temperature (TMI). In this paper, we review the effect of the structural defects through magnetotransport and local magnetic microstructures. From electron microscopy observations, some nanocrack defects (i.e. defects at a nanometer scale) were found, essentially in the center part of the single crystals. At room temperature, magnetic force microscopy measurements have shown that the absence of defects allowed a magnetic ordering of the domains at the crystal edge, which is the best-crystallized region. In addition, the magnetization loops have permitted us to verify that the crystal was ferromagnetically weaker in the center. On analyzing the electrical resistivity data, we observed in the linear current regime a sensitive variation of the resistivity due to defects, by comparing the center and the edge of the material at TMI. Additionally, at strong current, non-linearity phenomena have been supposed to be related to local heating. Finally, we discuss the structural disorder effect on the relaxation of the ferromagnetic domains. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000269679500012 |
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2009-06-09 |
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0038-1098; |
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Impact Factor |
1.554 |
Times cited |
3 |
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Most recent IF: 1.554; 2009 IF: 1.837 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78289 |
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868 |
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Verlooy, P.; Aerts, A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kirschhock, C.; Martens, J.A. |
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Synthesis of highly stable pure-silica thin-walled hexagonally ordered mesoporous material |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Chemical communications |
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Chem Commun |
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28 |
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4287-4289 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Hexagonally ordered mesoporous silica with a very narrow mesopore size distribution and exceptionally high stability paired with unusually thin pore walls was prepared using piperidine and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide. |
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London |
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000267808000040 |
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2009-06-09 |
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1359-7345;1364-548X; |
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Impact Factor |
6.319 |
Times cited |
17 |
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Most recent IF: 6.319; 2009 IF: 5.504 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77684 |
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3457 |
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Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Erni, R.; Bals, S.; Luysberg, M.; van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Quantitative atomic resolution mapping using high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
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109 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
1236-1244 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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A model-based method is proposed to relatively quantify the chemical composition of atomic columns using high angle annular dark field (HAADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images. The method is based on a quantification of the total intensity of the scattered electrons for the individual atomic columns using statistical parameter estimation theory. In order to apply this theory, a model is required describing the image contrast of the HAADF STEM images. Therefore, a simple, effective incoherent model has been assumed which takes the probe intensity profile into account. The scattered intensities can then be estimated by fitting this model to an experimental HAADF STEM image. These estimates are used as a performance measure to distinguish between different atomic column types and to identify the nature of unknown columns with good accuracy and precision using statistical hypothesis testing. The reliability of the method is supported by means of simulated HAADF STEM images as well as a combination of experimental images and electron energy-loss spectra. It is experimentally shown that statistically meaningful information on the composition of individual columns can be obtained even if the difference in averaged atomic number Z is only 3. Using this method, quantitative mapping at atomic resolution using HAADF STEM images only has become possible without the need of simultaneously recorded electron energy loss spectra. |
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Amsterdam |
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Publication Date |
2009-05-28 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
166 |
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Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78585UA @ admin @ c:irua:78585 |
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2748 |
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Felten, A.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Drube, W.; Bittencourt, C.; Ewels, C.P. |
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The role of oxygen at the interface between titanium and carbon nanotubes |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry |
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Chemphyschem |
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10 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
1799-1804 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We study the interface between carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and surface-deposited titanium using electron microscopy and photoemission spectroscopy, supported by density functional calculations. Charge transfer from the Ti atoms to the nanotube and carbide formation is observed at the interface which indicates strong interaction. Nevertheless, the presence of oxygen between the Ti and the CNTs significantly weakens the Ti-CNT interaction. Ti atoms at the surface will preferentially bond to oxygenated sites. Potential sources of oxygen impurities are examined, namely oxygen from any residual atmosphere and pre-existing oxygen impurities on the nanotube surface, which we enhance through oxygen plasma surface pre-treatment. Variation in literature data concerning Ohmic contacts between Ti and carbon nanotubes is explained via sample pre-treatment and differing vacuum levels, and we suggest improved treatment routes for reliable Schottky barrier-free Ti-nanotube contact formation. |
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Weinheim |
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000268817800015 |
Publication Date |
2009-05-26 |
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1439-4235;1439-7641; |
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Impact Factor |
3.075 |
Times cited |
38 |
Open Access |
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Pai |
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Most recent IF: 3.075; 2009 IF: 3.453 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77939 |
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2918 |
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Lisiecki, I.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Pileni, M.P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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The remarkable and intriguing resistance to oxidation of 2D ordered hcp Co nanocrystals: a new intrinsic property |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
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Volume |
21 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
2335-2338 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000267049200001 |
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2009-05-14 |
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0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
28 |
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Notes |
Iap-Vi; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77887 |
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2867 |
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Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Shenderova, O.; Vlasov, I.I.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Determination of size, morphology, and nitrogen impurity location in treated detonation nanodiamond by transmission electron microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Advanced functional materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Funct Mater |
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Volume |
19 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
2116-2124 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Size, morphology, and nitrogen impurity location, all of which are all thought to be related to the luminescent properties of detonation nanodiamonds, are determined in several detonation nanodiamond samples using a combination of transmission electron microscopy techniques. Results obtained from annealed and cleaned detonation nanodiamond samples are compared to results from conventionally purified detonation nanodiamond. Detailed electron energy loss spectroscopy combined with model-based quantification provides direct evidence for the sp3 like embedding of nitrogen impurities into the diamond cores of all the studied nanodiamond samples. Simultaneously, the structure and morphology of the cleaned detonation nanodiamond particles are studied using high resolution transmission electron microscopy. The results show that the size and morphology of detonation nanodiamonds can be modified by temperature treatment and that by applying a special cleaning procedure after temperature treatment, nanodiamond particles with clean facets almost free from sp2 carbon can be prepared. These clean facets are clear evidence that nanodiamond cores are not necessarily in coexistence with a graphitic shell of non-diamond carbon. |
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Weinheim |
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000268297800012 |
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2009-05-12 |
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1616-301X;1616-3028; |
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Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
100 |
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Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2009 IF: 6.990 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78261UA @ admin @ c:irua:78261 |
Serial |
674 |
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Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.; Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A. |
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Density-functional theory calculations of the electron energy-loss near-edge structure of Li-intercalated graphite |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Carbon |
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Carbon |
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Volume |
47 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
2501-2510 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We have studied the structural and electronic properties of lithium-intercalated graphite (LIG) for various Li content. Atomic relaxation shows that Li above the center of the carbon hexagon in a AAAA stacked graphite is the only stable Li configuration in stage 1 intercalated graphite. Lithium and Carbon 1s energy-loss near-edge structure (ELNES) calculations are performed on the Li-intercalated graphite using the core-excited density-functional theory formulation. Several features of the Li 1s ELNES are correlated with reported experimental features. The ELNES spectra of Li is found to be electron beam orientation sensitive and this property is used to assign the origin of the various Li 1s ELNES features. Information about core-hole screening by the valence electrons and charge transfer in the LIG systems is obtained from the C 1s ELNES and valence charge density difference calculations, respectively. |
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Oxford |
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000268429000025 |
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2009-05-11 |
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0008-6223; |
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Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Notes |
Fwo G.0425.05; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77973 |
Serial |
638 |
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Barreca, D.; Gasparotto, A.; Maccato, C.; Tondello, E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Title |
CVD of copper oxides from a \beta-diketonate diamine precursor: tailoring the nano-organization |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Crystal growth & design |
Abbreviated Journal |
Cryst Growth Des |
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Volume |
9 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
2470-2480 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A copper(II) hexafluoroacetylacetonate (1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate, hfa) adduct with N,N,N¡ä,N¡ä-tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) [Cu(hfa)2¡¤TMEDA] is used for the first time as precursor for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of copper oxide nanosystems. The syntheses are carried out under both O2 and O2+H2O reaction atmospheres on Si(100) substrates, at temperatures ranging between 250 and 550 ¡ãC. Subsequently, the interrelations between the preparative conditions and the system composition, nanostructure, and morphology are elucidated by means of complementary analytical techniques [Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron and X-ray excited auger electron spectroscopies (XPS and XE-AES), glancing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM)]. The obtained data revealed a gradual transformation from Cu2O, to Cu2O + CuO, to CuO nanosystems upon increasing the deposition temperature from 250 to 550 ¡ãC under both growth atmospheres. Such a phenomenon was accompanied by a progressive morphological evolution from continuous films to 1D hyperbranched nanostructures. Water vapor introduction in the deposition environment enabled to lower the deposition temperature and resulted in a higher aggregate interconnection, attributed to a higher density of nucleation centers. |
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Wos |
000265892200066 |
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2009-05-06 |
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1528-7483;1528-7505; |
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Impact Factor |
4.055 |
Times cited |
60 |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 4.055; 2009 IF: 4.162 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77053 |
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597 |
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Djoković, V.; Krsmanović, R.; Božanić, D.K.; McPherson, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nair, P.S.; Georges, M.K.; Radhakrishnan, T. |
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Adsorption of sulfur onto a surface of silver nanoparticles stabilized with sago starch biopolymer |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Colloids and surfaces: B : biointerfaces |
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Colloid Surface B |
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73 |
Issue |
1 |
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30-35 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Adsorption of sulfide ions onto a surface of starch capped silver nanoparticles upon addition of thioacetamide was investigated. UVvis absorption spectroscopy revealed that the adsorption of the sulfide ion on the surface of the silver nanoparticles induced damping as well as blue shift of the silver surface plasmon resonance band. Further increase in thioacetamide concentration led to shift of the resonance band toward higher wavelengths indicating the formation of the continuous Ag2S layer on the silver surface. Thus fabricated nanoparticles were investigated using electron microscopy techniques (TEM, HRTEM, and HAADF-STEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), which confirmed their coreshell structure. |
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Amsterdam |
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000268657500005 |
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2009-05-05 |
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0927-7765; |
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Impact Factor |
3.887 |
Times cited |
41 |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 3.887; 2009 IF: 2.600 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77972 |
Serial |
66 |
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Hamelet, S.; Gibot, P.; Casas-Cabanas, M.; Bonnin, D.; Grey, C.P.; Cabana, J.; Leriche, J.B.; Rodriguez-Carvajal, J.; Courty, M.; Levasseur, S.; Carlach, P.; Van Thournout, M.; Tarascon, J.M.; Masquelier, C.; |
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The effects of moderate thermal treatments under air on LiFePO4-based nano powders |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem |
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19 |
Issue |
23 |
Pages |
3979-3991 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The thermal behavior under air of LiFePO(4)-based powders was investigated through the combination of several techniques such as temperature-controlled X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis and Mossbauer and NMR spectroscopies. The reactivity with air at moderate temperatures depends on the particle size and leads to progressive displacement of Fe from the core structure yielding nano-size Fe(2)O(3) and highly defective, oxidized Li(x)Fe(y)PO(4) compositions whose unit-cell volume decreases dramatically when the temperature is raised between 400 and 600 K. The novel LiFePO(4)-like compositions display new electrochemical reactivity when used as positive electrodes in Li batteries. Several redox phenomena between 3.4 V and 2.7 V vs. Li were discovered and followed by in-situ X-ray diffraction, which revealed two distinct solid solution domains associated with highly anisotropic variations of the unit-cell constants. |
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Cambridge |
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000266615800024 |
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2009-05-05 |
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0959-9428;1364-5501; |
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Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
93 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94582 |
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867 |
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Dubourdieu, C.; Rauwel, E.; Roussel, H.; Ducroquet, F.; Hollaender, B.; Rossell, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lhostis, S.; Rushworth, S. |
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Addition of yttrium into HfO2 films: microstructure and electrical properties |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films |
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J Vac Sci Technol A |
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27 |
Issue |
3 |
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503-514 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The cubic phase of HfO2 was stabilized by addition of yttrium in thin films grown on Si/SiO2 by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition. The cubic phase was obtained for contents of 6.5 at. % Y or higher at a temperature as low as 470 °C. The complete compositional range (from 1.5 to 99.5 at. % Y) was investigated. The crystalline structure of HfO2 was determined from x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and attenuated total-reflection infrared spectroscopy. For cubic films, the continuous increase in the lattice parameter indicates the formation of a solid-solution HfO2Y2O3. As shown by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, yttrium silicate is formed at the interface with silicon; the interfacial layer thickness increases with increasing yttrium content and increasing film thickness. The dependence of the intrinsic relative permittivity r as a function of Y content was determined. It exhibits a maximum of ~30 for ~8.8 at. % Y. The cubic phase is stable upon postdeposition high-temperature annealing at 900 °C under NH3. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000265739100016 |
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2009-05-02 |
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0734-2101; |
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Impact Factor |
1.374 |
Times cited |
29 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 1.374; 2009 IF: 1.297 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77054 |
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58 |
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Mandal, T.K.; Croft, M.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Stephens, P.W.; Greenblatt, M. |
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La2MnVO6 double perovskite: a structural, magnetic and X-ray absorption investigation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem |
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19 |
Issue |
25 |
Pages |
4382-4390 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The synthesis, electron diffraction (ED), synchrotron X-ray and neutron structure, X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and magnetic property studies of La2MnVO6 double perovskite are described. Analysis of the synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction data for La2MnVO6 indicates a disordered arrangement of Mn and V at the B-site of the perovskite structure. Absence of super-lattice reflections in the ED patterns for La2MnVO6 supports the disordered cation arrangement. Room temperature time-of-flight (TOF) neutron powder diffraction (NPD) data show no evidence of cation ordering, in corroboration with the ED and synchrotron studies (orthorhombic Pnma, a = 5.6097(3), b = 7.8837(5) and c = 5.5668(3) ; 295 K, NPD). A comparison of XAS analyses of La2TVO6 with T = Ni and Co shows T2+ formal oxidation state while the T = Mn material evidences a Mn3+ admixture into a dominantly Mn2+ ground state. V-K edge measurements manifest a mirror image behavior with a V4+ state for T = Ni and Co with a V3+ admixture arising in the T = Mn material. The magnetic susceptibility data for La2MnVO6 show ferromagnetic correlations; the observed effective moment, µeff (5.72 µB) is much smaller than the calculated moment (6.16 µB) based on the spin-only formula for Mn2+ (d5, HS) /V4+ (d1), supportive of the partly oxidized Mn and reduced V scenario (Mn3+/V3+). |
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Cambridge |
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000266989800015 |
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2009-04-24 |
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0959-9428;1364-5501; |
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Times cited |
10 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77367 |
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3540 |
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Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.; Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A. |
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Modified atomic scattering amplitudes and size effects on the 002 and 220 electron structure factors of multiple Ga1-xInxAs/GaAs quantum wells |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of applied physics |
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J Appl Phys |
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105 |
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8 |
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084310,1-084310,8 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The modified atomic scattering amplitudes (MASAs) of mixed Ga<sub>1-x</sub>In<sub>x</sub>As, GaAs<sub>1-x</sub>N<sub>x</sub>, and InAs<sub>1-x</sub>N<sub>x</sub> are calculated using the density functional theory approach and the results are compared with those of the binary counterparts. The MASAs of N, Ga, As, and In for various scattering vectors in various chemical environments and in the zinc-blende structure are compared with the frequently used Doyle and Turner values. Deviation from the Doyle and Turner results is found for small scattering vectors (s<0.3 Å<sup>-1</sup>) and for these scattering vectors the MASAs are found to be sensitive to the orientation of the scattering vector and on the chemical environment. The chemical environment sensitive MASAs are used within zero pressure classical Metropolis Monte Carlo, finite temperature calculations to investigate the effect of well size on the electron 002 and 220 structure factors (SFs). The implications of the use of the 002 (200) spot for the quantification of nanostructured Ga<sub>1-x</sub>In<sub>x</sub>As systems are examined while the 220 SF across the well is evaluated and is found to be very sensitive to the in-plane static displacements. |
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American Institute of Physics |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000268064700149 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-23 |
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0021-8979; |
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Impact Factor |
2.068 |
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Notes |
Fwo G.0425.05; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 2.068; 2009 IF: 2.072 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78282 |
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2160 |
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Turner, S.; Tavernier, S.M.F.; Huyberechts, G.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Assisted spray pyrolysis production and characterisation of ZnO nanoparticles with narrow size distribution |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Journal of nanoparticle research |
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J Nanopart Res |
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12 |
Issue |
2 |
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615-622 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Nano-sized ZnO particles with a narrow size distribution and high crystallinity were prepared from aqueous solutions with high concentrations of Zn2+ containing salts and citric acid in a conventional spray pyrolysis setup. Structure, morphology and size of the produced material were compared to ZnO material produced by simple spray pyrolysis of zinc nitrates in the same experimental setup. Using transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography it has been shown that citric acid-assisted spray pyrolysed material is made up of micron sized secondary particles comprising a shell of lightly agglomerated, monocrystalline primary ZnO nanoparticles with sizes in the 2030 nm range, separable by a simple ultrasonic treatment step. |
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S.l. |
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000275318700025 |
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2009-04-20 |
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ISSN |
1388-0764;1572-896X; |
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Impact Factor |
2.02 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
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Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 2.02; 2010 IF: 3.253 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81771 |
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156 |
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Vast, L.; Carpentier, L.; Lallemand, F.; Colomer, J.-F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fonseca, A.; Nagy, J.B.; Mekhalif, Z.; Delhalle, J. |
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Multiwalled carbon nanotubes functionalized with 7-octenyltrichlorosilane and n-octyltrichlorosilane: dispersion in Sylgard®184 silicone and Youngs modulus |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of materials science |
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J Mater Sci |
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44 |
Issue |
13 |
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3476-3482 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Sylgard®184/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWNT) composites have been prepared by in situ polymerization using purified and functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (f-MWNTs) as fillers. Surface modification of the MWNTs has been carried out by silanization with 7-octenyltrichlorosilane (7OTCS) and n-octyltrichlorosilane (nOTCS). The modification and dispersion of the carbon nanotubes in composites were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron spectroscopy (TEM), and high-resolution transmission electron spectroscopy (HRTEM). Youngs modulus results were derived from indentation testing. It is shown that the terminal-vinyl group of 7OTCS molecules plays an essential role for both the dispersion of the f-MWNTs in the composite and its mechanical properties. At loading as low as 0.2 wt%, the Youngs modulus is shown to increase up to 50%. This is interpreted as resulting from a combination of the good compatibility in the forming silicone matrix of the MWNTs coated with a siloxane network, on the one hand, and the covalent links created between the terminal-vinyl groups and the host matrix in formation, on the other hand. |
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London |
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000267153200022 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-20 |
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0022-2461;1573-4803; |
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Impact Factor |
2.599 |
Times cited |
16 |
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Notes |
Iuap |
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Most recent IF: 2.599; 2009 IF: 1.471 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77844 |
Serial |
2245 |
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Neira, I.S.; Kolen'ko, Y.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gupta, H.S.; Matsushita, N.; Yoshimura, M.; Guitian, F. |
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Rational synthesis of a nanocrystalline calcium phosphate cement exhibiting rapid conversion to hydroxyapatite |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Mat Sci Eng C-Mater |
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29 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
2124-2132 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The rational synthesis, comprehensive characterization, and mechanical and micromechanical properties of a calcium phosphate cement are presented. Hydroxyapatite cement biomaterial was synthesized from reactive sub-micrometer-sized dicalcium phosphate dihydrate and tetracalcium phosphate via a dissolution-precipitation reaction using water as the liquid phase. As a result nanostructured, Ca-deficient and carbonated B-type hydroxyapatite is formed. The cement shows good processibility, sets in 22 ± 2 min and entirely transforms to the end product after 6 h of setting reaction, one of the highest conversion rates among previously reported for calcium phosphate cements based on dicalcium and tetracalcium phosphates. The combination of all elucidated physical-chemical traits leads to an essential bioactivity and biocompatibility of the cement, as revealed by in vitro acellular simulated body fluid and cell culture studies. The compressive strength of the produced cement biomaterial was established to be 25 ± 3 MPa. Furthermore, nanoindentation tests were performed directly on the cement to probe its local elasticity and plasticity at sub-micrometer/micrometer level. The measured elastic modulus and hardness were established to be Es = 23 ± 3.5 and H = 0.7 ± 0.2 GPa, respectively. These values are in close agreement with those reported in literature for trabecular and cortical bones, reflecting good elastic and plastic coherence between synthesized cement biomaterial and human bones. |
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Lausanne |
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000270159200008 |
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2009-04-20 |
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0928-4931; |
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Impact Factor |
4.164 |
Times cited |
18 |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 4.164; 2009 IF: NA |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79312 |
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2812 |
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Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Rompaey, S.; Mankevich, A.S.; Korsakov, I.E. |
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Comment on ALaMn2O6-y (A = K, Rb): novel ferromagnetic manganites exhibiting negative giant magnetoresistance |
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Editorial |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
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Volume |
21 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
2000-2001 |
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Keywords |
Editorial; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000265781000036 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-14 |
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ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
4 |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77055 |
Serial |
411 |
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Moshnyaga, V.; Gehrke, K.; Sudheendra, L.; Belenchuk, A.; Raabe, S.; Shapoval, O.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Samwer, K. |
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Electrical nonlinearity in colossal magnetoresistance manganite films: relevance of correlated polarons |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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Volume |
79 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
134413,1-134413,8 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The metal-insulator (MI) transition in epitaxial thin films of La0.75Ca0.25MnO3 (LCMO) is accompanied by the appearance of an intrinsic electrical nonlinearity. The latter, probed by electrical third harmonic voltage, U3, or resistance, R3=dU3/dJ, is drastically enhanced in the vicinity of the MI transition, TMI=267 K. Applied magnetic field, B=5 T, suppresses the nonlinearity, resulting in a huge nonlinear CMR3(TMI)~105%. R3 shows a peculiar low-frequency (1 kHz) dependence, R3~(-0)n, with exponent, n, changing across the MI transition from n~1,52 for TTMI to n=1 (T<TMI). The observed electrical nonlinearity in LCMO reflects the behavior of correlated polarons, the number of which dramatically enhances in the vicinity of TMI. We argued that correlated polarons, considered as electric-elastic quadrupoles, provide a nonlinear (quadratic) coupling to the electric field, yielding a third harmonic electric nonlinearity in LCMO. The reference film of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 (LSMO), a prototypic double exchange system with second-order phase transition, is characterized as a linear metallic material in the whole range of temperatures (T=10400 K), magnetic fields (B=05 T), and frequencies (=11000 Hz). |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000265942800074 |
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2009-04-09 |
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ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
28 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77022UA @ admin @ c:irua:77022 |
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893 |
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Nakiboglu, G.; Gorlé, C.; Horvath, I.; van Beeck, J.; Blocken, B. |
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Title |
Stack gas dispersion measurements with large scale-PIV, aspiration probes and light scattering techniques and comparison with CFD |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Atmospheric environment : an international journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Atmos Environ |
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43 |
Issue |
21 |
Pages |
3396-3406 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The main purpose of this research is to manage simultaneous measurement of velocity and concentration in large cross-sections by recording and processing images of cloud structures to provide more detailed information for e.g. validation of CFD simulations. Dispersion from an isolated stack in an Atmospheric Boundary Layer (ABL) was chosen as the test case and investigated both experimentally and numerically in a wind tunnel. Large Scale-Particle Image Velocimetry (LS-PIV), which records cloud structures instead of individual particles, was used to obtain the velocity field in a vertical plane. The concentration field was determined by two methods: Aspiration Probe (AP) measurements and Light Scattering Technique (LST). In the latter approach, the same set of images used in the LS-PIV was employed. The test case was also simulated using the CFD solver FLUENT 6.3. Comparison between AP measurements and CFD revealed that there is good agreement when using a turbulent Schmidt number of 0.4. For the LST measurements, a non-linear relation between concentration and light intensity was observed and a hyperbolic-based function is proposed as correction function. After applying this correction function, a close agreement between CFD and LST measurements is obtained. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Oxford |
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000267529600013 |
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2009-04-08 |
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ISSN |
1352-2310; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
3.629 |
Times cited |
15 |
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Most recent IF: 3.629; 2009 IF: 3.139 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94531 |
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3147 |
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Zelaya, E.; Tolley, A.; Condo, A.M.; Schumacher, G. |
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Swift heavy ion irradiation of Cu-Zn-Al and Cu-Al-Ni alloys |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : condensed matter |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys-Condens Mat |
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21 |
Issue |
18 |
Pages |
185009-185009,8 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The effects produced by swift heavy ions in the martensitic (18R) and austenitic phase (beta) of Cu based shape memory alloys were characterized. Single crystal samples with a surface normal close to [210](18R) and [001](beta) were irradiated with 200 MeV of Kr(15+), 230 MeV of Xe(15+), 350 and 600 MeV of Au(26+) and Au(29+). Changes in the microstructure were studied with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). It was found that swift heavy ion irradiation induced nanometer sized defects in the 18R martensitic phase. In contrast, a hexagonal close-packed phase formed on the irradiated surface of beta phase samples. HRTEM images of the nanometer sized defects observed in the 18R martensitic phase were compared with computer simulated images in order to interpret the origin of the observed contrast. The best agreement was obtained when the defects were assumed to consist of local composition modulations. |
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London |
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000264934400014 |
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2009-03-25 |
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0953-8984;1361-648X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
2.649 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.649; 2009 IF: 1.964 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94551 |
Serial |
3399 |
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Müller, K.; Schowalter, M.; Jansen, J.; Tsuda, K.; Titantah, J.; Lamoen, D.; Rosenauer, A. |
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Refinement of the 200 structure factor for GaAs using parallel and convergent beam electron nanodiffraction data |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
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109 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
802-814 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We present a new method to measure structure factors from electron spot diffraction patterns recorded under almost parallel illumination in transmission electron microscopes. Bloch wave refinement routines have been developed to refine the crystal thickness, its orientation and structure factors by comparison of experimentally recorded and calculated intensities. Our method requires a modicum of computational effort, making it suitable for contemporary personal computers. Frozen lattice and Bloch wave simulations of GaAs diffraction patterns are used to derive optimised experimental conditions. Systematic errors are estimated from the application of the method to simulated diffraction patterns and rules for the recognition of physically reasonable initial refinement conditions are derived. The method is applied to the measurement of the 200 structure factor for GaAs. We found that the influence of inelastically scattered electrons is negligible. Additionally, we measured the 200 structure factor from zero loss filtered two-dimensional convergent beam electron diffraction patterns. The precision of both methods is found to be comparable and the results agree well with each other. A deviation of more than 20% from isolated atom scattering data is observed, whereas close agreement is found with structure factors obtained from density functional theory [A. Rosenauer, M. Schowalter, F. Glas, D. Lamoen, Phys. Rev. B 72 (2005), 085326-1], which account for the redistribution of electrons due to chemical bonding via modified atomic scattering amplitudes. |
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Amsterdam |
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000266787900005 |
Publication Date |
2009-03-23 |
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0304-3991; |
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Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo; G.0425.05; Esteem; Ant 200611271505 |
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Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77361 |
Serial |
2856 |
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Smeulders, G.; Meynen, V.; van Baelen, G.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Maes, B.U.W.; Cool, P. |
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Rapid microwave-assisted synthesis of benzene bridged periodic mesoporous organosilicas |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem |
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19 |
Issue |
19 |
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3042-3048 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY) |
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Following extended use in organic chemistry, microwave-assisted synthesis is gaining more importance in the field of inorganic chemistry, especially for the synthesis of nanoporous materials. It offers some major advantages such as a significant shortening of the synthesis time and an improved promotion of nucleation. In the research here reported, microwave technology is applied for the synthesis of benzene bridged PMOs (periodic mesoporous organosilicas). PMOs are one of the latest innovations in the field of hybrid ordered mesoporous materials and have attracted much attention because of their feasibility in electronics, catalysis, separation and sorption applications. The different synthesis steps (stirring, aging and extraction) of the classical PMO synthesis are replaced by microwave-assisted synthesis steps. The characteristics of the as-synthesized materials are evaluated by X-ray diffraction, N2-sorption, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning- and transmission electron microscopy. The microwave-assisted synthesis drastically reduces the synthesis time by more than 40 hours without any loss in structural properties, such as mesoscale and molecular ordering. The porosity of the PMO materials has even been improved by more than 25%. Moreover, the number of handling/transfer steps and amounts of chemicals and waste are drastically reduced. The study also shows that there is a clear time (1 to 3 hours) and temperature frame (373 K to 403 K) wherein synthesis of benzene bridged PMO is optimal. In conclusion, the microwave-assisted synthesis pathway allows an improved material to be obtained in a more economical way i.e. a much shorter time with fewer chemicals and less waste. |
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Cambridge |
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000265919300024 |
Publication Date |
2009-03-17 |
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0959-9428;1364-5501; |
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Times cited |
20 |
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Notes |
Fwo; Iwt |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76844 |
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2810 |
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Van Aert, S.; Bals, S.; Chang, L.Y.; den Dekker, A.J.; Kirkland, A.I.; Van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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The benefits of statistical parameter estimation theory for quantitative interpretation of electron microscopy data |
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H1 Book chapter |
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2008 |
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97-98 |
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H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Springer |
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Berlin |
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2009-03-17 |
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978-3-540-85154-7 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:136865 |
Serial |
4493 |
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