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Bings, N.H.; Bogaerts, A.; Broekaert, J.A.C. |
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Atomic spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Analytical chemistry |
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Anal Chem |
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85 |
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2 |
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670-704 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000313668400013 |
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2012-11-07 |
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0003-2700;1520-6882; |
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Impact Factor |
6.32 |
Times cited |
29 |
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Most recent IF: 6.32; 2013 IF: 5.825 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104719 |
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190 |
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Peirs, J.; Tirry, W.; Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Coghe, F.; Verleysen, P.; Rabet, L.; Schryvers, D.; Degrieck, J. |
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Microstructure of adiabatic shear bands in Ti6Al4V |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Materials characterization |
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Mater Charact |
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75 |
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79-92 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Microstructural deformation mechanisms in adiabatic shear bands in Ti6Al4V are studied using traditional TEM and selected area diffraction, and more advanced microstructural characterisation techniques such as energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, high angle annular dark field STEM and conical dark field TEM. The shear bands under investigation are induced in Ti6Al4V samples by high strain rate compression of cylindrical and hat-shaped specimens in a split Hopkinson pressure bar setup. Samples from experiments interrupted at different levels of deformation are used to study the evolution of the microstructure in and nearby the shear bands. From the early stages of adiabatic shear band formation, TEM revealed strongly elongated equiaxed grains in the shear band. These band-like grains become narrower towards the centre of the band and start to fraction even further along their elongated direction to finally result in a nano-crystalline region in the core. In fully developed shear bands, twins and a needle-like martensite morphology are observed near the shear band. |
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New York |
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2012-11-07 |
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1044-5803; |
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Impact Factor |
2.714 |
Times cited |
56 |
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Iuap; Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 2.714; 2013 IF: 1.925 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105300 |
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2065 |
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Altantzis, T.; Goris, B.; Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Grzelczak, M.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Bals, S. |
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Quantitative structure determination of large three-dimensional nanoparticle assemblies |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Particle and particle systems characterization |
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Part Part Syst Char |
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30 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
84-88 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Thumbnail image of graphical abstract To investigate nanoassemblies in three dimensions, electron tomography is an important tool. For large nanoassemblies, it is not straightforward to obtain quantitative results in three dimensions. An optimized acquisition technique, incoherent bright field scanning transmission electron microscopy, is combined with an advanced 3D reconstruction algorithm. The approach is applied to quantitatively analyze large nanoassemblies in three dimensions. |
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Weinheim |
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000310806000008 |
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2012-11-07 |
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0934-0866; |
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Impact Factor |
4.474 |
Times cited |
23 |
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Goa; Fwo; 267867 Plasmaquo; 262348 Esmi |
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Most recent IF: 4.474; 2013 IF: 0.537 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101776 |
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2763 |
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Muñoz, W.A.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Tight-binding study of bilayer graphene Josephson junctions |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
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Phys Rev B |
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86 |
Issue |
18 |
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184505-184507 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using highly efficient simulations of the tight-binding Bogoliubov-de-Gennes model, we solved self-consistently for the pair correlation and the Josephson current in a superconducting-bilayer graphene-superconducting Josephson junction. Different doping levels for the non-superconducting link are considered in the short- and long-junction regimes. Self-consistent results for the pair correlation and superconducting current resemble those reported previously for single-layer graphene except at the Dirac point, where remarkable differences in the proximity effect are found, as well as a suppression of the superconducting current in the long-junction regime. Inversion symmetry is broken by considering a potential difference between the layers and we found that the supercurrent can be switched if the junction length is larger than the Fermi length. |
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2012-11-07 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
13 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105149 |
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3661 |
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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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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
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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2012-11-08 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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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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de Baerdemaeker, T.; Lemmens, B.; Dotremont, C.; Fret, J.; Roef, L.; Goiris, K.; Diels, L. |
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Benchmark study on algae harvesting with backwashable submerged flat panel membranes |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Bioresource technology |
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129 |
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582-591 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The feasibility of algae harvesting with submerged flat panel membranes was investigated as pre-concentration step prior to centrifugation. Polishing of the supernatant coming from the centrifuge was evaluated as well. The effect of membrane polymer (polyvinyl chloride [PVC], polyethersulfone polyvinyl-pyrollidone [PES-PVP], poly vinylidene fluoride [PVDF]), pore size (microfiltration [MF], ultrafiltration [UF]), algae cell concentrations and species were investigated at lab-scale. In addition, backwashing as fouling control was compared to standard relaxation. PVDF was the superior polymer, and UF showed better fouling resistance. Backwashing outperformed relaxation in fouling control. The backwashable membranes allowed up to 300% higher fluxes compared to commercial flat panel benchmark (PVC) membranes. Estimations on energy consumption for membrane filtration followed by centrifugation revealed relatively low values of 0.169 kW h/kg of dry weight of algae compared to 0.5 kW h/kg for algae harvesting via classical centrifuge alone. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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2012-11-08 |
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0960-8524 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:111203 |
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7554 |
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Müller, A.; Milošević, M.V.; Dale, S.E.C.; Engbarth, M.A.; Bending, S.J. |
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Magnetization measurements and Ginzburg-Landau simulations of micron-size \beta-tin samples : evidence for an unusual critical behavior of mesoscopic type-I superconductors |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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Physical review letters |
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Phys Rev Lett |
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109 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
197003 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We describe investigations of the largely unexplored field of mesoscopic type-I superconductors. Micromagnetometry and 3D Ginzburg-Landau simulations of our single crystal β-tin samples in this regime reveal size- and temperature-dependent supercritical fields whose behavior is radically different from the bulk critical field HcB. We find that complete suppression of the intermediate state in medium-size samples can result in a surprising reduction of the critical field significantly below HcB. We also reveal an evolution of the superconducting-to-normal phase transition from the expected irreversible first order at low temperatures through the previously unobserved reversible first-order to a second-order transition close to Tc, where the critical field can be many times larger than HcB. Finally, we have identified striking correlations between the mesoscopic Hc3 for nucleation of surface superconductivity and the thermodynamic Hc near Tc. All these observations are entirely unexpected in the conventional type-I picture. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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2012-11-09 |
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0031-9007;1079-7114; |
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Impact Factor |
8.462 |
Times cited |
21 |
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; This work was supported by the EPSRC-UK under Grant No. EP/E039944/1, and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO). ; |
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Most recent IF: 8.462; 2012 IF: 7.943 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102401 |
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1893 |
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Buysse, C.; Michielsen, B.; Middelkoop, V.; Snijkers, F.; Buekenhondt, A.; Kretzschmar, J.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Modeling of the performance of BSCF capillary membranes in four-end and three-end integration mode |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Ceramics international |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ceram Int |
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39 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
4113-4123 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Owing to their high surface-to-volume ratio, there has been an increasing research interest in mixed ionic electronic conducting (MIEC) capillary membranes for large-scale high temperature oxygen separation applications. They offer an energy-efficient solution for high temperature combustion processes in oxy-fuel and pre-combustion CO2 capture technologies used in fossil fuel power plants. In order to assess the effectiveness of these membranes in power plant applications, the impact of the geometry of Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-delta (BSCF) capillaries on their performance in the three-end and four-end integration modes has been investigated and thoroughly discussed. The model's parameters were derived from four-end mode lab-scale experiments using gas-tight, macrovoid free and sulfur-free BSCF capillary membranes that were prepared by a phase-inversion spinning technique. The results of this modeling study revealed that in the four-end mode higher average oxygen fluxes and smaller total membrane areas can be obtained than in the three-end mode. This is due to the higher pO(2) gradient across the membrane wall. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l. All rights reserved. |
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2012-11-09 |
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0272-8842 |
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Impact Factor |
2.986 |
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4 |
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; The authors wish to thank all the VITO staff involved in the project for their continued support, and in particular B. Molenberghs, W. Doyen, H. Beckers and S. Mullens. C. Buysse would like to acknowledge funding from VITO and the University of Antwerp for a Ph.D. studentship. This work has been performed in the framework of the German Helmholtz Alliance Project “MEM-BRAIN”, aiming at the development of gas separation membranes for zero-emission fossil fuel power plants. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.986; 2013 IF: 2.086 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:109020 |
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5971 |
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L. Zhang, J. Kim, J. Zhang, F. Nan, N. Gauquelin, G.A. Botton, P. He, R. Bashyam, S. Knights |
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Ti4O7 supported Ru@Pt core–shell catalyst for CO-tolerance in PEM fuel cell hydrogen oxidation reaction |
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A1 Journal Article |
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2013 |
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Applied Energy |
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103 |
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March 2013 |
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507-513 |
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A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; |
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A new method is developed for synthesizing Ti4O7 supported Ru@Pt core–shell catalyst (Ru@Pt/Ti4O7) through pyrolysis followed by microwave irradiation. The purpose is to improve the Ru durability of PtRu from core–shell structure and strong bonding to Ti4O7 oxide. In this method, the first step is to co-reduce the mixture of ruthenium precursor and TiO2 in a H2 reducing atmosphere under heat-treatment to obtain a Ru core on Ti4O7 support, and the second step is to create a shell of platinum via microwave irradiation. Energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, X-ray Diffraction, High-resolution Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy with the high-angle annular dark-field method and Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy are used to demonstrate that this catalyst with larger particles has a core–shell structure with a Ru core and a Pt shell. Electrochemical measurements show Ru@Pt/Ti4O7 catalyst has a higher CO-tolerance capability than that of PtRu/C alloy catalyst. |
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2012-11-11 |
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33 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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EMAT @ emat @ |
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Smits, M.; Ling, Y.; Lenaerts, S.; Van Doorslaer, S. |
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Photocatalytic removal of soot : unravelling of the reaction mechanism by EPR and in situ FTIR spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry |
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Chemphyschem |
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13 |
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18 |
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4251-4257 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Photocatalytic soot oxidation is studied on P25 TiO2 as an important model reaction for self-cleaning processes by means of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Contacting of carbon black with P25 leads on the one hand to a reduction of the local dioxygen concentration in the powder. On the other hand, the weakly adsorbed radicals on the carbon particles are likely to act as alternative traps for the photogenerated conduction-band electrons. We find furthermore that the presence of dioxygen and oxygen-related radicals is vital for the photocatalytic soot degradation. The complete oxidation of soot to CO2 is evidenced by in situ FTIR spectroscopy, no intermediate CO is detected during the photocatalytic process. |
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2012-11-13 |
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1439-4235 |
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Impact Factor |
3.075 |
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9 |
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; This work was supported by the University of Antwerp (PhD grants of M. S. and Y.L.). We would like to thank Birger Hauchecorne for the scientific discussion. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.075; 2012 IF: 3.349 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:104568 |
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5980 |
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Drozhzhin, O.A.; Vorotyntsev, M.A.; Maduar, S.R.; Khasanova, N.R.; Abakumov, A.M.; Antipov, E.V. |
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Li-ion diffusion in LixNb9PO25 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Electrochimica acta |
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Electrochim Acta |
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89 |
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262-269 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Wadsley-Roth phase LixNb6PO25 has been studied as a potential candidate for anode material of Li-ion batteries. Its crystal structure, which consists of ReO3-type blocks of NbO6 octahedra connected with PO4 tetrahedra, provides a good stability and performance during Li+ insertion/removal. Li-ion chemical diffusion coefficient (D-chem) in LixNb6PO25 was determined by means of potentiostatic intermittent titration technique and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Different data treatments (classical Warburg equation or the model of an electrode system with ohmic potential drop and/or slow kinetics of the interfacial Li+ ion transfer across the electrode/electrolyte interface) were used for calculation of D-chem of the Li ion inside this material; their applicability is discussed in the article. D-chem changes with the Li-ion doping degree, x, in LixNb3PO25 and has a sharp minimum near the two-phase region at appr. 1.7V vs. Li+/Li. These values of D-chem in LixNb9PO25 (similar to 10(-9)-10(-11) cm(2) s(-1)) were found to be in average noticeably higher than in the widely studied anode material, Li4Ti5O12. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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London |
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2012-11-14 |
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0013-4686; |
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Impact Factor |
4.798 |
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11 |
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Most recent IF: 4.798; 2013 IF: 4.086 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108312 |
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1816 |
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Vasiliev, R.B.; Babynina, A.V.; Maslova, O.A.; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Ryabova, L.I.; Dobrovolsky, A.A.; Drozdov, K.A.; Khokhlov, D.R.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gaskov, A.M. |
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Photoconductivity of nanocrystalline SnO2 sensitized with colloidal CdSe quantum dots |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Journal of materials chemistry C : materials for optical and electronic devices |
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J Mater Chem C |
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1 |
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5 |
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1005-1010 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A highly reproducible photoresponse is observed in nanocrystalline SnO2 thick films sensitized with CdSe quantum dots. The effect of the SnO2 matrix microstructure on the photoconductivity kinetics and photoresponse amplitude is demonstrated. The photoresponse of the sensitized SnO2 thick films reaches more than two orders of magnitude under illumination with the wavelength of the excitonic transition of the quantum dots. Long-term photoconductivity kinetics and photoresponse dependence on illumination intensity reveal power-law behavior inherent to the disordered nature of SnO2. The photoconductivity of the samples rises with the coarsening of the granular structure of the SnO2 matrix. At the saturation region, the photoresponse amplitude remains stable under 10(4) pulses of illumination switching, demonstrating a remarkably high stability. |
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2012-11-14 |
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2050-7526;2050-7534; |
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Impact Factor |
5.256 |
Times cited |
13 |
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Most recent IF: 5.256; 2013 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107705 |
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2610 |
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Khalilov, U.; Pourtois, G.; Bogaerts, A.; van Duin, A.C.T.; Neyts, E.C. |
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Reactive molecular dynamics simulations on SiO2-coated ultra-small Si-nanowires |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Nanoscale |
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Nanoscale |
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5 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
719-725 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The application of coreshell SiSiO2 nanowires as nanoelectronic devices strongly depends on their structure, which is difficult to tune precisely. In this work, we investigate the formation of the coreshell nanowires at the atomic scale, by reactive molecular dynamics simulations. The occurrence of two temperature-dependent oxidation mechanisms of ultra-small diameter Si-NWs is demonstrated. We found that control over the Si-core radius and the SiOx (x ≤ 2) oxide shell is possible by tuning the growth temperature and the initial Si-NW diameter. Two different structures were obtained, i.e., ultrathin SiO2 silica nanowires at high temperature and Si core|ultrathin SiO2 silica nanowires at low temperature. The transition temperature is found to linearly decrease with the nanowire curvature. Finally, the interfacial stress is found to be responsible for self-limiting oxidation, depending on both the initial Si-NW radius and the oxide growth temperature. These novel insights allow us to gain control over the exact morphology and structure of the wires, as is needed for their application in nanoelectronics. |
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Cambridge |
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2012-11-16 |
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2040-3364;2040-3372; |
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Impact Factor |
7.367 |
Times cited |
17 |
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Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102584 |
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2824 |
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Michel, K.H.; Verberck, B. |
Title |
Rigid-plane phonons in layered crystals |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Physica status solidi: B: basic research |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Status Solidi B |
Volume |
249 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
2604-2607 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The determination of the layer number ${\cal N}$ in nanoscale thin layered crystals is a challenging problem of technological relevance. In addition to innovative experimental techniques, a thorough knowledge of the underlying lattice dynamics is required. Starting from phenomenological atomic interaction potentials we have carried out an analytical study of the low-frequency optical phonon dispersions in layered crystals. At the gamma point of the two-dimensional Brillouin zone the optical phonon frequencies correspond to rigid-plane shearing and compression modes. We have investigated graphene multilayers (GML) and hexagonal boron-nitride multilayers (BNML). The frequencies show a characteristic dependence on ${\cal N}$. The results which are represented in the form of fan diagrams are very similar for both materials. Due to charge neutrality within layers Coulomb forces play no role, only van der Waals forces between nearest neighbor layers are relevant. The theoretical results agree with recent low-frequency Raman results on rigid-layer modes [Tan et al., Nature Mater. 11, 294 (2012)] in GML and double-resonant Raman scattering data on rigid-layer compression modes [Herziger et al., Phys. Rev. B 85, 235447 (2012)] in GML. (C) 2012 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH Co. KGaA, Weinheim |
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Berlin |
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2012-11-19 |
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0370-1972; |
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Impact Factor |
1.674 |
Times cited |
1 |
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; This work has been supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds, Universiteit Antwerpen (BOF-UA). ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.674; 2012 IF: 1.489 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105992 |
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2907 |
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Filippov, S.K.; Sedlacek, O.; Bogomolova, A.; Vetrik, M.; Jirak, D.; Kovar, J.; Kucka, J.; Bals, S.; Turner, S.; Stepanek, P.; Hruby, M.; |
Title |
Glycogen as a biodegradable construction nanomaterial for in vivo use |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Macromolecular bioscience |
Abbreviated Journal |
Macromol Biosci |
Volume |
12 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
1731-1738 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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It is demonstrated that glycogen as a biodegradable and inexpensive material coming from renewable resources can be used as a carrier for the construction of in vivo imaging nanoagents. The model system considered is composed of glycogen modified with gadolinium and fluorescent labels. Systematic studies of properties of these nanocarriers by a variety of physical methods and results of in vivo tests of biodegradability are reported. This represents, to the authors' best knowledge, the first such use of glycogen. |
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Weinheim |
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000312242600016 |
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2012-11-21 |
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ISSN |
1616-5187; |
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Impact Factor |
3.238 |
Times cited |
22 |
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262348 ESMI; FWO; Hercules |
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Most recent IF: 3.238; 2012 IF: 3.742 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105286 |
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1354 |
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Alfeld, M.; de Nolf, W.; Cagno, S.; Janssens, K.; et al. |
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Revealing hidden paint layers in oil paintings by means of scanning macro-XRF : a mock-up study based on Rembrandt's “An old man in military costume” |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Anal Atom Spectrom |
Volume |
28 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
40-51 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Over the past several decades the oeuvre of Rembrandt has been the subject of extensive art historical and scientific investigations. One of the most striking features to emerge is his frequent re-use of canvases and panels. The painting An Old Man in Military Costume (78.PB.246), in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, is an example of such a re-used panel. Conventional imaging techniques revealed the presence of a second portrait under the surface portrait, but the details of this hidden portrait have not yet been revealed. Vermilion (HgS) has been identified to have been used nearly exclusively in the flesh tones of the lower painting, suggesting that element-specific XRF imaging might successfully image the hidden portrait. To test this hypothesis, a full-scale mock-up of the painting was created, including a “free impression” of the hidden portrait, reproducing as closely as possible the pigments and paint stratigraphy of the original painting. XRF imaging of the mock-up painting was conducted using three different XRF imaging systems: a mobile X-ray tube based system and two synchrotron-based setups (one equipped with multiple SDDs and one equipped with a Maia detector). The sensitivity, limits of detection and imaging capabilities of each system under the chosen experimental conditions are evaluated and compared. The results indicate that an investigation of the original painting by this method would have an excellent chance of success. |
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2012-11-22 |
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0267-9477 |
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Impact Factor |
3.379 |
Times cited |
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; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme – Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of GOA “XANES meets ELNES” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and from FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0704.08 and G.01769.09. Further, the research leading to these results has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement no 226716. M. Alfeld receives a Ph.D. fellowship of the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). The authors gratefully acknowledge Yvonne Szafran and the staff of the Paintings Conservation Department of the J. Paul Getty Museum for making available their infrared reflectography (IRR) and X-radiographic images of the painting, and also the neutron activation analysis (NAA) images acquired in 1996 at NIST by Dr Henry Prask in collaboration with Mark Leonard, former head of the J. Paul Getty Museum Paintings Conservation Department. We are also grateful to Peter Reischig, a graduate intern at the Getty Conservation Institute and a Ph.D. candidate at Delft University of Technology for his assistance. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.379; 2013 IF: 3.396 |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:107704 |
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5818 |
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Bittencourt, C.; Krüger, P.; Lagos, M.J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.; Umek, P.; Guttmann, P. |
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Towards atomic resolution in sodium titanate nanotubes using near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectromicroscopy combined with multichannel multiple-scattering calculations |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
Beilstein journal of nanotechnology |
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Beilstein J Nanotech |
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3 |
Issue |
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Pages |
789-797 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Recent advances in near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure spectroscopy coupled with transmission X-ray microscopy (NEXAFS-TXM) allow large-area mapping investigations of individual nano-objects with spectral resolution up to E/Delta E = 104 and spatial resolution approaching 10 nm. While the state-of-the-art spatial resolution of X-ray microscopy is limited by nanostructuring process constrains of the objective zone plate, we show here that it is possible to overcome this through close coupling with high-level theoretical modelling. Taking the example of isolated bundles of hydrothermally prepared sodium titanate nanotubes ((Na,H)TiNTs) we are able to unravel the complex nanoscale structure from the NEXAFS-TXM data using multichannel multiple-scattering calculations, to the extent of being able to associate specific spectral features in the O K-edge and Ti L-edge with oxygen atoms in distinct sites within the lattice. These can even be distinguished from the contribution of different hydroxyl groups to the electronic structure of the (Na,H)TiNTs. |
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2012-11-23 |
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2190-4286; |
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Impact Factor |
3.127 |
Times cited |
13 |
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Most recent IF: 3.127; 2012 IF: 2.374 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105140 |
Serial |
3684 |
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Bliokh, K.Y.; Schattschneider, P.; Verbeeck, J.; Nori, F. |
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Electron vortex beams in a magnetic field : a new twist on Landau levels and Aharonov-Bohm states |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
Physical review X |
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Phys Rev X |
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2 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
041011-41015 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We examine the propagation of the recently discovered electron vortex beams in a longitudinal magnetic field. We consider both the Aharonov-Bohm configuration with a single flux line and the Landau case of a uniform magnetic field. While stationary Aharonov-Bohm modes represent Bessel beams with flux- and vortex-dependent probability distributions, stationary Landau states manifest themselves as nondiffracting Laguerre-Gaussian beams. Furthermore, the Landau-state beams possess field- and vortex-dependent phases: (i) the Zeeman phase from coupling the quantized angular momentum to the magnetic field and (ii) the Gouy phase, known from optical Laguerre-Gaussian beams. Remarkably, together these phases determine the structure of Landau energy levels. This unified Zeeman-Landau-Gouy phase manifests itself in a nontrivial evolution of images formed by various superpositions of modes. We demonstrate that, depending on the chosen superposition, the image can rotate in a magnetic field with either (i) Larmor, (ii) cyclotron (double-Larmor), or (iii) zero frequency. At the same time, its centroid always follows the classical cyclotron trajectory, in agreement with the Ehrenfest theorem. Interestingly, the nonrotating superpositions reproduce stable multivortex configurations that appear in rotating superfluids. Our results open an avenue for the direct electron-microscopy observation of fundamental properties of free quantum-electron states in magnetic fields. |
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College Park, Md |
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2012-11-26 |
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2160-3308; |
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Impact Factor |
12.789 |
Times cited |
130 |
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Vortex ECASJO_; |
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Most recent IF: 12.789; 2012 IF: 6.711 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105139UA @ admin @ c:irua:105139 |
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991 |
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Verbeeck, J.; Tian, H.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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How to manipulate nanoparticles with an electron beam? |
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2013 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
Volume |
25 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
1114-1117 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Weinheim |
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000315102600003 |
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2012-11-26 |
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0935-9648; |
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Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
75 |
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FWO; VORTEX; Countatoms ECASJO_; |
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Most recent IF: 19.791; 2013 IF: 15.409 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105287UA @ admin @ c:irua:105287 |
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1494 |
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Bogaerts, A.; Aerts, R.; Snoeckx, R.; Somers, W.; Van Gaens, W.; Yusupov, M.; Neyts, E. |
Title |
Modeling of plasma and plasma-surface interactions for medical, environmental and nano applications |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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Journal of physics : conference series |
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399 |
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012011 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this paper, an overview is given of modeling investigations carried out in our research group for a better understanding of plasmas used for medical, environmental and nano applications. The focus is both on modeling the plasma chemistry and the plasma-surface interactions. The plasma chemistry provides the densities and fluxes of the important plasma species. This information can be used as input when modeling the plasma-surface interactions. The combination of plasma simulations and plasma – surface interaction simulations provides a more comprehensive understanding of the underlying processes for these applications. |
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Bristol |
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2012-11-26 |
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1742-6588;1742-6596; |
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Times cited |
7 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104727 |
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2130 |
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Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Grzelczak, M.; Altantzis, T.; Goris, B.; Pérez-Juste, J.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Donaldson, S.H.; Chmelka, B.F.; Israelachvili, J.N.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; |
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Hydrophobic interactions modulate self-assembly of nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
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Acs Nano |
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6 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
11059-11065 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Hydrophobic interactions constitute one of the most important types of nonspecific interactions in biological systems, which emerge when water molecules rearrange as two hydrophobic species come close to each other. The prediction of hydrophobic interactions at the level of nanoparticles (Brownian objects) remains challenging because of uncontrolled diffusive motion of the particles. We describe here a general methodology for solvent-induced, reversible self-assembly of gold nanoparticles into 3D clusters with well-controlled sizes. A theoretical description of the process confirmed that hydrophobic interactions are the main driving force behind nanoparticle aggregation. |
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2012-11-28 |
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1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
311 |
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267867 Plasma Quo; 246791 Countatoms; 262348 Esmi |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2012 IF: 12.062 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105292 |
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1538 |
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Sarmadian, N.; Saniz, R.; Lamoen, D.; Partoens, B. |
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Influence of Al concentration on the optoelectronic properties of Al-doped MgO |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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86 |
Issue |
20 |
Pages |
205129-5 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We use density functional theory within the local density approximation to investigate the structural, electronic, and optical properties of Al-doped MgO. The concentrations considered range from 6% to 56%. In the latter case, we also compare the optical properties of the amorphous and crystalline phases. We find that, overall, the electronic properties of the crystalline phases change qualitatively little with Al concentration. On the other hand, the changes in the electronic structure in the amorphous phase are more important, most notably because of deep impurity levels in the band gap that are absent in the crystalline phase. This leads to observable effects in, e.g., the optical absorption edge and in the refractive index. Thus, the latter can be used to characterize the crystalline to amorphous transition with Al doping level. |
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2012-11-28 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Iwt; Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105137 |
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1612 |
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Massobrio, C.; Djimbi, D.M.; Matsubara, M.; Scipioni, R.; Boero, M. |
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Stability of Ge12C48 and Ge20C40 heterofullerenes : a first principles molecular dynamics study |
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2013 |
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Chemical physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Phys Lett |
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556 |
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163-167 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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By using first-principles molecular dynamics, we address the issue of structural stability for the C-60 Ge-m(m) family of doped heterofullerenes through a set of calculations targeting C48Ge12 and C40Ge20. Three kinds of theoretical tools are employed: (a) static structural optimization, (b) a bonding analysis based on localized orbitals (Wannier wavefunctions and centers) and (c) first-principles molecular dynamics at finite temperature. This latter tool allows concluding that the segregated form of C40Ge20 is less stable than its Si-based counterpart. However, the non-segregated forms of C40Ge20 and C40Si20 have comparable stabilities at finite temperatures. (C) 2012 Elsevier B. V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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2012-11-28 |
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0009-2614; |
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Impact Factor |
1.815 |
Times cited |
3 |
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Most recent IF: 1.815; 2013 IF: 1.991 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110085 |
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3132 |
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Beheshtian, J.; Sadeghi, A.; Neek-Amal, M.; Michel, K.H.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Induced polarization and electronic properties of carbon-doped boron nitride nanoribbons |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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86 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
195433-195438 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The electronic properties of boron nitride nanoribbons (BNNRs) doped with a line of carbon atoms are investigated using density functional calculations. By replacing a line of alternating B and N atoms with carbons, three different configurations are possible depending on the type of the atoms which bond to the carbons. We found very different electronic properties for these configurations: (i) the NCB arrangement is strongly polarized with a large dipole moment having an unexpected direction, (ii) the BCB and NCN arrangements are nonpolar with zero dipole moment, (iii) the doping by a carbon line reduces the band gap regardless of the local arrangement of the borons and the nitrogens around the carbon line, and (iv) the polarization and energy gap of the carbon-doped BNNRs can be tuned by an electric field applied parallel to the carbon line. Similar effects were found when either an armchair or zigzag line of carbon was introduced. |
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2012-11-29 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
41 |
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; We would like to thank J. M. Pereira and S. Goedecker for helpful discussions. This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the ESF-EuroGRAPHENE project CONGRAN. M. N.-A is supported by EU-Marie Curie IIF postdoc Fellowship/299522. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105136 |
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1603 |
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Alejo, D.; Morales, M.C.; de la Torre, J.B.; Grau, R.; Bencs, L.; Van Grieken, R.; van Espen, P.; Sosa, D.; Nuñez, V. |
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Seasonal trends of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide over North Santa Clara, Cuba |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Environmental monitoring and assessment |
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185 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
6023-6033 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Atmospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels were monitored simultaneously by means of Radiello passive samplers at six sites of Santa Clara city, Cuba, in the cold and the warm seasons in 2010. The dissolved ionic forms of NO2 and SO2 as nitrate and sulfite plus sulfate, respectively, were determined by means of ion chromatography. Analysis of NO2 as nitrite was also performed by UVVis spectrophotometry. For NO2, significant t tests show good agreement between the results of IC and UVVis methods. The NO2 and SO2 concentrations peaked in the cold season, while their minimum levels were experienced in the warm season. The pollutant levels do not exceed the maximum allowable limit of the Cuban Standard 39:1999, i.e., 40 μg/m3 and 50 μg/m3 for NO2 and SO2, respectively. The lowest pollutant concentrations obtained in the warm season can be attributed to an increase in their removal via precipitation (scavenging) while to the decreased traffic density and industrial emission during the summer holidays (e.g., July and August). |
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2012-12-03 |
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1420-2026; 1573-2967 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:107293 |
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8501 |
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Maccato, C.; Simon, Q.; Carraro, G.; Barreca, D.; Gasparotto, A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Zinc and copper oxides functionalized with metal nanoparticles : an insight into their nano-organization |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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Journal of advanced microscopy research |
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7 |
Issue |
2 |
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84-90 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Ag/ZnO and Au/CuxO (x = 1, 2) nanocomposites supported on Si(100) and polycrystalline Al2O3 were synthesised by hybrid approaches, combining chemical vapor deposition (either thermal or plasma-assisted) of host oxide matrices and subsequent radio frequency-sputtering of guest metal particles. The influence of the adopted synthetic parameters on the nanocomposite morphological and compositional features was investigated by field emission-scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Results confirm the synthesis of ZnO and CuxO nanoarchitectures, characterized by a tailored morphology and an intimate metal/oxide contact. A careful control of the processing conditions enabled a fine tuning of the mutual constituent distribution, opening thus attractive perspectives for the engineering of advanced nanomaterials. |
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2012-12-04 |
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2156-7573;2156-7581; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105298 |
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3932 |
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Berdiyorov, G.R.; Chao, X.H.; Peeters, F.M.; Wang, H.B.; Moshchalkov, V.V.; Zhu, B.Y. |
Title |
Magnetoresistance oscillations in superconducting strips : a Ginzburg-Landau study |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
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Phys Rev B |
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86 |
Issue |
22 |
Pages |
224504-224508 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Within the time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau theory we study the dynamic properties of current-carrying superconducting strips in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. We found pronounced voltage peaks as a function of the magnetic field, the amplitude of which depends both on sample dimensions and external parameters. These voltage oscillations are a consequence of moving vortices, which undergo alternating static and dynamic phases. At higher fields or for high currents, the continuous motion of vortices is responsible for the monotonic background on which the resistance oscillations due to the entry of additional vortices are superimposed. Mechanisms for such vortex-assisted resistance oscillations are discussed. Qualitative changes in the magnetoresistance curves are observed in the presence of random defects, which affect the dynamics of vortices in the system. |
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2012-12-10 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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3.836 |
Times cited |
31 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the ESF-NES program. G. R. B. acknowledges support from FWO-Vl. B.Y.Z. acknowledges the support from the MOST 973 Projects No. 2011CBA00110 and No. 2009CB930803, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. V. V. M. acknowledges support from the Methusalem Funding by the Flemish Government. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105969 |
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1930 |
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Dixit, H.; Lamoen, D.; Partoens, B. |
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Quasiparticle band structure of rocksalt-CdO determined using maximally localized Wannier functions |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Journal of physics : condensed matter |
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J Phys-Condens Mat |
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25 |
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3 |
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035501-35505 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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CdO in the rocksalt structure is an indirect band gap semiconductor. Thus, in order to determine its band gap one needs to calculate the complete band structure. However, in practice, the exact evaluation of the quasiparticle band structure for the large number of k-points which constitute the different symmetry lines in the Brillouin zone can be an extremely demanding task compared to the standard density functional theory (DFT) calculation. In this paper we report the full quasiparticle band structure of CdO using a plane-wave pseudopotential approach. In order to reduce the computational effort and time, we make use of maximally localized Wannier functions (MLWFs). The MLWFs offer a highly accurate method for interpolation of the DFT or GW band structure from a coarse k-point mesh in the irreducible Brillouin zone, resulting in a much reduced computational effort. The present paper discusses the technical details of the scheme along with the results obtained for the quasiparticle band gap and the electron effective mass. |
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London |
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2012-12-12 |
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0953-8984;1361-648X; |
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Impact Factor |
2.649 |
Times cited |
7 |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 2.649; 2013 IF: 2.223 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105296 |
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2801 |
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Turner, S.; Egoavil, R.; Batuk, M.; Abakumov, A.A.; Hadermann, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Site-specific mapping of transition metal oxygen coordination in complex oxides |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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Applied physics letters |
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Appl Phys Lett |
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101 |
Issue |
24 |
Pages |
241910 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We demonstrate site-specific mapping of the oxygen coordination number for transition metals in complex oxides using atomically resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy in an aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope. Pb2Sr2Bi2Fe6O16 contains iron with a constant Fe3+ valency in both octahedral and tetragonal pyramidal coordination and is selected to demonstrate the principle of site-specific coordination mapping. Analysis of the site-specific Fe-L2,3 data reveals distinct variations in the fine structure that are attributed to Fe in a six-fold (octahedron) or five-fold (distorted tetragonal pyramid) oxygen coordination. Using these variations, atomic resolution coordination maps are generated that are in excellent agreement with simulations. |
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American Institute of Physics |
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New York, N.Y. |
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2012-12-12 |
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0003-6951; |
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Impact Factor |
3.411 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Fwo; Countatoms; Vortex; Esteem 312483; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; |
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Most recent IF: 3.411; 2012 IF: 3.794 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105302UA @ admin @ c:irua:105302 |
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3030 |
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Tilleman, L.; De Henau, S.; Pauwels, M.; Nagy, N.; Pintelon, I.; Braeckman, B.P.; De Wael, K.; Van Doorslaer, S.; Adriaensen, D.; Timmermans, J.-P.; Moens, L.; Dewilde, S. |
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An N-myristoylated globin with a redox-sensing function that regulates the defecation cycle in Caenorhabditis elegans |
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2012 |
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PLoS ONE |
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Plos One |
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7 |
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12 |
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e48768-9 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Globins occur in all kingdoms of life where they fulfill a wide variety of functions. In the past they used to be primarily characterized as oxygen transport/storage proteins, but since the discovery of new members of the globin family like neuroglobin and cytoglobin, more diverse and complex functions have been assigned to this heterogeneous family. Here we propose a function for a membrane-bound globin of C. elegans, GLB-26. This globin was predicted to be myristoylated at its N-terminus, a post-translational modification only recently described in the globin family. In vivo, this globin is found in the membrane of the head mesodermal cell and in the tail stomato-intestinal and anal depressor muscle cells. Since GLB-26 is almost directly oxidized when exposed to oxygen, we postulate a possible function as electron transfer protein. Phenotypical studies show that GLB-26 takes part in regulating the length of the defecation cycle in C. elegans under oxidative stress conditions. |
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000313236200008 |
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2012-12-12 |
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1932-6203 |
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Impact Factor |
2.806 |
Times cited |
6 |
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; SDH is a Ph.D. fellow of the Fund for Scientific Research (FWO). Financial support to SD and LM was provided by the University of Antwerp (BOF UA TOP 2006) and to SD, LM, BPB, by FWO project G.0247.09. The UltraVIEW VoX spinning disk confocal microscope was purchased with support of the Hercules Foundation (Hercules Type 1: AUHA 09/001). The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.806; 2012 IF: 3.730 |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:102591 |
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5741 |
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