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Tsoufis, T.; Georgakilas, V.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rudolf, P.; Gournis, D. |
Title |
Incorporation of pure fullerene into organoclays : towards C60-pillared clay structures |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
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Chemistry: a European journal |
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Chem-Eur J |
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19 |
Issue |
24 |
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7937-7943 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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In this work, we demonstrate the successful incorporation of pure fullerene from solution into two-dimensional layered aluminosilicate minerals. Pure fullerenes are insoluble in water and neutral in terms of charge, hence they cannot be introduced into the clay galleries by ion exchange or intercalation from water solution. To overcome this bottleneck, we organically modified the clay with quaternary amines by using well-established reactions in clay science in order to expand the interlayer space and render the galleries organophilic. During the reaction with the fullerene solution, the organic solvent could enter into the clay galleries, thus transferring along the fullerene molecules. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the surfactant molecules, can be selectively removed by either simple ion-exchange reaction (e.g., interaction with Al(NO3)3 solution to replace the surfactant molecules with Al3+ ions) or thermal treatment (heating at 350 °C) to obtain novel fullerene-pillared clay structures exhibiting enhanced surface area. The synthesized hybrid materials were characterized in detail by a combination of experimental techniques including powder X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoemission, and UV/Vis spectroscopy as well as thermal analysis and nitrogen adsorptiondesorption measurements. The reported fullerene-pillared clay structures constitute a new hybrid system with very promising potential for the use in areas such as gas storage and/or gas separation due to their high surface area. |
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Weinheim |
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000319825500035 |
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2013-04-15 |
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0947-6539; |
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Impact Factor |
5.317 |
Times cited |
3 |
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262348 Esmi; 246791 Countatoms |
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Most recent IF: 5.317; 2013 IF: 5.696 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107347 |
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1599 |
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Adjizian, J.J.; De Marco, P.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; El Mel, A.A.; Snyders, R.; Gengler, R.Y.N.; Rudolf, P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.; Ewels, C.P.; |
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Platinum and palladium on carbon nanotubes : experimental and theoretical studies |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Chemical physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Phys Lett |
Volume |
571 |
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44-48 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Pristine and oxygen plasma functionalised carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were studied after the evaporation of Pt and Pd atoms. High resolution transmission electron microscopy shows the formation of metal nanoparticles at the CNT surface. Oxygen functional groups grafted by the plasma functionalization act as nucleation sites for metal nanoparticles. Analysis of the C1s core level spectra reveals that there is no covalent bonding between the Pt or Pd atoms and the CNT surface. Unlike other transition metals such as titanium and copper, neither Pd nor Pt show strong oxygen interaction or surface oxygen scavenging behaviour. |
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Amsterdam |
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000319109900007 |
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2013-04-06 |
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0009-2614; |
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Impact Factor |
1.815 |
Times cited |
23 |
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Countatoms; Cost |
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Most recent IF: 1.815; 2013 IF: 1.991 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108706 |
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2650 |
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Vorobyeva, N.; Rumyantseva, M.; Filatova, D.; Konstantinova, E.; Grishina, D.; Abakumov, A.; Turner, S.; Gaskov, A. |
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Nanocrystalline ZnO(Ga) : paramagnetic centers, surface acidity and gas sensor properties |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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182 |
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555-564 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nanocrystalline ZnO and ZnO(Ga) samples with different gallium content were prepared by wet-chemical method. Introduction of gallium leads to the increase of amount of weak acid sites such as surface hydroxyl groups. Gas sensing properties toward 0.22 ppm H2S and NO2 were studied at 100450 °C by DC conductance measurements. The optimal temperature for gas sensing experiments was determined. Sensor signal toward H2S decreases with increase of Ga concentration. The dependence of ZnO(Ga) sensor signal to NO2 on the gallium content has non-monotonous character, which correlates with the change of conductivity of the samples in air and concentration of paramagnetic donor states. |
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Lausanne |
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000319488800075 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-27 |
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0925-4005; |
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Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Hercules; FWO |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 2013 IF: 3.840 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107346 |
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2250 |
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Berdonosov, P.S.; Akselrud, L.; Prots, Y.; Abakumov, A.M.; Smet, P.F.; Poelman, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Dolgikh, V.A. |
Title |
Cs7Nd11(SeO3)12Cl16 : first noncentrosymmetric structure among alkaline-metal lanthanide selenite halides |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
Volume |
52 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
3611-3619 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16, the complex selenite chloride of cesium and neodymium, was synthesized in the NdOCl-SeO2-CsCl system. The compound has been characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, luminescence spectroscopy, and second-harmonic-generation techniques. Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 crystallizes in an orthorhombic unit cell with a = 15.911(1) angstrom, b = 15.951(1) angstrom, and c = 25.860(1) angstrom and a noncentrosymmetric space group Pna2(1) (No. 33). The crystal structure of Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 can be represented as a stacking of Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12) lamellas and CsCl-like layers. Because of the layered nature of the Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 structure, it features numerous planar defects originating from occasionally missing the CsCl-like layer and violating the perfect stacking of the Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 lamellas. Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 represents the first example of a noncentrosymmetric structure among alkaline-metal lanthanide selenite halides. Cs7Nd11(SeO3)(12)Cl-16 demonstrates luminescence emission in the near-IR region with reduced efficiency due to a high concentration of Nd3+ ions causing nonradiative cross-relaxation. |
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Easton, Pa |
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000317094300022 |
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2013-03-11 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
10 |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108482 |
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3524 |
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Smits, M.; Chan, C. kit; Tytgat, T.; Craeye, B.; Costarramone, N.; Lacombe, S.; Lenaerts, S. |
Title |
Photocatalytic degradation of soot deposition : self-cleaning effect on titanium dioxide coated cementitious materials |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Chemical engineering journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Eng J |
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222 |
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411-418 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Diesel soot emissions deteriorate the appearance of architectural building materials by soot fouling. This soot deposition devalue the aesthetic value of the building. A solution to counteract this problem is applying titanium dioxide on building materials. TiO2 can provide air-purifying and self-cleaning properties due to its photocatalytic activity. In literature, photocatalytic soot oxidation is observed on glass or silicon substrates. However, degradation of soot by photocatalysis was not yet investigated on cementitious samples (mortar, concrete) although it is one of the most frequently used building materials. In this study, photocatalytic soot oxidation by means of TiO2 coated cementitious samples is addressed. The soot removal capacity of four types of TiO2 layers, coated on mortar samples, is evaluated by means of two detection methods. The first method is based on colorimetric measurements, while the second method uses digital image processing to calculate the area of soot coverage. The experimental data revealed that cementitious materials coated with commercially available TiO2 exhibited self-cleaning properties as it was found that all coated samples were able to remove soot. The P25 coating gave the best soot degradation performance, while the Eoxolit product showed the slowest soot degradation rate. In addition, gas chromatography measurements in a closed chamber experiment with P25 confirmed that complete mineralization of about 60% of the soot was obtained within 24 hours since CO2 was the sole observed oxidation product. Due to its realistic approach, this study proves that photocatalytic soot removal on TiO2 coated cementitious surfaces is possible in practice, which is an important step towards the practical application of self-cleaning building materials. |
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000319528900046 |
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2013-03-05 |
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1385-8947; 1873-3212 |
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Impact Factor |
6.216 |
Times cited |
43 |
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; This work was supported by a PhD grant (M. Smits) from the University of Antwerp, a PhD grant (T. Tytgat) funded by the Institute of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT) and the exchange program Tournesol (Project T2012.05) financed by the Flemish government. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.216; 2013 IF: 4.058 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:106519 |
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5979 |
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Cataldo, M.; Evangelista, H.; Simões, J.C.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Simmonds, I.; Hollanda, M.H.; Wainer, I.; Aquino, F.; Van Grieken, R. |
Title |
Mineral dust variability in central West Antarctica associated with ozone depletion |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Atmospheric chemistry and physics |
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13 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
2165-2175 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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We present here data of mineral dust variability retrieved from an ice core of the central West Antarctic, spanning the last five decades. Main evidence provided by the geochemical analysis is that northerly air mass incursions to the coring site, tracked by insoluble dust microparticles, have declined over the past 50 yr. This result contrasts with dust records from ice cores reported to the coastal West Antarctic that show increases since mid-20th century. We attribute this difference to regional climatic changes due to the ozone depletion and its implications to westerly winds. We found that the diameters of insoluble microparticles in the central West Antarctica ice core are significantly correlated with cyclone depth (energy) and wind intensity around Antarctica. |
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000315406600027 |
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2013-02-25 |
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1680-7316; 1680-7324 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:105832 |
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8250 |
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Yusupov, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Huygh, S.; Snoeckx, R.; van Duin, A.C.T.; Neyts, E.C. |
Title |
Plasma-induced destruction of bacterial cell wall components : a reactive molecular dynamics simulation |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
117 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
5993-5998 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
Nonthermal atmospheric pressure plasmas are gaining increasing attention for biomedical applications. However, very little fundamental information on the interaction mechanisms between the plasma species and biological cells is currently available. We investigate the interaction of important plasma species, such as OH, H2O2, O, O3, as well as O2 and H2O, with bacterial peptidoglycan by means of reactive molecular dynamics simulations, aiming for a better understanding of plasma disinfection. Our results show that OH, O, O3, and H2O2 can break structurally important bonds of peptidoglycan (i.e., CO, CN, or CC bonds), which consequently leads to the destruction of the bacterial cell wall. The mechanisms behind these breakups are, however, dependent on the impinging plasma species, and this also determines the effectiveness of the cell wall destruction. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000316773000056 |
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2013-02-23 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
59 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2013 IF: 4.835 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107154 |
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2636 |
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Snoeckx, R.; Aerts, R.; Tu, X.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Plasma-based dry reforming : a computational study ranging from the nanoseconds to seconds time scale |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
117 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
4957-4970 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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We present a computational study for the conversion of CH4 and CO2 into value-added chemicals, i.e., the so-called dry reforming of methane, in a dielectric barrier discharge reactor. A zero-dimensional chemical kinetics model is applied to study the plasma chemistry in a 1:1 CH4/CO2 mixture. The calculations are first performed for one microdischarge pulse and its afterglow, to study in detail the chemical pathways of the conversion. Subsequently, long time-scale simulations are carried out, corresponding to real residence times in the plasma, assuming a large number of consecutive microdischarge pulses, to mimic the conditions of the filamentary discharge regime in a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor. The conversion of CH4 and CO2 as well as the selectivity of the formed products and the energy cost and energy efficiency of the process are calculated and compared to experiments for a range of different powers and gas flows, and reasonable agreement is reached. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000316308400010 |
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2013-02-18 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
118 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2013 IF: 4.835 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106516 |
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2628 |
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Abakumov, A.M.; Batuk, M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tyablikov, O.A.; Sheptyakov, D.V.; Filimonov, D.S.; Pokholok, K.V.; Zhidal, V.S.; Rozova, M.G.; Antipov, E.V.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; |
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Structural and magnetic phase transitions in the AnBnO3n-2 anion-deficient perovskites Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
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52 |
Issue |
14 |
Pages |
7834-7843 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Novel anion-deficient perovskite-based ferrites Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 were synthesized by solid-state reaction in air. Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 belong to the perovskite-based AnBnO3n2 homologous series with n = 5 and 6, respectively, with a unit cell related to the perovskite subcell ap as ap√2 × ap × nap√2. Their structures are derived from the perovskite one by slicing it with 1/2[110]p(1̅01)p crystallographic shear (CS) planes. The CS operation results in (1̅01)p-shaped perovskite blocks with a thickness of (n 2) FeO6 octahedra connected to each other through double chains of edge-sharing FeO5 distorted tetragonal pyramids which can adopt two distinct mirror-related configurations. Ordering of chains with a different configuration provides an extra level of structure complexity. Above T ≈ 750 K for Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and T ≈ 400 K for Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 the chains have a disordered arrangement. On cooling, a second-order structural phase transition to the ordered state occurs in both compounds. Symmetry changes upon phase transition are analyzed using a combination of superspace crystallography and group theory approach. Correlations between the chain ordering pattern and octahedral tilting in the perovskite blocks are discussed. Pb2Ba2BiFe5O13 and Pb1.5Ba2.5Bi2Fe6O16 undergo a transition into an antiferromagnetically (AFM) ordered state, which is characterized by a G-type AFM ordering of the Fe magnetic moments within the perovskite blocks. The AFM perovskite blocks are stacked along the CS planes producing alternating FM and AFM-aligned FeFe pairs. In spite of the apparent frustration of the magnetic coupling between the perovskite blocks, all n = 4, 5, 6 AnFenO3n2 (A = Pb, Bi, Ba) feature robust antiferromagnetism with similar Néel temperatures of 623632 K. |
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Easton, Pa |
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2013-02-13 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
10 |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109213 |
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3196 |
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He, Z.B.; Deng, G.; Tian, H.; Xu, Q.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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90° Rotation of orbital stripes in bilayer manganite PrCa2Mn2O7 studied by in situ transmission electron microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Journal of solid state chemistry |
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J Solid State Chem |
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200 |
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287-293 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We present an in situ transmission electron microscopy study on the half-doped bilayer manganite PrCa2Mn2O7 to reveal the rotation process of the orbital stripes. Between the reported initial and final ordering phases, we identified an intermediate state with two sets of satellite spots to bridge the 90° rotation of the orbital stripes. Furthermore, we determined that the rotation of the orbital stripes does not always occur. Some restricted conditions for the orbital rotation to occur were found and reasons are discussed. |
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London |
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000317158000043 |
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2013-02-08 |
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0022-4596; |
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Impact Factor |
2.299 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Most recent IF: 2.299; 2013 IF: 2.200 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106183 |
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20 |
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Terzano, R.; Alfeld, M.; Janssens, K.; Vekemans, B.; Schoonjans, T.; Vincze, L.; Tomasi, N.; Pinton, R.; Cesco, S. |
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Spatially resolved (semi)quantitative determination of iron (Fe) in plants by means of synchrotron micro X-ray fluorescence |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry |
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Anal Bioanal Chem |
Volume |
405 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
3341-3350 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Iron (Fe) is an essential element for plant growth and development; hence determining Fe distribution and concentration inside plant organs at the microscopic level is of great relevance to better understand its metabolism and bioavailability through the food chain. Among the available microanalytical techniques, synchrotron mu-XRF methods can provide a powerful and versatile array of analytical tools to study Fe distribution within plant samples. In the last years, the implementation of new algorithms and detection technologies has opened the way to more accurate (semi)quantitative analyses of complex matrices like plant materials. In this paper, for the first time the distribution of Fe within tomato roots has been imaged and quantified by means of confocal mu-XRF and exploiting a recently developed fundamental parameter-based algorithm. With this approach, Fe concentrations ranging from few hundreds of ppb to several hundreds of ppm can be determined at the microscopic level without cutting sections. Furthermore, Fe (semi)quantitative distribution maps were obtained for the first time by using two opposing detectors to collect simultaneously the XRF radiation emerging from both sides of an intact cucumber leaf. |
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000316338700033 |
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2013-02-07 |
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1618-2642 |
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Impact Factor |
3.431 |
Times cited |
27 |
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; Research was supported by grants from Italian MIUR (FIRB-Programma “Futuro in Ricerca”) and Free University of Bolzano (TN5046 and TN5056). Synchrotron experiments at HASY-LAB were financially supported by the European Community Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 “Structuring the European Research Area” Program I (Integrating Activity on Synchrotron and Free Electron Laser Science; project: contract RII3-CT-2004-506008). Matthias Alfeld receives a Ph.D. fellowship of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). We thank Karen Rickers-Appel for her scientific and technical support in obtaining the experimental data at Beamline L (HASYLAB, DESY, Hamburg, Germany). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.431; 2013 IF: 3.578 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:108261 |
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5838 |
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Batuk, M.; Batuk, D.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Rozova, M.G.; Antipov, E.V.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Homologous series of layered perovskites An+1BnO3n-1Cl : crystal and magnetic structure of a new oxychloride Pb4BiFe4O11Cl |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
Volume |
52 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
2208-2218 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The nuclear and magnetic structure of a novel oxychloride Pb4BiFe4O11Cl has been studied over the temperature range 1.5700 K using a combination of transmission electron microscopy and synchrotron and neutron powder diffraction [space group P4/mbm, a = 5.5311(1) Å, c = 19.586(1) Å, T = 300 K]. Pb4BiFe4O11Cl is built of truncated (Pb,Bi)3Fe4O11 quadruple perovskite blocks separated by CsCl-type (Pb,Bi)2Cl slabs. The perovskite blocks consist of two layers of FeO6 octahedra located between two layers of FeO5 tetragonal pyramids. The FeO6 octahedra rotate about the c axis, resulting in a √2ap × √2ap × c superstructure. Below TN = 595(17) K, Pb4BiFe4O11Cl adopts a G-type antiferromagnetic structure with the iron magnetic moments confined to the ab plane. The ordered magnetic moments at 1.5 K are 3.93(3) and 3.62(4) μB on the octahedral and square-pyramidal iron sites, respectively. Pb4BiFe4O11Cl can be considered a member of the perovskite-based An+1BnO3n1Cl homologous series (A = Pb/Bi; B = Fe) with n = 4. The formation of a subsequent member of the series with n = 5 is also demonstrated. |
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Easton, Pa |
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2013-02-05 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
6 |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106185 |
Serial |
1486 |
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Subban, C.V.; Ati, M.; Rousse, G.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Janot, R.; Tarascon, J.-M. |
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Preparation, structure, and electrochemistry of layered polyanionic hydroxysulfates : LiMSO4OH (M = Fe, Co, Mn) electrodes for Li-Ion batteries |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Am Chem Soc |
Volume |
135 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
3653-3661 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The Li-ion rechargeable battery, due to its high energy density, has driven remarkable advances in portable electronics. Moving toward more sustainable electrodes could make this technology even more attractive to large-volume applications. We present here a new family of 3d-metal hydroxysulfates of general formula LiMSO4OH (M = Fe, Co, and Mn) among which (i) LiFeSO4OH reversibly releases 0.7 Li+ at an average potential of 3.6 V vs Li+/Li-0, slightly higher than the potential of currently lauded LiFePO4 (3.45 V) electrode material, and (ii) LiCoSO4OH shows a redox activity at 4.7 V vs Li+/Li-0. Besides, these compounds can be easily made at temperatures near 200 degrees C via a synthesis process that enlists a new intermediate phase of composition M-3(SO4)(2)(OH)(2) (M = Fe, Co, Mn, and Ni), related to the mineral caminite. Structurally, we found that LiFeSO4OH is a layered phase unlike the previously reported 3.2 V tavorite LiFeSO4OH. This work should provide an impetus to experimentalists for designing better electrolytes to fully tap the capacity of high-voltage Co-based hydroxysulfates, and to theorists for providing a means to predict the electrochemical redox activity of two polymorphs. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000315936700056 |
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2013-02-01 |
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0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
53 |
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Most recent IF: 13.858; 2013 IF: 11.444 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108283 |
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2708 |
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Houssa, M.; van den Broek, B.; Scalise, E.; Pourtois, G.; Afanas'ev, V.V.; Stesmans, A. |
Title |
An electric field tunable energy band gap at silicene/(0001) ZnS interfaces |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Physical chemistry, chemical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
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15 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
3702-3705 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The interaction of silicene, the silicon counterpart of graphene, with (0001) ZnS surfaces is investigated theoretically, using first-principles simulations. The charge transfer occurring at the silicene/(0001) ZnS interface leads to the opening of an indirect energy band gap of about 0.7 eV in silicene. Remarkably, the nature (indirect or direct) and magnitude of the energy band gap of silicene can be controlled by an external electric field: the energy gap is predicted to become direct for electric fields larger than about 0.5 V angstrom(-1), and the direct energy gap decreases approximately linearly with the applied electric field. The predicted electric field tunable energy band gap of the silicene/(0001) ZnS interface is very promising for its potential use in nanoelectronic devices. |
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Cambridge |
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000315165100002 |
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2013-01-29 |
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1463-9076;1463-9084; |
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Impact Factor |
4.123 |
Times cited |
74 |
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Most recent IF: 4.123; 2013 IF: 4.198 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107702 |
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94 |
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De Keersmaecker, M.; De Wael, K.; Adriaens, A. |
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Influence of the deposition method, temperature and deposition time on the corrosion inhibition of lead dodecanoate coatings deposited on lead surfaces |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Journal of solid state electrochemistry |
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J Solid State Electr |
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17 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
1259-1269 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Electrochemical impedance measurements have been used to investigate the influence of the deposition method, including time and temperature, upon the corrosion inhibition characteristics of lead dodecanoate coatings on lead electrodes. The results were analysed using multivariate statistics and show that, in general, these easily prepared coatings are very protective against corrosion. The temperature proves to be an important parameter for the quality and the corrosion inhibition efficiency of the coating. A comparison between two different electrochemically assisted deposition methods, immersion using a reduction pretreatment and cyclic voltammetry, does not show significant differences. Using the immersion technique at room temperature, the deposition time was tested as the third influencing parameter for the corrosion inhibition efficiency of the deposited lead dodecanoate coatings. A longer deposition time of the lead into the sodium dodecanoate solution provides a layer with a somewhat higher corrosion resistance. |
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2013-01-10 |
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1432-8488 |
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Impact Factor |
2.316 |
Times cited |
4 |
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; The Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO)- and Ghent University are acknowledged for the funding of this work. The authors would also like to thank Pieter van Hoe for the construction of the lead electrodes. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.316; 2013 IF: 2.234 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:105278 |
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5663 |
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Kirsanova, M.A.; Mori, T.; Maruyama, S.; Matveeva; Batuk, D.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gerasimenko, A.V.; Olenev, A.V.; Grin, Y.; Shevelkov, A.V. |
Title |
Synthesis, structure, and transport properties of type-I derived clathrate Ge46-xPxSe8-y (x=15.4(1); y=0-2.65) with diverse host-guest bonding |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
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52 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
577-588 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A first clathrate compound with selenium guest atoms, [Ge46-xPx]Se8-y square(y) (x = 15.4(1); y = 0-2.65; square denotes a vacancy), was synthesized as a single-phase and structurally characterized. It crystallizes in the space group Fm (3) over bar with the unit cell parameter a varying from 20.310(2) to 20.406(2) angstrom and corresponding to a 2 x 2 x 2 supercell of a usual clathrate-I structure. The superstructure is formed due to the symmetrical arrangement of the three-bonded framework atoms appearing as a result of the framework transformation of the parent clathrate-I structure. Selenium guest atoms occupy two types of polyhedral cages inside the positively charged framework; all selenium atoms in the larger cages form a single covalent bond with the framework atoms, relating the title compounds to a scanty family of semiclathrates. According to the measurements of electrical resistivity and Seebeck coefficient, [Ge46-xPx]Se8-y square(y) is an n-type semiconductor with E-g = 0.41 eV for x = 15.4(1) and y = 0; it demonstrates the maximal thermoelectric power factor of 2.3 x 10(-5) W K-2 m(-1) at 660 K. |
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Easton, Pa |
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000314007500010 |
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2012-12-31 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
14 |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2013 IF: 4.794 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107689 |
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3463 |
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Ovsyannikov, S.V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Schnelle, W.; Egoavil, R.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Glazyrin, K.V.; Hanfland, M.; Dubrovinsky, L. |
Title |
Perovskite-like Mn2O3 : a path to new manganites |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Angewandte Chemie |
Abbreviated Journal |
Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume |
52 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
1494-1498 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Korund-artiges ε-Mn2O3 und Perowskit-artiges ζ-Mn2O3, zwei neue Phasen von Mn2O3, wurden unter hohen Drücken bei hohen Temperaturen synthetisiert. Die Manganatome können vollständig die A- und B-Positionen der Perowskitstruktur besetzen. ζ-Mn2O3 (siehe Bild, A-Positionsordnung) enthält Mn in den drei Oxidationsstufen +II, +III und +IV. |
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Weinheim |
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000313913300027 |
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2012-12-22 |
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1433-7851; |
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Impact Factor |
11.994 |
Times cited |
84 |
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This work was supported by the DFG (project OV-110/1-1), Alexander von Humboldt foundation, European Union Council (FP7)-Grant no. 246102 IFOX, European Research Council (FP7)-ERC Starting Grant no. 278510 VORTEX and ERC Grant no. 246791-COUNTATOMS, and Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. ECASJO_; |
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Most recent IF: 11.994; 2013 IF: 11.336 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108765UA @ admin @ c:irua:108765 |
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2573 |
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Neyts, E.C.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Combining molecular dynamics with Monte Carlo simulations : implementations and applications |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Theoretical chemistry accounts : theory, computation, and modeling |
Abbreviated Journal |
Theor Chem Acc |
Volume |
132 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
1320-12 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this contribution, we present an overview of the various techniques for combining atomistic molecular dynamics with Monte Carlo simulations, mainly in the context of condensed matter systems, as well as a brief summary of the main accelerated dynamics techniques. Special attention is given to the force bias Monte Carlo technique and its combination with molecular dynamics, in view of promising recent developments, including a definable timescale. Various examples of the application of combined molecular dynamics / Monte Carlo simulations are given, in order to demonstrate the enhanced simulation efficiency with respect to either pure molecular dynamics or Monte Carlo. |
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2012-12-19 |
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1432-881X;1432-2234; |
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Impact Factor |
1.89 |
Times cited |
27 |
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Most recent IF: 1.89; 2013 IF: 2.143 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104725 |
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404 |
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Massobrio, C.; Djimbi, D.M.; Matsubara, M.; Scipioni, R.; Boero, M. |
Title |
Stability of Ge12C48 and Ge20C40 heterofullerenes : a first principles molecular dynamics study |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
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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000313644100032 |
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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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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 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
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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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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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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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 |
Publication |
Analytical chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Anal Chem |
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85 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
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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Kalidindi, S.B.; Wiktor, C.; Ramakrishnan, A.; Weßing, J.; Schneemann, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fischer, R.A. |
Title |
Lewis base mediated efficient synthesis and solvation-like host-guest chemistry of covalent organic framework-1 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Chemical communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Commun |
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49 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
463-465 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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N-Lewis base mediated room temperature synthesis of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) starting from a solution of building blocks instead of partially soluble building blocks was developed. This protocol shifts COF synthetic chemistry from sealed tubes to open beakers. Non-conventional inclusion compounds of COF-1 were obtained by vapor phase infiltration of ferrocene and azobenzene, and solvation like effects were established. |
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London |
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000312193100007 |
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2012-11-06 |
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1359-7345;1364-548X; |
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Impact Factor |
6.319 |
Times cited |
17 |
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262348 Esmi |
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Most recent IF: 6.319; 2013 IF: 6.718 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105953 |
Serial |
1815 |
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Buczyńska, A.J.; Geypens, B.; Van Grieken, R.; De Wael, K. |
Title |
Stable carbon isotopic ratio measurement of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as a tool for source identification and apportionment : a review of analytical methodologies |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Talanta : the international journal of pure and applied analytical chemistry |
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Talanta |
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105 |
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435-450 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The measurement of the ratio of stable isotopes of carbon (13C/12C expressed as a δ13C) in the individual components of a sample may be used as a means to identify the origin of these components. This article reviews the approaches and reports on the successes and failures of source identification and apportionment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) with the use of compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA). One of the conditions for a precise and accurate analysis of isotope ratios with the use of GC-C-IRMS is the need for well separated peaks, with no co-elutions, and reduced unresolved complex mixture (UCM). Additionally, special care needs to be taken for an investigation of possible isotope fractionation effects introduced during the analytical treatment of samples. With the above-mentioned problems in mind, this review discusses in detail and compares current laboratory methodologies, mainly in the extraction and subsequent clean-up techniques used for environmental samples (air particulate matter, soil and sediments). Sampling strategies, the use of isotopic internal standards and the ranges for precision and accuracy are also reported and discussed. |
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000319088500064 |
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2012-10-30 |
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0039-9140; 1873-3573 |
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4.162 |
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19 |
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Most recent IF: 4.162; 2013 IF: 3.511 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:102091 |
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5845 |
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Retuerto, M.; Li, M.R.; Go, Y.B.; Ignatov, A.; Croft, M.; Ramanujachary, K.V.; Hadermann, J.; Hodges, J.P.; Herber, R.H.; Nowik, I.; Greenblatt, M.; |
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Magnetic and structural studies of the multifunctional material SrFe0.75Mo0.25O3-\text{\textgreek{d}} |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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Inorganic chemistry |
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Inorg Chem |
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51 |
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22 |
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12273-12280 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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SrFe0.75Mo0.25O3-delta has been recently discovered as an extremely efficient electrode for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs). We have performed structural and magnetic studies to fully characterize this multifunctional material. We have observed by powder neutron diffraction (PND) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) that its crystal symmetry is better explained with a tetragonal symmetry (I4/mcm space group) than with the previously reported orthorhombic symmetry (Pnma space group). The temperature dependent magnetic properties indicate an exceptionally high magnetic ordering temperature (T-N similar to 750 K), well above room temperature. The ordered magnetic structure at low temperature was determined by PND to be an antiferromagnetic coupling of the Fe cations. Mossbauer spectroscopy corroborated the PND results. A detailed study, with X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), in agreement with the Mossbauer results, confirmed the formal oxidation states of the cations to be mixed valence Fe3+/4+ and Mo6+. |
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Easton, Pa |
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2012-10-26 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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4.857 |
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12 |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2012 IF: 4.593 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105142 |
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1862 |
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Van Eynde, E.; Tytgat, T.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Biotemplated diatom silica-titania materials for air purification |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Photochemical & photobiological sciences |
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Photoch Photobio Sci |
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12 |
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4 |
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690-695 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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We present a novel manufacture route for silicatitania photocatalysts using the diatom microalga Pinnularia sp. Diatoms self-assemble into porous silica cell walls, called frustules, with periodic micro-, meso- and macroscale features. This unique hierarchical porous structure of the diatom frustule is used as a biotemplate to incorporate titania by a solgel methodology. Important material characteristics of the modified diatom frustules under study are morphology, crystallinity, surface area, pore size and optical properties. The produced biosilicatitania material is evaluated towards photocatalytic activity for NOx abatement under UV radiation. This research is the first step to obtain sustainable, well-immobilised silicatitania photocatalysts using diatoms. |
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2012-10-25 |
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1474-905x; 1474-9092 |
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Impact Factor |
2.344 |
Times cited |
18 |
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Most recent IF: 2.344; 2013 IF: 2.939 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:106625 |
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5930 |
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Jabłoński, M.B.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Darchuk, L.; Turzańska, K.; Gorzelak, M.; Kuduk, R.; Dorriné, W.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Microchemical investigation of bone derived from mice treated with strontium in different chemical forms using scanning electron microscopy and micro-Raman spectroscopy |
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2013 |
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Microchemical journal |
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108 |
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168-173 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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We used SEM/EDX and micro-Raman spectroscopy to investigate the chemical changes (both on the level of elementary and molecular composition) of mice bones when strontium is incorporated in their microstructure after being administered in the form of two salts: chloride and ranelate. Strontium accumulated mainly in vicinity of bone edges, both cortical and close to bone marrow. The distribution of other elements comprising bone samples (Ca, P, Mg, K etc.) was also determined by energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). The area adjacent to a cortical bone edge with accumulated strontium has presented modified Raman spectral profiles. Besides most of the Raman bands typical for both mineral (hydroxyapatite with carbonate substitution type B) and organic phases of a bone, we observed a Raman band at 811 cm− 1. It was detected regularly in the sample with high strontium concentration. |
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2012-10-25 |
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0026-265x; 0026-265x |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:107882 |
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8246 |
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Aerts, R.; Martens, T.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Influence of vibrational states on CO2 splitting by dielectric barrier discharges |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
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The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
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J Phys Chem C |
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116 |
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44 |
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23257-23273 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this paper, the splitting of CO2 in a pulsed plasma system, such as a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD), is evaluated from a chemical point of view by means of numerical modeling. For this purpose, a chemical reaction set of CO2 in an atmospheric pressure plasma is developed, including the vibrational states of CO2, O2, and CO. The simulated pulses are matched to the conditions of a filament (or microdischarge) and repeated with intervals of 1 μs. The influence of vibrationally excited CO2 as well as other neutral species, ions, and electrons on the CO2 splitting is discussed. Our calculations predict that the electrons have the largest contribution to the CO2 splitting at the conditions under study, by electron impact dissociation. The contribution of vibrationally excited CO2 levels in the splitting of CO2 is found be 6.4%, when only considering one microdischarge pulse and its afterglow, but it can be much higher for consecutive discharge pulses, as is typical for a filamentary DBD, when the interpulse time is short enough and accumulation effects in the vibrationally excited CO2 densities can occur. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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2012-10-19 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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4.536 |
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112 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2012 IF: 4.814 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101764 |
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1659 |
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Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Rozova, M.G.; Sarakinou, E.; Antipov, E.V. |
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Expanding the Ruddlesden-Popper manganite family : the n=3 La3.2Ba0.8Mn3O10 Member |
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2012 |
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Inorganic chemistry |
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Inorg Chem |
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51 |
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21 |
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11487-11492 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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La3.2Ba0.8Mn3O10, a representative of the rare n = 3 members of the Ruddlesden-Popper manganites A(n+1)Mn(n)O(3n+1), was synthesized in an evacuated sealed silica tube. Its crystal structure was refined from a combination of powder X-ray diffraction (PXD) and precession electron diffraction (PED) data, with the rotations of the MnO6 octahedra described within the symmetry-adapted mode approach (space group Cccm, a = 29.068(1) angstrom, b = 5.5504(5) angstrom, c = 5.5412(5) angstrom; PXD RF = 0.053, RP = 0.026; PED RF = 0.248). The perovskite block in La3.2Ba0.8Mn3O10 features an octahedral tilting distortion with out-of-phase rotations of the Mn06 octahedra according to the (Phi,Phi,0)(Phi,Phi,0) mode, observed for the first time in the n = 3 Ruddlesden-Popper structures. The Mn06 octahedra demonstrate a noticeable deformation with the elongation of two apical Mn-O bonds due to the Jahn-Teller effect in the Mn3+ cations. The relationships between the octahedral tilting distortion, the ionic radii of the cations at the A- and B-positions, and the mismatch between the perovslcite and rock-salt blocks of the Ruddlesden-Popper structure are discussed. At low temperatures, La3.2Ba0.8Mn3O10 reveals a sizable remnant magnetization of about 1.3 mu(B)/Mn at 2K, and shows signatures of spin freezing below 150 K. |
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2012-10-17 |
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0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Impact Factor |
4.857 |
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2 |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2012 IF: 4.593 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110121 |
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1133 |
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Ati, M.; Sathiya, M.; Boulineau, S.; Reynaud, M.; Abakumov, A.; Rousse, G.; Melot, B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Tarascon, J.-M. |
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Understanding and promoting the rapid preparation of the triplite-phase of LiFeSO4F for use as a large-potential Fe cathode |
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2012 |
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Journal of the American Chemical Society |
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J Am Chem Soc |
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134 |
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44 |
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18380-18387 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The development of new electrode materials, which are composed of Earth-abundant elements and that can be made via eco-efficient processes, is becoming absolutely necessary for reasons of sustainable production. The 3.9 V triplite-phase of LiFeSO4F, compared to the 3.6 V tavorite-phase, could satisfy this requirement provided the currently complex synthetic pathway can be simplified. Here, we present our work aiming at better understanding the reaction mechanism that govern its formation as a way to optimize its preparation. We first demonstrate, using complementary X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy studies, that triplite-LiFeSO4F can nucleate from tavorite-LiFeSO4F via a reconstructive process whose kinetics are significantly influenced by moisture and particle morphology. Perhaps the most spectacular finding is that it is possible to prepare electrochemically active triplite-LiFeSO4F from anhydrous precursors using either reactive spark plasma sintering (SPS) synthesis in a mere 20 min at 320 degrees C or room temperature ball milling for 3 h. These new pathways appear to be strongly driven by the easy formation of a disordered phase with higher entropy, as both techniques trigger disorder via rapid annealing steps or defect creation. Although a huge number of phases adopts the tavorite structure-type, this new finding offers both a potential way to prepare new compositions in the triplite structure and a wealth of opportunities for the synthesis of new materials which could benefit many domains beyond energy storage. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000310720900041 |
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2012-10-12 |
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0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
36 |
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Most recent IF: 13.858; 2012 IF: 10.677 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105147 |
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3802 |
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