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Bending, S.J.; Neal, J.S.; Milošević, M.V.; Potenza, A.; san Emeterio, L.; Marrows, C.H. |
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Vortex-antivortex 'molecular crystals' in hybrid ferromagnet/superconductor structures |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics : conference series |
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150 |
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052019 |
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We have used high resolution Hall probe microscopy to image vortex-antivortex (V-AV) 'molecules' induced in superconducting Pb films by the stray fields from square arrays of ferromagnetic Co/Pt dots. We have directly observed spontaneous V-AV pairs and studied how they interact with added 'free' (anti)fluxons in an applied magnetic field. We observe a rich variety of subtle phenomena arising from competing symmetries in our system which can either drive added antivortices to join AV shells around nanomagnets or stabilise the translationally symmetric AV lattice between the dots. Added vortices annihilate AV shells, leading eventually to a stable 'nulling' state with no free fluxons, which should exhibit a strongly (field-)enhanced critical current. At higher densities we actually observe vortex shells around the magnets, stabilised by the asymmetric anti-pinning potential. Our experimental findings are in good agreement with Ginzburg-Landau calculations. |
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2009-04-01 |
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1742-6588;1742-6596; |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106136 |
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3855 |
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Connolly, M.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Bending, S.J.; Clem, J.R.; Tamegai, T. |
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Vortex 'puddles' and magic vortex numbers in mesoscopic superconducting disks |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics : conference series |
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150 |
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5 |
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052039 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The magnetic properties of a superconducting disk change dramatically when its dimensions become mesoscopic. Unlike large disks, where the screening currents induced by an applied magnetic field are strong enough to force vortices to accumulate in a 'puddle' at the centre, in a mesoscopic disk the interaction between one of these vortices and the edge currents can be comparable to the intervortex repulsion, resulting in a destruction of the ordered triangular vortex lattice structure at the centre. Vortices instead form clusters which adopt polygonal and shell-like structures which exhibit magic number states similar to those of charged particles in a confining potential, and electrons in artificial atoms. We have fabricated mesoscopic high temperature superconducting Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+δ disks and investigated their magnetic properties using magneto-optical imaging (MOI) and high resolution scanning Hall probe microscopy (SHPM). The temperature dependence of the vortex penetration field measured using MOI is in excellent agreement with models of the thermal excitation of pancake vortices over edge barriers. The growth of the central vortex puddle has been directly imaged using SHPM and magic vortex numbers showing higher stability have been correlated with abrupt jumps in the measured local magnetisation curves. |
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2009-04-01 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106137 |
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Falkenberg, G.; Fleissner, G.E.; Fleissner, G.U.E.; Schuchardt, K.; Kühbacher, M.; Chalmin, E.; Janssens, K. |
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High resolution micro-XRF maps of iron oxides inside sensory dendrites of putative avian magnetoreceptors |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics : conference series |
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186 |
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012084-3 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Iron mineral containing sensory dendrites in the inner lining of the upper beak of homing pigeons [1] and various bird species [2] are the first candidate structures for an avian magnetic field receptor. A new concept of magnetoreception [3, 4] is based on detailed ultra-structural optical and electron microscopy analyses in combination with synchrotron radiation microscopic X-ray fluorescence analysis (micro-XRF) and microscopic X-ray absorption near edge structures (micro-XANES). Several behavioral experiments [5, 6] and first mathematical simulations [6] affirm our avian magnetoreceptor model. The iron minerals inside the dendrites are housed in three different subcellular compartments (bullets, platelets, vesicles), which could be clearly resolved and identified by electron microscopy on ultrathin sections [1, 3]. Micro-XRF and micro-XANES data obtained at HASYLAB beamline L added information about the elemental distribution and Fe speciation [3], but are averaged over the complete dendrite due to limited spatial resolution. Here we present recently performed micro-XRF maps with sub-micrometer resolution (ESRF ID21), which reveal for the first time subcellular structural information from almost bulk-like dendrite sample material. Due to the thickness of 30 μm the microarchitecture of the dendrites can be considered as undisturbed and artefacts introduced by sectioning might be widely reduced. |
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2009-09-26 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:111317 |
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Stefaniak, E.A.; Buczyńska, A.; Novakovic, V.; Kuduk, R.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Determination of chemical composition of individual airborne particles by SEM/EDX and micro-Raman spectrometry : a review |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics : conference series |
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162 |
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012019-16 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The strategies for sampling and analysis by SEM/EDX and micro-Raman spectrometry for individual airborne particles analysis as applied at the University of Antwerp (Belgium) by the MITAC group have been reviewed. Microbeam techniques provide detailed information concerning the origin, formation, transport, reactivity, transformation reactions and environmental impact of particulate matter. Moreover, some particles of certain chemical properties have been recognized as a threat for human health and cultural heritage objects. However, the small sizes of particles result in specific problems with respect to single particle analysis. Development of equipment and software for improvement of analysis and quantification are reported. |
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2009-05-02 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:78470 |
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7776 |
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Bogaerts, A.; Bultinck, E.; Kolev, I.; Schwaederlé, L.; van Aeken, K.; Buyle, G.; Depla, D. |
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Computer modelling of magnetron discharges |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
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J Phys D Appl Phys |
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194018,1-194018,12 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this paper, some modelling approaches to describe direct current (dc) magnetron discharges developed in our research groups will be presented, including an analytical model, Monte Carlo simulations for the electrons and for the sputtered atoms, a hybrid Monte Carlo-fluid model and particle-in-cell-Monte Carlo collision simulations. The strengths and limitations of the various modelling approaches will be explained, and some characteristic simulation results will be illustrated. Furthermore, some other simulation methods related to the magnetron device will be briefly explained, more specifically for calculating the magnetic field distribution inside the discharge, and for describing the (reactive) sputtering. |
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2009-09-19 |
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0022-3727;1361-6463; |
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2.588 |
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32 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78168 |
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Petrović, D.; Martens, T.; van Dijk, J.; Brok, W.J.M.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Fluid modelling of an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge in cylindrical geometry |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
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J Phys D Appl Phys |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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A numerical parameter study has been performed for a cylindrical atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) in helium with nitrogen impurities using a two-dimensional time-dependent fluid model. The calculated electric currents and gap voltages as a function of time for a given applied potential are presented, as well as the number densities of the various plasma species. This study shows that for the geometry under consideration the applied voltage parameters have a large impact on the electric current profiles and that the discharge current is always determined by the electron and ion conduction currents while the displacement current is nearly negligible. A relative broadening of the current profiles (compared with the duration of the half cycle of the applied voltage) with an increase in the applied frequency is obtained. Nearly sinusoidal current wave forms, usually typical for radio frequency DBDs, are observed while still operating at the frequencies of tens of kilohertz. For the setup under investigation, the Townsend mode of the DBD is observed in the entire range of applied voltage amplitudes and frequencies. It is shown that the average power density dissipated in the discharge increases with rising applied voltage and frequency. An increase in applied voltage frequency leads to an increase in the electron density and a decrease in electron energy, while increasing the voltage amplitude has the opposite effect. |
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2009-09-24 |
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0022-3727;1361-6463; |
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2.588 |
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29 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78202 |
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1228 |
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Tinck, S.; Boullart, W.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Investigation of etching and deposition processes of Cl2/O2/Ar inductively coupled plasmas on silicon by means of plasmasurface simulations and experiments |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
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J Phys D Appl Phys |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this paper, a simulation method is described to predict the etching behaviour of Cl2/O2/Ar inductively coupled plasmas on a Si substrate, as used in shallow trench isolation for the production of electronic devices. The hybrid plasma equipment model (HPEM) developed by Kushner et al is applied to calculate the plasma characteristics in the reactor chamber and two additional Monte Carlo simulations are performed to predict the fluxes, angles and energy of the plasma species bombarding the Si substrate, as well as the resulting surface processes such as etching and deposition. The simulations are performed for a wide variety of operating conditions such as gas composition, chamber pressure, power deposition and substrate bias. It is predicted by the simulations that when the fraction of oxygen in the gas mixture is too high, the oxidation of the Si substrate is superior to the etching of Si by chlorine species, resulting in an etch rate close to zero as is also observed in the experiments. |
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2009-04-16 |
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0022-3727;1361-6463; |
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2.588 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75601 |
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1731 |
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Martens, T.; Brok, W.J.M.; van Dijk, J.; Bogaerts, A. |
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On the regime transitions during the formation of an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier glow discharge |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
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J Phys D Appl Phys |
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122002,1-122002,5 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge in helium is a pulsed discharge in nature. If during the electrical current pulse a glow discharge is reached, then this pulse will last only a few microseconds in operating periods of sinusoidal voltage with lengths of about 10 to 100 µs. In this paper we demonstrate that right before a glow discharge is reached, the discharge very closely resembles the commonly assumed Townsend discharge structure, but actually contains some significant differing features and hence should not be considered as a Townsend discharge. In order to clarify this, we present calculation results of high time and space resolution of the pulse formation. The results indicate that indeed a maximum of ionization is formed at the anode, but that the level of ionization remains high and that the electric field at that time is significantly disturbed. Our results also show where this intermediate structure comes from. |
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2009-05-22 |
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0022-3727;1361-6463; |
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2.588 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76458 |
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2450 |
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van Dijk, J.; Kroesen, G.M.W.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Plasma modelling and numerical simulation |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
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J Phys D Appl Phys |
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190301,1-190301,14 |
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Editorial; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Plasma modelling is an exciting subject in which virtually all physical disciplines are represented. Plasma models combine the electromagnetic, statistical and fluid dynamical theories that have their roots in the 19th century with the modern insights concerning the structure of matter that were developed throughout the 20th century. The present cluster issue consists of 20 invited contributions, which are representative of the state of the art in plasma modelling and numerical simulation. These contributions provide an in-depth discussion of the major theories and modelling and simulation strategies, and their applications to contemporary plasma-based technologies. In this editorial review, we introduce and complement those papers by providing a bird's eye perspective on plasma modelling and discussing the historical context in which it has surfaced. |
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2009-09-19 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78166 |
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Georgieva, V.; Saraiva, M.; Jehanathan, N.; Lebelev, O.I.; Depla, D.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Sputter-deposited Mg-Al-O thin films: linking molecular dynamics simulations to experiments |
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2009 |
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Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
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J Phys D Appl Phys |
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065107,1-065107,8 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Using a molecular dynamics model the crystallinity of MgxAlyOz thin films with a variation in the stoichiometry of the thin film is studied at operating conditions similar to the experimental operating conditions of a dual magnetron sputter deposition system. The films are deposited on a crystalline or amorphous substrate. The Mg metal content in the film ranged from 100% (i.e. MgO film) to 0% (i.e. Al2O3 film). The radial distribution function and density of the films are calculated. The results are compared with x-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy analyses of experimentally deposited thin films by the dual magnetron reactive sputtering process. Both simulation and experimental results show that the structure of the MgAlO film varies from crystalline to amorphous when the Mg concentration decreases. It seems that the crystalline MgAlO films have a MgO structure with Al atoms in between. |
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2009-03-03 |
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2.588 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:73246 |
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Liu, S.; Wei, M.; Sui, X.; Cheng, X.; Cool, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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A scanning electron microscopy study on hollow silica microspheres: defects and influences of the synthesis composition |
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2009 |
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Journal of sol-gel science and technology |
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J Sol-Gel Sci Techn |
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A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Defects on hollow silica spheres synthesized in a tetraethylorthosilicate-octylamine-HCl-H2O system were recorded by scanning microscope. Based on the results, influences of synthesis composition on the formation of these defects are discussed. It is evidenced that products prepared with different octylamine-to-tetraethylorthosilicate ratios may have surface depressions, cracks and non-hollow microspheres. However, by changing water and acid additions, these defects could be reduced or eliminated. Generally, samples synthesized with a large octylamine addition commonly exhibit surface depressions. A small octylamine or a large water addition benefits the formation of solid silica microspheres among the product. Acid, although is not indispensable for the formation of hollow spheres, helps to eliminate or reduce depressions on the hollow shells. It is explained that the added acid gives rise to a relative localized fast hydrolysis versus condensation, facilitating an easy mobility of hydrolyzed silica species, and consequently the shell surface is smoothened. |
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Kluwer |
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2008-12-16 |
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1.575 |
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1 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74962 |
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Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Zhang, H.; Dikarev, E.V.; Shpanchenko, R.V.; Antipov, E.V. |
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Original close-packed structure and magnetic properties of the Pb4Mn9O20 manganite |
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2009 |
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Journal of solid state chemistry |
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J Solid State Chem |
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182 |
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8 |
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2231-2238 |
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The crystal structure of the Pb4Mn9O20 compound (previously known as Pb0.43MnO2.18) was solved from powder X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and high resolution electron microscopy data (S.G. Pnma, a=13.8888(2) Å, b=11.2665(2) Å, c=9.9867(1) Å, RI=0.016, RP=0.047). The structure is based on a 6H (cch)2 close packing of pure oxygen h-type (O16) layers alternating with mixed c-type (Pb4O12) layers. The Mn atoms occupy octahedral interstices formed by the oxygen atoms of the close-packed layers. The MnO6 octahedra share edges within the layers, whereas the octahedra in neighboring layers are linked through corner sharing. The relationship with the closely related Pb3Mn7O15 structure is discussed. Magnetization measurements reveal a peculiar magnetic behavior with a phase transition at 52 K, a small net magnetization below the transition temperature, and a tendency towards spin freezing. |
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2009-06-12 |
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2.299 |
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5 |
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The authors are grateful to Christoph Geibel for the help in magnetization measurements. A.Ts. acknowledges MPI CKS for hospitality and financial support during the stay. E.D. thanks the National Science Foundation (CHE-0718900) for financial support. This work was supported by the Russian Foundation of Basic Research (RFBR Grants 07-03-00664-a, 06-03-90168-a and 07-03-00890-a). The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative. Reference 026019 ESTEEM. |
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Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340 |
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Bharathy, M.; Gemmill, W.R.; Fox, A.H.; Darriet, J.; Smith, M.D.; Hadermann, J.; Remy, M.S.; zur Loye, H.-C. |
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Synthesis and magnetic properties of rare earth ruthenates, Ln5Ru2O12 (Ln=Pr, Nd, SmTb) |
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2009 |
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Journal of solid state chemistry |
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J Solid State Chem |
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182 |
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5 |
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1164-1170 |
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Single crystals of Ln5Ru2O12 (Ln=Pr, Nd, SmTb) were grown out of either NaOH or KOH fluxes in sealed silver tubes. The crystals of all the phases were observed to be twinned as confirmed by TEM studies. The series crystallize in the C2/m monoclinic system with lattice parameters, a=12.4049(4)12.7621(6) Å, b=5.8414(2)5.9488(3) Å, c=7.3489(2)7.6424(4) Å, β=107.425(3)107.432(2)° and Z=2. The crystal structure is isotypic with the defect/disorder model of Ln5Re2O12 (Ln = Y, Gd) and consists of one dimensional edge shared RuO6 octahedral chains separated by a two dimensional LnOx polyhedral framework. Magnetic measurements indicate paramagnetic and antiferromagnetic behavior for Ln=Nd, SmGd and Ln=Tb, respectively. |
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2009-02-22 |
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0022-4596; |
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2.299 |
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4 |
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Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77052 |
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3433 |
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d' Hondt, H.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Kalyuzhnaya, A.S.; Rozova, M.G.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Antipov, E.V.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic properties of the Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 anion-deficient layered perovskite |
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2009 |
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Journal of solid state chemistry |
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J Solid State Chem |
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182 |
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2 |
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356-363 |
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A new layered perovskite Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 has been synthesized by solid state reaction in a sealed evacuated silica tube. The crystal structure has been determined using electron diffraction, high-resolution electron microscopy, and high-angle annular dark field imaging and refined from X-ray powder diffraction data (space group P4/mmm, a=3.89023(5) Å, c=7.8034(1) Å, RI=0.023, RP=0.015). The structure is characterized by an alternation of MnO2 and (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers. Oxygen atoms and vacancies, as well as the Al and Mn atoms in the (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers are disordered. The local atomic arrangement in these layers is suggested to consist of short fragments of brownmillerite-type tetrahedral chains of corner-sharing AlO4 tetrahedra interrupted by MnO6 octahedra, at which the chain fragments rotate over 90°. This results in an averaged tetragonal symmetry. This is confirmed by the valence state of Mn measured by EELS. The relationship between the Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 tetragonal perovskite and the parent Sr2Al1.07Mn0.93O5 brownmillerite is discussed. Magnetic susceptibility measurements indicate spin glass behavior of Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2. The lack of long-range magnetic ordering contrasts with Mn-containing brownmillerites and is likely caused by the frustration of interlayer interactions due to presence of the Mn atoms in the (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers. |
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2008-11-14 |
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2.299 |
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12 |
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Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72943 |
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3450 |
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Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Liang, D.; Lebedev, O.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Aerts, A.; Martens, J.A.; Kirschhock, C.E. |
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Quantitative three-dimensional modeling of zeotile through discrete electron tomography |
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2009 |
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Journal of the American Chemical Society |
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J Am Chem Soc |
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131 |
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13 |
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4769-4773 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Discrete electron tomography is a new approach for three-dimensional reconstruction of nanoscale objects. The technique exploits prior knowledge of the object to be reconstructed, which results in an improvement of the quality of the reconstructions. Through the combination of conventional transmission electron microscopy and discrete electron tomography with a model-based approach, quantitative structure determination becomes possible. In the present work, this approach is used to unravel the building scheme of Zeotile-4, a silica material with two levels of structural order. The layer sequence of slab-shaped building units could be identified. Successive layers were found to be related by a rotation of 120°, resulting in a hexagonal space group. The Zeotile-4 material is a demonstration of the concept of successive structuring of silica at two levels. At the first level, the colloid chemical properties of Silicalite-1 precursors are exploited to create building units with a slablike geometry. At the second level, the slablike units are tiled using a triblock copolymer to serve as a mesoscale structuring agent. |
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2009-03-16 |
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0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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13.858 |
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58 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76393 |
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Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Adkin, J.J.; Hayward, M.A. |
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Topotactic reduction as a route to new close-packed anion deficient perovskites: structure and magnetism of 4H-BaMnO2+x |
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2009 |
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Journal of the American Chemical Society |
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J Am Chem Soc |
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131 |
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The anion-deficient perovskite 4H-BaMnO2+x has been obtained by a topotactic reduction, with LiH, of the hexagonal perovskite 4H-BaMnO3−x. The crystal structure of 4H-BaMnO2+x was solved using electron diffraction and X-ray powder diffraction and further refined using neutron powder diffraction (S.G. Pnma, a = 10.375(2) Å, b = 9.466(2) Å, c = 11.276(3) Å, at 373 K). The orthorhombic superstructure arises from the ordering of oxygen vacancies within a 4H (chch) stacking of close packed c-type BaO2.5 and h-type BaO1.5 layers. The ordering of the oxygen vacancies transforms the Mn2O9 units of face-sharing MnO6 octahedra into Mn2O7 (two corner-sharing tetrahedra) and Mn2O6 (two edge-sharing tetrahedra) groups. The Mn2O7 and Mn2O6 groups are linked by corner-sharing into a three-dimensional framework. The structures of the BaO2.5 and BaO1.5 layers are different from those observed previously in anion-deficient perovskites providing a new type of order pattern of oxygen atoms and vacancies in close packed structures. Magnetization measurements and neutron diffraction data reveal 4H-BaMnO2+x adopts an antiferromagnetically ordered state below TN ≈ 350 K. |
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2009-07-01 |
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13.858 |
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25 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77928 |
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3681 |
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Dubourdieu, C.; Rauwel, E.; Roussel, H.; Ducroquet, F.; Hollaender, B.; Rossell, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lhostis, S.; Rushworth, S. |
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Addition of yttrium into HfO2 films: microstructure and electrical properties |
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2009 |
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Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films |
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J Vac Sci Technol A |
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27 |
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3 |
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503-514 |
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The cubic phase of HfO2 was stabilized by addition of yttrium in thin films grown on Si/SiO2 by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition. The cubic phase was obtained for contents of 6.5 at. % Y or higher at a temperature as low as 470 °C. The complete compositional range (from 1.5 to 99.5 at. % Y) was investigated. The crystalline structure of HfO2 was determined from x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and attenuated total-reflection infrared spectroscopy. For cubic films, the continuous increase in the lattice parameter indicates the formation of a solid-solution HfO2Y2O3. As shown by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, yttrium silicate is formed at the interface with silicon; the interfacial layer thickness increases with increasing yttrium content and increasing film thickness. The dependence of the intrinsic relative permittivity r as a function of Y content was determined. It exhibits a maximum of ~30 for ~8.8 at. % Y. The cubic phase is stable upon postdeposition high-temperature annealing at 900 °C under NH3. |
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2009-05-02 |
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0734-2101; |
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1.374 |
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29 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77054 |
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58 |
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Kolev, I.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Numerical study of the sputtering in a dc magnetron |
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2009 |
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Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films |
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J Phys Chem C |
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Molecular dynamics simulations were used to investigate the size-dependent melting mechanism of nickel nanoclusters of various sizes. The melting process was monitored by the caloric curve, the overall cluster Lindemann index, and the atomic Lindemann index. Size-dependent melting temperatures were determined, and the correct linear dependence on inverse diameter was recovered. We found that the melting mechanism gradually changes from dynamic coexistence melting to surface melting with increasing cluster size. These findings are of importance in better understanding carbon nanotube growth by catalytic chemical vapor deposition as the phase state of the catalyst nanoparticle codetermines the growth mechanism. |
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2009-02-03 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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4.536 |
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66 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2009 IF: 4.224 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71634 |
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Bervoets, A.R.J.; Behets, G.J.; Schryvers, D.; Roels, F.; Yang, Z.; Verberckmoes, S.C.; Damment, S.J.P.; Dauwe, S.; Mubiana, V.K.; Blust, R.; de Broe, M.E.; d' Haese, P.C. |
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Hepatocellular transport and gastrointestinal absorption of lanthanum in chronic renal failure |
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2009 |
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Kidney international |
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Kidney Int |
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Lanthanum carbonate is a new phosphate binder that is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and eliminated largely by the liver. After oral treatment, we and others had noticed 23 fold higher lanthanum levels in the livers of rats with chronic renal failure compared to rats with normal renal function. Here we studied the kinetics and tissue distribution, absorption, and subcellular localization of lanthanum in the liver using transmission electron microscopy, electron energy loss spectrometry, and X-ray fluoresence. We found that in the liver lanthanum was located in lysosomes and in the biliary canal but not in any other cellular organelles. This suggests that lanthanum is transported and eliminated by the liver via a transcellular, endosomal-lysosomal-biliary canicular transport route. Feeding rats with chronic renal failure orally with lanthanum resulted in a doubling of the liver levels compared to rats with normal renal function, but the serum levels were similar in both animal groups. These levels plateaued after 6 weeks at a concentration below 3 g/g in both groups. When lanthanum was administered intravenously, thereby bypassing the gastrointestinal tract-portal vein pathway, no difference in liver levels was found between rats with and without renal failure. This suggests that there is an increased gastrointestinal permeability or absorption of oral lanthanum in uremia. Lanthanum levels in the brain and heart fluctuated near its detection limit with long-term treatment (20 weeks) having no effect on organ weight, liver enzyme activities, or liver histology. We suggest that the kinetics of lanthanum in the liver are consistent with a transcellular transport pathway, with higher levels in the liver of uremic rats due to higher intestinal absorption. |
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2008-12-03 |
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8.395 |
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29 |
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Most recent IF: 8.395; 2009 IF: 6.193 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72290 |
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Verstraelen, H.; de Baere, K.; Schillemans, W.; Lemmens, L.; Dewil, R.; Lenaerts, S.; Potters, G. |
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In situ study of ballast tank corrosion on ships: part 1 |
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2009 |
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Materials performance |
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Mater Performance |
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48 |
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10 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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0094-1492 |
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0.149 |
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Most recent IF: 0.149; 2009 IF: 0.124 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:78547 |
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Verstraelen, H.; de Baere, K.; Schillemans, W.; Lemmens, L.; Dewil, R.; Lenaerts, S.; Potters, G. |
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In situ study of ballast tank corrosion on ships: part 2 |
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2009 |
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Materials performance |
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Mater Performance |
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48 |
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A study was undertaken to determine causes and effects of corrosion processes in ballast tanks. Part 1 of this article (October 2009 MP) described the data collection. Part 2 describes the development of a corrosion index (CI) derived from the general International Association of Classification Societies corrosion assessment methods. The CI can be used in situ to assess ballast tank corrosion. An average timeline for-corrosion of tanks is presented. |
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0.149 |
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Most recent IF: 0.149; 2009 IF: 0.124 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:79761 |
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Mortet, V.; Zhang, L.; Echert, M.; Soltani, A.; d' Haen, J.; Douheret, O.; Moreau, M.; Osswald, S.; Neyts, E.; Troadec, D.; Wagner, P.; Bogaerts, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Haenen, K. |
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Characterization of nano-crystalline diamond films grown under continuous DC bias during plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition |
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A3 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Materials Research Society symposium proceedings |
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1203 |
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A3 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Nanocrystalline diamond films have generated much interested due to their diamond-like properties and low surface roughness. Several techniques have been used to obtain a high re-nucleation rate, such as hydrogen poor or high methane concentration plasmas. In this work, the properties of nano-diamond films grown on silicon substrates using a continuous DC bias voltage during the complete duration of growth are studied. Subsequently, the layers were characterised by several morphological, structural and optical techniques. Besides a thorough investigation of the surface structure, using SEM and AFM, special attention was paid to the bulk structure of the films. The application of FTIR, XRD, multi wavelength Raman spectroscopy, TEM and EELS yielded a detailed insight in important properties such as the amount of crystallinity, the hydrogen content and grain size. Although these films are smooth, they are under a considerable compressive stress. FTIR spectroscopy points to a high hydrogen content in the films, while Raman and EELS indicate a high concentration of sp2 carbon. TEM and EELS show that these films consist of diamond nano-grains mixed with an amorphous sp2 bonded carbon, these results are consistent with the XRD and UV Raman spectroscopy data. |
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Wuhan |
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2010-03-27 |
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1946-4274; |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81646 |
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327 |
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Neira, I.S.; Kolen'ko, Y.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gupta, H.S.; Matsushita, N.; Yoshimura, M.; Guitian, F. |
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Rational synthesis of a nanocrystalline calcium phosphate cement exhibiting rapid conversion to hydroxyapatite |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials |
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Mat Sci Eng C-Mater |
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29 |
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7 |
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2124-2132 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The rational synthesis, comprehensive characterization, and mechanical and micromechanical properties of a calcium phosphate cement are presented. Hydroxyapatite cement biomaterial was synthesized from reactive sub-micrometer-sized dicalcium phosphate dihydrate and tetracalcium phosphate via a dissolution-precipitation reaction using water as the liquid phase. As a result nanostructured, Ca-deficient and carbonated B-type hydroxyapatite is formed. The cement shows good processibility, sets in 22 ± 2 min and entirely transforms to the end product after 6 h of setting reaction, one of the highest conversion rates among previously reported for calcium phosphate cements based on dicalcium and tetracalcium phosphates. The combination of all elucidated physical-chemical traits leads to an essential bioactivity and biocompatibility of the cement, as revealed by in vitro acellular simulated body fluid and cell culture studies. The compressive strength of the produced cement biomaterial was established to be 25 ± 3 MPa. Furthermore, nanoindentation tests were performed directly on the cement to probe its local elasticity and plasticity at sub-micrometer/micrometer level. The measured elastic modulus and hardness were established to be Es = 23 ± 3.5 and H = 0.7 ± 0.2 GPa, respectively. These values are in close agreement with those reported in literature for trabecular and cortical bones, reflecting good elastic and plastic coherence between synthesized cement biomaterial and human bones. |
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Lausanne |
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2009-04-20 |
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0928-4931; |
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Impact Factor |
4.164 |
Times cited |
18 |
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Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 4.164; 2009 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79312 |
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2812 |
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Nowak, D.; Florek, M.; Nowak, J.; Kwiatek, W.; Lekki, J.; Chevallier, P.; Hacura, A.; Wrzalik, R.; Ben-Nissan, B.; Van Grieken, R.; Kuczumow, A. |
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Morphology and the chemical make-up of the inorganic components of black corals |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials |
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29 |
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3 |
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1029-1038 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Black corals (Cnidaria, Antipatharia) from three different sources were investigated with the aim of detecting inorganic components and their morphology. In general, the skeleton of black corals was composed of the chitin fibrils admixed with peptides and the chitin presence was confirmed by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR) and microRaman Microscopy, the latter giving the opportunity of tracing single fibrils and their location. The composition and concentrations of the inorganic components of the black corals were measured, using a scanning electron microprobe and micro-Particle Induced X-ray Emission (µ-PIXE). The application of such instruments enabled the estimation of the constituent distributions in a microscale. The mapping option was the most useful technique of making analyses in these studies, just to reveal the composition of chamber-like cells. Analysis of the morphology and microstructure showed that there were three distinct regions within the coral: a core and the cells encircled with adjacent interface gluing strips. The majority of the elements analyzed were selectively distributed and segregated in a striking way in mentioned distinctive zones of the skeleton and it was detected for the first time. The core area was characterized by the relatively elevated concentrations of Ca. The measurements gave extremely clear images of the distribution of particular elements in the skeletal tissue, with I, Ca, K and Fe much more concentrated in the gluing zones, while C, N, Na and Mg present in the interiors of particular skeletal cells. The distribution of some elements (Mg, Fe) and some compounds (chitin) and functional groups (SS, CI) allows differentiating the biological and mechanical functions of particular fragments of the rods. The kinds of elements and their concentrations measured were essentially in compliance with rare data available in the literature. The Raman technique gave the additional qualitative information about the structure of gluing zone and the chitin fibrils and surrounding matrix inside the cell interior. |
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2008-09-10 |
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0928-4931 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:76024 |
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8284 |
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de Maeyer-Worobiec, A.; Dekov, V.M.; Laane, R.W.P.M.; Van Grieken, R. |
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EPXMA survey of shelf sediments (Southern Bight, North Sea): a glance beyond the XRD-invisible |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Microchemical journal |
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91 |
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1 |
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21-31 |
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A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Shelf sediments of the southern North Sea, were studied with a microanalytical [electron probe X-ray microanalysis (EPXMA)] and two bulk [X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF)] techniques. The investigation proved that the promptness of the microanalytical method is combined with a reasonable analytical reliability. XRD studies of such a type of sediments with monotonous mineral composition are not able to provide mineralogical information beyond the main well-crystalline minerals and the mineralogical quantitative characteristic of the sediment based on XRD estimations are incorrect. The EPXMA mineralogical interpretations are based on the statistical evaluation of a huge data set (thousands of mineral particles) and provide a rather correct quantitative determination of the main minerals. The comparative EPXMAXRF study revealed that the Al, Si, K, Ca, Fe and to some extent Ti contents estimated by EPXMA are fairly reliable. In this respect the accuracy of the EPXMA-based mineral identification of the pure silicates, pure aluminosilicates, and Al-, Ca-, Fe- and Ti-containing minerals with simple composition is very high. Mg-calcite, augite and apatite determinations are assessed to be correct. The supposed accuracy of the clay mineral determinations is slightly lower (7080%) than that of the other main minerals due to the complex and varying composition of the clays. The identification of XRD-invisible accessory minerals and quantification of their presence in the sediments is an essential advantage of the EPXMA, which makes it a useful approach in tracing the origin of the sediments, the pathways of their transport and the geochemical processes they have undergone. However, the EPXMA has several flaws, which need to be solved in the future sediment investigations: (1) calibration with natural standards is needed in order to provide a higher accuracy of the mineral determinations; (2) any EPXMA study of sediments needs to be secured with XRF examinations of selected samples since EPXMA gives only semi-quantitative information about the abundance of the elements; (3) ultra-thin window EPXMA of low-Z elements has to be used since some of them (O, C) are always present in the main sediment components: silicates, aluminosilicates, carbonates and metal oxyhydroxides; (4) the interpretations of the clay fraction have to be supported with detailed XRD investigations of selected samples, while the mineralogy of the silt and sand fractions needs to be backed up with optical microscopy studies. The information from different analytical techniques (EPXMA with XRFXRD-optical microscopy of selected samples) combined with the knowledge about the most possible minerals in a given environment, would give the most reliable results in studying mineralogical composition of shelf sediments. |
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000262963300006 |
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2008-07-14 |
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0026-265x; 0026-265x |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:71604 |
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7933 |
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Godoi, R.H.M.; Aerts, K.; Harlay, J.; Kaegi, R.; Ro, C.-U.; Chou, L.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Organic surface coating on Coccolithophores – Emiliania huxleyi: its determination and implication in the marine carbon cycle |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Microchemical journal |
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91 |
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2 |
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266-271 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Most of the marine precipitation of CaCO3 is due to the biological activities of planktonic and benthic organisms in waters largely oversaturated with respect to calcium carbonates. This saturation state is expected to decrease as CO2 increases in seawater. A conventional view in oceanography suggests that calcium carbonates organisms are preserved in oversaturated waters and dissolve only below the lysocline. However, it has be postulated that a fraction of the CaCO3 precipitated biogenically could dissolve in oversaturated waters due to the formation of microenvironments in which respired CO2 decreases the saturation state of seawater (Ù) in the vicinity of CaCO3 crystals. In the present study, cells of the coccolithophore Emiliania huxleyi obtained from laboratory cultures and field samples collected in the Gulf of Biscay, were examined using variable-energy electron-probe microanalysis, to determine the presence and thickness of their organic coating. In addition, a new approach for transferring micrometer-sized particles from a filter onto transmission electron microscope grids using manipulators was used to investigate individual coccolithophores. The dry thickness of an organic coating over the coccolithophore surface was found to range between 280 and 350 nm. The resemblance of this coating to the carbohydrates produced and released by the cell is discussed as well as their potential for constituting a microenvironment that hosts bacteria. The properties of this organic coating and its role in the preservation/dissolution and export of biogenic carbonates in the water column are one of the major issues of carbonate geochemistry. |
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2009-01-02 |
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0026-265x; 0026-265x |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:73322 |
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8346 |
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Leenaerts, O.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Adsorption of small molecules on graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Microelectronics journal |
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Microelectron J |
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40 |
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4/5 |
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860-862 |
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We investigate the adsorption process of small molecules on graphene through first-principles calculations and show the presence of two main charge transfer mechanisms. Which mechanism is the dominant one depends on the magnetic properties of the adsorbing molecules. We explain these mechanisms through the density of states of the system and the molecular orbitals of the adsorbates, and demonstrate the possible difficulties in calculating the charge transfer from first principles between a graphene sheet and a molecule. Our results are in good agreement with experiment. |
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2008-12-26 |
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0026-2692; |
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1.163 |
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116 |
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Most recent IF: 1.163; 2009 IF: 0.778 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77030 |
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65 |
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Li, B.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Magnus, W. |
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Dielectric mismatch effect on coupled impurity states in a freestanding nanowire |
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2009 |
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Microelectronics journal |
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Microelectron J |
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40 |
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3 |
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446-448 |
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We studied the coupled impurity states in a freestanding semiconductor nanowire (NW), within the effective mass approximation and including the effect of the dielectric mismatch, by using finite element method. Bonding and anti-bonding states are found and their energies converge with increasing distance di between the two impurities. The dependence of the binding energy on the wire radius R and the distance di between the two impurities is investigated, and we compare it with the result of a freestanding NW that contains a single impurity. |
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000264694700017 |
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2008-07-30 |
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0026-2692; |
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1.163 |
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4 |
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Most recent IF: 1.163; 2009 IF: 0.778 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76410 |
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690 |
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Slachmuylders, A.F.; Partoens, B.; Magnus, W.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Neutral shallow donors near a metallic interface |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Microelectronics journal |
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Microelectron J |
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40 |
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4/5 |
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753-755 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The effect of a metallic gate on the bound states of a shallow donor located near the gate is studied. We calculate the energy spectrum as a function of the distance between the metallic gate and the donor and find an anti-crossing behavior in the energy levels for certain distances. We show how a transverse electric field can tune the average position of the electron with respect to the metallic gate and the impurity. |
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Luton |
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000265870200024 |
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2009-02-04 |
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0026-2692; |
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1.163 |
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1 |
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Most recent IF: 1.163; 2009 IF: 0.778 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77029 |
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2296 |
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Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Drube, W.; Johnson, R.L.; Liang, D.; Hecq, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C. |
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Electronic structure of Pd nanoparticles on carbon nanotubes |
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2009 |
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Micron |
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Micron |
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40 |
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1 |
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The effect of the oxygen plasma treatment on the electronic states of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) is analyzed by X-ray photoemission measurements (XPS) and UPS, both using synchrotron radiation. It is found that the plasma treatment effectively grafts oxygen at the CNT-surface. Thereafter, the interaction between evaporated Pd and pristine or oxygen plasma-treated MWCNTs is investigated. Pd is found to nucleate at defective sites, whether initially present or introduced by oxygen plasma treatment. The plasma treatment induced a uniform dispersion of Pd clusters at the CNT-surface. The absence of additional features in the Pd 3d and C I s core levels spectra testifies that no Pd-C bond is formed. The shift of the Pd 3d core level towards high-binding energy for the smallest clusters is attributed to the Coulomb energy of the charged final state. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Oxford |
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2008-02-21 |
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0968-4328; |
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Impact Factor |
1.98 |
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44 |
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Pai 608 |
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Most recent IF: 1.98; 2009 IF: 1.626 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94578 |
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1015 |
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