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Author Ding, L.; Orekhov, A.; Weng, Y.; Jia, Z.; Idrissi, H.; Schryvers, D.; Muraishi, S.; Hao, L.; Liu, Q.
Title Study of the Q′ (Q)-phase precipitation in Al–Mg–Si–Cu alloys by quantification of atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy images and atom probe tomography Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication (up) Journal of materials science Abbreviated Journal J Mater Sci
Volume 54 Issue 10 Pages 7943-7952
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The precipitation mechanism of the Q phase in Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloys has long been the subject of ambiguity and debate since its metastable phase (Q 0) has the same crystal structure and similar lattice parameters as its equilibrium counterparts. In the present work, the evolution of the Q 0 (Q) phase during aging is studied by combination of quantitative atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy and atom probe tomography. It was found that the transformation from the Q 0 to the Q phase involves changes of the occupancy of Al atoms in atomic columns of the Q 0 (Q) phase. The Al atoms incorporated in the Cu, Si and Mg columns are gradually released into the Al matrix, while mixing between Cu and Si atoms occurs in the Si columns. This transformation process is mainly attributed to the low lattice misfit of the equilibrium Q phase. Besides, the formation of various compositions of the Q phase is due to the different occupancy in the atomic columns of the Q phase. The occupancy changes in the columns of the Q phase are kinetically controlled and are strongly influenced by the alloy composition and aging temperature.
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Language Wos 000460069500043 Publication Date 2019-02-14
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ISSN 0022-2461 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.599 Times cited 1 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Special major R & D Projects for Key Technology Innovation of Key Industries in Chongqing, cstc2017zdcy-zdzxX0006 ; Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China, 2018CDGFCL0002 106112017CDJQJ308822 ; Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research; the National Natural Science Foundation of China, 51871035 ; This work was supported by the Special major R & D Projects for Key Technology Innovation of Key Industries in Chongqing (Grant No. cstc2017zdcyzdzxX0006), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (Grant No. 2018CDGFCL0002), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51871035) and the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups J Mater Sci National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51421001). H. Idrissi is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS). Approved Most recent IF: 2.599
Call Number EMAT @ emat @UA @ admin @ c:irua:158112 Serial 5158
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Author Ding, L.; Zhao, M.; Ehlers, F.J.H.; Jia, Z.; Zhang, Z.; Weng, Y.; Schryvers, D.; Liu, Q.; Idrissi, H.
Title “Branched” structural transformation of the L12-Al3Zr phase manipulated by Cu substitution/segregation in the Al-Cu-Zr alloy system Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication (up) Journal of materials science & technology Abbreviated Journal Journal of Materials Science & Technology
Volume 185 Issue Pages 186-206
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The effect of Cu on the evolution of the Al3Zr phase in an Al-Cu-Zr cast alloy during solution treatment at 500 °C has been thoroughly studied by combining atomic resolution high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and first-principles cal- culations. The heat treatment initially produces a pure L12-Al3Zr microstructure, allowing for about 13 % Cu to be incorporated in the dispersoid. Cu incorporation increases the energy barrier for anti-phase boundary (APB) activation, thus stabilizing the L12 structure. Additional heating leads to a Cu-induced “branched”path for the L12 structural transformation, with the latter process accelerated once the first APB has been created. Cu atoms may either (i) be repelled by the APBs, promoting the transformation to a Cu-poor D023 phase, or (ii) they may segregate at one Al-Zr layer adjacent to the APB, promoting a transformation to a new thermodynamically favored phase, Al4CuZr, formed when these segregation layers are periodically arranged. Theoretical studies suggest that the branching of the L12 transformation path is linked to the speed at which an APB is created, with Cu attraction triggered by a comparatively slow process. This unexpected transformation behavior of the L12-Al3Zr phase opens a new path to understanding, and potentially regulating the Al3Zr dispersoid evolution for high temperature applications.
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Language Wos 001154261100001 Publication Date 2023-12-24
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ISSN 1005-0302 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 10.9 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program (No. 2020YFA0405900), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52371111 and U2141215 ), the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. BE2022159 ). We are grateful to the High Performance Computing Center of Nanjing Tech University for supporting the computational resources. H. Idrissi is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR- FNRS). Approved Most recent IF: 10.9; 2024 IF: 2.764
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:202392 Serial 8981
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Author Potapov, P.L.; Tirry, W.; Schryvers, D.; Sivel, V.G.M.; Wu, M.-Y.; Aslanidis, D.; Zandbergen, H.
Title Cross-section transmission electron microscopy characterization of the near-surface structure of medical Nitinol superelastic tubing Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication (up) Journal of materials science: materials in medicine Abbreviated Journal J Mater Sci-Mater M
Volume 18 Issue 3 Pages 483-492
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000244689700009 Publication Date 2007-02-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0957-4530;1573-4838; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.325 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Gao; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 2.325; 2007 IF: 1.581
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:63484 Serial 547
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Author Van Goethem, C.; Verbeke, R.; Pfanmoeller, M.; Koschine, T.; Dickmann, M.; Timpel-Lindner, T.; Egger, W.; Bals, S.; Vankelecom, I.F.J.
Title The role of MOFs in Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) membranes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication (up) Journal of membrane science Abbreviated Journal J Membrane Sci
Volume 563 Issue 563 Pages 938-948
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Incorporation of MOFs in interfacially polymerized Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) membranes has widely been shown to result in increased membrane performance. However, the exact functioning of these membranes is poorly understood as large variability in permeance increase, filler incorporation and rejection changes can be observed in literature. The synthesis and functioning of TFN membranes (herein exemplified by ZIF-8 filled polyamide (PA) membranes prepared via the EFP method) was investigated via targeted membrane synthesis and thorough characterization via STEM-EDX, XRD and PALS. It is hypothesized that the acid generated during the interfacial polymerization (IP) at least partially degrades the crystalline, acid-sensitive ZIF-8 and that this influences the membrane formation (through so-called secondary effects, i.e. not strictly linked to the pore morphology of the MOF). Nanoscale HAADF-STEM imaging and STEM-EDX Zn-mapping revealed no ZIF-8 particles but rather the presence of randomly shaped regions with elevated Zn-content. Also XRD failed to show the presence of crystalline areas in the composite PA films. As the addition of the acid-quenching TEA led to an increase in the diffraction signal observed in XRD, the role of the acid was confirmed. The separate addition of dissolved Zn2+ to the synthesis of regular TFC membranes showed an increase in permeance while losing some salt retention, similar to observations regularly made for TFN membranes. While the addition of a porous material to a TFC membrane is a straightforward concept, all obtained results indicate that the synthesis and performance of such composite membranes is often more complex than commonly accepted.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000441897200099 Publication Date 2018-06-22
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ISSN 0376-7388 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.035 Times cited 84 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; C.V.G. and R.V. kindly acknowledge respectively the Flemish Agency for Innovation through Science and Technology (IWT) (IWT, 141697) and the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (FWO, 1500917N) for a PhD scholarship. The authors kindly acknowledge funding from KU Leuven through C16/17/005 and from the Belgian Federal Government through IAP 6/27 Functional Supramolecular systems. S.B. and M.P. acknowledge financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOM). M.P. acknowledges funding from the European Union (ESTEEM2, No. 312483) and the HEiKA centre FunTECH-3D (Ministry of Science, Research and Art Baden-Wurttemberg, AZ: 33-753-30-20/3/3). The MLZ-Garching is kindly acknowledged for providing access to the NEPOMUC facilities (project no 11541). ; ecas_sara Approved Most recent IF: 6.035
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153618UA @ admin @ c:irua:153618 Serial 5132
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Author Verleysen, E.; Bender, H.; Richard, O.; Schryvers, D.; Vandervorst, W.
Title Characterization of nickel silicides using EELS-based methods Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal J Microsc-Oxford
Volume 240 Issue 1 Pages 75-82
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The characterization of Ni-silicides using electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) based methods is discussed. A series of Ni-silicide phases is examined: Ni3Si, Ni31Si12, Ni2Si, NiSi and NiSi2. The composition of these phases is determined by quantitative core-loss EELS. A study of the low loss part of the EELS spectrum shows that both the energy and the shape of the plasmon peak are characteristic for each phase. Examination of the Ni-L edge energy loss near edge structure (ELNES) shows that the ratio and the sum of the L2 and L3 white line intensities are also characteristic for each phase. The sum of the white line intensities is used to determine the trend in electron occupation of the 3d states of the phases. The dependence of the plasmon energy on the electron occupation of the 3d states is demonstrated.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000281715400009 Publication Date 2010-05-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-2720; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.692 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.692; 2010 IF: 1.872
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84879 Serial 329
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Author Yang, Z.; Schryvers, D.; Roels, F.; d' Haese, P.C.; de Broe, M.E.
Title Demonstration of lanthanum in liver cells by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication (up) Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal J Microsc-Oxford
Volume 223 Issue 2 Pages 133-139
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Pathophysiology
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000239702700006 Publication Date 2006-08-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-2720;1365-2818; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.692 Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.692; 2006 IF: 1.947
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59109 Serial 633
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Author Cao, S.; Tirry, W.; van den Broek, W.; Schryvers, D.
Title Optimization of a FIB/SEM slice-and-view study of the 3D distribution of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in NiTi Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication (up) Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal J Microsc-Oxford
Volume 233 Issue 1 Pages 61-68
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract The 3D morphology and distribution of lenticular Ni4Ti3 precipitates in the austenitic B2 matrix of a binary Ni51Ti49 alloy has been investigated by a slice-and-view procedure in a dual-beam focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope system. Due to the weak contrast of the precipitates, proper imaging conditions need to be selected first to allow for semi-automated image treatment. Knowledgeable imaging is further needed to ensure that all variants of the precipitates are observed with equal probability, regardless of sample orientation. Finally, a volume ratio of 10.2% for the Ni4Ti3 precipitates could be calculated, summed over all variants, which yields a net composition of Ni50.27Ti49.73 for the matrix, leading to an increase of 125 degrees for the martensitic start temperature. Also, the expected relative orientation of the different variants of the precipitates could be confirmed.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000262511900008 Publication Date 2009-01-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-2720;1365-2818; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.692 Times cited 22 Open Access
Notes Multimat Fwo; G0465.05 Approved Most recent IF: 1.692; 2009 IF: 1.612
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76026 Serial 2486
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Author Montoya, E.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Redeposition and differential sputtering of La in transmission electron microscopy samples of LaAIO3/SrTiO3 multilayers prepared by focused ion beam Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication (up) Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal J Microsc-Oxford
Volume 231 Issue 3 Pages 359-363
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000259611000001 Publication Date 2008-08-28
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ISSN 0022-2720;1365-2818; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 1.692 Times cited Open Access
Notes The authors are grateful to M. Huijben and G. Rijnders of the MESA+ group at the University of Twente (NI) for the growth of the multilayers. This work has been performed under the Interuniversity Attraction Poles programme – Belgian State Belgian Science Policy. The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure initiative. Part of this work was performed with financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 programme, under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 02601.9 ESTEEM). Approved Most recent IF: 1.692; 2008 IF: 1.409
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76522 Serial 2849
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Author Potapov, P.L.; Kulkova, S.E.; Schryvers, D.
Title Study of changes in L32 EELS ionisation edges upon formation of Ni-based intermetallic compounds Type A1 Journal article
Year 2003 Publication (up) Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal J Microsc-Oxford
Volume 210 Issue Pages 102-109
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000182189600014 Publication Date 2005-12-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-2720;1365-2818; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.692 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.692; 2003 IF: 1.779
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:48778 Serial 3328
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Author Ramachandran, D.; Egoavil, R.; Crabbe, A.; Hauffman, T.; Abakumov, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Vandendael, I.; Terryn, H.; Schryvers, D.
Title TEM and AES investigations of the natural surface nano-oxide layer of an AISI 316L stainless steel microfibre Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication (up) Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal J Microsc-Oxford
Volume 264 Issue 264 Pages 207-214
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The chemical composition, nanostructure and electronic structure of nanosized oxide scales naturally formed on the surface of AISI 316L stainless steel microfibres used for strengthening of composite materials have been characterised using a combination of scanning and transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray, electron energy loss and Auger spectroscopy. The analysis reveals the presence of three sublayers within the total surface oxide scale of 5.0-6.7 nm thick: an outer oxide layer rich in a mixture of FeO.Fe2 O3 , an intermediate layer rich in Cr2 O3 with a mixture of FeO.Fe2 O3 and an inner oxide layer rich in nickel.
Address Electron Microscopy for Materials Science, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Language English Wos 000385944300009 Publication Date 2016-06-17
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ISSN 0022-2720 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.692 Times cited 12 Open Access
Notes This work was supported by SIM vzw, Technologiepark 935, BE-9052 Zwijnaarde, Belgium, within the InterPoCo project of the H-INT-S horizontal program. The authors are also thankful to Stijn Van den Broeck for help in FIB sample preparation, to Hamed Heidari for useful comments and to the N.V. Bekaert S.A. company for providing the microfibres. RE acknowledges funding by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) grant nr NMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX. Approved Most recent IF: 1.692
Call Number c:irua:134087 Serial 4096
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Author Lu, J.; Bartholomeeusen, E.; Sels, B.F.; Schryvers, D.
Title Internal architecture of coffin-shaped ZSM-5 zeolite crystals with hourglass contrast unravelled by focused ion beam-assisted transmission electron microscopy: INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE OF COFFIN-SHAPED Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication (up) Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal J Microsc-Oxford
Volume 265 Issue 265 Pages 27-33
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Optical microscopy, focused ion beam and transmission electron microscopy are combined to study the internal architecture in a coffin-shaped ZSM-5 crystal showing an hourglass contrast in optical microscopy. Based on parallel lamellas from different positions in the crystal, the orientation relationships between the intergrowth components of the crystal are studied and the internal architecture and growth mechanism are illustrated. The crystal is found to contain two pyramid-like components aside from a central component. Both pyramid-like components are rotated by 90 degrees along the common c-axis and with respect to the central component while the interfaces between the components show local zig-zag feature, the latter indicating variations in relative growth velocity of the two components. The pyramid-like intergrowth components are larger and come closer to one another in the middle of the crystal than at the edges, but they do not connect. A model of multisite nucleation and growth of 90 degrees intergrowth components is proposed.
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Language Wos 000392487400004 Publication Date 2016-08-19
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-2720 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.692 Times cited 4 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G.0603.10N ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.692
Call Number EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:141015 Serial 4437
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Author Cautaerts, N.; Delville, R.; Schryvers, D.
Title ALPHABETA: a dedicated open-source tool for calculating TEM stage tilt angles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication (up) Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal J Microsc-Oxford
Volume 273 Issue 3 Pages 189-198
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000458426100004 Publication Date 2018-12-24
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-2720 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.692 Times cited 2 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ENGIE Ph.D. sponsorship, 2015-AC-007 – BSUEZ6900 ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.692
Call Number EMAT @ emat @UA @ admin @ c:irua:157474 Serial 5163
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Author Skorikov, A.; Batenburg, K.J.; Bals, S.
Title Analysis of 3D elemental distribution in nanomaterials : towards higher throughput and dose efficiency Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication (up) Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal
Volume 289 Issue 3 Pages 157-163
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Many advanced nanomaterials rely on carefully designed morphology and elemental distribution to achieve their functionalities. Among the few experimental techniques that can directly visualise the 3D elemental distribution on the nanoscale are approaches based on electron tomography in combination with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Unfortunately, these highly informative methods are severely limited by the fundamentally low signal-to-noise ratio, which makes long experimental times and high electron irradiation doses necessary to obtain reliable 3D reconstructions. Addressing these limitations has been the major research question for the development of these techniques in recent years. This short review outlines the latest progress on the methods to reduce experimental time and electron irradiation dose requirements for 3D elemental distribution analysis and gives an outlook on the development of this field in the near future.
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Language Wos 000910532600001 Publication Date 2022-12-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-2720 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2 Times cited 2 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ERC Consolidator Grant, Grant/Award Number: 815128 Approved Most recent IF: 2; 2023 IF: 1.692
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:193428 Serial 7281
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Author Teodorescu, V.S.; Mihailescu, I.N.; Gyorgy, E.; Luches, A.; Martino, M.; Nistor, L.C.; van Landuyt, J.; Hermann, J.
Title The study of a crater forming on the surface of a Ti target submitted to multipulse excimer laser irradiation under low pressure N2 Type A1 Journal article
Year 1996 Publication (up) Journal of modern optics Abbreviated Journal J Mod Optic
Volume 43 Issue 9 Pages 1773-1784
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A Ti target was submitted to laser ablation in low ambient pressure N-2. Electron microscopy examination of the cross-section of the crater zone forming on the Ti target, and XPS analyses, indicate that there is a small effect on the nitridation processes taking place on and in the vicinity of the target. The studies show a zone influenced by the multipulse laser treatment extending beneath the crater down to a depth of the same order of magnitude as the crater depth (i.e. similar to 10 mu m). In this zone, TiN could be identified as being present only in traces, while the whole zone exhibited a layer structure with differences in morphology and mechanical wear.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos A1996VF31900002 Publication Date 2007-07-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0950-0340;1362-3044; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.008 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved PHYSICS, APPLIED 47/145 Q2 #
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95238 Serial 3594
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Author Michielsen, B.; Verlackt, C.; van der Veken, B.J.; Herrebout, W.A.
Title C-H\cdots X (X = S, P) hydrogen bonding : the complexes of halothane with dimethyl sulfide and trimethylphosphine Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication (up) Journal Of Molecular Structure Abbreviated Journal J Mol Struct
Volume 1023 Issue Pages 90-95
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);
Abstract The formation of CH⋯S and CH⋯P hydrogen bonded complexes of halothane, CHBrClCF3, with dimethyl sulfide(-d6) and trimethylphosphine(-d9) have been studied in solutions of liquid krypton using infrared and Raman spectroscopy. In the 1:1 complexes, the halothane CH stretching mode is found to be red-shifted by 43 cm−1 in the dimethyl sulfide complex, and by 63 cm−1 in the trimethylphosphine complex. The complexation enthalpies were derived and amount to −10.7(2) and −11.2(2) kJ mol−1 for the respective complexes. The experiments were supported by ab initio calculations and Monte Carlo simulations. The obtained data for the CH⋯S and CH⋯P hydrogen bonds is compared to that of corresponding CH⋯O and CH⋯N hydrogen bonds.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000308971900017 Publication Date 2012-03-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-2860; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.753 Times cited 21 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.753; 2012 IF: 1.404
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100917 Serial 3519
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Author Ben Abdallah, M.A.; Bacchi, A.; Parisini, A.; Canossa, S.; Bergamonti, L.; Balestri, D.; Kamoun, S.
Title Crystal structure, vibrational, electrical, optical and DFT study of C₂H₁0N₂(IO₃)₂.HIO₃ Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication (up) Journal Of Molecular Structure Abbreviated Journal J Mol Struct
Volume 1215 Issue Pages 128254-12
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The reinvestigation of the EDA-HIO3-H2O system using a different stoichiometric ratio gives rise to a new iodate salt C2H10N2(IO3)(2 center dot)HIO3 denoted as EBIMIA. In this study, we reported the structural properties of ethylenediammonium bis iodate mono iodic acid using X-ray powder and single crystal diffraction at room temperature. The Hirshfeld and the potential energy surface analysis reveal that I center dot center dot center dot O and N-H center dot center dot center dot O are the most noticeable interactions that took place inside the crystal and contribute to the cohesion and stability of the synthesized compound. The DSC measurement shows that this iodate salt undergoes two structural phase transitions, the first occurs at T = 290 K while the second occurs at T = 363 K. However, the dielectric analysis confirms only the second transition because it lies in the studied temperature domain 338-413K. Besides, the impedance data obey a circuit model consisting of a parallel combination of a bulk resistance and CPE. The frequency dispersion of the conductivity follows Jonscher's law and the charge carrier transport may be interpreted using the correlation barrier hopping mechanism (CBH). Finally, the electronic properties and the vibrational analysis of this novel iodate salt are studied using DFT and compared to the experimental data given by the FT-IR, Raman and UV-visible spectroscopies. (C) 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000537221300012 Publication Date 2020-04-16
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ISSN 0022-2860 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.8 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; The authors are grateful to Pr. Giovani Predieri, Pr. Pier Paolo Lottici, and Pr. Danilo Bersani, for their help with the vibrational measurement. Moreover, authors wish to thank, Pr. Salvatore Vantaggio and Dr. Silvio Scaravonati for their contribution in carrying out the impedance spectroscopy measurements. The authors acknowledge also the Analytical Chemistry, Cultural Heritage, Inorganic Chemistry and Crystallography Unit (SCVSA department, university of Parma, Italy) and the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (LR11ES46) for their support. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.8; 2020 IF: 1.753
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:170148 Serial 6480
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Author Kelchtermans, A.; Adriaensens, P.; Slocombe, D.; Kuznetsov, V.L.; Hadermann, J.; Riskin, A.; Elen, K.; Edwards, P.P.; Hardy, A.; Van Bael, M.K.
Title Increasing the solubility limit for tetrahedral aluminium in ZnO:Al nanorods by variation in synthesis parameters Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication (up) Journal of nanomaterials Abbreviated Journal J Nanomater
Volume 2015 Issue 2015 Pages 1-8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Nanocrystalline ZnO:Al nanoparticles are suitable building blocks for transparent conductive layers. As the concentration of substitutional tetrahedral Al is an important factor for improving conductivity, here we aim to increase the fraction of substitutional Al. To this end, synthesis parameters of a solvothermal reaction yielding ZnO:Al nanorods were varied. A unique set of complementary techniques was combined to reveal the exact position of the aluminium ions in the ZnO lattice and demonstrated its importance in order to evaluate the potential of ZnO:Al nanocrystals as optimal building blocks for solution deposited transparent conductive oxide layers. Both an extension of the solvothermal reaction time and stirring during solvothermal treatment result in a higher total tetrahedral aluminium content in the ZnO lattice. However, only the longer solvothermal treatment effectively results in an increase of the substitutional positions aimed for.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000358516300001 Publication Date 2015-07-12
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ISSN 1687-4110;1687-4129; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.871 Times cited 2 Open Access
Notes FWO; Methusalem Approved Most recent IF: 1.871; 2015 IF: 1.644
Call Number c:irua:124426 Serial 1600
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Author Joutsensaari, J.; Ahonen, P.P.; Kauppinen, E.I.; Brown, D.P.; Lehtinen, K.E.J.; Jokiniemi, J.K.; Pauwels, B.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Aerosol synthesis of fullerene nanocrystals in controlled flow reactor conditions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2000 Publication (up) Journal of nanoparticle research Abbreviated Journal J Nanopart Res
Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 53-74
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 000208067100007 Publication Date 0000-00-00
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ISSN 1388-0764 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.02 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.02; 2000 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54748 Serial 79
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Author Turner, S.; Tavernier, S.M.F.; Huyberechts, G.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Assisted spray pyrolysis production and characterisation of ZnO nanoparticles with narrow size distribution Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication (up) Journal of nanoparticle research Abbreviated Journal J Nanopart Res
Volume 12 Issue 2 Pages 615-622
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract Nano-sized ZnO particles with a narrow size distribution and high crystallinity were prepared from aqueous solutions with high concentrations of Zn2+ containing salts and citric acid in a conventional spray pyrolysis setup. Structure, morphology and size of the produced material were compared to ZnO material produced by simple spray pyrolysis of zinc nitrates in the same experimental setup. Using transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography it has been shown that citric acid-assisted spray pyrolysed material is made up of micron sized secondary particles comprising a shell of lightly agglomerated, monocrystalline primary ZnO nanoparticles with sizes in the 2030 nm range, separable by a simple ultrasonic treatment step.
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Language Wos 000275318700025 Publication Date 2009-04-20
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ISSN 1388-0764;1572-896X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.02 Times cited 27 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 2.02; 2010 IF: 3.253
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81771 Serial 156
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Author de Witte, K.; Cool, P.; de Witte, I.; Ruys, L.; Rao, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vansant, E.F.
Title Multistep loading of titania nanoparticles in the mesopores of SBA-15 for enhanced photocatalytic activity Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication (up) Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal J Nanosci Nanotechno
Volume 7 Issue 7 Pages 2511-2515
Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 000246347700042 Publication Date 2007-04-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1533-4880;0000-0000; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.483 Times cited 13 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.483; 2007 IF: 1.987
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64773 Serial 2240
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Author Vishwakarma, M.; Karakulina, O.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Mehta, B.R.
Title Nanoscale Characterization of Growth of Secondary Phases in Off-Stoichiometric CZTS Thin Films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication (up) Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal J Nanosci Nanotechno
Volume 18 Issue 3 Pages 1688-1695
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The presence of secondary phases is one of the main issues that hinder the growth of pure kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) based thin films with suitable electronic and junction properties for efficient solar cell devices. In this work, CZTS thin films with varied Zn and Sn content have been prepared by RF-power controlled co-sputtering deposition using Cu, ZnS and SnS targets and a subsequent sulphurization step. Detailed TEM investigations show that the film shows a layered structure with the majority of the top layer being the kesterite phase. Depending on the initial thin film composition, either about ~1 μm Cu-rich and Zn-poor kesterite or stoichiometric CZTS is formed as top layer. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy reveal the presence of Cu2−x S, ZnS and SnO2 minor secondary phases in the form of nanoinclusions or nanoparticles or intermediate layers.
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Language Wos 000426033400022 Publication Date 2018-03-01
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Impact Factor 1.483 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Manoj Vishwakarma acknowl- edges IIT Delhi for MHRD fellowship. Professor B. R. Mehta acknowledges the support of the Schlumberger chair professorship. Manoj Vishwakarma, Joke Hadermann and Olesia M. karakulina acknowledge support provided by InsoL-DST. Manoj Vishwakarma acknowledges sup- port provided by CSIR funded projects and the support of DST-FIST Raman facility. References Approved Most recent IF: 1.483
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147505 Serial 4775
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Author Nistor, L.C.; van Landuyt, J.; Barton, J.D.; Hole, D.E.; Skelland, N.D.; Townsend, P.D.
Title Colloid size distributions in ion implanted glass Type A1 Journal article
Year 1993 Publication (up) Journal of non-crystalline solids Abbreviated Journal J Non-Cryst Solids
Volume 162 Issue Pages 217-224
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1993LY37100002 Publication Date 2003-06-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-3093; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.766 Times cited 63 Open Access
Notes Approved INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION 31/56 Q3 # NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 9/32 Q2 # PHYSICS, PARTICLES & FIELDS 24/28 Q4 # SPECTROSCOPY 28/43 Q3 #
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:6787 Serial 389
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Author Hole, D.E.; Townsend, P.D.; Barton, J.D.; Nistor, L.C.; van Landuyt, J.
Title Gallium colloid formation during ion implantation of glass Type A1 Journal article
Year 1995 Publication (up) Journal of non-crystalline solids Abbreviated Journal J Non-Cryst Solids
Volume 180 Issue Pages 266-274
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1995QB59400018 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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ISSN 0022-3093; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.766 Times cited 34 Open Access
Notes Approved PHYSICS, APPLIED 28/145 Q1 #
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:13288 Serial 1313
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Author Boulay, E.; Ragoen, C.; Idrissi, H.; Schryvers, D.; Godet, S.
Title Influence of amorphous phase separation on the crystallization behavior of glass-ceramics in the BaO-TiO2-SiO2 system Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication (up) Journal of non-crystalline solids Abbreviated Journal J Non-Cryst Solids
Volume 384 Issue Pages 61-72
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The possible role of a prior amorphous phase separation on the subsequent crystallization has been the topic of vigorous debates over the last decades and has not yet been clarified, especially regarding the role of the interfaces created by the phase separation. This study proposes to focus on the interplay between a prior amorphous phase separation and the crystallization of fresnoite in the BaO-TiO2-SiO2 system. The crystallization behavior of a non-stoichiometric composition inside the miscibility gap (called APS) is compared with the stoichiometric composition (called FRES) and a non-stoichiometric composition outside the miscibility gap (called NoAPS). The crystallization mechanisms are compared using differential thermal analysis (DTA) by calculating the Avrami parameters and the activation energies as a function of the particle size. The DTA study shows that the two non-stoichiometric compositions exhibit a pronounced surface crystallization behavior whereas FRES undergoes bulk nucleation. This is supported by a multi-scale microstructure characterization. Furthermore, this study demonstrates that the amorphous phase separation and the associated interfaces do not play any significant role in the nucleation step. Moreover, transmission electron microscope (TEM) and local orientation measurements show that the growth of the dendrites is not hindered by the SiO2-rich droplets. The final stage of crystallization of APS is tentatively explained by two composition effects that must be further investigated: the viscosity effect and the formation of a eutectic. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000329422400010 Publication Date 2013-07-24
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-3093; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.124 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.124; 2014 IF: 1.766
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114782 Serial 1614
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Author Liu, S.; Rao, J.; Sui, X.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cheng, X.
Title Preparation of hollow silica spheres with different mesostructures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication (up) Journal of non-crystalline solids Abbreviated Journal J Non-Cryst Solids
Volume 354 Issue 10/11 Pages 826-830
Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Hollow silica spheres were quickly synthesized by an octylamine (OA) templating method using tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as the silica source. N2-sorption results indicate that the hollow spheres have high surface areas and pore volumes. XRD and TEM measurements reveal that the structure of the hollow spheres depends on the amount of TEOS used in the synthesis. When low amount of TEOS is added, the template-containing precursor spheres depict an XRD pattern with two peaks, which can be indexed to a lamellar phase. After the removal of the template, the obtained hollow spheres show no diffraction peaks in the XRD pattern, suggesting that the nanopores in the silica shells are disordered. If increasing the amount of TEOS, either the uncalcined or the calcined sample gives an XRD pattern with a single diffraction peak. The mesostructure of these hollow silica spheres is typically as HMS materials. TGA analyses suggest that the interaction between the silica species and surfactant is stronger in the latter case.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000253216700003 Publication Date 2007-09-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0022-3093; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.124 Times cited 26 Open Access
Notes Gao Approved Most recent IF: 2.124; 2008 IF: 1.449
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72018 Serial 2703
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Author Colin D. Judge, Nicolas Gauquelin, Lori Walters, Mike Wright, James I. Cole, James Madden, Gianluigi A. Botton, Malcolm Griffiths
Title Intergranular fracture in irradiated Inconel X-750 containing very high concentrations of helium and hydrogen Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication (up) Journal of Nuclear Materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 457 Issue 457 Pages 165-172
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;
Abstract In recent years, it has been observed that Inconel X-750 spacers in CANDU reactors exhibits lower ductility with reduced load carrying capacity following irradiation in a reactor environment. The fracture behaviour of ex-service material was also found to be entirely intergranular at high doses. The thermalized flux spectrum in a CANDU reactor leads to transmutation of 58Ni to 59Ni. The 59Ni itself has unusually high thermal neutron reaction cross-sections of the type: (n, γ), (n, p), and (n, α). The latter two reactions, in particular, contribute to a significant enhancement of the atomic displacements in addition to creating high concentrations of hydrogen and helium within the material. Microstructural examinations by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) have confirmed the presence of helium bubbles in the matrix and aligned along grain boundaries and matrix–precipitate interfaces. Helium bubble size and density are found to be highly dependent on the irradiation temperature and material microstructure; the bubbles are larger within grain boundary precipitates. TEM specimens extracted from fracture surfaces and crack tips provide information that is consistent with crack propagation along grain boundaries due to the presence of He bubbles.
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Language Wos 000349169100022 Publication Date 2014-11-01
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Impact Factor Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number EMAT @ emat @ Serial 4540
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Author Lambrinou, K.; Charalampopoulou, E.; Van der Donck, T.; Delville, R.; Schryvers, D.
Title Dissolution corrosion of 316L austenitic stainless steels in contact with static liquid lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) at 500 °C Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication (up) Journal of nuclear materials Abbreviated Journal J Nucl Mater
Volume 490 Issue 490 Pages 9-27
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract This work addresses the dissolution corrosion behaviour of 316L austenitic stainless steels. For this purpose, solution-annealed and cold-deformed 316L steels were simultaneously exposed to oxygen-poor (<10-8 mass%) static liquid lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) for 253e3282 h at 500 °C. Corrosion was consistently more severe for the cold-drawn steels than the solution-annealed steel, indicating the importance of the steel thermomechanical state. The thickness of the dissolution-affected zone was nonuniform, and sites of locally-enhanced dissolution were occasionally observed. The progress of LBE dissolution attack was promoted by the interplay of certain steel microstructural features (grain boundaries, deformation twin laths, precipitates) with the dissolution corrosion process. The identified dissolution mechanisms were selective leaching leading to steel ferritization, and non-selective leaching; the latter was mainly observed in the solution-annealed steel. The maximum corrosion rate decreased with exposure time and was found to be inversely proportional to the depth of dissolution attack.
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Language Wos 000403132300002 Publication Date 2017-04-10
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ISSN 0022-3115 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.048 Times cited 24 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes The authors would like to acknowledge the following 316L stainless steel suppliers: Industeel, ArcelorMittal Group, for the 316LSA plate procured and characterised in the FP6 EUROTRANSDEMETRA project (Contract no. FI6W-CT-2004-516520); OLARRA Aceros Inoxidables, Spain, for the 316LH1 rod; and SIDERO STAAL nv, Belgium, for the 316LH2 rod. K. Lambrinou would like to thank J. Joris for technical support during the launching and follow up of all corrosion tests, J. Lim for the manufacturing and calibration of the oxygen sensors used in these tests, T. Lapauw for the XRD measurements on the pristine steels, and S. Van den Broeck for the FIB sample preparation. Special thanks to S. Gavrilov for fruitful and intense discussions. The authors gratefully acknowledge the funding provided in the framework of the ongoing development of the MYRRHA irradiation facility. The research leading to these results falls within the framework of the European Energy Research Alliance Joint Programme on Nuclear Materials (EERA JPNM). Approved Most recent IF: 2.048
Call Number EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:142644 Serial 4563
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Author Cautaerts, N.; Delville, R.; Dietz, W.; Verwerft, M.
Title Thermal creep properties of Ti-stabilized DIN 1.4970 (15-15Ti) austenitic stainless steel pressurized cladding tubes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication (up) Journal of nuclear materials Abbreviated Journal J Nucl Mater
Volume 493 Issue Pages 154-167
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract This paper presents a large database of thermal creep data from pressurized unirradiated DIN 1.4970 Ti-stabilized austenitic stainless steel (i.e. EN 1515CrNiMoTiB or “15-15Ti”) cladding tubes from more than 1000 bi-axial creep tests conducted during the fast reactor R&D program of the DeBeNe (Deutschland-Belgium- Netherlands) consortium between the 1960's to the late 1980's. The data comprises creep rate and time-to-rupture between 600 and 750 degrees C and a large range of stresses. The data spans tests on material from around 70 different heats and 30 different melts. Around one fourth of the data was obtained from cold worked material, the rest was obtained on cold worked + aged (800 degrees C, 2 h) material. The data are graphically presented in log-log graphs. The creep rate data is fit with a sinh correlation, the time to rupture data is fit with a modified exponential function through the Larson-Miller parameter. Local equivalent parameters to Norton's law are calculated and compared to literature values for these types of steels and related to possible creep mechanisms. Some time to rupture data above 950 degrees C is compared to literature dynamic recrystallization data. Time to rupture data between 600 and 750 degrees C is also compared to literature data from 316 steel. Time to rupture was correlated directly to creep rate with the Monkman-Grant relationship at different temperatures. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000408044000018 Publication Date 2017-06-11
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Impact Factor 2.048 Times cited 5 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.048
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:145686 Serial 4753
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Author Cautaerts, N.; Delville, R.; Stergar, E.; Schryvers, D.; Verwerft, M.
Title Tailoring the Ti-C nanoprecipitate population and microstructure of titanium stabilized austenitic steels Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication (up) Journal of nuclear materials Abbreviated Journal J Nucl Mater
Volume 507 Issue 507 Pages 177-187
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The present work reports on the microstructural evolution of a new heat of 24% cold worked austenitic DIN 1.4970 (15-15Ti) nuclear cladding steel subjected to ageing heat treatments of varying duration between 500 and 800 degrees C (by steps of 100 degrees C). The primary aim was studying the finely dispersed Ti-C nanoprecipitate population, which are thought to be beneficial for creep and swelling resistance during service. Their size distribution and number density were estimated through dark field imaging and bright field Moire imaging techniques in the transmission electron microscope. Nanoprecipitates formed at and above 600 degrees C, which is a lower temperature than previously reported. The observed nucleation, growth and coarsening behavior of the nanoprecipitates were consistent with simple diffusion arguments. The formation of nanoprecipitates coincided with significant dissociation of dislocations as evidenced by weak beam dark field imaging. Possible mechanisms, including Silcock's stacking fault growth model and Suzuki segregation, are discussed. Recrystallization observed after extended ageing at 800 degrees C caused the redissolution of nanoprecipitates. Large primary Ti(C,N) and (Ti,Mo)C precipitates that occur in the as-received material, and M23C6 precipitates that nucleate on grain boundaries at low temperatures were also characterized by a selective dissolution procedure involving filtration, X-ray diffraction and quantitative Rietveld refinement. The partitioning of key elements between the different phases was derived by combining these findings and was consistent with thermodynamic considerations and the processing history of the steel. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000438019800021 Publication Date 2018-04-30
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Impact Factor 2.048 Times cited 1 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; We would like to acknowledge ENGIE, SCK.CEN, the SCK.CEN academy and the MYRRHA project for the financial support of this work. Special thanks to T. Wangle and P. Dries for their help with filtration and gravimetry. Also thanks to Dr. G. Leinders for the discussions on XRD and Rietveld refinement. Thanks to E. Charalampopoulou and A. Youssef for assisting with the dissolution experiments. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.048
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:152382 Serial 5043
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Author Caglak, E.; Govers, K.; Lamoen, D.; Labeau, P.-E.; Verwerft, M.
Title Atomic scale analysis of defect clustering and predictions of their concentrations in UO2+x Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication (up) Journal Of Nuclear Materials Abbreviated Journal J Nucl Mater
Volume 541 Issue Pages 152403
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The physical properties of uranium dioxide vary greatly with stoichiometry. Oxidation towards hyperstoichiometric UO2 – UO2+x – might be encountered at various stages of the nuclear fuel cycle if oxidative conditions are met; the impact of stoichiometry changes upon physical properties should therefore be properly assessed to ensure safe and reliable operations. These physical properties are intimately linked to the arrangement of atomic defects in the crystalline structure. The evolution of the defect concentration with environmental parameters – oxygen partial pressure and temperature – were evaluated by means of a point defect model where the reaction energies are derived from atomic-scale simulations. To this end, various configurations and net charge states of oxygen interstitial clusters in UO2 have been calculated. Various methodologies have been tested to determine the optimum cluster configurations and a rigid lattice approach turned out to be the most useful strategy to optimize defect configuration structures. Ultimately, results from the point defect model were discussed and compared to experimental measurements of stoichiometry dependence on oxygen partial pressure and temperature.
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Language Wos 000575165800006 Publication Date 2020-08-06
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Impact Factor 3.1 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This work is dedicated to the memory of Prof. Alain Dubus, ULB, Bruxelles, Belgium. Financial support from the SCK CEN is gratefully acknowledged. Approved Most recent IF: 3.1; 2020 IF: 2.048
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:172464 Serial 6402
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