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Author Iyikanat, F.; Sahin, H.; Senger, R.T.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Ag and Au atoms intercalated in bilayer heterostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides and graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication APL materials Abbreviated Journal Apl Mater
Volume 2 Issue 9 Pages 092801
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The diffusive motion of metal nanoparticles Au and Ag on monolayer and between bilayer heterostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides and graphene are investigated in the framework of density functional theory. We found that the minimum energy barriers for diffusion and the possibility of cluster formation depend strongly on both the type of nanoparticle and the type of monolayers and bilayers. Moreover, the tendency to form clusters of Ag and Au can be tuned by creating various bilayers. Tunability of the diffusion characteristics of adatoms in van der Waals heterostructures holds promise for controllable growth of nanostructures. (C) 2014 Author(s). All article content, except where otherwise noted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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Language Wos 000342568000020 Publication Date 2014-08-28
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ISSN 2166-532X ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.335 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem foundation of the Flemish government. Computational resources were provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid e-Infrastructure), and HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA) a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC), which is funded by the Hercules foundation. H.S. is supported by a FWO Pegasus Marie Curie Fellowship. F.I. and R.T.S. acknowledge the support from TUBITAK Project No. 111T318. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.335; 2014 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119950 Serial 82
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Author Lentijo-Mozo, S.; Tan, R.P.; Garcia-Marcelot, C.; Altantzis, T.; Fazzini, P.F.; Hungria, T.; Cormary, B.; Gallagher, J.R.; Miller, J.T.; Martinez, H.; Schrittwieser, S.; Schotter, J.; Respaud, M.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gatel, C.; Soulantica, K.
Title Air- and water-resistant noble metal coated ferromagnetic cobalt nanorods Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication ACS nano Abbreviated Journal Acs Nano
Volume 9 Issue 9 Pages 2792-2804
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Cobalt nanorods possess ideal magnetic properties for applications requiring magnetically hard nanoparticles. However, their exploitation is undermined by their sensitivity toward oxygen and water, which deteriorates their magnetic properties. The development of a continuous metal shell inert to oxidation could render them stable, opening perspectives not only for already identified applications but also for uses in which contact with air and/or aqueous media is inevitable. However, the direct growth of a conformal noble metal shell on magnetic metals is a challenge. Here, we show that prior treatment of Co nanorods with a tin coordination compound is the crucial step that enables the subsequent growth of a continuous noble metal shell on their surface, rendering them air- and water-resistant, while conserving the monocrystallity, metallicity and the magnetic properties of the Co core. Thus, the as-synthesized coreshell ferromagnetic nanorods combine high magnetization and strong uniaxial magnetic anisotropy, even after exposure to air and water, and hold promise for successful implementation in in vitro biodiagnostics requiring probes of high magnetization and anisotropic shape.
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Language Wos 000351791800055 Publication Date 2015-03-03
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ISSN 1936-0851;1936-086X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 13.942 Times cited 25 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes 312483 Esteem2; 246791 Countatoms; 335078 Colouratom; esteem2ta; ECASSara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 13.942; 2015 IF: 12.881
Call Number c:irua:125380 c:irua:125380 Serial 87
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Author Ludu, A.; Van Deun, J.; Milošević, M.V.; Cuyt, A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Analytic treatment of vortex states in cylindrical superconductors in applied axial magnetic field Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Journal of mathematical physics Abbreviated Journal J Math Phys
Volume 51 Issue 8 Pages 082903,1-082903,29
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We solve the linear GinzburgLandau (GL) equation in the presence of a uniform magnetic field with cylindrical symmetry and we find analytic expressions for the eigenfunctions in terms of the confluent hypergeometric functions. The discrete spectrum results from an implicit equation associated to the boundary conditions and it is resolved in analytic form using the continued fractions formalism. We study the dependence of the spectrum and the eigenfunctions on the sample size and the surface conditions for solid and hollow cylindrical superconductors. Finally, the solutions of the nonlinear GL formalism are constructed as expansions in the linear GL eigenfunction basis and selected by minimization of the free energy. We present examples of vortex states and their energies for different samples in enhancing/suppressing superconductivity surroundings.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000281905000026 Publication Date 2010-08-23
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ISSN 0022-2488; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.077 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.077; 2010 IF: 1.291
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84880 Serial 106
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Author Pfannmöller, M.; Heidari, H.; Nanson, L.; Lozman, O.R.; Chrapa, M.; Offermans, T.; Nisato, G.; Bals, S.
Title Quantitative Tomography of Organic Photovoltaic Blends at the Nanoscale Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett
Volume 15 Issue 15 Pages 6634-6642
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The success of semiconducting organic materials has enabled green technologies for electronics, lighting, and photovoltaics. However, when blended together, these materials have also raised novel fundamental questions with respect to electronic, optical, and thermodynamic properties. This is particularly important for organic photovoltaic cells based on the bulk heterojunction. Here, the distribution of nanoscale domains plays a crucial role depending on the specific device structure. Hence, correlation of the aforementioned properties requires 3D nanoscale imaging of materials domains, which are embedded in a multilayer device. Such visualization has so far been elusive due to lack of contrast, insufficient signal, or resolution limits. In this Letter, we introduce spectral scanning transmission electron tomography for reconstruction of entire volume plasmon spectra from rod-shaped specimens. We provide 3D structural correlations and compositional mapping at a resolution of approximately 7 nm within advanced organic photovoltaic tandem cells. Novel insights that are obtained from quantitative 3D analyses reveal that efficiency loss upon thermal annealing can be attributed to subtle, fundamental blend properties. These results are invaluable in guiding the design and optimization of future devices in plastic electronics applications and provide an empirical basis for modeling and simulation of organic solar cells.
Address EMAT-University of Antwerp , Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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Language English Wos 000363003100052 Publication Date 2015-09-21
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ISSN 1530-6984;1530-6992; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 12.712 Times cited 26 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This work was supported by the FP7 European collaborative project SUNFLOWER (FP7-ICT-2011-7-contract num. 287594). S.B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS). M.P. gratefully acknowledges the SIM NanoForce program for their financial support. We acknowledge AGFA for providing the neutral PEDOT:PSS and GenesInk for the ZnO nanoparticles. We would like to thank Stijn Van den broeck for extensive support on FIB sample preparation. M.P. and H.H. thank Daniele Zanaga for the many fruitful discussions.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 12.712; 2015 IF: 13.592
Call Number c:irua:129423 c:irua:129423 Serial 3973
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Author Mueller, K.; Krause, F.F.; Béché, A.; Schowalter, M.; Galioit, V.; Loeffler, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Zweck, J.; Schattschneider, P.; Rosenauer, A.
Title Atomic electric fields revealed by a quantum mechanical approach to electron picodiffraction Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Nature communications Abbreviated Journal Nat Commun
Volume 5 Issue Pages 5653
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract By focusing electrons on probes with a diameter of 50 pm, aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) is currently crossing the border to probing subatomic details. A major challenge is the measurement of atomic electric fields using differential phase contrast (DPC) microscopy, traditionally exploiting the concept of a field- induced shift of diffraction patterns. Here we present a simplified quantum theoretical interpretation of DPC. This enables us to calculate the momentum transferred to the STEM probe from diffracted intensities recorded on a pixel array instead of conventional segmented bright- field detectors. The methodical development yielding atomic electric field, charge and electron density is performed using simulations for binary GaN as an ideal model system. We then present a detailed experimental study of SrTiO3 yielding atomic electric fields, validated by comprehensive simulations. With this interpretation and upgraded instrumentation, STEM is capable of quantifying atomic electric fields and high-contrast imaging of light atoms.
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Language Wos 000347227700003 Publication Date 2014-12-15
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ISSN 2041-1723; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 197 Open Access
Notes 246791 COUNTATOMS; 278510 VORTEX; Hercules; 312483 ESTEEM2; esteem2ta; ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: 12.124; 2014 IF: 11.470
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122835UA @ admin @ c:irua:122835 Serial 166
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Author Dendooven, J.; Devloo-Casier, K.; Ide, M.; Grandfield; Kurttepeli; Ludwig, K.F.; Bals, S.; Van der Voort, P.; Detavernier, C.
Title Atomic layer deposition-based tuning of the pore size in mesoporous thin films studied by in situ grazing incidence small angle X-ray scattering Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Nanoscale Abbreviated Journal Nanoscale
Volume 6 Issue 24 Pages 14991-14998
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Atomic layer deposition (ALD) enables the conformal coating of porous materials, making the technique suitable for pore size tuning at the atomic level, e.g., for applications in catalysis, gas separation and sensing. It is, however, not straightforward to obtain information about the conformality of ALD coatings deposited in pores with diameters in the low mesoporous regime (<10 nm). In this work, it is demonstrated that in situ synchrotron based grazing incidence small angle X-ray scattering (GISAXS) can provide valuable information on the change in density and internal surface area during ALD of TiO2 in a porous titania film with small mesopores (3-8 nm). The results are shown to be in good agreement with in situ X-ray fluorescence data representing the evolution of the amount of Ti atoms deposited in the porous film. Analysis of both datasets indicates that the minimum pore diameter that can be achieved by ALD is determined by the size of the Ti-precursor molecule.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000345458200051 Publication Date 2014-10-13
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ISSN 2040-3364;2040-3372; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 7.367 Times cited 41 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes 239865 Cocoon; 335078 Colouratom; Fwo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 7.367; 2014 IF: 7.394
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122227 Serial 169
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Author Jungbauer, M.; Huehn, S.; Egoavil, R.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshnyaga, V.
Title Atomic layer epitaxy of Ruddlesden-Popper SrO(SrTiO3)n films by means of metalorganic aerosol deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 105 Issue 25 Pages 251603
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We report an atomic layer epitaxial growth of Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) thin films of SrO(SrTiO3)(n) (n = infinity, 2, 3, 4) by means of metalorganic aerosol deposition (MAD). The films are grown on SrTiO3(001) substrates by means of a sequential deposition of Sr-O/Ti-O-2 atomic monolayers, monitored in-situ by optical ellipsometry. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) reveal the RP structure with n = 2-4 in accordance with the growth recipe. RP defects, observed by TEM in a good correlation with the in-situ ellipsometry, mainly result from the excess of SrO. Being maximal at the film/substrate interface, the SrO excess rapidly decreases and saturates after 5-6 repetitions of the SrO(SrTiO3)(4) block at the level of 2.4%. This identifies the SrTiO3 substrate surface as a source of RP defects under oxidizing conditions within MAD. Advantages and limitations of MAD as a solution-based and vacuum-free chemical deposition route were discussed in comparison with molecular beam epitaxy. (C) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000346914000007 Publication Date 2014-12-26
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ISSN 0003-6951;1077-3118; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 32 Open Access
Notes 246102 IFOX; 278510 VORTEX; 246791 COUNTATOMS; Hercules; 312483 ESTEEM2; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2014 IF: 3.302
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122830UA @ admin @ c:irua:122830 Serial 172
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Author Yalcin, A.O.; Fan, Z.; Goris, B.; Li, W.F.; Koster, R.S.; Fang, C.M.; van Blaaderen, A.; Casavola, M.; Tichelaar, F.D.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vlugt, T.J.H.; Vanmaekelbergh, D.; Zandbergen, H.W.; van Huis, M.A.;
Title Atomic resolution monitoring of cation exchange in CdSe-PbSe heteronanocrystals during epitaxial solid-solid-vapor growth Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett
Volume 14 Issue 6 Pages 3661-3667
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Here, we show a novel solidsolidvapor (SSV) growth mechanism whereby epitaxial growth of heterogeneous semiconductor nanowires takes place by evaporation-induced cation exchange. During heating of PbSe-CdSe nanodumbbells inside a transmission electron microscope (TEM), we observed that PbSe nanocrystals grew epitaxially at the expense of CdSe nanodomains driven by evaporation of Cd. Analysis of atomic-resolution TEM observations and detailed atomistic simulations reveals that the growth process is mediated by vacancies.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington Editor
Language Wos 000337337100106 Publication Date 2014-05-20
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ISSN 1530-6984;1530-6992; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 12.712 Times cited 42 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes 262348 Esmi; Fwo; 246791 Countatoms; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117027 Serial 179
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Author Verbeeck, J.; Schattschneider, P.; Lazar, S.; Stöger-Pollach, M.; Löffler, S.; Steiger-Thirsfeld, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Atomic scale electron vortices for nanoresearch Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 99 Issue 20 Pages 203109-203109,3
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Electron vortex beams were only recently discovered and their potential as a probe for magnetism in materials was shown. Here we demonstrate a method to produce electron vortex beams with a diameter of less than 1.2 Å. This unique way to prepare free electrons to a state resembling atomic orbitals is fascinating from a fundamental physics point of view and opens the road for magnetic mapping with atomic resolution in an electron microscope.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000297786500058 Publication Date 2011-11-17
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ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 90 Open Access
Notes Hercules Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2011 IF: 3.844
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93625UA @ admin @ c:irua:93625 Serial 184
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Author Barbier, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M.; Pereira, J.M.
Title Band structure, density of states, and transmission in graphene bilayer superlattices Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication AIP conference proceedings Abbreviated Journal
Volume 1199 Issue Pages 547-548
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The energy spectrum and density of states of graphene bilayer superlattices (SLs) are evaluated. We take into account doping and/or gating of the layers as well as tunnel coupling between them. In addition, we evaluate the transmission through such SLs and through single or double barriers. The transmission exhibits a strong dependence on the direction of the incident wave vector.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos 000281590800258 Publication Date 2010-01-15
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84893 Serial 217
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Author Van Tendeloo, L.; Wangermez, W.; Kurttepeli, M.; de Blochouse, B.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Maes, A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Breynaert, E.
Title Chabazite : stable cation-exchanger in hyper alkaline concrete pore water Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Environmental science and technology Abbreviated Journal Environ Sci Technol
Volume 49 Issue 49 Pages 2358-2365
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract To avoid impact on the environment, facilities for permanent disposal of hazardous waste adopt multibarrier design schemes. As the primary barrier very often consists of cement-based materials, two distinct aspects are essential for the selection of suitable complementary barriers: (1) selective sorption of the contaminants in the repository and (2) long-term chemical stability in hyperalkaline concrete-derived media. A multidisciplinary approach combining experimental strategies from environmental chemistry and materials science is therefore essential to provide a reliable assessment of potential candidate materials. Chabazite is typically synthesized in 1 M KOH solutions but also crystallizes in simulated young cement pore water, a pH 13 aqueous solution mainly containing K+ and Na+ cations. Its formation and stability in this medium was evaluated as a function of temperature (60 and 85 °C) over a timeframe of more than 2 years and was also asessed from a mechanistic point of view. Chabazite demonstrates excellent cation-exchange properties in simulated young cement pore water. Comparison of its Cs+ cation exchange properties at pH 8 and pH 13 unexpectedly demonstrated an increase of the KD with increasing pH. The combined results identify chabazite as a valid candidate for inclusion in engineered barriers for concrete-based waste disposal.
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Publisher Place of Publication Easton, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000349806400047 Publication Date 2015-01-08
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ISSN 0013-936X;1520-5851; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.198 Times cited 13 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This work was supported by long-term structural funding by the Flemish Government (Methusalem) and by ONDRAF/ NIRAS, the Belgian Agency for Radioactive Waste and Fissile Materials, as part of the program on surface disposal of Belgian Category A waste. The Belgian government is acknowledged for financing the interuniversity poles of attraction (IAP-PAI). G.V.T. and S.B. acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant no. 24691-COUNTATOMS, ERC Starting Grant no. 335078-COLOURATOMS).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 6.198; 2015 IF: 5.330
Call Number c:irua:127695 Serial 307
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Author Peeters, F.M.; Partoens, B.; Schweigert, V.A.; Schweigert, I.V.
Title Classical atomic bilayers Type H1 Book chapter
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 523-527
Keywords H1 Book chapter; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Plenum Press Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos 000083193600095 Publication Date 0000-00-00
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:24177 Serial 363
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Author Liakakos, N.; Gatel, C.; Blon, T.; Altantzis, T.; Lentijo-Mozo, S.; Garcia-Marcelot, C.; Lacroix, L.M.; Respaud, M.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Soulantica, K.
Title CoFe nanodumbbells : synthesis, structure, and magnetic properties Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett
Volume 14 Issue 5 Pages 2747-2754
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We report the solution phase synthesis, the structural analysis, and the magnetic properties of hybrid nanostructures combining two magnetic metals. These nano-objects are characterized by a remarkable shape, combining Fe nanocubes on Co nanorods. The topological composition, the orientation relationship, and the growth steps have been studied by advanced electron microscopy techniques, such as HRTEM, electron tomography, and state-of-the-art 3-dimensional elemental mapping by EDX tomography. The soft iron nanocubes behave as easy nucleation centers that induce the magnetization reversal of the entire nanohybrid, leading to a drastic modification of the overall effective magnetic anisotropy.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington Editor
Language Wos 000336074800080 Publication Date 2014-04-17
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ISSN 1530-6984;1530-6992; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 12.712 Times cited 27 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes The authors thank the ANR for the project “Batmag”, the French national project EMMA (ANR12 BS10 013 01), the European Commission for the FP7 NAMDIATREAM project (EU NMP4-LA-2010-246479), and the METSA network for the HRTEM. This has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under Grant Agreement 312483-ESTEEM2 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative- I3). It was also supported by Programme Investissements d’Avenir under the program ANR-11-IDEX-0002-02, reference ANR-10-LABX-0037-NEXT. The authors acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant # 24691-COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant # 335078-COLOURATOMS).; esteem2ta; ECASSara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116953 Serial 377
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Author Javon, E.; Gaceur, M.; Dachraoui, W.; Margeat, O.; Ackermann, J.; Ilenia Saba, M.; Delugas, P.; Mattoni, A.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Competing forces in the self-assembly of coupled ZnO nanopyramids Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication ACS nano Abbreviated Journal Acs Nano
Volume 9 Issue 9 Pages 3685-3694
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Self-assembly (SA) of nanostructures has recently gained increasing interest. A clear understanding of the process is not straightforward since SA of nanoparticles is a complex multiscale phenomenon including different driving forces. Here, we study the SA between aluminum doped ZnO nanopyramids into couples by combining inorganic chemistry and advanced electron microscopy techniques with atomistic simulations. Our results show that the SA of the coupled nanopyramids is controlled first by morphology, as coupling only occurs in the case of pyramids with well-developed facets of the basal planes. The combination of electron microscopy and atomistic modeling reveals that the coupling is further driven by strong ligandligand interaction between the bases of the pyramids as dominant force, while screening effects due to Al doping or solvent as well as corecore interaction are only minor contributions. Our combined approach provides a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between the interactions at work in the coupled SA of ZnO nanopyramids.
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Language Wos 000353867000030 Publication Date 2015-03-12
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ISSN 1936-0851;1936-086X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 13.942 Times cited 21 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Esmi; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 13.942; 2015 IF: 12.881
Call Number c:irua:125978 Serial 434
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Author Ennaert, T.; Geboers, J.; Gobechiya, E.; Courtin, C.M.; Kurttepeli, M.; Houthoofd, K.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Magusin, P.C.M.M.; Bals, S.; Jacobs, P.A.; Sels, B.F.
Title Conceptual frame rationalizing the self-stabilization of H-USY zeolites in hot liquid water Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication ACS catalysis Abbreviated Journal Acs Catal
Volume 5 Issue 5 Pages 754-768
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The wide range of liquid-phase reactions required for the catalytic conversion of biomass compounds into new bioplatform molecules defines a new set of challenges for the development of active, selective, and stable catalysts. The potential of bifunctional Ru/H-USY catalysts for conversions in hot liquid water (HLW) is assessed in terms of physicochemical stability and long-term catalytic performance of acid sites and noble metal functionality, as probed by hydrolytic hydrogenation of cellulose. It is shown that zeolite desilication is the main zeolite degradation mechanism in HLW. USY zeolite stability depends on two main parameters, viz., framework and extra-framework aluminum content. The former protects the zeolite lattice by counteracting hydrolysis of framework bonds, and the latter, when located at the external crystal surface, prevents solubilization of the zeolite framework which is the result of its low water-solubility. Hence, the hot liquid water stability of commercial H-USY zeolites, in contrast to their steam stability, increased with decreasing Si/AI ratio. As a result, mildly steamed USY zeolites containing a high amount of both Al species exhibit the highest resistance to HLW. During an initial period of transformations, Al-rich zeolites form additional protective extra-framework Al species at the outer surface, self-stabilizing the framework. A critical bulk Si/AI ratio of 3 was determined whereby USY zeolites with a lower Si/AI ratio will self-stabilize over time. Besides, due to the initial transformation period, the accessibility of the catalytic active sites is extensively enhanced resulting in a material that is more stable and drastically more accessible to large substrates than the original zeolite. When these findings are applied in the hydrolytic hydrogenation of cellulose, unprecedented nearly quantitative hexitol yields were obtained with a stable catalytic system.
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Language Wos 000349275300031 Publication Date 2014-12-09
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ISSN 2155-5435;2155-5435; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 10.614 Times cited 65 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 10.614; 2015 IF: 9.312
Call Number c:irua:125288 Serial 474
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Author Hutter, E.M.; Bladt, E.; Goris, B.; Pietra, F.; van der Bok, J.C.; Boneschanscher, M.P.; de Donega, C.M.; Bals, S.; Vanmaekelbergh, D.
Title Conformal and atomic characterization of ultrathin CdSe platelets with a helical shape Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett
Volume 14 Issue 11 Pages 6257-6262
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Currently, ultrathin colloidal CdSe semiconductor nanoplatelets (NPLs) with a uniform thickness that is controllable up to the atomic scale can be prepared. The optical properties of these 2D semiconductor systems are the subject of extensive research. Here, we reveal their natural morphology and atomic arrangement. Using cryo-TEM (cryo-transmission electron microscopy), we show that the shape of rectangular NPLs in solution resembles a helix. Fast incorporation of these NPLs in silica preserves and immobilizes their helical shape, which allowed us to perform an in-depth study by high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). Electron tomography measurements confirm and detail the helical shape of these systems. Additionally, high-resolution HAADF-STEM shows the thickness of the NPLs on the atomic scale and furthermore that these are consistently folded along a ?110? direction. The presence of a silica shell on both the top and bottom surfaces shows that Cd atoms must be accessible for silica precursor (and ligand) molecules on both sides.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington Editor
Language Wos 000345723800036 Publication Date 2014-10-27
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ISSN 1530-6984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 12.712 Times cited 43 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Dariusz Mitoraj, Hans Meeldijk, Relinde van Dijk-Moes, and Stephan Zevenhuizen are acknowledged for technical support and help with some experiments. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Research Council under the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP/2007-2013)/ERC Grant Agreement no. 291667. The authors acknowledge financial support from FOM and NOW [FOM program Functional NanoParticle Solids (FNPS)]. S.B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078- COLOURATOMS). E.B. and B.G. gratefully acknowledge financial support by the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (FWO Vlaanderen).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122209 Serial 490
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Author Akamine, H.; Van den Bos, K.H.W.; Gauquelin, N.; Farjami, S.; Van Aert, S.; Schryvers, D.; Nishida, M.
Title Determination of the atomic width of an APB in ordered CoPt using quantified HAADF-STEM Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Journal of alloys and compounds Abbreviated Journal J Alloy Compd
Volume 644 Issue 644 Pages 570-574
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Anti-phase boundaries (APBs) in an ordered CoPt alloy are planar defects which disturb the ordered structure in their vicinity and decrease the magnetic properties. However, it has not yet been clarified to what extend the APBs disturb the ordering. In this study, high-resolution HAADF-STEM images are statistically analysed based on the image intensities estimated by the statistical parameter estimation theory. In the procedure, averaging intensities, fitting the intensity profiles to specific functions, and assessment based on a statistical test are performed. As a result, the APBs in the stable CoPt are found to be characterised by two atomic planes, and a contrast transition range as well as the centre of an inclined APB is determined. These results show that the APBs are quite sharp and therefore may have no notable effect on the net magnetic properties due to their small volume fraction. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000357143900083 Publication Date 2015-05-07
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ISSN 0925-8388; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.133 Times cited 12 Open Access
Notes FWO G036815N; G036915N; G037413N; 278510 VORTEX; Hercules; ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 3.133; 2015 IF: 2.999
Call Number c:irua:127008 c:irua:127008 Serial 675
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Author Lin, F.; Meng; Kukueva, E.; Altantzis, T.; Mertens, M.; Bals, S.; Cool, P.; Van Doorslaer, S.
Title Direct-synthesis method towards copper-containing periodic mesoporous organosilicas : detailed investigation of the copper distribution in the material Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Journal of the Chemical Society : Dalton transactions Abbreviated Journal Dalton T
Volume 44 Issue 44 Pages 9970-9979
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
Abstract Three-dimensional cubic Fm (3) over barm mesoporous copper-containing ethane-bridged PMO materials have been prepared through a direct-synthesis method at room temperature in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide as surfactant. The obtained materials have been unambiguously characterized in detail by several sophisticated techniques, including XRD, UV-Vis-Dr, TEM, elemental mapping, continuous- wave and pulsed EPR spectroscopy. The results show that at lower copper loading, the Cu2+ species are well dispersed in the Cu-PMO materials, and mainly exist as mononuclear Cu2+ species. At higher copper loading amount, Cu2+ clusters are observed in the materials, but the distribution of the Cu2+ species is still much better in the Cu-PMO materials prepared through the direct-synthesis method than in a Cu-containing PMO material prepared through an impregnation method. Moreover, the evolution of the copper incorporation during the PMO synthesis has been followed by EPR. The results show that the immobilization of the Cu2+ ion/complex and the formation of the PMO materials are taking place simultaneously. The copper ions are found to be situated on the inner surface of the mesopores of the materials and are accessible, which will be beneficial for the catalytic applications.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000355000700028 Publication Date 2015-04-28
Series Editor (down) Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1477-9226;1477-9234; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.029 Times cited 11 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Goa-Bof; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 4.029; 2015 IF: 4.197
Call Number c:irua:126422 Serial 725
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Author Lubk, A.; Javon, E.; Cherkashin, N.; Reboh, S.; Gatel, C.; Hytch, M.
Title Dynamic scattering theory for dark-field electron holography of 3D strain fields Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 136 Issue Pages 42-49
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Dark-held electron holography maps strain in crystal lattices into reconstructed phases over large fields of view. Here we investigate the details of the lattice strain-reconstructed phase relationship by applying dynamic scattering theory both analytically and numerically. We develop efficient analytic linear projection rules for 3D strain fields, facilitating a straight-forward calculation of reconstructed phases from 3D strained materials. They are used in the following to quantify the influence of various experimental parameters like strain magnitude, specimen thickness, excitation error and surface relaxation. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000327884700006 Publication Date 2013-07-29
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ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 18 Open Access
Notes European Union under the Seventh Framework Program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference312483 – ESTEEM2); esteem2_jra4 Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2014 IF: 2.436
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112836 Serial 766
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Author Peeters, F.M.; Vasilopoulos, P.
Title Electrical and thermal properties of a two-dimensional electron gas in a one-dimensional periodic potential Type A1 Journal article
Year 1992 Publication Physical review: B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 46 Issue Pages 4667-4680
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Language Wos A1992JK72500032 Publication Date 2002-07-27
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ISSN 0163-1829 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.736 Times cited 148 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:2998 Serial 890
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Author Bladt, E.; Pelt, D.M.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.
Title Electron tomography based on highly limited data using a neural network reconstruction technique Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 158 Issue 158 Pages 81-88
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract Gold nanoparticles are studied extensively due to their unique optical and catalytical properties. Their exact shape determines the properties and thereby the possible applications. Electron tomography is therefore often used to examine the three-dimensional (3D) shape of nanoparticles. However, since the acquisition of the experimental tilt series and the 3D reconstructions are very time consuming, it is difficult to obtain statistical results concerning the 3D shape of nanoparticles. Here, we propose a new approach for electron tomography that is based on artificial neural networks. The use of a new reconstruction approach enables us to reduce the number of projection images with a factor of 5 or more. The decrease in acquisition time of the tilt series and use of an efficient reconstruction algorithm allows us to examine a large amount of nanoparticles in order to retrieve statistical results concerning the 3D shape.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000361574800011 Publication Date 2015-07-10
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ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 25 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes 335078 COLOURATOM; FWO; COST Action MP1207; 312483 ESTEEM2; esteem2jra4; ECASSara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2015 IF: 2.436
Call Number c:irua:126675 c:irua:126675 Serial 988
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Author Huijben, M.; Rijnders, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Brinkman, A.; Hilgenkamp, H.
Title Electronically coupled complementary interfaces between perovskite band insulators Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater
Volume 5 Issue Pages 556-560
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000238708900021 Publication Date 2006-06-18
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ISSN 1476-1122;1476-4660; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited 315 Open Access
Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 39.737; 2006 IF: 19.194
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59713UA @ admin @ c:irua:59713 Serial 1019
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Author Hamon, A.-L.; Verbeeck, J.; Schryvers, D.; Benedikt, J.; van den Sanden, R.M.C.M.
Title ELNES study of carbon K-edge spectra of plasma deposited carbon films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Journal of materials chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Mater Chem
Volume 14 Issue Pages 2030-2035
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Electron energy loss spectroscopy was used to investigate the bonding of plasma deposited carbon films. The experimental conditions include the use of a specific collection angle for which the shape of the spectra is free of the orientation dependency usually encountered in graphite due to its anisotropic structure. The first quantification process of the energy loss near-edge structure was performed by a standard fit of the collected spectrum, corrected for background and multiple scattering, with three Gaussian functions followed by a comparison with the graphite spectrum obtained under equivalent experimental conditions. In a second approach a fitting model directly incorporating the background subtraction and multiple scattering removal was applied. The final numerical results are interpreted in view of the deposition conditions of the films and the actual fitting procedure with the related choice of parameters.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000222312500017 Publication Date 2004-06-28
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ISSN 0959-9428;1364-5501; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.626 Times cited 61 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:48782UA @ admin @ c:irua:48782 Serial 1025
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Author Scalise, E.; Houssa, M.; Cinquanta, E.; Grazianetti, C.; van den Broek, B.; Pourtois, G.; Stesmans, A.; Fanciulli, M.; Molle, A.
Title Engineering the electronic properties of silicene by tuning the composition of MoX2 and GaX (X = S,Se,Te) chalchogenide templates Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication 2D materials Abbreviated Journal 2D Mater
Volume 1 Issue 1 Pages 011010
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract By using first-principles simulations, we investigate the interaction of a 2D silicon layer with two classes of chalcogenide-layered compounds, namely MoX2 and GaX (X = S, Se, Te). A rather weak (van der Waals) interaction between the silicene layers and the chalcogenide layers is predicted. We found that the buckling of the silicene layer is correlated to the lattice mismatch between the silicene layer and the MoX2 or GaX template. The electronic properties of silicene on these different templates largely depend on the buckling of the silicene layer: highly buckled silicene on MoS2 is predicted to be metallic, while low buckled silicene on GaS and GaSe is predicted to be semi-metallic, with preserved Dirac cones at the K points. These results indicate new routes for artificially engineering silicene nanosheets, providing tailored electronic properties of this 2D layer on non-metallic substrates. These non-metallic templates also open the way to the possible integration of silicene in future nanoelectronic devices.
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Publisher IOP Publishing Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000353649900011 Publication Date 2014-05-29
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ISSN 2053-1583; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.937 Times cited 49 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.937; 2014 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:126032 Serial 1048
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Author Angelakeris, M.; Li, Z.A.; Hilgendorff, M.; Simeonidis, K.; Sakellari, D.; Filippousi, M.; Tian, H.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Spasova, M.; Acet, M.; Farle, M.
Title Enhanced biomedical heat-triggered carriers via nanomagnetism tuning in ferrite-based nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials Abbreviated Journal J Magn Magn Mater
Volume 381 Issue 381 Pages 179-187
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Biomedical nanomagnetic carriers are getting a higher impact in therapy and diagnosis schemes while their constraints and prerequisites are more and more successfully confronted. Such particles should possess a well-defined size with minimum agglomeration and they should be synthesized in a facile and reproducible high-yield way together with a controllable response to an applied static or dynamic field tailored for the specific application. Here, we attempt to enhance the heating efficiency in magnetic particle hyperthermia treatment through the proper adjustment of the core-shell morphology in ferrite particles, by controlling exchange and dipolar magnetic interactions at the nanoscale. Thus, core-shell nanoparticles with mutual coupling of magnetically hard (CoFe2O4) and soft (MnFe2O4) components are synthesized with facile synthetic controls resulting in uniform size and shell thickness as evidenced by high resolution transmission electron microscopy imaging, excellent crystallinity and size monodispersity. Such a magnetic coupling enables the fine tuning of magnetic anisotropy and magnetic interactions without sparing the good structural, chemical and colloidal stability. Consequently, the magnetic heating efficiency of CoFe2O4. and MnFe2O4 core-shell nanoparticles is distinctively different horn that of their counterparts, even though all these nanocrystals were synthesized under similar conditions. For better understanding of the AC magnetic hyperthermia response and its correlation with magnetic-origin features we study the effect of the volume ratio of magnetic hard and soft phases in the bimagnetic core-shell nanocrystals. Eventually, such particles may be considered as novel heating carriers that under further biomedical functionalization may become adaptable multifunctional heat-triggered nanoplatforms. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000349361100027 Publication Date 2014-12-29
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ISSN 0304-8853; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.63 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes 312483 Esteem2; Esteem2_ta Approved Most recent IF: 2.63; 2015 IF: 1.970
Call Number c:irua:125284 c:irua:125284 Serial 1049
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Author Huijben, M.; Liu, Y.; Boschker, H.; Lauter, V.; Egoavil, R.; Verbeeck, J.; te Velthuis, S.G.E.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G.
Title Enhanced local magnetization by interface engineering in perovskite-type correlated oxide heterostructures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Advanced Materials Interfaces Abbreviated Journal Adv Mater Interfaces
Volume 2 Issue 2 Pages 1400416
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 000349916000001 Publication Date 2015-01-02
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ISSN 2196-7350; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.279 Times cited 30 Open Access
Notes Hercules; 246791 COUNTATOMS; 278510 VORTEX; 246102 IFOX; 312483 ESTEEM2; FWO G004413N; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: 4.279; 2015 IF: NA
Call Number c:irua:125333 c:irua:125333UA @ admin @ c:irua:125333 Serial 1052
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Author Zarenia, M.; Perali, A.; Neilson, D.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Enhancement of electron-hole superfluidity in double few-layer graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Scientific reports Abbreviated Journal Sci Rep-Uk
Volume 4 Issue 4 Pages 7319
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We propose two coupled electron-hole sheets of few-layer graphene as a new nanostructure to observe superfluidity at enhanced densities and enhanced transition temperatures. For ABC stacked few-layer graphene we show that the strongly correlated electron-hole pairing regime is readily accessible experimentally using current technologies. We find for double trilayer and quadlayer graphene sheets spatially separated by a nano-thick hexagonal boron-nitride insulating barrier, that the transition temperature for electron-hole superfluidity can approach temperatures of 40 K.
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Publisher Nature Publishing Group Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000346272900001 Publication Date 2014-12-08
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ISSN 2045-2322; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.259 Times cited 38 Open Access
Notes ; We thank L. Benfatto, S. De Palo, and G. Senatore for helpful comments. This work was partially supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the European Science Foundation (POLATOM). ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.259; 2014 IF: 5.578
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122743 Serial 1062
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Author Clark, L.; Béché, A.; Guzzinati, G.; Lubk, A.; Mazilu, M.; Van Boxem, R.; Verbeeck, J.
Title Exploiting lens aberrations to create electron-vortex beams Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 111 Issue 6 Pages 064801-64805
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A model for a new electron-vortex beam production method is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. The technique calls on the controlled manipulation of the degrees of freedom of the lens aberrations to achieve a helical phase front. These degrees of freedom are accessible by using the corrector lenses of a transmission electron microscope. The vortex beam is produced through a particular alignment of these lenses into a specifically designed astigmatic state and applying an annular aperture in the condenser plane. Experimental results are found to be in good agreement with simulations.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000322921200009 Publication Date 2013-08-08
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ISSN 0031-9007;1079-7114; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 66 Open Access
Notes Vortex; Esteem2; Countatoms; FWO; Esteem2jra3 ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2013 IF: 7.728
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109340UA @ admin @ c:irua:109340 Serial 1148
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Author Sanz-Ortiz, M.N.; Sentosun, K.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzan, L.M.
Title Templated Growth of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering -Active Branched Au Nanoparticles within Radial Mesoporous Silica Shells Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication ACS nano Abbreviated Journal Acs Nano
Volume 9 Issue 9 Pages 10489-10497
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Noble metal nanoparticles are widely used as probes or substrates for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), due to their characteristic plasmon resonances in the visible and NIR spectral ranges. Aiming at obtaining a versatile system with high SERS performance we developed the synthesis of quasi-monodisperse, non-aggregated gold nanoparticles protected by radial mesoporous silica shells. The radial channels of such shells were used as templates for the growth of gold tips branching from the cores, thereby improving the plasmonic performance of the particles while favoring the localization of analyte molecules at high electric field regions: close to the tips, inside the pores. The method, which allows control over tip length, was successfully applied to various gold nanoparticle shapes, leading to materials with highly efficient SERS performance. The obtained nanoparticles are stable in ethanol and water upon thermal consolidation and can be safely stored as a powder.
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Language English Wos 000363915300105 Publication Date 2015-09-15
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ISSN 1936-0851;1936-086X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 13.942 Times cited 110 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This work has been funded by the European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant 267867 Plasmaquo and Starting Grant Colouratom). The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013 under grant agreement no. 312184, SACS). Help from Mert Kurttepeli is acknowledged. Pentatwinned nanorods and nanotriangles were synthesized by L. Scarabelli.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 13.942; 2015 IF: 12.881
Call Number c:irua:129194 Serial 3947
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Author Chen, Y.Z.; Trier, F.; Wijnands, T.; Green, R.J.; Gauquelin, N.; Egoavil, R.; Christensen, D.V.; Koster, G.; Huijben, M.; Bovet, N.; Macke, S.; He, F.; Sutarto, R.; Andersen, N.H.; Sulpizio, J.A.; Honig, M.; Prawiroatmodjo, G.E.D.K.; Jespersen, T.S.; Linderoth, S.; Ilani, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rijnders, G.; Sawatzky, G.A.; Pryds, N.
Title Extreme mobility enhancement of two-dimensional electron gases at oxide interfaces by charge-transfer-induced modulation doping Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Nature materials Abbreviated Journal Nat Mater
Volume 14 Issue 14 Pages 801-806
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Two-dimensional electron gases (2DEGs) formed at the interface of insulating complex oxides promise the development of all-oxide electronic devices. These 2DEGs involve many-body interactions that give rise to a variety of physical phenomena such as superconductivity, magnetism, tunable metalinsulator transitions and phase separation. Increasing the mobility of the 2DEG, however, remains a major challenge. Here, we show that the electron mobility is enhanced by more than two orders of magnitude by inserting a single-unit-cell insulating layer of polar La1−xSrxMnO3 (x = 0, 1/8, and 1/3) at the interface between disordered LaAlO3 and crystalline SrTiO3 produced at room temperature. Resonant X-ray spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy show that the manganite layer undergoes unambiguous electronic reconstruction, leading to modulation doping of such atomically engineered complex oxide heterointerfaces. At low temperatures, the modulation-doped 2DEG exhibits Shubnikovde Haas oscillations and fingerprints of the quantum Hall effect, demonstrating unprecedented high mobility and low electron density.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000358530100022 Publication Date 2015-06-01
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ISSN 1476-1122;1476-4660; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 39.737 Times cited 170 Open Access
Notes 246102 IFOX; 246791 COUNTATOMS; 278510 VORTEX; Hercules; 312483 ESTEEM2; FWO G004413N; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: 39.737; 2015 IF: 36.503
Call Number c:irua:127184 c:irua:127184UA @ admin @ c:irua:127184 Serial 1163
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