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Author | Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Bals, S.; Nikolaev, I.V.; Antipov, E.V.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Crystallographic shear structures as a route to anion-deficient perovskites | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2006 | Publication | Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English | Abbreviated Journal | Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume | 45 | Issue | 40 | Pages | 6697-6700 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000241474500022 | Publication Date | 2006-09-13 | |
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ISSN | 1433-7851;1521-3773; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 11.994 | Times cited | 62 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.994; 2006 IF: 10.232 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:61689 | Serial | 589 | ||
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Author | Batenburg, K.J.; Bals, S.; Sijbers, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | DART explained: how to carry out a discrete tomography reconstruction | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
Year | 2008 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | Pages | 295-296 | ||
Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
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Publisher | Springer | Place of Publication | Berlin | Editor | |
Language | Wos | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | ||
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ISSN | 978-3-540-85154-7 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77914 | Serial | 606 | ||
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Author | Huijben, M.; Koster, G.; Kruize, M.K.; Wenderich, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Slooten, E.; Shi, B.; Molegraaf, H.J.A.; Kleibeuker, J.E.; Van Aert, S.; Goedkoop, J.B.; Brinkman, A.; Blank, D.H.A.; Golden, M.S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hilgenkamp, H.; Rijnders, G.; | ||||
Title | Defect engineering in oxide heterostructures by enhanced oxygen surface exchange | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Advanced functional materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Funct Mater |
Volume | 23 | Issue | 42 | Pages | 5240-5248 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The synthesis of materials with well-controlled composition and structure improves our understanding of their intrinsic electrical transport properties. Recent developments in atomically controlled growth have been shown to be crucial in enabling the study of new physical phenomena in epitaxial oxide heterostructures. Nevertheless, these phenomena can be influenced by the presence of defects that act as extrinsic sources of both doping and impurity scattering. Control over the nature and density of such defects is therefore necessary to fully understand the intrinsic materials properties and exploit them in future device technologies. Here, it is shown that incorporation of a strontium copper oxide nano-layer strongly reduces the impurity scattering at conducting interfaces in oxide LaAlO3SrTiO3(001) heterostructures, opening the door to high carrier mobility materials. It is proposed that this remote cuprate layer facilitates enhanced suppression of oxygen defects by reducing the kinetic barrier for oxygen exchange in the hetero-interfacial film system. This design concept of controlled defect engineering can be of significant importance in applications in which enhanced oxygen surface exchange plays a crucial role. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000327480900003 | Publication Date | 2013-06-10 | |
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ISSN | 1616-301X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 12.124 | Times cited | 87 | Open Access | |
Notes | Countatoms; Vortex; Fwo; Ifox ECASJO_; | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.124; 2013 IF: 10.439 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109273UA @ admin @ c:irua:109273 | Serial | 615 | ||
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Author | Verheyen, E.; Joos, L.; Van Havenbergh, K.; Breynaert, E.; Kasian, N.; Gobechiya, E.; Houthoofd, K.; Martineau, C.; Hinterstein, M.; Taulelle, F.; Van Speybroeck, V.; Waroquier, M.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Martens, J.A.; | ||||
Title | Design of zeolite by inverse sigma transformation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Nature materials | Abbreviated Journal | Nat Mater |
Volume | 11 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 1059-1064 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Although the search for new zeolites has traditionally been based on trial and error, more rational methods are now available. The theoretical concept of inverse transformation of a zeolite framework to generate a new structure by removal of a layer of framework atoms and contraction has for the first time been achieved experimentally. The reactivity of framework germanium atoms in strong mineral acid was exploited to selectively remove germanium-containing four-ring units from an UTL type germanosilicate zeolite. Annealing of the leached framework through calcination led to the new all-silica COK-14 zeolite with intersecting 12- and 10-membered ring channel systems. An intermediate stage of this inverse transformation with dislodged germanate four-rings still residing in the pores could be demonstrated. Inverse transformation involving elimination of germanium-containing structural units opens perspectives for the synthesis of many more zeolites. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000311432600025 | Publication Date | 2012-10-19 | |
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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 | 140 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 39.737; 2012 IF: 35.749 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101783 | Serial | 661 | ||
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Author | Mourdikoudis, S.; Chirea, M.; Altantzis, T.; Pastoriza-Santos, I.; Perez-Juste, J.; Silva, F.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. | ||||
Title | Dimethylformamide-mediated synthesis of water-soluble platinum nanodendrites for ethanol oxidation electrocatalysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Nanoscale | Abbreviated Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 5 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 4776-4784 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Herein we describe the synthesis of water-soluble platinum nanodendrites in dimethylformamide (DMF), in the presence of polyethyleneimine (PEI) as a stabilizing agent. The average size of the dendrites is in the range of 20-25 nm while their porosity can be tuned by modifying the concentration of the metal precursor. Electron tomography revealed different crystalline orientations of nanocrystallites in the nanodendrites and allowed a better understanding of their peculiar branching and porosity. The high surface area of the dendrites (up to 22 m(2) g(-1)) was confirmed by BET measurements, while X-ray diffraction confirmed the abundance of high-index facets in the face-centered-cubic crystal structure of Pt. The prepared nanodendrites exhibit excellent performance in the electrocatalytic oxidation of ethanol in alkaline solution. Sensing, selectivity, cycleability and great tolerance toward poisoning were demonstrated by cyclic voltammetry measurements. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000319008700028 | Publication Date | 2013-04-03 | |
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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 | 50 | Open Access | |
Notes | Esf; 262348 Esmi | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109060 | Serial | 705 | ||
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Author | Bertoni, G.; Grillo, V.; Brescia, R.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Catellani, A.; Li, H.; Manna, L. | ||||
Title | Direct determination of polarity, faceting, and core location in colloidal core/shell wurtzite semiconductor nanocrystals | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | ACS nano | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Nano |
Volume | 6 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 6453-6461 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The ability to determine the atomic arrangement and termination of various facets of surfactant-coated nanocrystals is of great importance for understanding their growth mechanism and their surface properties and represents a critical piece of information that can be coupled to other experimental techniques and to calculations. This is especially appealing in the study of nanocrystals that can be grown in strongly anisotropic shapes, for which the relative growth rates of various facets can be influenced under varying reaction conditions. Here we show that in two representative cases of rod-shaped nanocrystals in the wurtzite phase (CdSe(core)/CdS(shell) and ZnSe(core)/ZnS(shell) nanorods) the terminations of the polar facets can be resolved unambiguously by combining advanced electron microscopy techniques, such as aberration-corrected HRTEM with exit wave reconstruction or aberration-corrected HAADF-STEM. The [0001] and [000-1] polar directions of these rods, which grow preferentially along their c-axis, are revealed clearly, with one side consisting of the Cd (or Zn)-terminated (0001) facet and the other side with a pronounced faceting due to Cd (or Zn)-terminated {10-1-1} facets. The lateral faceting of the rods is instead dominated by three nonpolar {10-10} facets. The core buried in the nanostructure can be localized in both the exit wave phase and HAADF-STEM images. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000306673800079 | Publication Date | 2012-06-18 | |
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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 | 63 | Open Access | |
Notes | The authors gratefully acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under grant number 240111 (NANO-ARCH) and the financial support from the Flemish Hercules 3 Programme for large infrastructures. G.B. and V.G. thank E. Rotunno for his help with STEM_CELL and IWFR. | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.942; 2012 IF: 12.062 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101138 | Serial | 710 | ||
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Author | He, Z.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Direct evidence for the existence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes with hexagonal cross-sections | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 50 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 2524-2529 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with a polygonal cross-section have been paid increasing attention since their three-dimensional structure is related to specific physical properties, which are found to be different in comparison to CNTs with a circular cross-section. Here, we report the existence of novel multi-walled CNTs yielding walls with a rounded-hexagonal configuration. This structure was directly confirmed for the first time by both cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography. The morphology of the Fe catalytic particle also exhibits hexagonal characteristics, and is proposed as the origin of the formation of the rounded-hexagonal walls of the CNT. This observation is of great importance with respect to the design of polygonal (such as pentagonal or hexagonal) cross-sectional CNTs. By controlling the morphology of the catalytic nanoparticles it will be possible to grow CNTs with desired electronic and mechanical properties. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000303038400015 | Publication Date | 2012-02-06 | |
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ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 8 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.337; 2012 IF: 5.868 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96956 | Serial | 711 | ||
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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 | |
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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 | Van Aert, S.; Chang, L.Y.; Bals, S.; Kirkland, A.I.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Effect of amorphous layers on the interpretation of restored exit waves | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Ultramicroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
Volume | 109 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 237-246 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The effects of amorphous layers on the quality of exit wave restorations have been investigated. Two independently developed software implementations for exit wave restoration have been used to simulated focal series of images of SrTiO3 with amorphous carbon layers incorporated. The restored exit waves have been compared both qualitatively and quantitatively. We have shown that amorphous layers have a strong impact on the quantitative measurements of atomic column positions, however, the error in the position measurements is still in the picometer range. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000264280200005 | Publication Date | 2008-11-15 | |
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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 | 10 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo; Esteem 026019 | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76421 | Serial | 796 | ||
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Author | Croitoru, M.D.; van Dyck, D.; Van Aert, S.; Bals, S.; Verbeeck, J. | ||||
Title | An efficient way of including thermal diffuse scattering in simulation of scanning transmission electron microscopic images | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2006 | Publication | Ultramicroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
Volume | 106 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 933-940 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | We propose an improved image simulation procedure for atomic-resolution annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) based on the multislice formulation, which takes thermal diffuse scattering fully into account. The improvement with regard to the classical frozen phonon approach is realized by separating the lattice configuration statistics from the dynamical scattering so as to avoid repetitive calculations. As an example, the influence of phonon scattering on the image contrast is calculated and investigated. STEM image simulation of crystals can be applied with reasonable computing times to problems involving a large number of atoms and thick or large supercells. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000240397200006 | Publication Date | 2006-05-10 | |
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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 | 18 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo; Fwo-V | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.843; 2006 IF: 1.706 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87604UA @ admin @ c:irua:87604 | Serial | 876 | ||
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Author | Ustarroz, J.; Gupta, U.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Terryn, H. | ||||
Title | Electrodeposition of Ag nanoparticles onto carbon coated TEM grids : a direct approach to study early stages of nucleation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Electrochemistry communications | Abbreviated Journal | Electrochem Commun |
Volume | 12 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 1706-1709 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | An innovative experimental approach to study the electrodeposition of small nanoparticles and the early stages of electrochemical nucleation and growth is presented. Carbon coated gold TEM grids are used as substrates for the electrodeposition of silver nanoparticles so that electrochemical data, FESEM, HAADFSTEM and HRTEM data can be acquired from the same sample without the need to remove the particles from the substrate. It is shown that the real distribution of nanoparticles cannot be resolved by FESEM whereas HAADFSTEM analysis confirms that a distribution of small nanoparticles (d ≈ 12 nm) coexist with large nanoparticles corresponding to a bimodal size distribution. Besides, particles grown under the same conditions have been found to present different structures such as monocrystals, polycrystals or aggregates of smaller particles. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000285904700010 | Publication Date | 2010-10-09 | |
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ISSN | 1388-2481; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.396 | Times cited | 52 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.396; 2010 IF: 4.287 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87612 | Serial | 900 | ||
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Author | Kerkhofs, S.; Willhammar, T.; Van Den Noortgate, H.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Breynaert, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bals, S.; Martens, J.A. | ||||
Title | Self-Assembly of Pluronic F127—Silica Spherical Core–Shell Nanoparticles in Cubic Close-Packed Structures | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Chemistry of materials | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Mater |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 27 | Pages | 5161-5169 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | A new ordered mesoporous silica material (COK-19) with cubic symmetry is synthesized by silicate polycondensation in a citric acid/citrate buffered micellar solution of Pluronic F127 triblock copolymer near neutral pH. SAXS, nitrogen adsorption, TEM, and electron tomography reveal the final material has a cubic close packed symmetry (Fm3̅m) with isolated spherical mesopores interconnected through micropores. Heating of the synthesis medium from room temperature to 70 °C results in a mesopore size increase from 7.0 to 11.2 nm. Stepwise addition of the silicate source allows isolation of a sequence of intermediates that upon characterization with small-angle X-ray scattering uncovers the formation process via formation and aggregation of individual silica-covered Pluronic micelles. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000359499100003 | Publication Date | 2015-07-24 | |
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ISSN | 0897-4756 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.466 | Times cited | 39 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | J.A.M. acknowledges the Flemish government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem, METH/08/04). The Belgian government is acknowledged for financing the interuniversity poles of attraction (IAP-PAI, P7/05 FS2). G.V.T., S.B. and T.W. acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant no. 335078-COLOURATOMS). E.B. acknowledges financial support the Flemish FWO for a postdoctoral fellowship (1265013N). The authors gratefully thank Kristof Houthoofd for performing the NMR experiments.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.466; 2015 IF: 8.354 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:127758 | Serial | 3977 | ||
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Author | Goris, B.; van den Broek, W.; Batenburg, K.J.; Heidari Mezerji, H.; Bals, S. | ||||
Title | Electron tomography based on a total variation minimization reconstruction technique | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Ultramicroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
Volume | 113 | Issue | Pages | 120-130 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | The 3D reconstruction of a tilt series for electron tomography is mostly carried out using the weighted backprojection (WBP) algorithm or using one of the iterative algorithms such as the simultaneous iterative reconstruction technique (SIRT). However, it is known that these reconstruction algorithms cannot compensate for the missing wedge. Here, we apply a new reconstruction algorithm for electron tomography, which is based on compressive sensing. This is a field in image processing specialized in finding a sparse solution or a solution with a sparse gradient to a set of ill-posed linear equations. Therefore, it can be applied to electron tomography where the reconstructed objects often have a sparse gradient at the nanoscale. Using a combination of different simulated and experimental datasets, it is shown that missing wedge artefacts are reduced in the final reconstruction. Moreover, it seems that the reconstructed datasets have a higher fidelity and are easier to segment in comparison to reconstructions obtained by more conventional iterative algorithms. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000300554400006 | Publication Date | 2011-11-14 | |
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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 | 171 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.843; 2012 IF: 2.470 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93637 | Serial | 987 | ||
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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 | Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Lamoen, D.; Luysberg, M.; Huijben, M.; Rijnders, G.; Brinkman, A.; Hilgenkamp, H.; Blank, D.H.A.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Electronic reconstruction at n-type SrTiO3/LaAlO3 interfaces | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
Volume | 81 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 085113,1-085113,6 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Electron-energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) is used to investigate single layers of LaAlO3 grown on SrTiO3 having an n-type interface as well as multilayers of LaAlO3 and SrTiO3 in which both n- and p-type interfaces occur. Only minor changes in Ti valence at the n-type interface are observed. This finding seems to contradict earlier experiments for other SrTiO3/LaAlO3 systems where large deviations in Ti valency were assumed to be responsible for the conductivity of these interfaces. Ab initio calculations have been carried out in order to interpret our EELS results. Using the concept of Bader charges, it is demonstrated that the so-called polar discontinuity is mainly resolved by lattice distortions and to a far lesser extent by changes in valency for both single layer and multilayer geometries. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000275053300040 | Publication Date | 2010-02-18 | |
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ISSN | 1098-0121;1550-235X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.836 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | |
Notes | Esteem 026019; Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81768UA @ admin @ c:irua:81768 | Serial | 1005 | ||
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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 | Figuerola, A.; Franchini, I.R.; Fiore, A.; Mastria, R.; Falqui, A.; Bertoni, G.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kudera, S.; Cingolani, R.; Manna, L. | ||||
Title | End-to-end assembly of shape-controlled nanocrystals via a nanowelding approach mediated by gold domains | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Advanced materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Mater |
Volume | 21 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 550-554 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Welding nanocrystals for assembly: The welding of Au domains grown on the tips of shape-controlled cadmium chalcogenide colloidal nanocrystals is used as a strategy for their assembly. Iodine-induced coagulation of selectively grown Au domains leads to assemblies such as flowerlike structures based on bullet-shaped nanocrystals, linear and cross-linked chains of nanorods, and globular networks with tetrapods as building blocks. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000263371800005 | Publication Date | 2008-11-14 | |
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ISSN | 0935-9648; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 19.791 | Times cited | 110 | Open Access | |
Notes | Esteem 026019; Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: 8.379 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75960 | Serial | 1037 | ||
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Author | Breynaert, E.; Emmerich, J.; Mustafa, D.; Bajpe, S.R.; Altantzis, T.; Van Havenbergh, K.; Taulelle, F.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Martens, J.A.; | ||||
Title | Enhanced self-assembly of metal oxides and metal-organic frameworks from precursors with magnetohydrodynamically induced long-lived collective spin states | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Advanced materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Mater |
Volume | 26 | Issue | 30 | Pages | 5173-5178 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Magneto-hydrodynamic generation of long-lived collective spin states and their impact on crystal morphology is demonstrated for three different, technologically relevant materials: COK-16 metal organic framework, manganese oxide nanotubes, and vanadium oxide nano-scrolls. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000340546300015 | Publication Date | 2014-06-02 | |
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ISSN | 0935-9648; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 19.791 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | IAP-PAI; Marie Curie IEF; 262348 ESMI; 335078 COLOURATOM; 246791 COUNTATOMS; IWT; Methusalem; FWO; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 19.791; 2014 IF: 17.493 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118827 | Serial | 1053 | ||
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Author | Lisiecki, I.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Pileni, M.P.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Enhanced stability against oxidation due to 2D self-organisation of hcp cobalt nanocrystals | Type | H1 Book chapter | ||
Year | 2008 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | Pages | 273-274 | ||
Keywords | H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Springer | Place of Publication | Berlin | Editor | |
Language | Wos | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | ||
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ISSN | ISBN | 978-3-540-85226-1 | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87610 | Serial | 1055 | ||
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Author | Montoya, E.; Bals, S.; Rossell, M.D.; Schryvers, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Evaluation of top, angle, and side cleaned FIB samples for TEM analysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2007 | Publication | Microscopy research and technique | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Res Techniq |
Volume | 70 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 1060-1071 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | ITEM specimens of a LaAlO3/SrTiO3 multilayer are prepared by FIB with internal lift out. Using a Ga+1 beam of 5 kV, a final cleaning step yielding top, top-angle, side, and bottom-angle cleaning is performed. Different cleaning procedures, which can be easily implemented in a dual beam FIB system, are described and compared; all cleaning types produce thin lamellae, useful for HRTEM and HAADF-STEM work up to atomic resolution. However, the top cleaned lamellae are strongly affected by the curtain effect. Top-angle cleaned specimens show an amorphous layer of around 5 nm at the specimen surfaces, due to damage and redeposition. Furthermore, it is observed that the LaAlO3 layers are preferentially destroyed and transformed into amorphous material, during the thinning process. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000251868200008 | Publication Date | 2007-08-25 | |
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ISSN | 1059-910X;1097-0029; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.147 | Times cited | 36 | Open Access | |
Notes | Aip; Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.147; 2007 IF: 1.644 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:67282 | Serial | 1090 | ||
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Author | Samal, D.; Tan, H.; Molegraaf, H.; Kuiper, B.; Siemons, W.; Bals, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Takamura, Y.; Arenholz, E.; Jenkins, C.A.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G. | ||||
Title | Experimental evidence for oxygen sublattice control in polar infinite layer SrCuO2 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Physical review letters | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev Lett |
Volume | 111 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 096102-96105 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | A recent theoretical study [ Phys. Rev. B 85 121411(R) (2012)] predicted a thickness limit below which ideal polar cuprates turn nonpolar driven by the associated electrostatic instability. Here we demonstrate this possibility by inducing a structural transformation from the bulk planar to chainlike structure upon reducing the SrCuO2 repeat thickness in SrCuO2/SrTiO3 superlattices with unit-cell precision. Our results, based on structural investigation by x-ray diffraction and high resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy, demonstrate that the oxygen sublattice can essentially be built by design. In addition, the electronic structure of the chainlike structure, as studied by x-ray absorption spectroscopy, shows the signature for preferential hole occupation in the Cu 3d3z2-r2 orbital, which is different from the planar case. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000323610800023 | Publication Date | 2013-08-27 | |
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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 | 29 | Open Access | |
Notes | This work was carried out with financial support from AFOSR and EOARD project (Project No. FA8655-10-1-3077) and also supported by funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Grant No. 246791-COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant No. 278510 VORTEX. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. This work was partially funded by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) Grant No. NMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX. The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure No. 312483-ESTEEM2. Advanced Light Source is supported by the Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231. Y. T. acknowledges support from the National Science Foundation (DMR-0747896). W. S. was supported by the US DOE, Basic Energy Sciences, Materials Sciences and Engineering Division. D. S. thanks Z. Zhong from Vienna University of Technology, Austria for scientific discussion. ECASJO_; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.462; 2013 IF: 7.728 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109452UA @ admin @ c:irua:109452 | Serial | 1140 | ||
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Author | Goris, B.; Bals, S.; van den Broek, W.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Exploring different inelastic projection mechanisms for electron tomography | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Ultramicroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
Volume | 111 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 1262-1267 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | Several different projection mechanisms that all make use of inelastically scattered electrons are used for electron tomography. The advantages and the disadvantages of these methods are compared to HAADFSTEM tomography, which is considered as the standard electron tomography technique in materials science. The different inelastic setups used are energy filtered transmission electron microscopy (EFTEM), thickness mapping based on the log-ratio method and bulk plasmon mapping. We present a comparison that can be used to select the best inelastic signal for tomography, depending on different parameters such as the beam stability and nature of the sample. The appropriate signal will obviously also depend on the exact information which is requested. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000300461100039 | Publication Date | 2011-03-07 | |
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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 | 21 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo; Iap; Esteem 026019 | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.843; 2011 IF: 2.471 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91260UA @ admin @ c:irua:91260 | Serial | 1151 | ||
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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 | Rehor, I.; Slegerova, J.; Kucka, J.; Proks, V.; Petrakova, V.; Adam, M.P.; Treussart, F.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Sacha, P.; Ledvina, M.; Wen, A.M.; Steinmetz, N.F.; Cigler, P.; | ||||
Title | Fluorescent nanodiamonds embedded in biocompatible translucent shells | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Small | Abbreviated Journal | Small |
Volume | 10 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1106-1115 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | High pressure high temperature (HPHT) nanodiamonds (NDs) represent extremely promising materials for construction of fluorescent nanoprobes and nanosensors. However, some properties of bare NDs limit their direct use in these applications: they precipitate in biological solutions, only a limited set of bio-orthogonal conjugation techniques is available and the accessible material is greatly polydisperse in shape. In this work, we encapsulate bright 30-nm fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs) in 1020-nm thick translucent (i.e., not altering FND fluorescence) silica shells, yielding monodisperse near-spherical particles of mean diameter 66 nm. High yield modification of the shells with PEG chains stabilizes the particles in ionic solutions, making them applicable in biological environments. We further modify the opposite ends of PEG chains with fluorescent dyes or vectoring peptide using click chemistry. High conversion of this bio-orthogonal coupling yielded circa 2000 dye or peptide molecules on a single FND. We demonstrate the superior properties of these particles by in vitro interaction with human prostate cancer cells: while bare nanodiamonds strongly aggregate in the buffer and adsorb onto the cell membrane, the shell encapsulated NDs do not adsorb nonspecifically and they penetrate inside the cells. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000333538000012 | Publication Date | 2014-02-05 | |
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ISSN | 1613-6810; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.643 | Times cited | 79 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | 262348 ESMI; Hercules; FWO | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.643; 2014 IF: 8.368 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115566 | Serial | 1234 | ||
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Author | Kundu, P.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Ravishankar, N.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Formation and thermal stability of gold-silica nanohybrids : insight into the mechanism and morphology by electron tomography | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English | Abbreviated Journal | Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume | 53 | Issue | 15 | Pages | 3970-3974 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Gold-silica hybrids are appealing in different fields of applications like catalysis, sensorics, drug delivery, and biotechnology. In most cases, the morphology and distribution of the heterounits play significant roles in their functional behavior. Methods of synthesizing these hybrids, with variable ordering of the heterounits, are replete; however, a complete characterization in three dimensions could not be achieved yet. A simple route to the synthesis of Au-decorated SiO2 spheres is demonstrated and a study on the 3D ordering of the heterounits by scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) tomography is presentedat the final stage, intermediate stages of formation, and after heating the hybrid. The final hybrid evolves from a soft self-assembled structure of Au nanoparticles. The hybrid shows good thermal stability up to 400 degrees C, beyond which the Au particles start migrating inside the SiO2 matrix. This study provides an insight in the formation mechanism and thermal stability of the structures which are crucial factors for designing and applying such hybrids in fields of catalysis and biotechnology. As the method is general, it can be applied to make similar hybrids based on SiO2 by tuning the reaction chemistry as needed. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000333634800036 | Publication Date | 2014-03-05 | |
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ISSN | 1433-7851; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 11.994 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This research has received funding from the European Community’s Seventh Framework Program (ERC; grant number 246791)— COUNTATOMS, COLOURATOMS, as well as from the IAP 7/05 Programme initiated by the Belgian Science Policy Office. Funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is also acknowledged.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.994; 2014 IF: 11.261 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117186 | Serial | 1251 | ||
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Author | Wang, Y.; Sentosun, K.; Li, A.; Coronado-Puchau, M.; Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Li, S.; Su, X.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzán, L.M. | ||||
Title | Engineering Structural Diversity in Gold Nanocrystals by Ligand-Mediated Interface Control | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Chemistry of materials | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Mater |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 27 | Pages | 8032-8040 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Surface and interface control is fundamentally important for crystal growth engineering, catalysis, surface enhanced spectroscopies, and self-assembly, among other processes and applications. Understanding the role of ligands in regulating surface properties of plasmonic metal nanocrystals during growth has received considerable attention. However, the underlying mechanisms and the diverse functionalities of ligands are yet to be fully addressed. In this contribution, we report a systematic study of ligand-mediated interface control in seeded growth of gold nanocrystals, leading to diverse and exotic nanostructures with an improved surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) activity. Three dimensional transmission electron microscopy (3D TEM) revealed an intriguing gold shell growth process mediated by the bifunctional ligand 1,4-benzenedithiol (BDT), which leads to a unique crystal growth mechanism as compared to other ligands, and subsequently to the concept of interfacial energy control mechanism. Volmer-Weber growth mode was proposed to be responsible for BDT-mediated seeded growth, favoring the strongest interfacial energy and generating an asymmetric island growth pathway with internal crevices/gaps. This additionally favors incorporation of BDT at the plasmonic nanogaps, thereby generating strong SERS activity with a maximum efficiency for a core-semishell configuration obtained along seeded growth. Numerical modeling was used to explain this observation. Interestingly, the same strategy can be used to engineer the structural diversity of this system, by using gold nanoparticle seeds with various sizes and shapes, and varying the [Au3+]/[Au0] ratio. This rendered a series of diverse and exotic plasmonic nanohybrids such as semishell-coated gold nanorods, with embedded Raman-active tags and Janus surface with distinct surface functionalities. These would greatly enrich the plasmonic nanostructure toolbox for various studies and applications such as anisotropic nanocrystal engineering, SERS, and high-resolution Raman bioimaging or nanoantenna devices. |
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Language | Wos | 000366223200023 | Publication Date | 2015-10-09 | |
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ISSN | 0897-4756;1520-5002; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.466 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | The authors thank Bart Goris for his help with electron tomography. This work was funded by the European Commission (Grant #310445-2, SAVVY). The authors acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant # 267867- PLASMAQUO, ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS). The authors also appreciate financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative N. 262348 European Soft Matter Infrastructure, ESMI). Wang Y. and Su X. would like to acknowledge the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, for the financial support under the Grant JCO 14302FG096. M. C.-P. acknowledges an FPU scholarship from the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.466; 2015 IF: 8.354 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:129598 c:irua:129598 | Serial | 3972 | ||
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Author | Lueangchaichaweng, W.; Brooks, N.R.; Fiorilli, S.; Gobechiya, E.; Lin, K.; Li, L.; Parres-Esclapez, S.; Javon, E.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Jacobs, P.A.; Pescarmona, P.P.; | ||||
Title | Gallium oxide nanorods : novel, template-free synthesis and high catalytic activity in epoxidation reactions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English | Abbreviated Journal | Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume | 53 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1585-1589 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Gallium oxide nanorods with unprecedented small dimensions (20-80nm length and 3-5nm width) were prepared using a novel, template-free synthesis method. This nanomaterial is an excellent heterogeneous catalyst for the sustainable epoxidation of alkenes with H2O2, rivaling the industrial benchmark microporous titanosilicate TS-1 with linear alkenes and being much superior with bulkier substrates. A thorough characterization study elucidated the correlation between the physicochemical properties of the gallium oxide nanorods and their catalytic performance, and underlined the importance of the nanorod morphology for generating a material with high specific surface area and a high number of accessible acid sites. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000330558400021 | Publication Date | 2014-01-22 | |
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ISSN | 1433-7851; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 11.994 | Times cited | 61 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | START 1; Methusalem; Prodex; IAP-PAI; and the ERC (grant number 24691-COUNTATOMS and grant number 335078-COLOURATOM) projects; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.994; 2014 IF: 11.261 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115726 | Serial | 1314 | ||
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Author | Ustarroz, J.; Hammons, J.A.; Altantzis, T.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Terryn, H. | ||||
Title | A generalized electrochemical aggregative growth mechanism | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Journal of the American Chemical Society | Abbreviated Journal | J Am Chem Soc |
Volume | 135 | Issue | 31 | Pages | 11550-11561 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The early stages of nanocrystal nucleation and growth are still an active field of research and remain unrevealed. In this work, by the combination of aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and electrochemical characterization of the electrodeposition of different metals, we provide a complete reformulation of the VolmerWeber 3D island growth mechanism, which has always been accepted to explain the early stages of metal electrodeposition and thin-film growth on low-energy substrates. We have developed a Generalized Electrochemical Aggregative Growth Mechanism which mimics the atomistic processes during the early stages of thin-film growth, by incorporating nanoclusters as building blocks. We discuss the influence of new processes such as nanocluster self-limiting growth, surface diffusion, aggregation, and coalescence on the growth mechanism and morphology of the resulting nanostructures. Self-limiting growth mechanisms hinder nanocluster growth and favor coalescence driven growth. The size of the primary nanoclusters is independent of the applied potential and deposition time. The balance between nucleation, nanocluster surface diffusion, and coalescence depends on the material and the overpotential, and influences strongly the morphology of the deposits. A small extent of coalescence leads to ultraporous dendritic structures, large surface coverage, and small particle size. Contrarily, full recrystallization leads to larger hemispherical monocrystalline islands and smaller particle density. The mechanism we propose represents a scientific breakthrough from the fundamental point of view and indicates that achieving the right balance between nucleation, self-limiting growth, cluster surface diffusion, and coalescence is essential and opens new, exciting possibilities to build up enhanced supported nanostructures using nanoclusters as building blocks. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Washington, D.C. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000323019400034 | Publication Date | 2013-06-28 | |
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ISSN | 0002-7863;1520-5126; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 13.858 | Times cited | 124 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fow; Hercules | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.858; 2013 IF: 11.444 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109453 | Serial | 1323 | ||
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Author | Filippov, S.K.; Sedlacek, O.; Bogomolova, A.; Vetrik, M.; Jirak, D.; Kovar, J.; Kucka, J.; Bals, S.; Turner, S.; Stepanek, P.; Hruby, M.; | ||||
Title | Glycogen as a biodegradable construction nanomaterial for in vivo use | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Macromolecular bioscience | Abbreviated Journal | Macromol Biosci |
Volume | 12 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 1731-1738 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | It is demonstrated that glycogen as a biodegradable and inexpensive material coming from renewable resources can be used as a carrier for the construction of in vivo imaging nanoagents. The model system considered is composed of glycogen modified with gadolinium and fluorescent labels. Systematic studies of properties of these nanocarriers by a variety of physical methods and results of in vivo tests of biodegradability are reported. This represents, to the authors' best knowledge, the first such use of glycogen. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000312242600016 | Publication Date | 2012-11-21 | |
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ISSN | 1616-5187; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.238 | Times cited | 22 | Open Access | |
Notes | 262348 ESMI; FWO; Hercules | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.238; 2012 IF: 3.742 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105286 | Serial | 1354 | ||
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Author | La Porta, A.; Sanchez-Iglesias, A.; Altantzis, T.; Bals, S.; Grzelczak, M.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. | ||||
Title | Multifunctional self-assembled composite colloids and their application to SERS detection | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Nanoscale | Abbreviated Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 10377-10381 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | We present a simple method for the co-encapsulation of gold nanostars and iron-oxide nanoparticles into hybrid colloidal composites that are highly responsive to both light and external magnetic fields. Self-assembly was driven by hydrophobic interactions between polystyrene capped gold nanostars and iron oxide nanocrystals stabilized with oleic acid, upon addition of water. A block copolymer was then used to encapsulate the resulting spherical colloidal particle clusters, which thereby became hydrophilic. Electron microscopy analysis unequivocally shows that each composite particle comprises a single Au nanostar surrounded by a few hundreds of iron oxide nanocrystals. We demonstrate that this hybrid colloidal system can be used as an efficient substrate for surface enhanced Raman scattering, using common dyes as model molecular probes. The co-encapsulation of iron oxide nanoparticles renders the system magnetically responsive, so that application of an external magnetic field leads to particle accumulation and limits of detection are in the nM range. | ||||
Address | A1 Article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); | ||||
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Language | English | Wos | 000355987300010 | Publication Date | 2015-04-22 |
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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 | 51 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | 267867 Plasmaquo; 335078 Colouratom; 262348 Esmi; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.367; 2015 IF: 7.394 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:127003 | Serial | 3940 | ||
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