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Author | Legrand, S.; Alfeld, M.; Vanmeert, F.; de Nolf, W.; Janssens, K. | ||||
Title | Macroscopic Fourier transform infrared scanning in reflection mode (MA-rFTIR), a new tool for chemical imaging of cultural heritage artefacts in the mid-infrared range | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | The analyst | Abbreviated Journal | Analyst |
Volume | 139 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 2489-2498 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | In this paper we demonstrate that by means of scanning reflection FTIR spectroscopy, it is possible to record highly specific distribution maps of organic and inorganic compounds from flat, macroscopic objects with cultural heritage value in a non-invasive manner. Our previous work involved the recording of macroscopic distributions of chemical elements or crystal phases from painted works of art based on respectively macroscopic X-ray fluorescence or X-ray powder diffraction analysis. The use of infrared radiation instead of X-rays has the advantage that more specific information about the nature and distribution of the chemical compounds present can be gathered. This higher imaging specificity represents a clear advantage for the characterization of painting and artist materials. It allows the distribution of metallo-organic compounds to be visualized and permits distinguishing between pigmented materials containing the same key metal. The prototype instrument allows the recording of hyperspectral datacubes by scanning the surface of the artefact in a contactless and sequential single-point measuring mode, while recording the spectrum of reflected infrared radiation. After the acquisition, spectral line intensities of individual bands and chemical distribution maps can be extracted from the datacube to identify the compounds present and/or to highlight their spatial distribution. Not only is information gained on the surface of the investigated artefacts, but also images of overpainted paint layers and, if present, the underdrawing may be revealed in this manner. A current major limitation is the long scanning times required to record these maps. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000334734200028 | Publication Date | 2014-02-19 | |
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ISSN | 0003-2654 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.885 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.885; 2014 IF: 4.107 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:116595 | Serial | 5699 | ||
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Author | Tomasi, N.; Mimmo, T.; Terzano, R.; Alfeld, M.; Janssens, K.; Zanin, L.; Pinton, R.; Varanini, Z.; Cesco, S. | ||||
Title | Nutrient accumulation in leaves of Fe-deficient cucumber plants treated with natural Fe complexes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Biology and fertility of soils | Abbreviated Journal | Biol Fert Soils |
Volume | 50 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 973-982 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | Plants mainly rely on a mixture of Fe complexes with different organic ligands, like carboxylates and soluble fractions of water-extractable humic substances (WEHSs), to sustain the supply of this micronutrient. It has been demonstrated that the Fe-WEHS complex is more efficiently acquired by plant roots as it enhances functionality of the mechanisms involved in Fe acquisition at the root and leaf levels, allowing a faster recovery of the Fe-deficiency symptoms. The aim of this work is to verify whether this recovery involves also the allocation and accumulation of nutrients other than Fe to and within the leaf tissues. Iron-deficient plants treated with Fe-WEHS recovered more quickly the functionality both to uptake nitrate at the root level and to fixate CO2 in the leaves than those supplied with Fe-citrate. Concomitantly, Fe-WEHS-treated plants also accumulated other cationic nutrients faster and at a higher extent. Synchrotron 2D-scanning μ-X-ray fluorescence analyses of the leaves revealed that the recovery promotes a change in the allocation of these nutrients from the vascular system (K, Cu, and Zn) or trichomes (Ca and Mn) to the entire leaf blade. Fe-WEHS treatment efficiently promotes the recovery from Fe-deficiency-induced chlorosis with an enhanced allocation of other nutrients into the leaves and promoting their distribution into the entire leaf blade. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000339880800010 | Publication Date | 2014-04-24 | |
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ISSN | 0178-2762 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.683 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; Research was supported by grants from Italian MIUR (FIRB-Programma “Futuro in Ricerca”) and Free University of Bolzano (TN5056). Synchrotron experiments at HASYLAB were financially supported by the European Community-Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 “Structuring the European Research Area” Program I (Integrating Activity on Synchrotron and Free Electron Laser Science; project: contract RII3-CT-2004-506008). The authors acknowledge support from the Hercules fund, Brussels (grant A11/0387), and from FWO (Brussels) via grant G.0C12.13. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.683; 2014 IF: 3.398 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:116597 | Serial | 5753 | ||
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Author | Lizin, S.; Van Passel, S.; De Schepper, E.; Vranken, L. | ||||
Title | The future of organic photovoltaic solar cells as a direct power source for consumer electronics | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Solar Energy Materials And Solar Cells | Abbreviated Journal | Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume | 103 | Issue | Pages | 1-10 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | As the search for marketable photovoltaic solar cells continues, organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells have been identified as a technology with many attractive features for commercialization. Most photovoltaic technologies on the market today were improved in the consumer electronics market segment. A similar evolution has been envisioned for OPV. Hence this paper investigates consumer preferences for solar cells directly powering consumer electronics. Choice experiments were designed and responses were collected using a random sample of 300 individuals from the Flemish region (northern part of Belgium). Results allow for computation of attribute importance, willingness to pay (WTP), and simulation of theoretical market share. These measures point towards OPV being able to reach considerable market share in the long run, bearing in mind that efforts are first needed in elevating OPV's efficiency and lifetime as they most determine consumers' preferences. Price is found to be the least important product characteristic for OPV solar cells to be incorporated in consumer electronics devices. We therefore warn against generalizing attributes' importance across the boundaries of market segments. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000306044300001 | Publication Date | 2012-05-03 | |
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ISSN | 0927-0248 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.784 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors would kindly want to express their gratitude towards every survey respondent and participant for their preliminary work. Also the authors are much obliged to INTERREG and the ORGANEXT project for their financial support, without which it would have been impossible to conduct this research. Last but not least, we would like to thank the reviewers for their insightful comments which allowed for fine tuning our work. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.784; 2012 IF: 4.630 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:127556 | Serial | 6267 | ||
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Author | Meul, M.; Van Middelaar, C.E.; de Boer, I.J.M.; Van Passel, S.; Fremaut, D.; Haesaert, G. | ||||
Title | Potential of life cycle assessment to support environmental decision making at commercial dairy farms | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Agricultural Systems | Abbreviated Journal | Agr Syst |
Volume | 131 | Issue | Pages | 105-115 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | In this paper, we evaluate the potential of life cycle assessment (LCA) to support environmental decision making at commercial dairy farms. To achieve this, we follow a four-step method that allows converting environmental assessment results using LCA into case-specific advice for farmers. This is illustrated in a case-study involving 20 specialized Flemish dairy farms. Calculated LCA indicators are normalized into scores between 0 and 100, whereby a score of 100 is assumed optimal, to allow for a mutual comparison of indicators for different environmental impact categories. Next, major farm and management characteristics affecting environmental performance are identified using multiple regression and correlation analyses. Finally, comparing specific farm and management characteristics with those of best performing farms identifies farm-specific optimization strategies. We conclude that this approach complies with most of the identified critical success factors for the successful implementation of LCA as a decision support system for farmers. Key aspects herein are (i) the flexibility and accessibility of the model, (ii) the use of readily available farm data, (iii) farm advisors being intended model users, (iv) the identification of key farm and management characteristics affecting environmental performance and (v) the organization of discussion sessions involving farmers and farm advisors. However, attention should be paid (i) to provide sufficient training and guidance for farm advisors on the use of the applied LCA model and the interpretation of results, (ii) to evaluate the correctness of the used data and (iii) to keep the model up-to-date according to new scientific insights and knowledge concerning LCA methodology. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000343955300011 | Publication Date | 2014-09-15 | |
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ISSN | 0308-521x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.571 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.571; 2014 IF: 2.906 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:127540 | Serial | 6238 | ||
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Author | van Winsen, F.; de Mey, Y.; Lauwers, L.; Van Passel, S.; Vancauteren, M.; Wauters, E. | ||||
Title | Determinants of risk behaviour : effects of perceived risks and risk attitude on farmer's adoption of risk management strategies | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Journal Of Risk Research | Abbreviated Journal | J Risk Res |
Volume | 19 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 56-78 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sociology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | The importance of risk perception and risk attitude for understanding individual's risk behaviour are independently well described in literature, but rarely combined in an integrated approach. In this study, we propose a model assuming the choice to implement certain risk management strategies to be directly driven by both perceptions of risks and risk attitude. Other determinants influence the intention to apply different risk strategies mainly indirectly, mediated by risk perception and risk attitude. This conceptual model is empirically tested, using structural equation modelling, for understanding the intention of farmers to implement different common risk management strategies at their farms. Data are gathered in a survey completed by 500 farmers from the Flanders region in Belgium, investigating attitudes towards farming, perceived past exposure to risk, socio-demographic characteristics, farm size, perceptions of the major sources of farm business risk, risk attitudes and the intention to apply common risk management strategies. Our major findings are: (i) perception of major farm business risks have no significant impact on the intention of applying any of the risk strategies under study, (ii) risk attitude does have a significant impact. Therefore, rather than objective risk faced and the subjective interpretation thereof, it is the general risk attitude that influence intended risk strategies to be implemented. A distinction can be made between farmers willing to take risk, who are more inclined to apply ex-ante risk management strategies and risk averse farmers who are less inclined to implement ex-ante risk management strategies but rather cope with the consequences and diminish their effects ex-post when risks have occurred. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000365523100004 | Publication Date | 2014-07-24 | |
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ISSN | 1366-9877 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.34 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the agency for Innovation by Science and Technology [grant number 080508]. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.34 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:130188 | Serial | 6177 | ||
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Author | Maes, D.; Van Dael, M.; Vanheusden, B.; Goovaerts, L.; Reumerman, P.; Luzardo, N.M.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Assessment of the sustainability guidelines of EU Renewable Energy Directive : the case of biorefineries | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Journal Of Cleaner Production | Abbreviated Journal | J Clean Prod |
Volume | 88 | Issue | Pages | 61-70 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Sustainability guidelines can help to safeguard the sustainable use of biological materials. When these guidelines are legally prescribed, their influence on the economic viability of bioenergy, biofuel and bioliquid projects is increased substantially, through their impact on national subsidy regimes and international trade. One of the key examples is the European directive 2009/28/EC, or the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), and the related COM/2010/11 that integrate guidelines for calculating greenhouse gas impact for various bioenergy pathways. This paper looks further into the sustainability results when influenced by principal decisions that are legally open for debate. Therefore, a concise review is conducted of the legal state-of-the-art on whether a product is waste or not. The review pinpoints uncertainty, leading to four potential legal scenarios. The sustainability of a complex biorefinery is analysed for each scenario. The results show (i) a high sensitivity to the principal decisions on the nature of waste materials in the scenarios, and (ii) to the definition of boundaries between the processes. More detailed rules for the application of the RED guidelines are needed, and should be complemented with methods specifically targeting all relevant sustainability aspects, thereby enhancing the overall understanding of the sustainability of the process. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000347771100007 | Publication Date | 2014-04-30 | |
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ISSN | 0959-6526 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.715 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; We would like to thank the editor and the anonymous referees for their helpful suggestions and insightful comments that have significantly improved the paper. The 'Energy Conversion Parks' (ECP) project is funded as Project nr IVA-VLANED-2.39 by the Interreg IVa-Flanders-Netherlands program from the European Fund for Regional Development that stimulates cross border projects. Also the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Flemish Government, the Provinces of Noord-Brabant (NL), Zeeland (NL), Limburg (BE) and the partners (VITO, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Wageningen University and Research, Hasselt University, and Zeeland University of Applied Sciences) themselves are co-financing the project. Finally, we would like to express our gratitude towards the organization of the eighth Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment systems in Dubrovnik (Croatia) for giving us the opportunity to present and thereby fine-tune our work. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.715; 2015 IF: 3.844 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:127538 | Serial | 6157 | ||
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Author | Reclusa, P.; Verstraelen, P.; Taverna, S.; Gunasekaran, M.; Pucci, M.; Pintelon, I.; Claes, N.; de Miguel-Pérez, D.; Alessandro, R.; Bals, S.; Kaushal, S.; Rolfo, C. | ||||
Title | Improving extracellular vesicles visualization: From static to motion | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Scientific Reports | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Rep-Uk |
Volume | 10 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 6494 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | In the last decade extracellular vesicles (EVs) have become a hot topic. The findings on EVs content and effects have made them a major field of interest in cancer research. EVs, are able to be internalized through integrins expressed in parental cells, in a tissue specific manner, as a key step of cancer progression and pre-metastatic niche formation. However, this specificity might lead to new opportunities in cancer treatment by using EVs as devices for drug delivery. For future applications of EVs in cancer, improved protocols and methods for EVs isolation and visualization are required. Our group has put efforts on developing a protocol, able to track the EVs for in vivo internalization analysis. We showed, for the first time, the videos of labeled EVs uptake by living lung cancer cells. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000562145000002 | Publication Date | 2020-04-16 | |
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ISSN | 2045-2322 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.6 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Marzia Pucci is supported by a “AIRC” (Associazione Italiana Ricerca sul Cancro) fellowship. “The Leica SP 8 (Hercules grant AUHA.15.12) microscope was funded by the Hercules Foundation of the Flemish Government.” DdM-P is funded by the University of Granada PhD grant and University of Granada international mobility grant 2018/19. | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.6; 2020 IF: 4.259 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:169234 | Serial | 6362 | ||
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Author | Milagres de Oliveira, T.; Albrecht, W.; González-Rubio, G.; Altantzis, T.; Lobato Hoyos, I.P.; Béché, A.; Van Aert, S.; Guerrero-Martínez, A.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Bals, S. | ||||
Title | 3D Characterization and Plasmon Mapping of Gold Nanorods Welded by Femtosecond Laser Irradiation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Acs Nano | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Nano |
Volume | 14 | Issue | Pages | acsnano.0c02610 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) | ||||
Abstract | Ultrafast laser irradiation can induce morphological and structural changes in plasmonic nanoparticles. Gold nanorods (Au NRs), in particular, can be welded together upon irradiation with femtosecond laser pulses, leading to dimers and trimers through the formation of necks between individual nanorods. We used electron tomography to determine the 3D (atomic) structure at such necks for representative welding geometries and to characterize the induced defects. The spatial distribution of localized surface plasmon modes for different welding configurations was assessed by electron energy loss spectroscopy. Additionally, we were able to directly compare the plasmon line width of single-crystalline and welded Au NRs with single defects at the same resonance energy, thus making a direct link between the structural and plasmonic properties. In this manner, we show that the occurrence of (single) defects results in significant plasmon broadening. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000586793400016 | Publication Date | 2020-08-19 | |
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ISSN | 1936-0851 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 17.1 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This project has received funding from the European Research Council under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (ERC Consolidator Grants #815128 – REALNANO and #770887 – PICOMETRICS). The authors gratefully acknowledge funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project funding G.0381.16N and G.0267.18N. W.A. acknowledges an Individual Fellowship funded by the Marie 27 Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in Horizon 2020 program (grant 797153, SOPMEN). G.G.-R. acknowledge receipt of FPI Fellowship from the Spanish MINECO. This work has been funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU) (Grants RTI2018-095844-B-I00 and MAT2017-86659-R) and the Madrid Regional Government (Grant P2018/NMT-4389). A.B. acknowledges funding from FWO project G093417N and from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 823717 – ESTEEM3. L.M.L.-M. acknowledges the Maria de Maeztu Units of Excellence Program from the Spanish State Research Agency (Grant No. MDM-2017-0720); Comunidad de Madrid, P2018/NMT-4389 ; Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, MAT2017-86659-R RTI2018-095844-B-I00 ; Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad; H2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions, 797153 ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G.0267.18N G.0381.16N G093417N ; H2020 Research Infrastructures, 823717 ; H2020 European Research Council, 770887 815128 ; Agencia Estatal de Investigación, Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, MDM-2017-0720 ; sygma | Approved | Most recent IF: 17.1; 2020 IF: 13.942 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:172440 | Serial | 6426 | ||
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Author | Herzog, M.J.; Gauquelin, N.; Esken, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Janek, J. | ||||
Title | Facile dry coating method of high-nickel cathode material by nanostructured fumed alumina (Al2O3) improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Energy technology | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 9 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 2100028 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Surface coating is a crucial method to mitigate the aging problem of high-Ni cathode active materials (CAMs). By avoiding the direct contact of the CAM and the electrolyte, side reactions are hindered. Commonly used techniques like wet or ALD coating are time consuming and costly. Therefore, a more cost-effective coating technique is desirable. Herein, a facile and fast dry powder coating process for CAMs with nanostructured fumed metal oxides are reported. As the model case, the coating of high-Ni NMC (LiNi0.7Mn0.15Co0.15O2) by nanostructured fumed Al2O3 is investigated. A high coverage of the CAM surface with an almost continuous coating layer is achieved, still showing some porosity. Electrochemical evaluation shows a significant increase in capacity retention, cycle life and rate performance of the coated NMC material. The coating layer protects the surface of the CAM successfully and prevents side reactions, resulting in reduced solid electrolyte interface (SEI) formation and charge transfer impedance during cycling. A mechanism on how the coating layer enhances the cycling performance is hypothesized. The stable coating layer effectively prevents crack formation and particle disintegration of the NMC. In depth analysis indicates partial formation of LixAl2O3/LiAlO2 in the coating layer during cycling, enhancing lithium ion diffusivity and thus, also the rate performance. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000621000700001 | Publication Date | 2021-01-23 | |
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ISSN | 2194-4296; 2194-4288 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | The authors would like to thank Erik Peldszus and Steve Rienecker for the support with scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope and the direct electron detector were partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. N.G. and J.V. acknowledge funding from GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. Funding from the Flemish Research Fund (FWO) project G0F1320N is acknowledged.; Open access funding enabled and organized by Projekt DEAL. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:176670 | Serial | 6724 | ||
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Author | Mushtaq, A.; Pradhan, B.; Kushavah, D.; Zhang, Y.; Wolf, M.; Schrenker, N.; Fron, E.; Bals, S.; Hofkens, J.; Debroye, E.; Pal, S.K. | ||||
Title | Third-Order Nonlinear Optical Properties and Saturation of Two-Photon Absorption in Lead-Free Double Perovskite Nanocrystals under Femtosecond Excitation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Acs Photonics | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Photonics |
Volume | 8 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 3365-3374 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Lead halide perovskites have been widely explored in the field of photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes, and lasers due to their outstanding linear and nonlinear optical (NLO) properties. But, the presence of lead toxicity and low chemical stability remain serious concerns. Lead-free double perovskite with excellent optical properties and chemical stability could be an alternative. However, proper examination of the NLO properties of such a material is crucial to identify their utility for future nonlinear device applications. Herein, we have made use of femtosecond (fs) Z-scan technique to explore the NLO properties of Cs2AgIn0.9Bi0.1Cl6 nanocrystals (NCs). Our measurements suggest that under nonresonant fs excitation, perovskite NCs exhibit strong twophoton absorption (TPA). The observed saturation of TPA at high light intensities has been explained by a customized model. Furthermore, we have demonstrated a change in the nonlinear refractive index of the NCs under varying input intensities. The strong TPA absorption of lead-free double perovskite NCs could be used for Kerr nonlinearity-based nonlinear applications such as optical shutters for picosecond lasers. |
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Language | Wos | 000757024100028 | Publication Date | 2021-11-17 | |
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ISSN | 2330-4022 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.756 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | A.M. is thankful to IIT Mandi for his fellowship and Advanced Materials Research Centre for the experimental facilities. A.M. is also thankful to Torbjörn Pascher (Pascher Instrument) for writing the Z-scan data acquisition program. J.H. acknowledges financial support from the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO, Grant No. G983.19N, G0A5817N, and G0H6316N) and the Flemish government through long-term structural funding Methusalem (CASAS2, Meth/15/04). B.P. acknowledges postdoctoral fellowship from the Research Foundation- Flanders (FWO Grant No. 1275521N). D.K. acknowledges the financial support from Science and Engineering Research Board (Grant No. PDF/2018/003146), India. N.J.S. acknowledges financial support from the Research Foundation- Flanders via a postdoctoral fellowship (FWO Grant No. 1238622N). | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.756 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:184249 | Serial | 6832 | ||
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Author | Choukroun, D.; Pacquets, L.; Li, C.; Hoekx, S.; Arnouts, S.; Baert, K.; Hauffman, T.; Bals, S.; Breugelmans, T. | ||||
Title | Mapping composition–selectivity relationships of supported sub-10 nm Cu–Ag nanocrystals for high-rate CO₂ electroreduction | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Acs Nano | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Nano |
Volume | 15 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 14858-14872 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) | ||||
Abstract | Colloidal Cu–Ag nanocrystals measuring less than 10 nm across are promising candidates for integration in hybrid CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) interfaces, especially in the context of tandem catalysis and selective multicarbon (C2–C3) product formation. In this work, we vary the synthetic-ligand/copper molar ratio from 0.1 to 1.0 and the silver/copper atomic ratio from 0 to 0.7 and study the variations in the nanocrystals’ size distribution, morphology and reactivity at rates of ≥100 mA cm–2 in a gas-fed recycle electrolyzer operating under neutral to mildly basic conditions (0.1–1.0 M KHCO3). High-resolution electron microscopy and spectroscopy are used in order to characterize the morphology of sub-10 nm Cu–Ag nanodimers and core–shells and to elucidate trends in Ag coverage and surface composition. It is shown that Cu–Ag nanocrystals can be densely dispersed onto a carbon black support without the need for immediate ligand removal or binder addition, which considerably facilitates their application. Although CO2RR product distribution remains an intricate function of time, (kinetic) overpotential and processing conditions, we nevertheless conclude that the ratio of oxygenates to hydrocarbons (which depends primarily on the initial dispersion of the nanocrystals and their composition) rises 3-fold at moderate Ag atom % relative to Cu NCs-based electrodes. Finally, the merits of this particular Cu–Ag/C system and the recycling reactor employed are utilized to obtain maximum C2–C3 partial current densities of 92–140 mA cm–2 at −1.15 VRHE and liquid product concentrations in excess of 0.05 wt % in 1 M KHCO3 after short electrolysis periods. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000703553600082 | Publication Date | 2021-08-24 | |
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ISSN | 1936-0851 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 13.942 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | D.C. acknowledges Thomas Kenis for configuring the analytical instrumentation (HPLC/GC-FID/ICP-MS), Hannelore Andries for assistance with ICP-MS measurements, and Dr. Saeid Pourbabak and Dr. Tine Derez for assistance with Cu sputtering. L.P. was supported by Research Foundation of Flanders (FWO 1S56920N). S.B. acknowledges financial support from ERC Consolidator grant number 815128 REALNANO. S.B. and T.B. acknowledge financial support from the university research fund (BOF-GOA-PS ID no. 33928).; sygmaSB | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.942 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:180305 | Serial | 6844 | ||
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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 | Corthals, S.; van Noyen, J.; Geboers, J.; Vosch, T.; Liang, D.; Ke, X.; Hofkens, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.; Sels, B. | ||||
Title | The beneficial effect of CO2 in the low temperature synthesis of high quality carbon nanofibers and thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes from CH_{4} over Ni catalysts | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 50 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 372-384 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | A low temperature chemical vapor deposition method is described for converting CH4 into high-quality carbon nanofibers (CNFs) using a Ni catalyst supported on either spinel or perovskite oxides in the presence of CO2. The addition of CO2 has a significant influence on CNF purity and stability, while the CNF diameter distribution is significantly narrowed. Ultimately, the addition of CO2 changes the CNF structure from fishbone fibers to thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes. A new in situ cooling principle taking into account dry reforming chemistry and thermodynamics is introduced to account for the structural effects of CO2. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000297397700004 | Publication Date | 2011-09-01 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Iwt; Iap | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.337; 2012 IF: 5.868 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93626 | Serial | 228 | ||
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Author | Payette, C.; Yu, G.; Gupta, J.A.; Austing, D.G.; Nair, S.V.; Partoens, B.; Amaha, S.; Tarucha, S. | ||||
Title | Coherent three-level mixing in an electronic quantum dot | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Physical review letters | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev Lett |
Volume | 102 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 026808,1-026808,4 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We observe magnetic-field-induced level mixing and quantum superposition phenomena between three approaching single-particle states in a quantum dot probed via the ground state of an adjacent quantum dot by single-electron resonant tunneling. The mixing is attributed to anisotropy and anharmonicity in realistic dot confining potentials. The pronounced anticrossing and transfer of strengths (both enhancement and suppression) between resonances can be understood with a simple coherent level mixing model. Superposition can lead to the formation of a dark state by complete cancellation of an otherwise strong resonance, an effect resembling coherent population trapping in a three-level-system of quantum and atom optics. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000262535900060 | Publication Date | 2009-01-16 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.462; 2009 IF: 7.328 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76019 | Serial | 382 | ||
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Author | Ivanov, V.; Proshina, O.; Rakhimova, T.; Rakhimov, A.; Herrebout, D.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Comparison of a one-dimensional particle-in-cell-Monte Carlo model and a one-dimensional fluid model for a CH4/H2 capacitively coupled radio frequency discharge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2002 | Publication | Journal of applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Appl Phys |
Volume | 91 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 6296-6302 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000175572500007 | Publication Date | 2002-07-26 | |
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ISSN | 0021-8979; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.068 | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.068; 2002 IF: 2.281 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:40187 | Serial | 425 | ||
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Author | Reijniers, J.; Matulis, A.; Chang, K.; Peeters, F.M.; Vasilopoulos, P. | ||||
Title | Confined magnetic guiding orbit states | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2002 | Publication | Europhysics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Epl-Europhys Lett |
Volume | 59 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 749-753 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We show how snake-orbit states which run along a magnetic edge can be confined electrically. We consider a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) confined into a quantum wire, subjected to a strong perpendicular and steplike magnetic field B/ − B. Close to this magnetic step, new, spatially confined bound states arise as a result of the lateral confinement and the magnetic-field step. The number of states, with energy below the first Landau level, increases as B becomes stronger or as the wire width becomes larger. These bound states can be understood as an interference between two counter-propagating one-dimensional snake-orbit states. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Paris | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000177761700018 | Publication Date | 2003-12-23 | |
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ISSN | 0295-5075;1286-4854; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.957 | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.957; 2002 IF: 2.360 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92387 | Serial | 483 | ||
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Author | Cassiers, K.; Linssen, T.; Aerts, K.; Cool, P.; Lebedev, O.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Grieken, R.; Vansant, E.F. | ||||
Title | Controlled formation of amine-templated mesostructured zirconia with remarkably high thermal stability | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2003 | Publication | Journal of materials chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | J Mater Chem |
Volume | 13 | Issue | Pages | 3033-3039 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000186907500040 | Publication Date | 2003-11-26 | |
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ISSN | 0959-9428;1364-5501; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:43522 | Serial | 502 | ||
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Author | Tavernier, M.B.; Anisimovas, E.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Correlation between electrons and vortices in quantum dots | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
Volume | 70 | Issue | Pages | 155321,1-8 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Lancaster, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000224855900063 | Publication Date | 2004-10-23 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836; 2004 IF: 3.075 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69394 | Serial | 522 | ||
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Author | Autrique, D.; Bogaerts, A.; Lindner, H.; Garcia, C.C.; Niemax, K. | ||||
Title | Design analysis of a laser ablation cell for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry by numerical simulation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2008 | Publication | Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Spectrochim Acta B |
Volume | 63 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 257-270 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000254038900016 | Publication Date | 2007-12-05 | |
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ISSN | 0584-8547; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.241 | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.241; 2008 IF: 2.853 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:67086 | Serial | 656 | ||
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Author | Liu, Y.-X.; Zhang, Q.-Z.; Liu, J.; Song, Y.-H.; Bogaerts, A.; Wang, Y.-N. | ||||
Title | Effect of bulk electric field reversal on the bounce resonance heating in dual-frequency capacitively coupled electronegative plasmas | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Applied physics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 101 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 114101 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The electron bounce resonance heating (BRH) in dual-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas operated in oxygen and argon has been studied by different experimental methods. In comparison with the electropositive argon discharge, the BRH in an electronegative discharge occurs at larger electrode gaps. Kinetic particle simulations reveal that in the oxygen discharge, the bulk electric field becomes quite strong and is out of phase with the sheath field. Therefore, it retards the resonant electrons when traversing the bulk, resulting in a suppressed BRH. This effect becomes more pronounced at lower high-frequency power, when the discharge mode changes from electropositive to electronegative. | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000309329300094 | Publication Date | 2012-09-10 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2012 IF: 3.794 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100637 | Serial | 802 | ||
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Author | Cziraki, A.; Fogarassy, F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lamparter, P.; Tegze, M.; Bakonyi, I. | ||||
Title | Electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction studies of rapidly quenched Zr-Ni an Hf-Ni ribbons with about 90 at.% Ni | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1994 | Publication | Journal of alloys and compounds | Abbreviated Journal | J Alloy Compd |
Volume | 210 | Issue | Pages | 135-141 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | A1994PA71300025 | Publication Date | 2003-06-21 | |
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ISSN | 0925-8388; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.999 | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | no | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:10039 | Serial | 950 | ||
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Author | Kishore, V.V.R.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Electronic structure of InAs/GaSb core-shell nanowires | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
Volume | 86 | Issue | 16 | Pages | 165439-7 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The electronic and optical properties of InAs/GaSb core-shell nanowires are investigated within the effective mass k . p approach. These systems have a broken band gap, which results in spatially separated confinement of electrons and holes. We investigated these structures for different sizes of the InAs and GaSb core and shell radius. We found that for certain configurations, the conduction band states penetrate into the valence band states resulting in a negative band gap (E-g < 0), which leads to a conduction band ground state that lies below the valence band ground state at the Gamma point. For certain core-shell wires, only one conduction band state penetrates into the valence band and in this case, a minigap Delta opens up away from the Gamma point and as a consequence the electronic properties of the nanowire now depend on both E-g and Delta values. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000310131400005 | Publication Date | 2012-10-23 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102164 | Serial | 1014 | ||
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Author | Xu, B.; Milošević, M.V.; Lin, S.-H.; Peeters, F.M.; Jankó, B. | ||||
Title | Formation of multiple-flux-quantum vortices in mesoscopic superconductors from simulations of calorimetric, magnetic, and transport properties | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Physical review letters | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev Lett |
Volume | 107 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 057002,1-057002,4 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Because of strong flux confinement in mesoscopic superconductors, a giant vortex may appear in the ground state of the system in an applied magnetic field. This multiquanta vortex can then split into individual vortices (and vice versa) as a function of, e.g., applied current, magnetic field, or temperature. Here we show that such transitions can be identified by calorimetry, as the formation or splitting of a giant vortex results in a clear jump in measured heat capacity versus external drive. We attribute this phenomenon to an abrupt change in the density of states of the quasiparticle excitations in the vortex core(s), and further link it to a sharp change of the magnetic susceptibility at the transitionproving that the formation of a giant vortex can also be detected by magnetometry. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000293333100006 | Publication Date | 2011-07-29 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; We thank O. Bourgeois, T. Yokoyama, M. Eschrig, and M. Ichioka for discussions. This work was supported by FWO-Vlaanderen, the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the bilateral project Flanders-USA, NSF NIRT, ECS-0609249, and Institute of Theoretical Sciences, Notre Dame. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.462; 2011 IF: 7.370 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91237 | Serial | 1263 | ||
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Author | Tognalii, N.G.; Cortés, E.; Hernández-Nieves, A.D.; Carro, P.; Usaj, G.; Balseiro, C.A.; Vela, M.E.; Salvarezza, R.C.; Fainstein, A. | ||||
Title | From single to multiple Ag-layer modification of Au nanocavity substrates : a tunable probe of the chemical surface-enhanced Raman scattering mechanism | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | ACS nano | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Nano |
Volume | 5 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 5433-5443 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We present experimental and computational results that enlighten the mechanisms underlying the chemical contribution to surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). Gold void metallic arrays electrochemically covered either by a Ag monolayer or 10100 Ag layers were modified with a self-assembled monolayer of 4-mercaptopyridine as a molecular Raman probe displaying a rich and unexpected Raman response. A resonant increase of the Raman intensity in the red part of the spectrum is observed that cannot be related to plasmon excitations of the cavity-array. Notably, we find an additional 1020 time increase of the SERS amplification upon deposition of a single Ag layer on the Au substrate, which is, however, almost quenched upon deposition of 10 atomic layers. Further deposition of 100 atomic Ag layers results in a new increase of the SERS signal, consistent with the improved plasmonic efficiency of Ag bulk-like structures. The SERS response as a function of the Ag layer thickness is analyzed in terms of ab initio calculations and a microscopic model for the SERS chemical mechanism based on a resonant charge transfer process between the molecular HOMO state and the Fermi level in the metal surface. We find that a rearrangement of the electronic charge density related to the presence of the Ag monolayer in the Au/Ag/molecule complex causes an increase in the distance between the HOMO center of charge and the metallic image plane that is responsible for the variation of Raman enhancement between the studied substrates. Our results provide a general platform for studying the chemical contribution to SERS, and for enhancing the Raman efficiency of tailored Au-SERS templates through electrochemical modification with Ag films. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000293035200019 | Publication Date | 2011-06-15 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; We acknowledge financial support from ANPCyT (Argentina, PICT08-1617, PICT08-2236, PICT06-621, PICT-CNPQ-08-0019, PAE 22711, PICT06-01061, PICT06-483) and Project CTQ2008-06017/BQU, Spain. N.G.T, E.C., A.D.H.N., R.C.S, G.U., C.A.B., and A.F. are also at CONICET. M.E.V. is a member of the research career of CIC BsAs. R.C.S., C.A.B., and A.F. are Guggenheim Foundation Fellows. We would like to thank Dr. M. H. Fonticelli for fruitful discussions on the electrochemical measurements and Dr. H. Pastoriza for the help with the SEM measurements. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.942; 2011 IF: 11.421 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91775 | Serial | 1285 | ||
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Author | Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R.; Gamez, G.; Hieftje, G.M. | ||||
Title | Fundamental studies on a planar-cathode direct current glow discharge: part 2: numerical modeling and comparison with laser scattering experiments | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Spectrochim Acta B |
Volume | 59 | Issue | Pages | 449-460 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000221577100009 | Publication Date | 2004-05-12 | |
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ISSN | 0584-8547; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.241 | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.241; 2004 IF: 3.086 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:44506 | Serial | 1311 | ||
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Author | van Dyck, D.; Van Aert, S.; den Dekker, A.J.; van den Bos, A. | ||||
Title | Is atomic resolution transmission electron microscopy able to resolve and refine amorphous structures? | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2003 | Publication | Ultramicroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
Volume | 98 | Issue | Pages | 27-42 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000186831500003 | Publication Date | 2003-04-25 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.843; 2003 IF: 1.665 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:47516 | Serial | 1749 | ||
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Author | Quintana, M.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Meneghetti, M.; Bittencourt, C.; Prato, M. | ||||
Title | Light-induced selective deposition of Au nanoparticles on single-wall carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | ACS nano | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Nano |
Volume | 4 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 6105-6113 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Novel applications of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) rely on the development of new strategies to make them easier to handle without affecting their structural properties. In this work, we have selectively deposited Au nanoparticles (Au NP) on SWNT assisted by UV light irradiation. XPS analysis and UV-vis spectroscopy indicate that the deposition occurs at the defects generated after oxidation of the SWNT. By addition of n-dodecylthiol, the separation of oxidized tubes with Au NP (Au-ox-SWNT) from tubes devoid of Au NP (bare tubes, b-SWNT) was achieved. Raman and UV-vis-NIR spectra indicate that UV irradiation induces a faster nucleation of Au NP on metallic SWNT. This new technique can be useful for the preparation of nanohybrid composites with enhanced properties, as increased thermal stability, and to obtain purified SWNT. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000283453700081 | Publication Date | 2010-09-24 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.942; 2010 IF: 9.865 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99202 | Serial | 1819 | ||
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Author | Felten, A.; Gillon, X.; Gulas, M.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.; Najafi, E.; Hitchcock, A.P. | ||||
Title | Measuring point defect density in individual carbon nanotubes using polarization-dependent X-ray microscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | ACS nano | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Nano |
Volume | 4 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 4431-4436 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The presence of defects in carbon nanotubes strongly modifies their electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties. It was long thought undesirable, but recent experiments have shown that introduction of structural defects using ion or electron irradiation can lead to novel nanodevices. We demonstrate a method for detecting and quantifying point defect density in individual carbon nanotubes (CNTs) based on measuring the polarization dependence (linear dichroism) of the C 1s → π* transition at specific locations along individual CNTs with a scanning transmission X-ray microscope (STXM). We show that STXM can be used to probe defect density in individual CNTs with high spatial resolution. The quantitative relationship between ion dose, nanotube diameter, and defect density was explored by purposely irradiating selected sections of nanotubes with kiloelectronvolt (keV) Ga+ ions. Our results establish polarization-dependent X-ray microscopy as a new and very powerful characterization technique for carbon nanotubes and other anisotropic nanostructures. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000281052700014 | Publication Date | 2010-07-07 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.942; 2010 IF: 9.865 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84734 | Serial | 1966 | ||
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Author | Boullay, P.; David, A.; Sheets, W.C.; Lüders, U.; Prellier, W.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gatel, C.; Vincze, G.; Radi, Z. | ||||
Title | Microstructure and interface studies of LaVO3/SrVO3 superlattices | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
Volume | 83 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 125403-125403,6 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The structure and interface characteristics of (LaVO3)6m(SrVO3)m superlattices deposited on a (100)-SrTiO3 substrate were studied using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Cross-section TEM studies revealed that both LaVO3 (LVO) and SrVO3 (SVO) layers are good single-crystal quality and epitaxially grown with respect to the substrate. It is evidenced that LVO layers are made of two orientational variants of a distorted perovskite compatible with bulk LaVO3, while SVO layers suffers from a tetragonal distortion due to the substrate-induced stain. Electron energy loss spectroscopy investigations indicate changes in the fine structure of the V L23 edge, related to a valence change between the LaVO3 and the SrVO3 layers. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000288160300006 | Publication Date | 2011-03-09 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo; Esteem 026019 | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88648UA @ admin @ c:irua:88648 | Serial | 2054 | ||
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Author | O'Regan, T.P.; Hurley, P.K.; Sorée, B.; Fischetti, M.V. | ||||
Title | Modeling the capacitance-voltage response of In0.53Ga0.47As metal-oxide-semiconductor structures : charge quantization and nonparabolic corrections | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Applied Physics Letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 96 | Issue | 21 | Pages | 213514,1-213514,3 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT); | ||||
Abstract | The capacitance-voltage (C-V) characteristic is calculated for p-type In<sub>0.53</sub>Ga<sub>0.47</sub>As metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) structures based on a self-consistent PoissonSchrödinger solution. For strong inversion, charge quantization leads to occupation of the satellite valleys which appears as a sharp increase in the capacitance toward the oxide capacitance. The results indicate that the charge quantization, even in the absence of interface defects (D<sub>it</sub>), is a contributing factor to the experimental observation of an almost symmetric C-V response for In<sub>0.53</sub>Ga<sub>0.47</sub>As MOS structures. In addition, nonparabolic corrections are shown to enhance the depopulation of the Γ valley, shifting the capacitance increase to lower inversion charge densities. | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000278183200090 | Publication Date | 2010-05-28 | |
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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 | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2010 IF: 3.841 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89509 | Serial | 2143 | ||
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