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Author van Dyck, D.; Van Aert, S.; den Dekker, A.J.
Title (down) Physical limits on atomic resolution Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Microscopy and microanalysis Abbreviated Journal Microsc Microanal
Volume 10 Issue Pages 153-157
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass. Editor
Language Wos 000188882100022 Publication Date 2004-08-11
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ISSN 1431-9276;1435-8115; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.891 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.891; 2004 IF: 2.389
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:47515 Serial 2616
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Author Chen, J.J.; Wang, Q.; Meng, J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bie, Y.Q.; Liu, J.; Liu, K.; Liao, Z.M.; Sun, D.; Yu, D.;
Title (down) Photovoltaic effect and evidence of carrier multiplication in graphene vertical homojunctions with asymmetrical metal contacts Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication ACS nano Abbreviated Journal Acs Nano
Volume 9 Issue 9 Pages 8851-8858
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Graphene exhibits exciting potentials for high-speed wideband photodetection and high quantum efficiency solar energy harvest because of its broad spectral absorption, fast photoelectric response, and potential carrier multiplication. Although photocurrent can be generated near a metalgraphene interface in lateral devices, the photoactive area is usually limited to a tiny one-dimensional line-like interface region. Here, we report photoelectric devices based on vertical graphene two-dimensional homojunction, which is fabricated via vertically stacking four graphene monolayers with asymmetric metal contacts. The devices show excellent photovoltaic output with excitation wavelength ranging from visible light to mid-infrared. The wavelength dependence of the internal quantum efficiency gives direct evidence of the carrier multiplication effect in graphene. The simple fabrication process, easy scale-up, large photoresponsive active area, and broadband response of the vertical graphene device are very promising for practical applications in optoelectronics and photovoltaics.
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Language Wos 000361935800023 Publication Date 2015-08-15
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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 11 Open Access
Notes 246791 Countatoms Approved Most recent IF: 13.942; 2015 IF: 12.881
Call Number c:irua:127689 Serial 2615
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Author Spaeth, P.; Adhikari, S.; Heyvaert, W.; Zhuo, X.; Garcia, I.; Liz-Marzan, L.M.; Bals, S.; Orrit, M.; Albrecht, W.
Title (down) Photothermal circular dichroism measurements of single chiral gold nanoparticles correlated with electron tomography Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication ACS Photonics Abbreviated Journal Acs Photonics
Volume 9 Issue 12 Pages 3995-4004
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Chemically synthesized metal nanoparticles with morphological chiral features are known to exhibit strong circular dichroism. However, we still lack understanding of the correlation between morphological and chiroptical features of plasmonic nanoparticles. To shed light on that question, single nanoparticle experiments are required. We performed photothermal circular dichroism measurements of single chiral and achiral gold nanoparticles and correlated the chiroptical response to the 3D morphology of the same nanoparticles retrieved by electron tomography. In contrast to an ensemble measurement, we show that individual particles within the ensemble display a broad distribution of strength and handedness of circular dichroism signals. Whereas obvious structural chiral features, such as helical wrinkles, translate into chiroptical ones, nanoparticles with less obvious chiral morphological features can also display strong circular dichroism signals. Interestingly, we find that even seemingly achiral nanoparticles can display large g-factors. The origin of this circular dichroism signal is discussed in terms of plasmonics and other potentially relevant factors.
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Language Wos 000884432100001 Publication Date 2022-11-08
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ISSN 2330-4022 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 7 Times cited 5 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This work was supported by The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) as part of the Open Technology Program (OTP, Project No. 16008) and by a Spinoza prize (M.O.) . W.A. acknowledges an Individual Fellowship funded by the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in Horizon 2020 Program (Grant No. 797153, SOPMEN) . L.M.L.M. acknowledges funding from MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 (Grants PID2020-117779RB-I00 and MDM-2017-0720) . We thank Dr. Wolfgang L?fer for providing optical equipment. We also acknowledge the European Soft Matter Infrastructure (EUSMI: E201200468) . Approved Most recent IF: 7
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:192098 Serial 7331
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Author Chizhov, As.; Rumyantseva, Mn.; Drozdov, Ka.; Krylov, Iv.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Filatova, Dg.; Khmelevsky, No.; Kozlovsky, Vf.; Maltseva, Ln.; Gaskov, Am.
Title (down) Photoresistive gas sensor based on nanocrystalline ZnO sensitized with colloidal perovskite CsPbBr3 nanocrystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical Abbreviated Journal Sensor Actuat B-Chem
Volume 329 Issue Pages 129035
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The development of sensor materials of which gas sensitivity activates under light illumination is of great importance for the design of portable gas analyzers with low power consumption. In the present work a ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite based on nanocrystalline ZnO and colloidal cubic-shaped perovskite CsPbBr3 nanocrystals (NCs) capped by oleic acide and oleylamine was synthesized. The individual materials and obtained nanocomposite are characterized by x-ray diffraction, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive Xray spectroscopy mapping and UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. The spectral dependence of the photoconductivity of the ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite reveals a well-defined peak that strongly correlates with the its optical absorption spectrum. The nanocomposite ZnO/CsPbBr3 shows enhanced photoresponse under visible light illumination (lambda(max) = 470 nm, 8 mW/cm(2)) in air, oxygen and argone, compared with pure nanocrystalline ZnO. Under periodic illumination in the temperature range of 25-100 degrees C, the ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite shows a sensor response to 0.5-3.0 ppm NO2, unlike pure nanocrystalline ZnO matrix, which demonstrates sensor sensitivity to NO2 under the same conditions above 100 degrees C. The effects of humidity on the sensor signal and photoresponse are also discussed.
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Language Wos 000612060700009 Publication Date 2020-10-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-4005 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.401 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes The reported study was funded by RFBR according to the research project N◦ 18-33-01004 and in part by a grant from the St. Petersburg State University – Event 3-2018 (id: 46380300). Element mapping for sensors were supported by M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University Program of Development (X-ray fluorescence spectrometer Tornado M4 plus). Approved Most recent IF: 5.401
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:176123 Serial 6707
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Author Joy, R.M.; Pobedinskas, P.; Bourgeois, E.; Chakraborty, T.; Goerlitz, J.; Herrmann, D.; Noel, C.; Heupel, J.; Jannis, D.; Gauquelin, N.; D'Haen, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Popov, C.; Houssiau, L.; Becher, C.; Nesladek, M.; Haenen, K.
Title (down) Photoluminescence of germanium-vacancy centers in nanocrystalline diamond films : implications for quantum sensing applications Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication ACS applied nano materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 4 Pages 3873-3884
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Point defects in diamond, promising candidates for nanoscale pressure- and temperature-sensing applications, are potentially scalable in polycrystalline diamond fabricated using the microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MW PE CVD) technique. However, this approach introduces residual stress in the diamond films, leading to variations in the characteristic zero phonon line (ZPL) of the point defect in diamond. Here, we report the effect of residual stress on germanium-vacancy (GeV) centers in MW PE CVD nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) films fabricated using single crystal Ge as the substrate and solid dopant source. GeV ensemble formation indicated by the zero phonon line (ZPL) at similar to 602 nm is confirmed by room temperature (RT) photoluminescence (PL) measurements. PL mapping results show spatial nonuniformity in GeV formation along with other defects, including silicon-vacancy centers in the diamond films. The residual stress in NCD results in shifts in the PL peak positions. By estimating a stress shift coefficient of (2.9 +/- 0.9) nm/GPa, the GeV PL peak position in the NCD film is determined to be between 598.7 and 603.2 nm. A larger ground state splitting due to the strain on a GeV-incorporated NCD pillar at a low temperature (10 K) is also reported. We also report the observation of intense ZPLs at RT that in some cases could be related to low Ge concentration and the surrounding crystalline environment. In addition, we also observe thicker microcrystalline diamond (MCD) films delaminate from the Ge substrate due to film residual stress and graphitic phase at the diamond/Ge substrate interface (confirmed by electron energy loss spectroscopy). Using this approach, a free-standing color center incorporated MCD film with dimensions up to 1 x 1 cm(2) is fabricated. Qualitative analysis using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectroscopy reveals the presence of impurities, including Ge and silicon, in the MCD film. Our experimental results will provide insights into the scalability of GeV fabrication using the MW PE CVD technique and effectively implement NCD-based nanoscale-sensing applications.
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Language Wos 001164609600001 Publication Date 2024-02-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2574-0970 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 5.9 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.9; 2024 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:204826 Serial 9164
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Author Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Whelan, C.M.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.
Title (down) Photoemission study of CF4 rf-plasma treated multi-wall carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal Carbon
Volume 46 Issue 10 Pages 1271-1275
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were exposed to a CF4 rf-plasma. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis shows that the treatment effectively grafts fluorine atoms onto the MWCNTs. The fluorine atomic concentration and the nature of the CF bond (semi-ionic or covalent) can be tuned by varying the exposure time. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy analysis confirms that the valence electronic states are altered by the grafting of fluorine atoms. Characterization with high-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveals that while the plasma treatment does not induce significant etching impact on the CNT-surface, it does increase the number of active sites for gold cluster formation.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000258987500001 Publication Date 2008-05-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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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 21 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.337; 2008 IF: 4.373
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76481 Serial 2612
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Author Muret, P.; Nguyen, T.T.A.; Frangis, N.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Landuyt, J.
Title (down) Photoelectric and electrical responses of several erbium silicide/silicon interfaces Type A1 Journal article
Year 1996 Publication Applied surface science T2 – International Symposium on Si Heterostructures – From Physics to Devices, SEP 11-14, 1995, IRAKLION, GREECE Abbreviated Journal Appl Surf Sci
Volume 102 Issue Pages 173-177
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract In this work, photoelectric yield and electrical properties of several types of epitaxial erbium silicide on silicon Schottky diodes are studied, Different preparation conditions are used simultaneously on n- and p-Si(111) substrates for the 200 Angstrom thick silicide films. A last type of sample consists in 1.3 monolayer of epitaxial silicide with root 3 X root 3 superstructure on the Si substrate and covered by silver on the top. Photocurrent measurements are done as a function of photon energy at several temperatures. All these samples show barrier heights near 1 eV on p-type Si, even for the interface comprising only 1.3 monolayer of silicide whereas barrier heights on n-rype Si span the range from 0.28 to 0.67 eV for this last kind of sample, the sum of the barriers always exceeding the silicon band gap, These photoelectric results are confirmed by electrical characterisations, All these results show that the Fermi level is pinned 0.1 eV below the conduction band edge on p-type Si but shifts to various positions lower within the band gap on n-type Si. This fact leads to the hypothesis of a density of -7 interface states close to the charge change in the Si depletion zone from p- to n-type, namely 10(12) eV(-1) cm(-2). Although some inhomogeneities and defects at the interface are detected by electron microscopy for samples annealed at 750 degrees C, Fermi level position seems rather insensitive to the structural details of the interface while the silicide thickness plays a role on n-type Si.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1996VJ86100039 Publication Date 2003-05-12
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0169-4332; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.711 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104392 Serial 2611
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Author Vasiliev, R.B.; Babynina, A.V.; Maslova, O.A.; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Ryabova, L.I.; Dobrovolsky, A.A.; Drozdov, K.A.; Khokhlov, D.R.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gaskov, A.M.
Title (down) Photoconductivity of nanocrystalline SnO2 sensitized with colloidal CdSe quantum dots Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Journal of materials chemistry C : materials for optical and electronic devices Abbreviated Journal J Mater Chem C
Volume 1 Issue 5 Pages 1005-1010
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A highly reproducible photoresponse is observed in nanocrystalline SnO2 thick films sensitized with CdSe quantum dots. The effect of the SnO2 matrix microstructure on the photoconductivity kinetics and photoresponse amplitude is demonstrated. The photoresponse of the sensitized SnO2 thick films reaches more than two orders of magnitude under illumination with the wavelength of the excitonic transition of the quantum dots. Long-term photoconductivity kinetics and photoresponse dependence on illumination intensity reveal power-law behavior inherent to the disordered nature of SnO2. The photoconductivity of the samples rises with the coarsening of the granular structure of the SnO2 matrix. At the saturation region, the photoresponse amplitude remains stable under 10(4) pulses of illumination switching, demonstrating a remarkably high stability.
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Language Wos 000314803600016 Publication Date 2012-11-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2050-7526;2050-7534; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.256 Times cited 13 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.256; 2013 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107705 Serial 2610
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Author Ding, Y.; Maitra, S.; Arenas Esteban, D.; Bals, S.; Vrielinck, H.; Barakat, T.; Roy, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Liu, J.; Li, Y.; Vlad, A.; Su, B.-L.
Title (down) Photochemical production of hydrogen peroxide by digging pro-superoxide radical carbon vacancies in carbon nitride Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Cell reports physical science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 3 Issue 5 Pages 100874-17
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Artificial photosynthesis of H2O2, an environmentally friendly oxidant and a clean fuel, holds great promise. However, improving its efficiency and stability for industrial implementation remains highly challenging. Here, we report the visible-light H2O2 artificial photosynthesis by digging pro-superoxide radical carbon vacancies in three-dimensional hierarchical porous g-C3N4 through a simple hydrolysis-freeze-drying-thermal treatment. A significant electronic structure change is revealed upon the implantation of carbon vacancies, broadening visible-light absorption and facilitating the photogenerated charge separation. The strong electron affinity of the carbon vacancies promotes superoxide radical (O-center dot(2)-) formation, significantly boosting the H2O2 photocatalytic production. The developed photocatalyst shows an H2O2 evolution rate of 6287.5 mM g(-1) h(-1) under visible-light irradiation with a long cycling stability being the best-performing photocatalyst among all reported g-C3N4-based systems. Our work provides fundamental insight into highly active and stable photocatalysts with great potential for safe industrial H2O2 production.
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Language Wos 000805830100006 Publication Date 2022-04-28
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Impact Factor Times cited 12 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Y.D. thanks the China Scholarship Council (201808310127) for financial support. This work is financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U1663225) , Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (IRT_15R52) of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities-Plan 111 (grant no. B20002) from the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Education of China, and the National Key R&D Program of China (2016YFA0202602) . This research was also supported by the European Commission Interreg V France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen project “DepollutAir”. Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:189706 Serial 7090
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Author Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Abakumov, A.M.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Lenaerts, S.
Title (down) Photocatalytic process optimisation for ethylene oxidation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng J
Volume 209 Issue Pages 494-500
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract When studying photocatalysis it is important to consider, beside the chemical approach, the engineering part related to process optimisation. To achieve this a fixed bed photocatalytic set-up consisting of different catalyst placings, in order to vary catalyst distribution, is studied. The use of a fixed quantity of catalyst placed packed or randomly distributed in the reactor, results in an almost double degradation for the distributed catalyst. Applying this knowledge leads to an improved performance with limited use of catalyst. A reactor only half filled with catalyst leads to higher degradation performance compared to a completely filled reactor. Taking into account this simple process optimisation by better distributing the catalyst a more sustainable photocatalytic air purification process is achieved. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor
Language Wos 000311190500058 Publication Date 2012-08-22
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ISSN 1385-8947; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.216 Times cited 12 Open Access
Notes ; We are grateful for the delivered photocatalyst by Evonik as well as for the PhD grant (T. Tytgat) given by the Institute of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT). ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.216; 2012 IF: 3.473
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105185 Serial 2609
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Author Verbruggen, S.W.; Deng, S.; Kurttepeli, M.; Cott, D.J.; Vereecken, P.M.; Bals, S.; Martens, J.A.; Detavernier, C.; Lenaerts, S.
Title (down) Photocatalytic acetaldehyde oxidation in air using spacious TiO2 films prepared by atomic layer deposition on supported carbonaceous sacrificial templates Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Applied catalysis : B : environmental Abbreviated Journal Appl Catal B-Environ
Volume 160 Issue Pages 204-210
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Supported carbon nanosheets and carbon nanotubes served as sacrificial templates for preparing spacious TiO2 photocatalytic thin films. Amorphous TiO2 was deposited conformally on the carbonaceous template material by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Upon calcination at 550 °C, the carbon template was oxidatively removed and the as-deposited continuous amorphous TiO2 layers transformed into interlinked anatase nanoparticles with an overall morphology commensurate to the original template structure. The effect of type of template, number of ALD cycles and gas residence time of pollutant on the photocatalytic activity, as well as the stability of the photocatalytic performance of these thin films was investigated. The TiO2 films exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity toward photocatalytic degradation of acetaldehyde in air as a model reaction for photocatalytic indoor air pollution abatement. Optimized films outperformed a reference film of commercial PC500.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000340687900024 Publication Date 2014-05-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0926-3373; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 9.446 Times cited 37 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes 335078 Colouratom; Iap-Pai P7/05; Fwo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 9.446; 2014 IF: 7.435
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117094 Serial 2608
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Author Yang, C.; Laberty-Robert, C.; Batuk, D.; Cibin, G.; Chadwick, A.V.; Pimenta, V.; Yin, W.; Zhang, L.; Tarascon, J.-M.; Grimaud, A.
Title (down) Phosphate ion functionalization of perovskite surfaces for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication The journal of physical chemistry letters Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem Lett
Volume 8 Issue 15 Pages 3466-3472
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Recent findings revealed that surface oxygen can participate in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) for the most active catalysts, which eventually triggers a new mechanism for which the deprotonation of surface intermediates limits the OER activity. We propose in this work a “dual strategy” in which tuning the electronic properties of the oxide, such as La1-xSrxCoO3-delta, can be dissociated from the use of surface functionalization with phosphate ion groups (P-i) that enhances the interfacial proton transfer. Results show that the P-i functionalized La0.5Sr0.5CoO3-delta gives rise to a significant enhancement of the OER activity when compared to La0.5Sr0.5Co3-delta and LaCoO3. We further demonstrate that the P-i surface functionalization selectivity enhances the activity when the OER kinetics is limited by the proton transfer. Finally, this work suggests that tuning the catalytic activity by such a “dual approach” may be a new and largely unexplored avenue for the design of novel high-performance catalysts.
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Publisher American Chemical Society Place of Publication Washington, D.C Editor
Language Wos 000407191300003 Publication Date 2017-07-07
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ISSN 1948-7185 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 9.353 Times cited 31 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; C.Y., J.-M.T., D.B., and A.G. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council (ERC) (FP/2014)/ERC Grant-Project 670116-ARPEMA. We acknowledge Diamond Light Source for time awarded to the Energy Materials BAG on Beamline B18, under Proposal sp12559. ; Approved Most recent IF: 9.353
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:145730 Serial 4747
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Author Liang, Q.; Yang, D.; Xia, F.; Bai, H.; Peng, H.; Yu, R.; Yan, Y.; He, D.; Cao, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Li, G.; Zhang, Q.; Tang, X.; Wu, J.
Title (down) Phase-transformation-induced giant deformation in thermoelectric Ag₂Se semiconductor Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Advanced Functional Materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater
Volume Issue Pages 2106938
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract In most semiconducting metal chalcogenides, a large deformation is usually accompanied by a phase transformation, while the deformation mechanism remains largely unexplored. Herein, a phase-transformation-induced deformation in Ag2Se is investigated by in situ transmission electron microscopy, and a new ordered high-temperature phase (named as alpha '-Ag2Se) is identified. The Se-Se bonds are folded when the Ag+-ion vacancies are ordered and become stretched when these vacancies are disordered. Such a stretch/fold of the Se-Se bonds enables a fast and large deformation occurring during the phase transition. Meanwhile, the different Se-Se bonding states in alpha-, alpha '-, beta-Ag2Se phases lead to the formation of a large number of nanoslabs and the high concentration of dislocations at the interface, which flexibly accommodate the strain caused by the phase transformation. This study reveals the atomic mechanism of the deformation in Ag2Se inorganic semiconductors during the phase transition, which also provides inspiration for understanding the phase transition process in other functional materials.
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Language Wos 000695142800001 Publication Date 2021-09-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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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 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 12.124
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:181527 Serial 6879
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Author Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title (down) Phase transitions: an alternative for stress accommodation in CMR manganate films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Zeitschrift für Metallkunde Abbreviated Journal Z Metallkd
Volume 95 Issue 4 Pages 244-246
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Stuttgart Editor
Language Wos 000221329500011 Publication Date 2013-12-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0044-3093; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54864 Serial 2593
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Author Abakumov, A.M.; Rossell, M.D.; Alekseeva, A.M.; Vassiliev, S.Y.; Mudrezova, S.N.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Antipov, E.V.
Title (down) Phase transitions in K3AlF6 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem
Volume 179 Issue 2 Pages 421-428
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000235282400011 Publication Date 2005-12-06
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ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 18 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2006 IF: 2.107
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:56561 Serial 2597
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Author Van Tendeloo, G.; van Heurck, C.; van Landuyt, J.; Amelinckx, S.; Verheijen, M.A.; van Loosdrecht, P.H.M.; Meijer, G.
Title (down) Phase transitions in C60 and the related microstructure: a study by electron diffraction and electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 1992 Publication Journal of physical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 96 Issue Pages 7424-7430
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos A1992JM58600054 Publication Date 2005-03-15
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ISSN 0022-3654;1541-5740; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 33 Open Access
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:4101 Serial 2594
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Author Wang, Z.-H.; Kronmüller, H.; Lebedev, O.I.; Gross, G.M.; Razavi, F.S.; Habermeier, H.U.; Shen, B.G.
Title (down) Phase transition and magnetic anisotropy of (La,Sr)MnO3 thin films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2002 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 65 Issue 5 Pages 054411-54416
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The magnetic proper-ties and their correlation with the microstructure and electrical transport are investigated in La0.88Sr0.1MnO3 films grown on (100)SrTiO3 Single crystal substrates with thickness ranging from 100 to 2500 Angstrom. The ultrathin film (t = 100 Angstrom) has a single ferromagnetic transition (FMT) at T-c of 250 K, whereas the thicker films exhibit two FMTs, with the main one at a lowered T-c of 200 K while the minor one around 300 K. Furthermore, a thickness dependent magnetic anisotropy has been found, strongly indicating the existence of strain effect, which is also revealed by the transmission electron microscopy study. The suppressed Jahn-Teller distortion (JTD) by the epitaxial strain, and the recovered JTD due to the strain relexation are suggested to explain the metallic behavior in thin films and the insulating behavior in the thick film (t = 2500 Angstrom), repectively.
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Language Wos 000173647000058 Publication Date 2002-07-27
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ISSN 0163-1829;1095-3795; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 23 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2002 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103883 Serial 2592
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Author Satto, C.; Ledda, A.; Potapov, P.; Janssens, J.F.; Schryvers, D.
Title (down) Phase transformations and precipitation in amorphous Ti50Ni25Cu25 ribbons Type A1 Journal article
Year 2001 Publication Intermetallics Abbreviated Journal Intermetallics
Volume 9 Issue Pages 395-401
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Chicago, Ill. Editor
Language Wos 000168882500005 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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ISSN 0966-9795; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.14 Times cited 16 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.14; 2001 IF: 1.239
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:48367 Serial 2590
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Author Crippa, F.; Rodriguez-Lorenzo, L.; Hua, X.; Goris, B.; Bals, S.; Garitaonandia, J.S.; Balog, S.; Burnand, D.; Hirt, A.M.; Haeni, L.; Lattuada, M.; Rothen-Rutishauser, B.; Petri-Fink, A.
Title (down) Phase transformation of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles via thermal annealing : implications for hyperthermia applications Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication ACS applied nano materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 2 Issue 2 Pages 4462-4470
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Magnetic hyperthermia has the potential to play an important role in cancer therapy and its efficacy relies on the nanomaterials selected. Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are excellent candidates due to the ability of producing enough heat to kill tumor cells by thermal ablation. However, their heating properties depend strongly on crystalline structure and size, which may not be controlled and tuned during the synthetic process; therefore, a postprocessing is needed. We show how thermal annealing can be simultaneously coupled with ligand exchange to stabilize the SPIONs in polar solvents and to modify their crystal structure, which improves hyperthermia behavior. Using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Mossbauer spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometry, and lock-in thermography, we systematically investigate the impact of size and ligand exchange procedure on crystallinity, their magnetism, and heating ability. We describe a valid and simple approach to optimize SPIONs for hyperthermia by carefully controlling the size, colloidal stability, and crystallinity.
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Language Wos 000477917700048 Publication Date 2019-06-27
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Impact Factor Times cited 18 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation through the National Center of Competence in Research Bio-Inspired Materials, the Adolphe Merkle Foundation, the University of Fribourg, and the European Society for Molecular Imaging (Grant E141200643). ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
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Author Bae, J.; Cichocka, M.O.; Zhang, Y.; Bacsik, Z.; Bals, S.; Zou, X.; Willhammar, T.; Hong, S.B.
Title (down) Phase transformation behavior of a two-dimensional zeolite Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English Abbreviated Journal
Volume 58 Issue 30 Pages 10230-10235
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Understanding the molecular-level mechanisms of phase transformation in solids is of fundamental interest for functional materials such as zeolites. Two-dimensional (2D) zeolites, when used as shape-selective catalysts, can offer improved access to the catalytically active sites and a shortened diffusion length in comparison with their 3D analogues. However, few materials are known to maintain both their intralayer microporosity and structure during calcination for organic structure-directing agent (SDA) removal. Herein we report that PST-9, a new 2D zeolite which has been synthesized via the multiple inorganic cation approach and fulfills the requirements for true layered zeolites, can be transformed into the small-pore zeolite EU-12 under its crystallization conditions through the single-layer folding process, but not through the traditional dissolution/recrystallization route. We also show that zeolite crystal growth pathway can differ according to the type of organic SDAs employed.
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Language Wos 000476452700030 Publication Date 2019-05-22
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ISSN 1433-7851; 0570-0833 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 2 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes We acknowledge financial support from National Creative Research Initiative Program (2012R1A3A-2048833) through the National Research Foundation of Korea, the National Research Council of Science & Technology (CRC-14-1-KRICT) grant by the Korea government (MSIP), the Swedish Research Council (2017-04321), and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW) through the project grant 3DEM-NATUR (2012.0112). T.W. acknowledges an international postdoc grant from the Swedish Research Council (2014-06948). Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:181233 Serial 6878
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Author Tsirlin, A.A.; Nath, R.; Abakumov, A.M.; Furukawa, Y.; Johnston, D.C.; Hemmida, M.; Krug von Nidda, H.-A.; Loidl, A.; Geibel, C.; Rosner, H.
Title (down) Phase separation and frustrated square lattice magnetism of Na1.5VOPO4F0.5 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 84 Issue 1 Pages 014429-014429,16
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Crystal structure, electronic structure, and magnetic behavior of the spin-1/2 quantum magnet Na1.5VOPO4F0.5 are reported. The disorder of Na atoms leads to a sequence of structural phase transitions revealed by synchrotron x-ray powder diffraction and electron diffraction. The high-temperature second-order α↔β transition at 500 K is of the order-disorder type, whereas the low-temperature β↔γ+γ′ transition around 250 K is of the first order and leads to a phase separation toward the polymorphs with long-range (γ) and short-range (γ′) order of Na. Despite the complex structural changes, the magnetic behavior of Na1.5VOPO4F0.5 probed by magnetic susceptibility, heat capacity, and electron spin resonance measurements is well described by the regular frustrated square lattice model of the high-temperature α-polymorph. The averaged nearest-neighbor and next-nearest-neighbor couplings are J̅ 1≃−3.7 K and J̅ 2≃6.6 K, respectively. Nuclear magnetic resonance further reveals the long-range ordering at TN=2.6 K in low magnetic fields. Although the experimental data are consistent with the simplified square-lattice description, band structure calculations suggest that the ordering of Na atoms introduces a large number of inequivalent exchange couplings that split the square lattice into plaquettes. Additionally, the direct connection between the vanadium polyhedra induces an unusually strong interlayer coupling having effect on the transition entropy and the transition anomaly in the specific heat. Peculiar features of the low-temperature crystal structure and the relation to isostructural materials suggest Na1.5VOPO4F0.5 as a parent compound for the experimental study of tetramerized square lattices as well as frustrated square lattices with different values of spin.
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Language Wos 000293247400008 Publication Date 2011-07-28
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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 47 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91770 Serial 2588
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Author Gao, J.; Lebedev, O.I.; Turner, S.; Li, Y.F.; Lu, Y.H.; Feng, Y.P.; Boullay, P.; Prellier, W.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Wu, T.
Title (down) Phase selection enabled formation of abrupt axial heterojunctions in branched oxide nanowires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett
Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 275-280
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Rational synthesis of nanowires via the vaporliquidsolid (VLS) mechanism with compositional and structural controls is vitally important for fabricating functional nanodevices from bottom up. Here, we show that branched indium tin oxide nanowires can be in situ seeded in vapor transport growth using tailored AuCu alloys as catalyst. Furthermore, we demonstrate that VLS synthesis gives unprecedented freedom to navigate the ternary InSnO phase diagram, and a rare and bulk-unstable cubic phase can be selectively stabilized in nanowires. The stabilized cubic fluorite phase possesses an unusual almost equimolar concentration of In and Sn, forming a defect-free epitaxial interface with the conventional bixbyite phase of tin-doped indium oxide that is the most employed transparent conducting oxide. This rational methodology of selecting phases and making abrupt axial heterojunctions in nanowires presents advantages over the conventional synthesis routes, promising novel composition-modulated nanomaterials.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington Editor
Language Wos 000298943100048 Publication Date 2011-12-05
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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 25 Open Access
Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 12.712; 2012 IF: 13.025
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94209 Serial 2587
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Author Friedrich, T.; Yu, C.-P.; Verbeek, J.; Pennycook, T.; Van Aert, S.
Title (down) Phase retrieval from 4-dimensional electron diffraction datasets Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2021 Publication Proceedings T2 – IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), SEP 19-22, 2021, Electr. network Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 3453-3457
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We present a computational imaging mode for large scale electron microscopy data, which retrieves a complex wave from noisy/sparse intensity recordings using a deep learning approach and subsequently reconstructs an image of the specimen from the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) predicted exit waves. We demonstrate that an appropriate forward model in combination with open data frameworks can be used to generate large synthetic datasets for training. In combination with augmenting the data with Poisson noise corresponding to varying dose-values, we effectively eliminate overfitting issues. The U-NET[1] based architecture of the CNN is adapted to the task at hand and performs well while maintaining a relatively small size and fast performance. The validity of the approach is confirmed by comparing the reconstruction to well-established methods using simulated, as well as real electron microscopy data. The proposed method is shown to be effective particularly in the low dose range, evident by strong suppression of noise, good spatial resolution, and sensitivity to different atom types, enabling the simultaneous visualisation of light and heavy elements and making different atomic species distinguishable. Since the method acts on a very local scale and is comparatively fast it bears the potential to be used for near-real-time reconstruction during data acquisition.
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Language Wos 000819455103114 Publication Date 2021-08-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 978-1-6654-4115-5 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:189462 Serial 7089
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Author Egoavil, R.; Huehn, S.; Jungbauer, M.; Gauquelin, N.; Béché, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Verbeeck; Moshnyaga, V.
Title (down) Phase problem in the B-site ordering of La2CoMnO6 : impact on structure and magnetism Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Nanoscale Abbreviated Journal Nanoscale
Volume 7 Issue 7 Pages 9835-9843
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Epitaxial double perovskite La2CoMnO6 (LCMO) films were grown by metalorganic aerosol deposition on SrTiO3(111) substrates. A high Curie temperature, T-C = 226 K, and large magnetization close to saturation, M-S(5 K) = 5.8 mu(B)/f.u., indicate a 97% degree of B-site (Co,Mn) ordering within the film. The Co/Mn ordering was directly imaged at the atomic scale by scanning transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (STEM-EDX). Local electron-energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) measurements reveal that the B-sites are predominantly occupied by Co2+ and Mn4+ ions in quantitative agreement with magnetic data. Relatively small values of the (1/2 1/2 1/2) superstructure peak intensity, obtained by X-ray diffraction (XRD), point out the existence of ordered domains with an arbitrary phase relationship across the domain boundary. The size of these domains is estimated to be in the range 35-170 nm according to TEM observations and modelling the magnetization data. These observations provide important information towards the complexity of the cation ordering phenomenon and its implications on magnetism in double perovskites, and similar materials.
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Language Wos 000354983100060 Publication Date 2015-05-05
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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 37 Open Access
Notes 312483 ESTEEM2; FWO G004413N; 246102 IFOX; Hercules; esteem2_jra3 Approved Most recent IF: 7.367; 2015 IF: 7.394
Call Number c:irua:126423 c:irua:126423 Serial 2586
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Author Hofer, C.; Gao, C.; Chennit, T.; Yuan, B.; Pennycook, T.J.
Title (down) Phase offset method of ptychographic contrast reversal correction Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume Issue Pages 113922
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 001164447000001 Publication Date 2024-01-08
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ISSN 0304-3991 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 2.2 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes FWO, G013122N ; Horizon 2020 Framework Programme; European Research Council, 802123-HDEM ; European Research Council; Approved Most recent IF: 2.2; 2024 IF: 2.843
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:202379 Serial 8988
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Author Friedrich, T.; Yu, C.-P.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Aert, S.
Title (down) Phase object reconstruction for 4D-STEM using deep learning Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Microscopy and microanalysis Abbreviated Journal
Volume 29 Issue 1 Pages 395-407
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract In this study, we explore the possibility to use deep learning for the reconstruction of phase images from 4D scanning transmission electron microscopy (4D-STEM) data. The process can be divided into two main steps. First, the complex electron wave function is recovered for a convergent beam electron diffraction pattern (CBED) using a convolutional neural network (CNN). Subsequently, a corresponding patch of the phase object is recovered using the phase object approximation. Repeating this for each scan position in a 4D-STEM dataset and combining the patches by complex summation yields the full-phase object. Each patch is recovered from a kernel of 3x3 adjacent CBEDs only, which eliminates common, large memory requirements and enables live processing during an experiment. The machine learning pipeline, data generation, and the reconstruction algorithm are presented. We demonstrate that the CNN can retrieve phase information beyond the aperture angle, enabling super-resolution imaging. The image contrast formation is evaluated showing a dependence on the thickness and atomic column type. Columns containing light and heavy elements can be imaged simultaneously and are distinguishable. The combination of super-resolution, good noise robustness, and intuitive image contrast characteristics makes the approach unique among live imaging methods in 4D-STEM.
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Language Wos 001033590800038 Publication Date 2023-01-12
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ISSN 1431-9276 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.8 Times cited 1 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes We acknowledge funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant agreement no. 770887 PICOMETRICS) and funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 823717 ESTEEM3. J.V. and S.V.A acknowledge funding from the University of Antwerp through a TOP BOF project. The direct electron detector (Merlin, Medipix3, Quantum Detectors) was funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. This work was supported by the FWO and FNRS within the 2Dto3D project of the EOS program (grant number 30489208). Approved Most recent IF: 2.8; 2023 IF: 1.891
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Author De Schutter, B.; Devulder, W.; Schrauwen, A.; van Stiphout, K.; Perkisas, T.; Bals, S.; Vantomme, A.; Detavernier, C.
Title (down) Phase formation in intermixed NiGe thin films : influence of Ge content and low-temperature nucleation of hexagonal nickel germanides Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Microelectronic engineering Abbreviated Journal Microelectron Eng
Volume 120 Issue Pages 168-173
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract In this study, we focus on phase formation in intermixed NiGe thin films as they represent a simplified model of the small intermixed interface layer that is believed to form upon deposition of Ni on Ge and where initial phase formation happens. A combinatorial sputter deposition technique was used to co-deposit a range of intermixed NiGe thin films with Ge concentrations varying between 0 and 50 at.%Ge in a single deposition on both Ge (100) and inert SiO2 substrates. In situ X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy where used to study phase formation. In almost the entire composition range under investigation, crystalline phases where found to be present in the as-deposited films. Between 36 and 48 at.%Ge, high-temperature hexagonal nickel germanides were found to occur metastabily below 300 °C, both on SiO2 and Ge (100) substrates. For Ge concentrations in the range between 36 and 42 at.%, this hexagonal germanide phase was even found to be present at room temperature in the as-deposited films. The results obtained in this work could provide more insight in the phase sequence of a pure Ni film on Ge.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000336697300028 Publication Date 2013-09-20
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ISSN 0167-9317; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.806 Times cited 9 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes FWO project Nr. G076112N Approved Most recent IF: 1.806; 2014 IF: 1.197
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Author De Schutter, B.; Van Stiphout, K.; Santos, N.M.; Bladt, E.; Jordan-Sweet, J.; Bals, S.; Lavoie, C.; Comrie, C.M.; Vantomme, A.; Detavernier, C.
Title (down) Phase formation and texture of thin nickel germanides on Ge(001) and Ge(111) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 119 Issue 119 Pages 135305
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We studied the solid-phase reaction between a thin Nifilm and a single crystal Ge(001) or Ge(111) substrate during a ramp anneal. The phase formation sequence was determined using in situX-ray diffraction and in situRutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS), while the nature and the texture of the phases were studied using X-ray pole figures and transmission electron microscopy. The phase sequence is characterized by the formation of a single transient phase before NiGe forms as the final and stable phase. X-ray pole figures were used to unambiguously identify the transient phase as the ϵ-phase, a non-stoichiometric Ni-rich germanide with a hexagonal crystal structure that can exist for Ge concentrations between 34% and 48% and which forms with a different epitaxial texture on both substrate orientations. The complementary information gained from both RBS and X-ray pole figure measurements revealed a simultaneous growth of both the ϵ-phase and NiGe over a small temperature window on both substrate orientations.
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Language Wos 000374150200035 Publication Date 2016-04-05
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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 14 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes The authors thank the FWO-vlaanderen, BOF-UGent (under Contract No. “GOA 01G01513”) and the Hercules Foundation (under Project No. “AUGE/09/014”) for financial support. S. Bals acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant No. “#335078-COLOURATOMS”). A. Vantomme thanks the BOF-KULeuven (under Contract No. “GOA/14/007”) and the Joint Science and Technology Collaboration between the FWO (G.0031.14) and NRF (UID88013). The National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS), Brookhaven National Laboratory, was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences (Contract No. DE-AC02-98CH10886).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:restricted); Approved Most recent IF: 2.068
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Author Scotti di Uccio, U.; Miletto Granozio, F.; di Chiara, A.; Tafuri, F.; Lebedev, O.I.; Verbist, K.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title (down) Phase competition between Y2BaCuO5 and Y2O3 precipitates in Y-rich YBCO thin films Type A1 Journal article
Year 1999 Publication Physica: C : superconductivity Abbreviated Journal Physica C
Volume 321 Issue Pages 162-176
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 000083004400004 Publication Date 0000-00-00
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ISSN 0921-4534 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.404 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.404; 1999 IF: 1.114
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:29725 Serial 2579
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Author Ignatova, K.; Vlasov, E.; Seddon, S.D.; Gauquelin, N.; Verbeeck, J.; Wermeille, D.; Bals, S.; Hase, T.P.A.; Arnalds, U.B.
Title (down) Phase coexistence induced surface roughness in V2O3/Ni magnetic heterostructures Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication APL Materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 12 Issue 4 Pages
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Abstract We present an investigation of the microstructure changes in V2O3 as it goes through its inherent structural phase transition. Using V2O3 films with a well-defined crystal structure deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering on r-plane Al2O3 substrates, we study the phase coexistence region and its impact on the surface roughness of the films and the magnetic properties of overlying Ni magnetic layers in V2O3/Ni hybrid magnetic heterostructures. The simultaneous presence of two phases in V2O3 during its structural phase transition was identified with high resolution x-ray diffraction and led to an increase in surface roughness observed using x-ray reflectivity. The roughness reaches its maximum at the midpoint of the transition. In V2O3/Ni hybrid heterostructures, we find a concomitant increase in the coercivity of the magnetic layer correlated with the increased roughness of the V2O3 surface. The chemical homogeneity of the V2O3 is confirmed through transmission electron microscopy analysis. High-angle annular dark field imaging and electron energy loss spectroscopy reveal an atomically flat interface between Al2O3 and V2O3, as well as a sharp interface between V2O3 and Ni.
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Language Wos 001202661800003 Publication Date 2024-04-01
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ISSN 2166-532X ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 6.1 Times cited Open Access
Notes This work was supported by the funding from the University of Iceland Research Fund, the Icelandic Research Fund Grant No. 207111. Instrumentation funding from the Icelandic Infrastructure Fund is acknowledged. This work was based on experiments per- formed at the BM28 (XMaS) beamline at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Grenoble, France. XMaS is a National Research Facility funded by the UK EPSRC and managed by the Universi- ties of Liverpool and Warwick. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No. 823717—ESTEEM3. Approved Most recent IF: 6.1; 2024 IF: 4.335
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