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Author | Heijkers, S.; Martini, L.M.; Dilecce, G.; Tosi, P.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Nanosecond Pulsed Discharge for CO2Conversion: Kinetic Modeling To Elucidate the Chemistry and Improve the Performance | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys Chem C |
Volume | 123 | Issue | 19 | Pages | 12104-12116 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We study the mechanisms of CO2 conversion in a nanosecond repetitively pulsed (NRP) discharge, by means of a chemical kinetics model. The calculated conversions and energy efficiencies are in reasonable agreement with experimental results over a wide range of specific energy input values, and the same applies to the evolution of gas temperature and CO2 conversion as a function of time in the afterglow, indicating that our model provides a realistic picture of the underlying mechanisms in the NRP discharge and can be used to identify its limitations and thus to suggest further improvements. Our model predicts that vibrational excitation is very important in the NRP discharge, explaining why this type of plasma yields energy-efficient CO2 conversion. A significant part of the CO2 dissociation occurs by electronic excitation from the lower vibrational levels toward repulsive electronic states, thus resulting in dissociation. However, vibration−translation (VT) relaxation (depopulating the higher vibrational levels) and CO + O recombination (CO + O + M → CO2 + M), as well as mixing of the converted gas with fresh gas entering the plasma in between the pulses, are limiting factors for the conversion and energy efficiency. Our model predicts that extra cooling, slowing down the rate of VT relaxation and of the above recombination reaction, thus enhancing the contribution of the highest vibrational levels to the overall CO2 dissociation, can further improve the performance of the NRP discharge for energy-efficient CO2 conversion. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000468368800009 | Publication Date | 2019-05-16 | |
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ISSN | 1932-7447 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.536 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access: Available from 26.04.2020 |
Notes | Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G.0383.16N ; The authors acknowledge financial support from the Fund for Scientific Research, Flanders (FWO; Grant no. G.0383.16N). | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.536 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @UA @ admin @ c:irua:159976 | Serial | 5174 | ||
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Author | Bogaerts, A.; Chen, Z. | ||||
Title | Nanosecond laser ablation of Cu: modeling of the expansion in He background gas, and comparison with expansion in vacuum | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry | Abbreviated Journal | J Anal Atom Spectrom |
Volume | 19 | Issue | Pages | 1169-1176 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000223738000015 | Publication Date | 2004-09-07 | |
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ISSN | 0267-9477;1364-5544; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.379 | Times cited | 39 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.379; 2004 IF: 3.926 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:47649 | Serial | 2275 | ||
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Author | Neyts, E.C.; Ostrikov, K.(K.) | ||||
Title | Nanoscale thermodynamic aspects of plasma catalysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Catalysis today | Abbreviated Journal | Catal Today |
Volume | 256 | Issue | 256 | Pages | 23-28 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Plasma catalysis continues to gain increasing scientific interest, both in established fields like toxic waste abatement and emerging fields like greenhouse gas conversion into value-added chemicals. Attention is typically focused on the obtained conversion process selectivity, rates and energy efficiency. Much less attention is usually paid to the underlying mechanistic aspects of the processes that occur. In this contribution, we critically examine a number of fundamentally important nanoscale thermodynamic aspects of plasma catalysis, which are very relevant to these processes but so far have been overlooked or insufficiently covered in the plasma catalysis literature. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000360085300004 | Publication Date | 2015-03-25 | |
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ISSN | 0920-5861; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.636 | Times cited | 14 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.636; 2015 IF: 3.893 | |||
Call Number | c:irua:127409 | Serial | 2274 | ||
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Author | Shanenko, A.A.; Croitoru, M.D.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale superconductivity: nanowires and nanofilms | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2008 | Publication | Physica: C : superconductivity | Abbreviated Journal | Physica C |
Volume | 468 | Issue | 7/10 | Pages | 593-598 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000257355300021 | Publication Date | 2008-03-03 | |
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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 | 6 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.404; 2008 IF: 0.740 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69623 | Serial | 2273 | ||
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Author | Guttmann, P.; Bittencourt, C.; Rehbein, S.; Umek, P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.P.; Schneider, G. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale spectroscopy with polarized X-rays by NEXAFS-TXM | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Nature photonics | Abbreviated Journal | Nat Photonics |
Volume | 6 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 25-29 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Near-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy (NEXAFS)1 is an essential analytical tool in material science. Combining NEXAFS with scanning transmission X-ray microscopy (STXM) adds spatial resolution and the possibility to study individual nanostructures2, 3. Here, we describe a full-field transmission X-ray microscope (TXM) that generates high-resolution, large-area NEXAFS data with a collection rate two orders of magnitude faster than is possible with STXM. The TXM optical design combines a spectral resolution of E/ΔE = 1 × 104 with a spatial resolution of 25 nm in a field of view of 1520 µm and a data acquisition time of ~1 s. As an example, we present image stacks and polarization-dependent NEXAFS spectra from individual anisotropic sodium and protonated titanate nanoribbons. Our NEXAFS-TXM technique has the advantage that one image stack visualizes a large number of nanostructures and therefore already contains statistical information. This new high-resolution NEXAFS-TXM technique opens the way to advanced nanoscale science studies. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000298416200011 | Publication Date | 2011-11-25 | |
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ISSN | 1749-4885;1749-4893; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 37.852 | Times cited | 76 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 37.852; 2012 IF: 27.254 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94198 | Serial | 2272 | ||
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Author | Vishwakarma, M.; Varandani, D.; Hendrickx, M.; Hadermann, J.; Mehta, B.R. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale photovoltage mapping in CZTSe/CuxSe heterostructure by using kelvin probe force microscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Materials Research Express | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 016418 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | In the present work, kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) technique has been used to study the CZTSe/CuxSe bilayer interface prepared by multi-step deposition and selenization process of metal precursors. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed the bilayer configuration of the CZTSe/CuxSe sample. Two configuration modes (surface mode and junction mode) in KPFM have been employed in order to measure the junction voltage under illumination conditions. The results show that CZTSe/CuxSe has small junction voltage of similar to 21 mV and the presence of CuxSe secondary phase in the CZTSe grain boundaries changes the workfunction of the local grain boundaries region. The negligible photovoltage difference between grain and grain boundaries in photovoltage image indicates that CuxSe phase deteriorates the higher photovoltage at grain boundaries normally observed in CZTSe based device. These results can be important for understanding the role of secondary phases in CZTSe based junction devices. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000520120900001 | Publication Date | 2019-12-27 | |
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Notes | ; Authors acknowledges support provided DST in the forms of InSOL and Indo-Swiss projects. We also acknowledge Joke Hadermann EMAT, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Belgium for helping in TEM measurements. M V Manoj Vishwakarma acknowledges IIT Delhi for MHRD fellowship. Prof B R Mehta acknowledges the support of the Schlumberger chair professorship. M V also acknowledges the support of DST-FIST Raman facility. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:167843 | Serial | 6567 | ||
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Author | Frolov, A.S.; Callaert, C.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Volykhov, A.A.; Sirotina, A.P.; Amati, M.; Gregoratti, L.; Yashina, L.V. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale phase separation in the oxide layer at GeTe (111) surfaces | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Nanoscale | Abbreviated Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 35 | Pages | 12918-12927 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | As a semiconductor ferroelectric, GeTe has become a focus of renewed attention due to the recent discovery of giant Rashba splitting. It already has a wide range of applications, from thermoelectricity to data storage. Its stability in ambient air, as well as the structure and properties of an oxide layer, define the processing media for device production and operation. Here, we studied a reaction between the GeTe (111) surface and molecular oxygen for crystals having solely inversion domains. We evaluated the reaction kinetics both ex situ and in situ using NAP XPS. The structure of the oxide layer is extensively discussed, where, according to HAADF-STEM and STEM-EDX, nanoscale phase separation of GeO2 and Te is observed, which is unusual for semiconductors. We believe that such behaviour is closely related to the ferroelectric properties and the domain structure of GeTe. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000847743300001 | Publication Date | 2022-08-25 | |
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ISSN | 2040-3364; 2040-3372 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 6.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.7 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:190665 | Serial | 7181 | ||
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Author | Volkova, N.E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Gavrilova, L.Y.; Turner, S.; Gauquelin, N.; Seikh, M.M.; Caignaert, V.; Cherepanov, V.A.; Raveau, B.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale ordering in oxygen deficient quintuple perovskite Sm2-\epsilonBa3+\epsilonFe5O15-\delta : implication for magnetism and oxygen stoichiometry | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Chemistry of materials | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Mater |
Volume | 26 | Issue | 21 | Pages | 6303-6310 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The investigation of the system SmBaFe-O in air has allowed an oxygen deficient perovskite Sm2-epsilon Ba3+epsilon Fe5O15-delta (delta = 0.75, epsilon = 0.125) to be synthesized. In contrast to the XRPD pattern which gives a cubic symmetry (a(p) = 3.934 angstrom), the combined HREM/EELS study shows that this phase is nanoscale ordered with a quintuple tetragonal cell, a(p) X a(p) X 5(ap). The nanodomains exhibit a unique stacking sequence of the A-site cationic layers along the crystallographic c-axis, namely SmBaBa/SmBa/SmBaSm, and are chemically twinned in the three crystallographic directions. The nanoscale ordering of this perovskite explains its peculiar magnetic properties on the basis of antiferromagnetic interactions with spin blockade at the boundary between the nanodomains. The variation of electrical conductivity and oxygen content of this oxide versus temperature suggest potential SOFC applications. They may be related to the particular distribution of oxygen vacancies in the lattice and to the 3d(5)(L) under bar configuration of iron. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000344905600029 | Publication Date | 2014-10-07 | |
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ISSN | 0897-4756;1520-5002; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.466 | Times cited | 16 | Open Access | |
Notes | The UrFU authors were financially supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russian Federation (project N 4.1039.2014/K) and by UrFU under the Framework Program of development of UrFU through the «Young scientists UrFU» competition. The CRISMAT authors gratefully acknowledge the EC, the CNRS and the French Minister of Education and Research for financial support through their Research, Strategic and Scholarship programs. This work was supported by funding from the European Research Council under the Seventh Framework Program (FP7), ERC grant N°246791 – COUNTATOMS. S.T. gratefully acknowledges the fund for scientific research Flanders for a post-doctoral fellowship and for financial support under contract number G004413N. N.G. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC starting grant number 278510 – VORTEX; ECASJO_; | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.466; 2014 IF: 8.354 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122137 | Serial | 2269 | ||
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Author | Fredrickx, P.; Schryvers, D.; Janssens, K. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale morphology of a piece of ruby red Kunckel glass | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2002 | Publication | Physics and chemistry of glasses | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Chem Glasses |
Volume | 43 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 176-183 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Sheffield | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | ||
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ISSN | 0031-9090 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:40020 | Serial | 2268 | ||
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Author | Khalilov, U.; Bogaerts, A.; Hussain, S.; Kovacevic, E.; Brault, P.; Boulmer-Leborgne, C.; Neyts, E.C. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale mechanisms of CNT growth and etching in plasma environment | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Journal of physics: D: applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys D Appl Phys |
Volume | 50 | Issue | 50 | Pages | 184001 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Plasma-enhanced chemical deposition (PECVD) of carbon nanotubes has already been shown to allow chirality control to some extent. In PECVD, however, etching may occur simultaneously with the growth, and the occurrence of intermediate processes further significantly complicates the growth process. We here employ a computational approach with experimental support to study the plasma-based formation of Ni nanoclusters, Ni-catalyzed CNT growth and subsequent etching processes, in order to understand the underpinning nanoscale mechanisms. We find that hydrogen is the dominant factor in both the re-structuring of a Ni film and the subsequent appearance of Ni nanoclusters, as well as in the CNT nucleation and etching processes. The obtained results are compared with available theoretical and experimental studies and provide a deeper understanding of the occurring nanoscale mechanisms in plasma-assisted CNT nucleation and growth. |
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Language | Wos | 000398300900001 | Publication Date | 2017-04-03 | |
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ISSN | 0022-3727 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.588 | Times cited | 6 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | UK gratefully acknowledges financial support from the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO), Belgium (Grant No. 12M1315N). The work was carried out in part using the Turing HPC infrastructure of the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen, a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Centre VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the Universiteit Antwerpen. The authors also thank Prof A C T van Duin for sharing the ReaxFF code. | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.588 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:141918 | Serial | 4533 | ||
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Author | Bertoni, G.; Fabbri, F.; Villani, M.; Lazzarini, L.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Calestani, D.; Gradečak, S.; Zappettini, A.; Salviati, G. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale mapping of plasmon and exciton in ZnO tetrapods coupled with Au nanoparticles | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Scientific reports | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Rep-Uk |
Volume | 6 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 19168 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Metallic nanoparticles can be used to enhance optical absorption or emission in semiconductors, thanks to a strong interaction of collective excitations of free charges (plasmons) with electromagnetic fields. Herein we present the direct imaging at the nanoscale of plasmon-exciton coupling in Au/ZnO nanostructures by combining scanning transmission electron energy loss and cathodoluminescence spectroscopy and mapping. The Au nanoparticles (~30 nm in diameter) are grown in-situ on ZnO nanotetrapods by means of a photochemical process without the need of binding agents or capping molecules. This results in clean interfaces, enabling to prove the occurrence of the plasmon-exciton coupling and the straightforward mapping of its spatial localization. Interestingly, the Au plasmon resonance is localized at the Au/vacuum interface, rather than presenting an isotropic distribution around the nanoparticle. On the contrary, a strong localization of the ZnO excitons, has been observed inside the Au nanoparticle, revealing the existence of the plasmon-exciton coupling, as also confirmed by numerical simulations. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000368111900001 | Publication Date | 2016-01-12 | |
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ISSN | 2045-2322 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.259 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | |
Notes | The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union FP7 Grant Agreement n. 265073 ITN-Nanowiring, and FP7 Grant Agreement n. 312483 ESTEEM2 for Integrated Infrastructure Initiative – I3. S.T. gratefully acknowledges the FWO Vlaanderen. G.V.T. acknowledges the European Research Council (ERC grant N°246791 – COUNTATOMS). The authors thank Alessandra Catellani and Arrigo Calzolari for helpful discussions.; Esteem2_jra3 | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.259 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:130406 c:irua:130406 | Serial | 3999 | ||
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Author | Guerrero, A.; Pfannmöller, M.; Kovalenko, A.; Ripolles, T.S.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Kaufmann, L.-D.; Bisquert, J.; Garcia-Belmonte, G. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale mapping by electron energy-loss spectroscopy reveals evolution of organic solar cell contact selectivity | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Organic electronics: physics, materials, applications | Abbreviated Journal | Org Electron |
Volume | 16 | Issue | 16 | Pages | 227-233 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices are on the verge of commercialization being long-term stability a key challenge. Morphology evolution during lifetime has been suggested to be one of the main pathways accounting for performance degradation. There is however a lack of certainty on how specifically the morphology evolution relates to individual electrical parameters on operating devices. In this work a case study is created based on a thermodynamically unstable organic active layer which is monitored over a period of one year under non-accelerated degradation conditions. The morphology evolution is revealed by compositional analysis of ultrathin cross-sections using nanoscale imaging in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) coupled with electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS). Additionally, devices are electrically monitored in real-time using the non-destructive electrical techniques capacitance-voltage (C-V) and Impedance Spectroscopy (IS). By comparison of imaging and electrical techniques the relationship between nanoscale morphology and individual electrical parameters of device operation can be conclusively discerned. It is ultimately observed how the change in the cathode contact properties occurring after the migration of fullerene molecules explains the improvement in the overall device performance. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000345649500029 | Publication Date | 2014-11-17 | |
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ISSN | 1566-1199; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.399 | Times cited | 24 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | 287594 Sunflower; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.399; 2015 IF: 3.827 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:122169 | Serial | 2267 | ||
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Author | Tan, H.; Tian, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Janssens, K.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale investigation of the degradation mechanism of a historical chrome yellow paint by quantitative electron energy loss spectroscopy mapping of chromium species | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English | Abbreviated Journal | Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume | 52 | Issue | 43 | Pages | 11360-11363 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | Getting the picture: The investigation of 100 year old chrome yellow paint by transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy has led to the identification of four types of coreshell particles. This nanoscale investigation has allowed a mechanism to be proposed for the darkening of some bright yellow colors in Van Gogh's paintings (e.g. in Falling leaves (Les Alyscamps), 1888). | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000330735800026 | Publication Date | 2013-09-13 | |
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ISSN | 1433-7851; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 11.994 | Times cited | 29 | Open Access | |
Notes | Esteem2; Vortex; Countatoms; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.994; 2013 IF: 11.336 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110947UA @ admin @ c:irua:110947 | Serial | 2266 | ||
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Author | Godet, M.; Vergès-Belmin, V.; Gauquelin, N.; Saheb, M.; Monnier, J.; Leroy, E.; Bourgon, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Andraud, C. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale investigation by TEM and STEM-EELS of the laser induced yellowing | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Micron | Abbreviated Journal | Micron |
Volume | 115 | Issue | Pages | 25-31 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Nd-YAG QS laser cleaning of soiled stone at 1064 nm can sometimes result in a more yellow appearance compared to other cleaning techniques. Especially in France, this yellowing effect is still considered as a major aesthetic issue by the architects and conservators. One explanation states that the yellowing is linked to the formation of iron-rich nanophase(s) through the laser beam interaction with black crusts that would re-deposit on the cleaned substrate after irradiation. To characterize these nanophases, a model crust containing hematite was elaborated and laser irradiated using a Nd-YAG QS laser. The color of the sample shifted instantaneously from red to a bright yellow and numerous particles were ablated in a visible smoke. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to examine the morphology and the crystallinity of the neo-formed compounds, both on the surface of the samples and in the ablated materials. In addition, an investigation of the chemical and structural properties of the nanophases was conducted by X-ray dispersive energy (EDX) and electron energy loss (EELS) spectroscopies. It was found that both the surface of the sample and the ablated materials are covered by crystallized nano-spheres and nano-residues, all containing iron and oxygen, sometimes along with calcium and sulfur. In particular an interfacial area containing the four elements was evidenced between some nanostructures and the substrate. Magnetite Fe3O4 was also identified at the nanoscale. This study demonstrates that the laser yellowing of a model crust is linked to the presence of iron-rich nanophases including CaxFeySzOδ nanostructures and magnetite Fe3O4 at the surface after irradiation. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000449125600004 | Publication Date | 2018-08-18 | |
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ISSN | 0968-4328 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.98 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access: Available from 19.08.2020 |
Notes | The authors wish to thank Valérie Lalanne for the sample preparation for TEM and Stijn Van den Broeck for the FIB cut elaboration. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under Grant Agreement 312483 – ESTEEM2 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative–I3). | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.98 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:154356UA @ admin @ c:irua:154356 | Serial | 5056 | ||
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Author | Razzokov, J.; Naderi, S.; van der Schoot, P. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale insight into silk-like protein self-assembly: effect of design and number of repeat units | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Physical biology | Abbreviated Journal | Phys. Biol. |
Volume | 15 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 066010 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | By means of replica exchange molecular dynamics simulations we investigate how the length of a silk-like, alternating diblock oligopeptide influences its secondary and quaternary structure. We carry out simulations for two protein sizes consisting of three and five blocks, and study the stability of a single protein, a dimer, a trimer and a tetramer. Initial configurations of our simulations are β-roll and β-sheet structures. We find that for the triblock the secondary and quaternary structures upto and including the tetramer are unstable: the proteins melt into random coil structures and the aggregates disassemble either completely or partially. We attribute this to the competition between conformational entropy of the proteins and the formation of hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions between proteins. This is confirmed by our simulations on the pentablock proteins, where we find that, as the number of monomers in the aggregate increases, individual monomers form more hydrogen bonds whereas their solvent accessible surface area decreases. For the pentablock β-sheet protein, the monomer and the dimer melt as well, although for the β-roll protein only the monomer melts. For both trimers and tetramers remain stable. Apparently, for these the entropy loss of forming β-rolls and β-sheets is compensated for in the free-energy gain due to the hydrogen-bonding and hydrophobic interactions. We also find that the middle monomers in the trimers and tetramers are conformationally much more stable than the ones on the top and the bottom. Interestingly, the latter are more stable on the tetramer than on the trimer, suggesting that as the number of monomers increases protein-protein interactions cooperatively stabilize the assembly. According to our simulations, the β-roll and β-sheet aggregates must be approximately equally stable. |
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ISSN | 1478-3975 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | The work of J Razzokov is supported by Jepa-Limmat Foundation. We thank Sarah Harris (University of Leeds) and Alexey Lyulin (Eindhoven University of Technology), for useful discussions and advice on the simulations. Eindhoven University of Technology is thanked by J Razzokov for their hospitality. We are grateful for computer time provided by the Dutch National Computing Facilities at the LISA facility at SURFsara. The work of S Naderi forms part of the research program of the Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI, Project No. 698). This work was supported by NWO Exacte Wetenschappen (Physical Sciences) for the use of supercomputer facilities, with financial support (Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research, NWO). | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:153803c:irua:153596 | Serial | 5050 | ||
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Author | Potapov, P.; Ochin, P.; Pons, J.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale inhomogeneities in melt-spun Ni-Al | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2001 | Publication | Journal de physique: 4 | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys Iv |
Volume | 11 | Issue | Pages | 439-444 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Les Ulis | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000173253800074 | Publication Date | 2007-09-14 | |
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ISSN | 1155-4339; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | ||
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:48387 | Serial | 2264 | ||
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Author | Potapov, P.L.; Ochin, P.; Pons, J.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale inhomogeneities in melt-spun Ni-Al | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2000 | Publication | Acta materialia | Abbreviated Journal | Acta Mater |
Volume | 48 | Issue | Pages | 3833-3845 | |
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000089632800003 | Publication Date | 2002-07-25 | |
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ISSN | 1359-6454; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.301 | Times cited | 28 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.301; 2000 IF: 2.166 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:48362 | Serial | 2265 | ||
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Author | Raymenants, E.; Bultynck, O.; Wan, D.; Devolder, T.; Garello, K.; Souriau, L.; Thiam, A.; Tsvetanova, D.; Canvel, Y.; Nikonov, D.E.; Young, I.A.; Heyns, M.; Sorée, B.; Asselberghs, I.; Radu, I.; Couet, S.; Nguyen, V.D. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale domain wall devices with magnetic tunnel junction read and write | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Nature Electronics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 4 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 392-398 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The manipulation of fast domain wall motion in magnetic nanostructures could form the basis of novel magnetic memory and logic devices. However, current approaches for reading and writing domain walls require external magnetic fields, or are based on conventional magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs) that are not compatible with high-speed domain wall motion. Here we report domain wall devices based on perpendicular MTJs that offer electrical read and write, and fast domain wall motion via spin-orbit torque. The devices have a hybrid free layer design that consists of platinum/cobalt (Pt/Co) or a synthetic antiferromagnet (Pt/Co/Ru/Co) into the free layer of conventional MTJs. We show that our devices can achieve good tunnelling magnetoresistance readout and efficient spin-transfer torque writing that is comparable to current magnetic random-access memory technology, as well as domain wall depinning efficiency that is similar to stand-alone materials. We also show that a domain wall conduit based on a synthetic antiferromagnet offers the potential for reliable domain wall motion and faster write speed compared with a device based on Pt/Co. Domain wall devices based on perpendicular magnetic tunnel junctions with a hybrid free layer design can offer electrical read and write, and fast domain wall motion driven via spin-orbit torque. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000665011500005 | Publication Date | 2021-06-23 | |
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ISSN | 2520-1131 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:179673 | Serial | 7003 | ||
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Author | Vishwakarma, M.; Karakulina, O.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Mehta, B.R. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale Characterization of Growth of Secondary Phases in Off-Stoichiometric CZTS Thin Films | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | J Nanosci Nanotechno |
Volume | 18 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 1688-1695 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The presence of secondary phases is one of the main issues that hinder the growth of pure kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) based thin films with suitable electronic and junction properties for efficient solar cell devices. In this work, CZTS thin films with varied Zn and Sn content have been prepared by RF-power controlled co-sputtering deposition using Cu, ZnS and SnS targets and a subsequent sulphurization step. Detailed TEM investigations show that the film shows a layered structure with the majority of the top layer being the kesterite phase. Depending on the initial thin film composition, either about ~1 μm Cu-rich and Zn-poor kesterite or stoichiometric CZTS is formed as top layer. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy reveal the presence of Cu2−x S, ZnS and SnO2 minor secondary phases in the form of nanoinclusions or nanoparticles or intermediate layers. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000426033400022 | Publication Date | 2018-03-01 | |
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ISSN | 1533-4880 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.483 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Manoj Vishwakarma acknowl- edges IIT Delhi for MHRD fellowship. Professor B. R. Mehta acknowledges the support of the Schlumberger chair professorship. Manoj Vishwakarma, Joke Hadermann and Olesia M. karakulina acknowledge support provided by InsoL-DST. Manoj Vishwakarma acknowledges sup- port provided by CSIR funded projects and the support of DST-FIST Raman facility. References | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.483 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147505 | Serial | 4775 | ||
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Author | Fix, T.; Ulhaq-Bouillet, C.; Colis, S.; Dinia, A.; Bertoni, G.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale analysis of interfaces in a metal/oxide/oxide trilayer obtained by pulsed laser deposition | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2007 | Publication | Applied physics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 91 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 023106-023106,3 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Sr2FeMoO6/SrTiO3/CoFe2 trilayers grown by pulsed laser deposition on SrTiO3 (001) are investigated by transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy. The stack is epitaxial, independent of whether the CoFe2 electrode is grown at 500 or at 50 degrees C. Thus it is possible to obtain epitaxy near room temperature. The SrTiO3/CoFe2 interface is quite sharp, while the Sr2FeMoO6/SrTiO3 interface presents regions of Fe depletion. The chemical composition of the films is close to the nominal stoichiometries. These results could be useful for the growth of heteroepitaxial devices and magnetic tunnel junctions. (C) 2007 American Institute of Physics. | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000248017300079 | Publication Date | 2007-07-10 | |
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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 | 16 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2007 IF: 3.596 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94653UA @ admin @ c:irua:94653 | Serial | 2263 | ||
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Author | Beltran, V.; Marchetti, A.; Nuyts, G.; Leeuwestein, M.; Sandt, C.; Borondics, F.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | Nanoscale analysis of historical paintings by means of O‐PTIR spectroscopy : the identification of the organic particles in L’Arlésienne (portrait of Madame Ginoux) by Van Gogh | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Angewandte Chemie-International Edition | Abbreviated Journal | Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume | 60 | Issue | 42 | Pages | 22753-22760 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Art; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | Optical-photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) spectroscopy is a recently developed technique that provides spectra comparable to traditional transmission FTIR spectroscopy with nanometric spatial resolution. Hence, O-PTIR is a promising candidate for the analysis of historical paintings, as well as other cultural heritage objects, but its potential has not yet been evaluated. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000694015700001 | Publication Date | 2021-06-24 | |
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ISSN | 1433-7851; 0570-0833 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 11.994 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.994 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:179989 | Serial | 8291 | ||
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Author | Yagmurcukardes, M.; Peeters, F.M.; Senger, R.T.; Sahin, H. | ||||
Title | Nanoribbons: From fundamentals to state-of-the-art applications | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Applied physics reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Rev |
Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 041302 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Atomically thin nanoribbons (NRs) have been at the forefront of materials science and nanoelectronics in recent years. State-of-the-art research on nanoscale materials has revealed that electronic, magnetic, phononic, and optical properties may differ dramatically when their one-dimensional forms are synthesized. The present article aims to review the recent advances in synthesis techniques and theoretical studies on NRs. The structure of the review is organized as follows: After a brief introduction to low dimensional materials, we review different experimental techniques for the synthesis of graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) with their advantages and disadvantages. In addition, theoretical investigations on width and edge-shape-dependent electronic and magnetic properties, functionalization effects, and quantum transport properties of GNRs are reviewed. We then devote time to the NRs of the transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) family. First, various synthesis techniques, E-field-tunable electronic and magnetic properties, and edge-dependent thermoelectric performance of NRs of MoS2 and WS2 are discussed. Then, strongly anisotropic properties, growth-dependent morphology, and the weakly width-dependent bandgap of ReS2 NRs are summarized. Next we discuss TMDs having a T-phase morphology such as TiSe2 and stable single layer NRs of mono-chalcogenides. Strong edge-type dependence on characteristics of GaS NRs, width-dependent Seebeck coefficient of SnSe NRs, and experimental analysis on the stability of ZnSe NRs are reviewed. We then focus on the most recently emerging NRs belonging to the class of transition metal trichalcogenides which provide ultra-high electron mobility and highly anisotropic quasi-1D properties. In addition, width-, edge-shape-, and functionalization-dependent electronic and mechanical properties of blackphosphorus, a monoatomic anisotropic material, and studies on NRs of group IV elements (silicene, germanene, and stanene) are reviewed. Observation of substrate-independent quantum well states, edge and width dependent properties, the topological phase of silicene NRs are reviewed. In addition, H-2 concentration-dependent transport properties and anisotropic dielectric function of GeNRs and electric field and strain sensitive I-V characteristics of SnNRs are reviewed. We review both experimental and theoretical studies on the NRs of group III-V compounds. While defect and N-termination dependent conductance are highlighted for boron nitride NRs, aluminum nitride NRs are of importance due to their dangling bond, electric field, and strain dependent electronic and magnetic properties. Finally, superlattice structure of NRs of GaN/AlN, Si/Ge, G/BN, and MoS2/WS2 is reviewed. Published by AIP Publishing. | ||||
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Publisher | Amer inst physics | Place of Publication | Melville | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000390443800013 | Publication Date | 2016-11-14 | |
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ISSN | 1931-9401 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 13.667 | Times cited | 63 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; Computational resources were provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid e-Infrastructure). H.S. acknowledges the support from Bilim Akademisi-The Science Academy, Turkey under the BAGEP program. R.T.S. acknowledges the support from TUBITAK through Project No. 114F397. F.M.P. was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem program. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.667 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:140299 | Serial | 4457 | ||
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Author | Schnepf, M.J.; Mayer, M.; Kuttner, C.; Tebbe, M.; Wolf, D.; Dulle, M.; Altantzis, T.; Formanek, P.; Förster, S.; Bals, S.; König, T.A.F.; Fery, A. | ||||
Title | Nanorattles with tailored electric field enhancement | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Nanoscale | Abbreviated Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 9 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 9376-9385 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Nanorattles are metallic core–shell particles with core and shell separated by a dielectric spacer. These nanorattles have been identified as a promising class of nanoparticles, due to their extraordinary high electric-field enhancement inside the cavity. Limiting factors are reproducibility and loss of axial symmetry owing to the movable metal core; movement of the core results in fluctuation of the nanocavity dimensions and commensurate variations in enhancement factor. We present a novel synthetic approach for the robust fixation of the central gold rod within a well-defined box, which results in an axisymmetric nanorattle. We determine the structure of the resulting axisymmetric nanorattles by advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Optical absorption and scattering cross-sections obtained from UV-vis-NIR spectroscopy quantitatively agree with finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulations based on the structural model derived from SAXS. The predictions of high and homogenous field enhancement are evidenced by scanning TEM electron energy loss spectroscopy (STEM-EELS) measurement on single-particle level. Thus, comprehensive understanding of structural and optical properties is achieved for this class of nanoparticles, paving the way for photonic applications where a defined and robust unit cell is crucial. |
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Language | Wos | 000405387100015 | Publication Date | 2017-06-22 | |
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ISSN | 2040-3364 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.367 | Times cited | 69 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This study was funded by the European Research Council under grant Template-assisted assembly of METAmaterials using MECHanical instabilities (METAMECH) ERC-2012-StG 306686. This work was also supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) within the Cluster of Excellence ‘Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden’ (cfaed). M. T. wants to acknowledge funding by the Elite Network of Bavaria, the Bavarian Ministry of State according to the Bavarian elite promotion act (BayEFG), as well as the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for a Feodor-Lynen Research Fellowship. S. B. acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council (Starting Grant No. COLOURATOM 335078) and T. A. acknowledges funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through a postdoctoral grant. We thank Ken Harris from the National Research Council Canada for valuable discussion of the manuscript. (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); saraecas; ECAS_Sara; | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.367 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:144797UA @ admin @ c:irua:144797 | Serial | 4631 | ||
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Author | Scandura, G.; Kumari, P.; Palmisano, G.; Karanikolos, G.N.; Orwa, J.; Dumee, L.F. | ||||
Title | Nanoporous Dealloyed Metal Materials Processing and Applications?A Review | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Industrial and engineering chemistry research | Abbreviated Journal | |
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Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | The development of porous metal materials with pore geometries and sizes at the nanoscale offers promising opportunities for the development of smart responsive interfaces for separation and catalytic applications and as building blocks for complex composite materials. Dealloying is an innovative technique based on selective removal of a sacrificial metal from a metal alloy to engineer surface textures and pores across significant thicknesses. Dealloyed structures may be processed over large scales and for a range of source alloys, offering unprecedented manufacturing opportunities. This review presents the operations and challenges of dealloying routes and discusses avenues for process optimizations and improvements, aiming at the development of scalable nanoporous materials. The potential of dealloyed materials for catalytic and sensing applications is expanded and benchmarked against reference materials. Future prospects and applications of dealloyed materials toward surface reactivity control and pore architecture development are highlighted. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000918107700001 | Publication Date | 2023-01-13 | |
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ISSN | 0888-5885; 1520-5045 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.2 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.2; 2023 IF: 2.843 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:199419 | Serial | 8904 | ||
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Author | Walters, A.A.; Santacana-Font, G.; Li, J.; Routabi, N.; Qin, Y.; Claes, N.; Bals, S.; Tzu-Wen Wang, J.; Al-Jamal, K.T. | ||||
Title | Nanoparticle-MediatedIn SituMolecular Reprogramming of Immune Checkpoint Interactions for Cancer Immunotherapy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Acs Nano | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Nano |
Volume | 15 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 17549-17564 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Immune checkpoint blockade involves targeting immune regulatory molecules with antibodies. Preclinically, complex multiantibody regimes of both inhibitory and stimulatory targets are a promising candidate for the next generation of immunotherapy. However, in this setting, the antibody platform may be limited due to excessive toxicity caused by off target effects as a result of systemic administration. RNA can be used as an alternate to antibodies as it can both downregulate immunosuppressive checkpoints (siRNA) or induce expression of immunostimulatory checkpoints (mRNA). In this study, we demonstrate that the combination of both siRNA and mRNA in a single formulation can simultaneously knockdown and induce expression of immune checkpoint targets, thereby reprogramming the tumor microenvironment from immunosuppressive to immunostimulatory phenotype. To achieve this, RNA constructs were synthesized and formulated into stable nucleic acid lipid nanoparticles (SNALPs); the SNALPs produced were 140−150 nm in size with >80% loading efficiency. SNALPs could transfect macrophages and B16F10 cells in vitro resulting in 75% knockdown of inhibitory checkpoint (PDL1) expression and simultaneously express high levels of stimulatory checkpoint (OX40L) with minimal toxicity. Intratumoral treatment with the proposed formulation resulted in statistically reduced tumor growth, a greater density of CD4+ and CD8+ infiltrates in the tumor, and immune activation within tumor-draining lymph nodes. These data suggest that a single RNA-based formulation can successfully reprogram multiple immune checkpoint interactions on a cellular level. Such a candidate may be able to replace future immune checkpoint therapeutic regimes composed of both stimulatory- and inhibitory-receptor-targeting antibodies. |
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Language | Wos | 000747115200039 | Publication Date | 2021-11-23 | |
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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 | 11 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | A.A.W. is the grateful recipient of a Maplethorpe Fellowship. K.A.J. acknowledges funding from the British Council (Newton Fund, 337313), Wellcome Trust (WT103913), and the Cancer Research UK King’s Health Partners Centre at King’s College London. Financial support is acknowledged from the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Programme, by means of Grant Agreement No. 731019 (EUSMI). Images were drawn on BioRender.com. | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.942 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:183950 | Serial | 6829 | ||
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Author | Truta, F.; Cruz, A.G.; Tertis, M.; Zaleski, C.; Adamu, G.; Allcock, N.S.; Suciu, M.; Stefan, M.-G.; Kiss, B.; Piletska, E.; De Wael, K.; Piletsky, S.A.; Cristea, C. | ||||
Title | NanoMIPs-based electrochemical sensors for selective detection of amphetamine | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Microchemical journal | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 191 | Issue | Pages | 108821-10 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
Abstract | A highly sensitive and portable electrochemical sensor based on molecularly imprinted nanoparticles (nanoMIPs) was developed. NanoMIPs were computationally designed for specific recognition of amphetamine, and then synthetized using solid phase synthesis. NanoMIPs were immobilized onto screen-printed carbon electrodes using a composite film comprising chitosan, nanoMIPs, and graphene oxide.Ferrocenylmethyl methacrylate was incorporated in nanoMIPs allowing electrochemical detection. The signal recorded for the electrochemical oxidation of ferrocene has proven to be dependent on the presence of amphetamine interacting with nanMIPs. The sensor was tested successfully with street samples, with high sensitivity and satisfactory recoveries (from 100.9% to 107.6%). These results were validated with UPL-MS/MS. The present technology is suitable for forensic applications in selective determination of amphetamine in street samples. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001008428600001 | Publication Date | 2023-05-03 | |
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ISSN | 0026-265x; 0026-265x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.8 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.8; 2023 IF: 3.034 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:197397 | Serial | 8903 | ||
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Author | Neek-Amal, M.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Nanoindentation of a circular sheet of bilayer graphene | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
Volume | 81 | Issue | 23 | Pages | 235421,1-235421,6 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Nanoindentation of bilayer graphene is studied using molecular-dynamics simulations. We compared our simulation results with those from elasticity theory as based on the nonlinear Föppl-Hencky equations with rigid boundary condition. The force-deflection values of bilayer graphene are compared to those of monolayer graphene. Youngs modulus of bilayer graphene is estimated to be 0.8 TPa which is close to the value for graphite. Moreover, an almost flat bilayer membrane at low temperature under central load has a 14% smaller Youngs modulus as compared to the one at room temperature. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000278710800003 | Publication Date | 2010-06-11 | |
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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 | 108 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; We gratefully acknowledge comments from R. Asgari. M.N.-A. would like to thank the Universiteit of Antwerpen for its hospitality where part of this work was performed. This work was supported by the Flemish science foundation (FWO-V1) and the Belgium Science Policy (IAP). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83093 | Serial | 2259 | ||
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Author | Jacobs, M.; Bodart, F.; Terwagne, G.; Schryvers, D.; Poulet, A. | ||||
Title | Nanohardness and structure of nitrogen implanted SixAly coatings post-implanted with oxygen | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1999 | Publication | Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms | Abbreviated Journal | Nucl Instrum Meth B |
Volume | 147 | Issue | Pages | 231-237 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000077846200041 | Publication Date | 2003-03-25 | |
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ISSN | 0168-583X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.109 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.109; 1999 IF: 1.118 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:29377 | Serial | 2258 | ||
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Author | Shanenko, A.A.; Orlova, N.V.; Vagov, A.; Milošević, M.V.; Axt, V.M.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Nanofilms as quantum-engineered multiband superconductors : the Ginzburg-Landau theory | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Europhysics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Epl-Europhys Lett |
Volume | 102 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 27003-27006 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Recently fabricated single-crystalline atomically flat metallic nanofilms are in fact quantum-engineered multiband superconductors. Here the multiband structure is dictated by the nanofilm thickness through the size quantization of the electron motion perpendicular to the nanofilm. This opens the unique possibility to explore superconductivity in well-controlled multi-band systems. However, a serious obstacle is the absence of a convenient and manageable theoretical tool to access new physical phenomena in such quasi-two-dimensional systems, including interplay of quantum confinement and fluctuations. Here we cover this gap and construct the appropriate multiband Ginzburg-Landau functional for nano-thin superconductors. Copyright (C) EPLA, 2013 | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Paris | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000319617700019 | Publication Date | 2013-05-03 | |
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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 | 8 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the “Odysseus” Program of the Flemish Government and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.957; 2013 IF: 2.269 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109859 | Serial | 2257 | ||
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Author | Shanenko, A.A.; Vagov, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Aguiar, J.A. | ||||
Title | Nanofilms as effectively multiband superconductors: Intraband-pairing approximation and Ginzburg-Landau theory | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Physica: B : condensed matter | Abbreviated Journal | Physica B |
Volume | 455 | Issue | Pages | 3-5 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | It is well-known that the Ginzburg-Landau (GL) theory is a reliable and powerful theoretical tool to investigate the magnetic response of a superconducting state. However, in its standard form, this approach is not applicable to atomically uniform nano-thin superconducting films which are effective multiband superconductors. Here we discuss a relevant generalization of the GL theory, focusing on the underlying intraband-pairing approximation. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000344239200002 | Publication Date | 2014-07-03 | |
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ISSN | 0921-4526; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.386 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the “Odysseus” Program of the Flemish Government, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), and the Methusalem program. A.A.S. acknowledges the support of the Brazilian agencies CNPq and FACEPE (APQ-0589-1.05/08). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.386; 2014 IF: 1.319 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121192 | Serial | 2256 | ||
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