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Author Khalilov, U.; Vets, C.; Neyts, E.C.
Title (down) Catalyzed growth of encapsulated carbyne Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal Carbon
Volume 153 Issue Pages 1-5
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Carbyne is a novel material of current interest in nanotechnology. As is typically the case for nanomaterials, the growth process determines the resulting properties. While endohedral carbyne has been successfully synthesized, its catalyst and feedstock-dependent growth mechanism is still elusive. We here study the nucleation and growth mechanism of different carbon chains in a Ni-containing double walled carbon nanotube using classical molecular dynamics simulations and first-principles calculations. We find that the understanding the competitive role of the metal catalyst and the hydrocarbon is important to control the growth of 1-dimensional carbon chains, including Ni or H-terminated carbyne. Also, we find that the electronic property of the Ni-terminated carbyne can be tuned by steering the H concentration along the chain. These results suggest catalyst-containing carbon nanotubes as a possible synthesis route for carbyne formation.
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Language Wos 000485054200001 Publication Date 2019-07-01
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ISSN 0008-6223 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.337 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Fund of Scientific Research Flanders (FWO), Belgium, 12M1318N 1S22516N ; Flemish Supercomputer Centre VSC; Hercules Foundation; Flemish Government; University of Antwerp; The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Fund of Scientific Research Flanders (FWO), Belgium, Grant numbers 12M1318N and 1S22516N. 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 University of Antwerp. Approved Most recent IF: 6.337
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:160695 Serial 5187
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Author Neyts, E.C.; Shibuta, Y.; van Duin, A.C.T.; Bogaerts, A.
Title (down) Catalyzed growth of carbon nanotube with definable chirality by hybrid molecular dynamics-force biased Monte Carlo simulations Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication ACS nano Abbreviated Journal Acs Nano
Volume 4 Issue 11 Pages 6665-6672
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Metal-catalyzed growth mechanisms of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were studied by hybrid molecular dynamics−Monte Carlo simulations using a recently developed ReaxFF reactive force field. Using this novel approach, including relaxation effects, a CNT with definable chirality is obtained, and a step-by-step atomistic description of the nucleation process is presented. Both root and tip growth mechanisms are observed. The importance of the relaxation of the network is highlighted by the observed healing of defects.
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Language Wos 000284438000043 Publication Date 2010-10-12
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ISSN 1936-0851;1936-086X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 13.942 Times cited 129 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.942; 2010 IF: 9.865
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84759 Serial 294
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Author Windels, S.; Diefenhardt, T.; Jain, N.; Marquez, C.; Bals, S.; Schlummer, M.; De Vos, D.E.
Title (down) Catalytic upcycling of PVC waste-derived phthalate esters into safe, hydrogenated plasticizers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Green chemistry : cutting-edge research for a greener sustainable future Abbreviated Journal Green Chem
Volume 24 Issue 2 Pages 754-766
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Recycling of end-of-life polyvinyl chloride (PVC) calls for solutions to deal with the vast amounts of harmful phthalate plasticizers that have historically been incorporated in PVC. Here, we report on the upcycling of such waste-extracted phthalate esters into analogues of the much safer diisononyl 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate plasticizer (DINCH), via a catalytic one-pot (trans)esterification-hydrogenation process. For most of the virgin phthalates, Ru/Al2O3 is a highly effective hydrogenation catalyst, yielding >99% ring-hydrogenated products under mild reaction conditions (0.1 mol% Ru, 80 degrees C, 50 bar H-2). However, applying this reaction to PVC-extracted phthalates proved problematic, (1) as benzyl phthalates are hydrogenolyzed to benzoic acids that inhibit the Ru-catalyst, and (2) because impurities in the plasticizer extract (PVC, sulfur) further retard the hydrogenation. These complications were solved by coupling the hydrogenation to an in situ (trans)esterification with a higher alcohol, and by pretreating the extract with an activated carbon adsorbent. In this way, a real phthalate extract obtained from post-consumer PVC waste was eventually completely (>99%) hydrogenated to phthalate-free, cycloaliphatic plasticizers.
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Language Wos 000726865200001 Publication Date 2021-11-30
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ISSN 1463-9262; 1463-9270 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 9.8 Times cited 8 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement no. 821366 (programma acronym: Circular Flooring). D. E. D. V. thanks FWO for project funding (SBO project S001819N Triple Cycle); N. J. and S. B. acknowledge the financial support from FWO and FNRS (EOS 30489208). Finally, the authors also thank S. Smolders for assistance with the TGA-MS experiments and D. Paredaens for his experimental contribution Approved Most recent IF: 9.8
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:184746 Serial 6958
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Author Goemans, M.; Clarysse, P.; Joannès, J.; de Clercq, P.; Lenaerts, S.; Matthys, K.; Boels, K.
Title (down) Catalytic Nox reduction with simultaneous dioxin and furan oxidation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Chemosphere Abbreviated Journal Chemosphere
Volume 54 Issue 9 Pages 1357-1365
Keywords A1 Journal article
Abstract The engineering, construction, performance and running costs of a catalytic flue gas cleaning component in the low dust area of a municipal waste incinerator is discussed. For this purpose, the case study of a Flemish incineration plant is presented, covering the history, the design procedure of the catalyst, relevant process data and the financial aspects. A reliable PCDD/F-destruction by means of oxidation by the catalyst to typical values of 0.001 ng TEQ/Nm3 has been demonstrated. At the same time, NOx− and CO-emissions are reduced by 90% and 20% to about 50 mg/Nm3 and below 10 mg/Nm3, respectively.
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Language Wos 000188293500011 Publication Date 2003-12-02
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ISSN 0045-6535; 1879-1298 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.208 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.208; 2004 IF: 2.359
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82011 Serial 5931
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Author Goemans, M.; Clarysse, P.; Joannès, J.; de Clercq, P.; Lenaerts, S.; Matthys, K.; Boels, K.
Title (down) Catalytic Nox reduction with simultaneous dioxin and furan oxidation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2003 Publication Chemosphere Abbreviated Journal Chemosphere
Volume 50 Issue 4 Pages 489-497
Keywords A1 Journal article
Abstract The engineering, construction, performance and running costs of a catalytic flue gas cleaning component in the low dust area of a municipal waste incinerator is discussed. For this purpose, the case study of a Flemish incineration plant is presented, covering the history, the design procedure of the catalyst, relevant process data and the financial aspects. A reliable PCDD/F-destruction by means of oxidation by the catalyst to typical values of 0.001 ng TEQ/N m3 has been demonstrated. At the same time, NOx- and CO-emissions are reduced by 90% and 20% to about 50 mg/N m3 and below 10 mg/N m3, respectively.
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Language Wos 000180078200004 Publication Date 2002-12-10
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ISSN 0045-6535; 1879-1298 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.208 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.208; 2003 IF: 1.904
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82010 Serial 5932
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Author Marikutsa, A.; Krivetskiy, V.; Yashina, L.; Rumyantseva, M.; Konstantinova, E.; Ponzoni, A.; Comini, E.; Abakumov, A.; Gaskov, A.
Title (down) Catalytic impact of RuOx clusters to high ammonia sensitivity of tin dioxide Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Sensors and actuators : B : chemical T2 – 25th Eurosensors Conference, SEP 04-07, 2011, Athens, GREECE Abbreviated Journal Sensor Actuat B-Chem
Volume 175 Issue Pages 186-193
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A comparative study of NH3-sensing performance of blank and modified nanocrystal line SnO2 was performed. Tin dioxide modified by ruthenium displayed the highest ammonia sensitivity with a maximum signal at 200 degrees C. The modifier was shown by XPS and EPR to occur in a mixed valence state of oxidized ruthenium distributed between the surface and bulk of tin dioxide nanocrystals. RuOx clustering on SnO2 surface was detected by means of electron microscopy assisted EDX-mapping. The effect of RuOx on tin dioxide interaction with ammonia was studied by temperature-programmed NH3 desorption, simultaneous Kelvin probe and DC-resistance measurements, EPR spectroscopy and analyses of the gas-solid interaction products. The modifier was shown to promote the materials reactivity to NH3 due to the catalytic activity of RuOx. The interaction with ammonia resulted in dipoles formation on the oxide surface along with reducing the grains net surface charge, established from the electron affinity increase and resistance decrease during NH3 exposure. The RuOx-catalyzed gas-solid interaction was deduced to proceed deeper than in the case of non-modified SnO2 and to yield nitrogen oxides (e.g. NO2), as was suggested by the oxidative character of gaseous products of NH3 interaction with RuOx-modified tin dioxide at 200 degrees C. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor
Language Wos 000312358700033 Publication Date 2012-06-19
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 20 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.401; 2012 IF: 3.535
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105985 Serial 293
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Author Sóti, V.
Title (down) Catalytic detoxification of lignocellulose hydrolyzate Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2019 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages XXVII, 243 p.
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Biochemical Wastewater Valorization & Engineering (BioWaVE)
Abstract The present PhD research investigated the possibility of catalytic detoxification of poplar wood based and steam exploded lignocellulosic hydrolyzate with different types of laccase enzymes, with special focus on ethanol and lactic acid products at industrially relevant parameters: high final product concentration, high initial substrate loading and integrated processes. The simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) process was taken as a base case and five types of laccases were thoroughly investigated on their utilization potential. Phenolic removal from the liquid xylose rich fraction (XRF) was higher with fungal laccases (65-90 %) compared to approximately 30 % removal with bacterial laccase. Moreover, the optimal pH of fungal laccases was close to pH 4.5, the optimum for cellulase, while the bacterial laccase worked at basic pH. Integrating laccase treatment and hydrolysis together showed that fungal laccases have negative impact on final sugar concentration, while bacterial laccase had a strong positive effect. Although bacterial laccase removed less phenol and although its optimal conditions are difficult to integrate with hydrolysis, its enhancing effect on cellulase activity makes it a better candidate for application. The presence of the solid fraction (SF) alters the phenolic concentration evolution significantly, thus screening experiments with the liquid fraction alone do not provide sufficient information for the combined process. Magnetic Cross-Linked Enzyme Aggregates (m-CLEAs) immobilization was assessed for bacterial laccase. m-CLEAs decreased phenolic concentration faster at every pH compared to free bacterial laccase; however, the removal was caused by adsorption rather than by enzyme activity. Although the size of m-CLEAs particles are in the µm range, around 90 % of the initial catalyst mass was recycled from a dense (15 % substrate loading) mixture via magnetic separation. The high recycling rate is promising; m-CLEAs immobilization method can have industrial utilization potential. Minimum sugar revenue (MSR) estimations show that currently hardwood based MSR is 70 % more expensive than corn grain based MSR. About 7-10 fold cellulase activity increase will be needed until MSR will be competitive with corn grain MSR. However, m-CLEAs cellulase can already be competitive if the corn prices are in the higher regime of last year’s prices.
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:180125 Serial 7584
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Author Zhao, Q.; Lorenz, H.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rameshan, C.; Klötzer, B.; Konzett, J.; Penner, S.
Title (down) Catalytic characterization of pure SnO2 and GeO2 in methanol steam reforming Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Applied catalysis : A : general Abbreviated Journal Appl Catal A-Gen
Volume 375 Issue 2 Pages 188-195
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Structural changes of a variety of different SnO, SnO2 and GeO2 catalysts upon reduction in hydrogen were correlated with associated catalytic changes in methanol steam reforming. Studied systems include SnO, SnO2 and GeO2 thin film model catalysts prepared by vapour phase deposition and growth on polycrystalline NaCl surfaces and, for comparison, the corresponding pure oxide powder catalysts. Reduction of both the SnO2 thin film and powder at around 673 K in 1 bar hydrogen leads to a substantial reduction of the bulk structure and yields a mixture of SnO2 and metallic β-Sn. On the powder catalyst this transformation is fully reversible upon oxidation in 1 bar O2 at 673 K. Strongly reduced thin films, however, can only be re-transformed to SnO2 if the reduction temperature did not exceed 573 K. For GeO2, the situation is more complex due to its polymorphism. Whereas the tetragonal phase is structurally stable during reduction, oxidation or catalytic reaction, a small part of the hexagonal phase is always transformed into the tetragonal at 673 K independent of the gas phase used. SnO2 is highly active and CO2 selective in methanol steam reforming, but the initial high activity drops considerably upon reduction between 373 and 573 K and almost complete catalyst deactivation is observed after reduction at 673 K, which is associated with the parallel formation of β-Sn. In close correlation to the structural results, the catalytic activity and selectivity can be restored upon an oxidative catalyst regeneration at 673 K. Tetragonal GeO2 exhibits only a small activity and no pronounced selectivity to either CO or CO2, at least after reduction. In its fully oxidized state release of surface/lattice oxygen results in a non-catalytic formation of CO2 by oxidation of CO originating from catalytic dehydrogenation.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000275580600002 Publication Date 2010-01-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0926-860X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.339 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 4.339; 2010 IF: 3.384
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81741 Serial 292
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Author Villani, K.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.
Title (down) Catalytic carbon oxidation over ruthenium-based catalysts Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English Abbreviated Journal Angew Chem Int Edit
Volume 45 Issue 19 Pages 3106-3109
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 000237533400016 Publication Date 2006-03-30
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ISSN 1433-7851;1521-3773; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 11.994 Times cited 36 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 11.994; 2006 IF: 10.232
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59449 Serial 291
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Author Martens, J.A.; Thybaut, J.W.; Denayer, J.F.M.; Sree, S.P.; Aerts, A.; Reyniers, M.-F.; van Speybroeck, V.; Waroquier, M.; Buekenhoudt, A.; Vankelecom, I.; Buijs, W.; Persoons, J.; Baron, G.V.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Marin, G.B.; Jacobs, P.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.
Title (down) Catalytic and molecular separation properties of Zeogrids and Zeotiles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Catalysis today Abbreviated Journal Catal Today
Volume 168 Issue 1 Pages 17-27
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Zeogrids and Zeotiles are hierarchical materials built from assembled MFI zeolite precursor units. Permanent secondary porosity in these materials is obtained through self assembly of nanoparticles encountered in MFI zeolite synthesis in the presence of supramolecular templates. Hereon, the aggregated species are termed nanoslabs. Zeogrids are layered materials with lateral spacings between nanoslabs creating galleries qualifying as supermicropores. Zeotiles present a diversity of tridimensional nanoslab assemblies with mesopores. Zeotile-1, -4 and -6 are hexagonal mesostructures. Zeotile-1 has triangular and hexagonal channels; Zeotile-4 has hexagonal channels interconnected via slits. Zeotile-2 has a cubic structure with gyroid type mesoporosity. The behavior of Zeogrids and Zeotiles in adsorption, membrane and chromatographic separation and catalysis has been characterized and compared with zeolites and mesoporous materials derived from unstructured silica sources. Shape selectivity was detected via adsorption of n- and iso-alkanes. The mesoporosity of Zeotiles can be exploited in chromatographic separation of biomolecules. Zeotiles present attractive separation properties relevant to CO2 sequestration. Because of its facile synthesis procedure without hydrothermal steps Zeogrid is convenient for membrane synthesis. The performance of Zeogrid membrane in gas separation, nanofiltration and pervaporation is reported. In the Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime Zeogrids and Zeotiles display a catalytic activity characteristic of silicalite-1 zeolites. Introduction of acidity and redox catalytic activity can be achieved via incorporation of Al and Ti atoms in the nanoslabs during synthesis. Zeogrids are active in hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, alkylation and epoxidation reactions. Zeogrids and Zeotiles often behave differently from ordered mesoporous materials as well as from zeolites and present a valuable extension of the family of hierarchical silicate based materials.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000291033300003 Publication Date 2011-03-09
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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 13 Open Access
Notes Fwo; Iap Sbo Approved Most recent IF: 4.636; 2011 IF: 3.407
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88647 Serial 290
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Author Wang, Y.; Chen, Y.; Harding, J.; He, H.; Bogaerts, A.; Tu, X.
Title (down) Catalyst-free single-step plasma reforming of CH4 and CO2 to higher value oxygenates under ambient conditions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Chemical Engineering Journal Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng J
Volume 450 Issue Pages 137860
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Direct conversion of CH4 and CO2 to liquid fuels and chemicals under mild conditions is appealing for biogas conversion and utilization but challenging due to the inert nature of both gases. Herein, we report a promising plasma process for the catalyst-free single-step conversion of CH4 and CO2 into higher value oxygenates (i.e., methanol, acetic acid, ethanol, and acetone) at ambient pressure and room temperature using a water-cooled dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor, with methanol being the main liquid product. The distribution of liquid products could be tailored by tuning the discharge power, reaction temperature and residence time. Lower discharge powers (10–15 W) and reaction temperatures (5–20 ◦ C) were favourable for the production of liquid products, achieving the highest methanol selectivity of 43% at 5 ◦ C and 15 W. A higher discharge power and reaction temperature, on the other hand, produced more gaseous products, particularly H2 (up to 26% selec­tivity) and CO (up to 33% selectivity). In addition, varying these process parameters (discharge power, reaction temperature and residence time) resulted in a simultaneous change in key discharge properties, such as mean electron energy (Ee), electron density (ne) and specific energy input (SEI), all of which are essential determiners of plasma chemical reactions. According to the results of artificial neural network (ANN) models, the relative importance of these process parameters and key discharge indicators on reaction performance follows the order: discharge power > reaction temperature > residence time, and SEI > ne > Ee, respectively. This work provides new insights into the contributions and tuning mechanism of multiple parameters for optimizing the reaction performance (e.g., liquid production) in the plasma gas conversion process.
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Language Wos 000830813300004 Publication Date 0000-00-00
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ISSN 1385-8947 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 15.1 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This project received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie SklodowskaCurie grant agreement No. 813393. Approved Most recent IF: 15.1
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:189502 Serial 7100
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Author Biró, L.P.; Khanh, N.Q.; Vértesy, Z.; Horváth, Z.E.; Osváth, Z.; Koós, A.; Gyulai, J.; Kocsonya, A.; Kónya, Z.; Zhang, X.B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fonseca, A.; Nagy, J.B.;
Title (down) Catalyst traces and other impurities in chemically purified carbon nanotubes grown by CVD Type A1 Journal article
Year 2002 Publication Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials T2 – EMRS Spring Meeting, JUN 05-08, 2001, STRASBOURG, FRANCE Abbreviated Journal Mat Sci Eng C-Mater
Volume 19 Issue 1-2 Pages 9-13
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Multiwall carbon nanotubes grown by the catalytic decomposition of acetylene over supported Co catalyst were subjected to wet and dry oxidation in order to remove the unwanted products and the catalyst traces. The effects of the purification treatment on the Co content was monitored by physical methods: Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS). Particle Induced X-Ray Emission (PIXE) and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). The purified products were investigated by microscopic methods: TEM. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) and STM. The KMnO4/H2SO4 aqueous oxidation procedure was found to be effective in reducing the Co content while damaging only moderately the outer wall of the nanotubes. Treatment in HNO3/H2SO4 yields a bucky-paper like product and produces the increase of the Si and S content of the sample. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000173080700003 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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ISSN 0928-4931; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.164 Times cited 36 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.164; 2002 IF: 0.734
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102835 Serial 289
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Author Biró, L.P.; Khanh, N.Q.; Horváth, Z.E.; Vértesy, Z.; Kocsonya, A.; Konya, Z.; Osváth, Z.; Koós, A.; Guylai, J.; Zhang, X.B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fonseca, A.; Nagy, J.B.
Title (down) Catalyst traces after chemical purification in CVD grown carbon nanotubes Type P3 Proceeding
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 183-186
Keywords P3 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54778 Serial 288
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Author Wang, Z.; Zhang, Y.; Neyts, E.C.; Cao, X.; Zhang, X.; Jang, B.W.-L.; Liu, C.-jun
Title (down) Catalyst preparation with plasmas : how does it work? Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication ACS catalysis Abbreviated Journal Acs Catal
Volume 8 Issue 3 Pages 2093-2110
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Catalyst preparation with plasmas is increasingly attracting interest. A plasma is a partially ionized gas, consisting of electrons, ions, molecules, radicals, photons, and excited species, which are all active species for catalyst preparation and treatment. Under the influence of plasma, nucleation and crystal growth in catalyst preparation can be very different from those in the conventional thermal approach. Some thermodynamically unfavorable reactions can easily take place with plasmas. Compounds such as sulfides, nitrides, and phosphides that are produced under harsh conditions can be synthesized by plasma under mild conditions. Plasmas can produce catalysts with smaller particle sizes and controllable structure. Plasma is also a facile tool for reduction, oxidation, doping, etching, coating, alloy formation, surface treatment, and surface cleaning in a simple and direct way. A rapid and convenient plasma template removal has thus been established for zeolite synthesis. It can operate at room temperature and allows the catalyst preparation on temperature-sensitive supporting materials. Plasma is typically effective for the production of various catalysts on metallic substrates. In addition, plasma-prepared transition-metal catalysts show enhanced low-temperature activity with improved stability. This provides a useful model catalyst for further improvement of industrial catalysts. In this review, we aim to summarize the recent advances in catalyst preparation with plasmas. The present understanding of plasma-based catalyst preparation is discussed. The challenges and future development are addressed.
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Publisher Amer chemical soc Place of Publication Washington Editor
Language Wos 000426804100055 Publication Date 2018-01-29
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ISSN 2155-5435 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 10.614 Times cited 81 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 10.614
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150880 Serial 4963
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Author Van Aelst, J.; Verboekend, D.; Philippaerts, A.; Nuttens, N.; Kurttepeli, M.; Gobechiya, E.; Haouas, M.; Sree, S.P.; Denayer, J.F.M.; Martens, J.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Taulelle, F.; Bals, S.; Baron, G.V.; Jacobs, P.A.; Sels, B.F.
Title (down) Catalyst design by NH4OH treatment of USY zeolite Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater
Volume 25 Issue 25 Pages 7130-7144
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Hierarchical zeolites are a class of superior catalysts which couples the intrinsic zeolitic properties to enhanced accessibility and intracrystalline mass transport to and from the active sites. The design of hierarchical USY (Ultra-Stable Y) catalysts is achieved using a sustainable postsynthetic room temperature treatment with mildly alkaline NH4OH ( 0.02(M)) solutions. Starting from a commercial dealuminated USY zeolite (Si/Al = 47), a hierarchical material is obtained by selective and tuneable creation of interconnected and accessible small mesopores (2- 6 nm). In addition, the treatment immediately yields the NH4+ form without the need for additional ion exchange. After NH4OH modification, the crystal morphology is retained, whereas the microporosity and relative crystallinity are decreased. The gradual formation of dense amorphous phases throughout the crystal without significant framework atom leaching rationalizes the very high material yields (>90%). The superior catalytic performance of the developed hierarchical zeolites is demonstrated in the acid-catalyzed isomerization of alpha-pinene and the metal-catalyzed conjugation of safflower oil. Significant improvements in activity and selectivity are attained, as well as a lowered susceptibility to deactivation. The catalytic performance is intimately related to the introduced mesopores, hence enhanced mass transport capacity, and the retained intrinsic zeolitic properties.
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Language Wos 000366503700003 Publication Date 2015-10-30
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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 64 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; The authors thank Dr. M. Thommes and Dr. K. Cychosz for numerous and helpful discussions on the correct evaluation of the Ar isotherms. I. Cuppens is acknowledged for ICP-AES analyses. Research was funded through a PhD grant to J.V.A. of the Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT). D.V. and A.P. acknowledge F.W.O.-Vlaanderen (Research Foundation Flanders) for a postdoctoral fellowship. N.N. thanks the KU Leuven for financial support (FLOF). E.G., C.K., and J.M. acknowledge the long-term structural funding by the Flemish Government (Methusalem). S.B. acknowledges the European Research Council for funding under the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013)/ERC grant agreement No. 335078-COLOURATOMS. The authors are grateful for financial support by the Belgian government through Interuniversity Attraction Poles (IAP-PAI). They also thank Oleon NV for supplying safflower oil. ; ecas_Sara Approved Most recent IF: 12.124; 2015 IF: 11.805
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:130214 Serial 4147
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Author da Pieve, F.; Hogan, C.; Lamoen, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Vanmeert, F.; Radepont, M.; Cotte, M.; Janssens, K.; Gonze, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title (down) Casting light on the darkening of colors in historical paintings Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 111 Issue 20 Pages 208302-208305
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The degradation of colors in historical paintings affects our cultural heritage in both museums and archeological sites. Despite intensive experimental studies, the origin of darkening of one of the most ancient pigments known to humankind, vermilion (α-HgS), remains unexplained. Here, by combining many-body theoretical spectroscopy and high-resolution microscopic x-ray diffraction, we clarify the composition of the damaged paint work and demonstrate possible physicochemical processes, induced by illumination and exposure to humidity and air, that cause photoactivation of the original pigment and the degradation of the secondary minerals. The results suggest a new path for the darkening process which was never considered by previous studies and prompt a critical examination of their findings.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000327244500003 Publication Date 2013-11-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9007;1079-7114; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 30 Open Access
Notes Vortex; ERC FP7; COUNTATOMS; ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2013 IF: 7.728
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111396UA @ admin @ c:irua:111396 Serial 287
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Author Serneels, S.; Faber, K.; Verdonck, T.; van Espen, P.J.
Title (down) Case specific prediction intervals for tri-PLS1 : the full local linearisation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Chemometrics and intelligent laboratory systems Abbreviated Journal
Volume 108 Issue 2 Pages 93-99
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract A new method to estimate case specific prediction uncertainty for univariate trilinear partial least squares (tri-PLS1) regression is introduced. This method is, from a theoretical point of view, the most exact finite sample approximation to true prediction uncertainty that has been reported up till now. Using the new method, different error sources can be propagated, which is an advantage that cannot be offered by data driven approaches such as the bootstrap. In a concise example, it is illustrated how the method can be applied. In the Appendix, efficient algorithms are presented to compute the estimates required.
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Language Wos 000295310000002 Publication Date 2011-05-12
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0169-7439; 1873-3239 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:92788 Serial 7580
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Author Maistrenko, Y.L.; Vasylenko, A.; Sudakov, O.; Levchenko, R.; Maistrenko, V.L.
Title (down) Cascades of multiheaded chimera states for coupled phase oscillators Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication International journal of bifurcation and chaos in applied sciences and engineering Abbreviated Journal Int J Bifurcat Chaos
Volume 24 Issue 8 Pages 1440014
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Chimera state is a recently discovered dynamical phenomenon in arrays of nonlocally coupled oscillators, that displays a self-organized spatial pattern of coexisting coherence and incoherence. We discuss the appearance of the chimera states in networks of phase oscillators with attractive and with repulsive interactions, i.e. when the coupling respectively favors synchronization or works against it. By systematically analyzing the dependence of the spatiotemporal dynamics on the level of coupling attractivity/repulsivity and the range of coupling, we uncover that different types of chimera states exist in wide domains of the parameter space as cascades of the states with increasing number of intervals of irregularity, so-called chimera's heads. We report three scenarios for the chimera birth: (1) via saddle-node bifurcation on a resonant invariant circle, also known as SNIC or SNIPER, (2) via blue-sky catastrophe, when two periodic orbits, stable and saddle, approach each other creating a saddle-node periodic orbit, and (3) via homoclinic transition with complex multistable dynamics including an “eight-like” limit cycle resulting eventually in a chimera state.
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Publisher Place of Publication Singapore Editor
Language Wos 000341494900015 Publication Date 2014-08-29
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0218-1274;1793-6551; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.329 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.329; 2014 IF: 1.078
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119303 Serial 285
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Author Peeters, F.M.; Wu, X.; Devreese, J.T.; Langerak, C.J.G.M.; Singleton, J.; Barnes, D.J.; Nicholas, R.J.
Title (down) Carrier-concentration-dependent polaron cyclotron resonance in GaAs-heterostructures Type A1 Journal article
Year 1992 Publication Physical review: B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 45 Issue Pages 4296-4300
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Theory of quantum systems and complex systems
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Language Wos A1992HF82800041 Publication Date 2002-07-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0163-1829;1095-3795; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.736 Times cited 46 Open Access
Notes Approved
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:2890 Serial 283
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Author Tiwari, S.; Van de Put, M.L.; Sorée, B.; Vandenberghe, W.G.
Title (down) Carrier transport in two-dimensional topological insulator nanoribbons in the presence of vacancy defects Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication 2D materials Abbreviated Journal 2D Mater
Volume 6 Issue 2 Pages 025011
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Using the non-equilibrium Green's function formalism, we study carrier transport through imperfect two-dimensional (2D) topological insulator (TI) ribbons. In particular, we investigate the effect of vacancy defects on the carrier transport in 2D TI ribbons with hexagonal lattice structure. To account for the random distribution of the vacancy defects, we present a statistical study of varying defect densities by stochastically sampling different defect configurations. We demonstrate that the topological edge states of TI ribbons are fairly robust against a high concentration (up to 2%) of defects. At very high defect densities, we observe an increased inter-edge interaction, mediated by the localisation of the edge states within the bulk region. This effect causes significant back-scattering of the, otherwise protected, edge-states at very high defect concentrations (>2%), resulting in a loss of conduction through the TI ribbon. We discuss how this coherent vacancy scattering can be used to our advantage for the development of TI-based transistors. We find that there is an optimal concentration of vacancies yielding an ON-OFF current ratio of up to two orders of magnitude. Finally, we investigate the importance of spin-orbit coupling on the robustness of the edge states in the TI ribbon and show that increased spin-orbit coupling could further increase the ON-OFF ratio.
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Language Wos 000457856400002 Publication Date 2019-01-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2053-1583 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.937 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes ; This material is based in part upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number 1710066. The project or effort depicted was or is sponsored by the Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The content of the information does not necessarily reflect the position or the policy of the federal government, and no official endorsement should be inferred. This work was supported by imec's Industrial Affiliation Program. ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.937
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:157464 Serial 5198
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Author Brosens, F.; Magnus, W.
Title (down) Carrier transport in nanodevices: revisiting the Boltzmann and Wigner distribution functions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physica status solidi: B: basic research Abbreviated Journal Phys Status Solidi B
Volume 246 Issue 7 Pages 1656-1661
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Theory of quantum systems and complex systems
Abstract In principle, transport of charged carriers in nanometer sized solid-state devices can be fully characterized once the non-equilibrium distribution function describing the carrier ensemble is known. In this light, we have revisited the Boltzmann and the Wigner distribution functions and the framework in which they emerge from the classical respectively quantum mechanical Liouville equation. We have assessed the method of the characteristic curves as a potential workhorse to solve the time dependent Boltzmann equation for carriers propagating through spatially non-uniform systems, such as nanodevices. In order to validate the proposed solution strategy, we numerically solve the Boltzmann equation for a one-dimensional conductor mimicking the basic features of a biased low-dimensional transistor operating in the on-state. Finally, we propose a computational scheme capable of extending the benefits of the above mentioned solution strategy when it comes to solve the Wigner-Liouville equation.
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Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos 000268659100033 Publication Date 2009-04-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0370-1972;1521-3951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.674 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.674; 2009 IF: 1.150
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77953 Serial 284
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Author Tiwari, S.; Van de Put, M.L.; Sorée, B.; Vandenberghe, W.G.
Title (down) Carrier transport in a two-dimensional topological insulator nanoribbon in the presence of vacancy defects Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2018 Publication International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices : [proceedings] T2 – International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and, Devices (SISPAD), SEP 24-26, 2018, Austin, TX Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 92-96
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We model transport through two-dimensional topological insulator (TI) nanoribbons. To model the quantum transport, we employ the non-equilibrium Green's function approach. With the presented approach, we study the effect of lattice imperfections on the carrier transport. We observe that the topologically protected edge states of TIs are robust against a high percentage (2%) of vacancy defects. We also investigate tunneling of the edge states in two decoupled TI nanoribbons.
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Language Wos 000516619300024 Publication Date 2018-12-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 978-1-5386-6790-3; 1946-1577; 978-1-5386-6791-0 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:181281 Serial 7579
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Author Hawrylak, P.; Peeters, F.; Ensslin, K.
Title (down) Carbononics : integrating electronics, photonics and spintronics with graphene quantum dots Preface Type Editorial
Year 2016 Publication Physica status solidi: rapid research letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Status Solidi-R
Volume 10 Issue 10 Pages 11-12
Keywords Editorial; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Wiley-v c h verlag gmbh Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000368814500002 Publication Date 2016-01-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1862-6254 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.032 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.032
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:131600 Serial 4146
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Author Brenker, F.E.; Vollmer, C.; Vincze, L.; Vekemans, B.; Szymanski, A.; Janssens, K.; Szaloki, I.; Nasdala, L.; Joswig, W.; Kaminsky, F.
Title (down) Carbonates from the lower part of transition zone or even the lower mantle Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Earth and planetary science letters Abbreviated Journal Earth Planet Sc Lett
Volume 260 Issue 1/2 Pages 1-9
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Effective CO2-storage in the shallow solid Earth mainly occurs by the formation of carbonates. Although the possibility of transport and storage of carbonates to great depth is demonstrated experimentally, ultra-deep mantle carbonates have not been found before. Applying several in situ analytical techniques on inclusions in diamonds from Juina (Brazil) originating from the lower part of the transition zone (> 580 km) or even the lower mantle (> 670 km), reveal the existence of deep Earth carbonates. These finding unquestionably show that at least locally carbonates exist within the deep Earth and may indicate that the Earth's global CO2-cycle has an ultra-deep extension.
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Language Wos 000248883300001 Publication Date 2007-03-04
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0012-821x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.409 Times cited 156 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.409; 2007 IF: 3.873
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:71387 Serial 5496
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Author Li, L.; Kong, X.; Leenaerts, O.; Chen, X.; Sanyal, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title (down) Carbon-rich carbon nitride monolayers with Dirac cones : Dumbbell C4N Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal Carbon
Volume 118 Issue 118 Pages 285-290
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) carbon nitride materials play an important role in energy-harvesting, energy-storage and environmental applications. Recently, a new carbon nitride, 2D polyaniline (C3N) was proposed [PNAS 113 (2016) 7414-7419]. Based on the structure model of this C3N monolayer, we propose two new carbon nitride monolayers, named dumbbell (DB) C4N-I and C4N-II. Using first-principles calculations, we systematically study the structure, stability, and band structure of these two materials. In contrast to other carbon nitride monolayers, the orbital hybridization of the C/N atoms in the DB C4N monolayers is sp(3). Remarkably, the band structures of the two DB C4N monolayers have a Dirac cone at the K point and their Fermi velocities (2.6/2.4 x 10(5) m/s) are comparable to that of graphene. This makes them promising materials for applications in high-speed electronic devices. Using a tight-binding model, we explain the origin of the Dirac cone. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000401120800033 Publication Date 2017-03-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0008-6223 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.337 Times cited 36 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.337
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:143726 Serial 4588
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Author Shenderova, O.; Hens, S.; Vlasov, I.; Turner, S.; Lu, Y.-G.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Schrand, A.; Burikov, S.A.; Dolenko, T.A.
Title (down) Carbon-dot-decorated nanodiamonds Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Particle and particle systems characterization Abbreviated Journal Part Part Syst Char
Volume 31 Issue 5 Pages 580-590
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The synthesis of a new class of fluorescent carbon nanomaterials, carbon-dot-decorated nanodiamonds (CDD-ND), is reported. These CDD-NDs are produced by specific acid treatment of detonation soot, forming tiny rounded sp2 carbon species (carbon dots), 12 atomic layers thick and 12 nm in size, covalently attached to the surface of the detonation diamond nanoparticles. A combination of nanodiamonds bonded with a graphitic phase as a starting material and the application of graphite intercalated acids for oxidation of the graphitic carbon is necessary for the successful production of CDD-ND. The CDD-ND photoluminescence (PL) is stable, 20 times more intense than the intrinsic PL of well-purified NDs and can be tailored by changing the oxidation process parameters. Carbon-dot-decorated DNDs are shown to be excellent probes for bioimaging applications and inexpensive additives for PL nanocomposites.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000335518900008 Publication Date 2014-01-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0934-0866; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.474 Times cited 30 Open Access
Notes Fwo; 262348 Esmi; 246791 Countatoms Approved Most recent IF: 4.474; 2014 IF: 3.081
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117332 Serial 280
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Author Kleshch, V.I.; Porshyn, V.; Orekhov, A.S.; Orekhov, A.S.; Lützenkirchen-Hecht, D.; Obraztsov, A.N.
Title (down) Carbon single-electron point source controlled by Coulomb blockade Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal Carbon
Volume 171 Issue Pages 154-160
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The Coulomb blockade effect is commonly used in solid state electronics for the control of electron flow

at the single-particle level. Potentially, it allows the creation of single-electron point sources demanded

for prospective electron microscopy instruments and other vacuum electronics devices. Here we realize

this potential via creation of a stable point electron source composed of a carbon nanowire electrically

coupled to a diamond nanotip by a tunnel junction. Using energy spectroscopy analysis, we characterize

the electrons liberated from the nanometer scale carbon heterostructures in time and energy domains.

Our experimental results demonstrate perfect agreement with theory prediction of Coulomb oscillations

of the Fermi level in the nanowire and allow to determine the mechanisms of their suppression.

Persistence of the oscillations at room temperature, high intensity field emission with currents up to

1 mA, and other characteristics of our emitters are very promising for practical realization of coherent

single-electron guns.
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Language Wos 000598371500018 Publication Date 2020-09-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0008-6223 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.337 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes The work was supported by Russian Science Foundation (Project No. 19-72-10067). Approved Most recent IF: 6.337
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:175013 Serial 6670
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Author Morsdorf, L.; Kashiwar, A.; Kübel, C.; Tasan, C.C.
Title (down) Carbon segregation and cementite precipitation at grain boundaries in quenched and tempered lath martensite Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Materials science and engineering: part A: structural materials: properties, microstructure and processing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 862 Issue Pages 144369-21
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Tempering is widely applied to make carbon atoms beneficially rearrange in high strength steel microstructures after quenching; though the nano-scale interaction of carbon atoms with crystallographic defects is hard to experimentally observe. To improve, we investigate the redistribution of carbon atoms along martensite grain boundaries in a quenched and tempered low carbon steel. We observe the tempering-induced microstructural evolution by in-situ heating in a transmission electron microscope (TEM) and by compositional analysis through atom probe tomography (APT). Probe volumes for APT originate from a single martensite packet but in different tempering conditions, which is achieved via a sequential lift-out with in-between tempering treatments. The complementary use of TEM and APT provides crystallographic as well as chemical information on carbon segregation and subsequent carbide precipitation at martensite grain boundaries. The results show that the amount of carbon segregation to martensite grain boundaries is influenced by the boundary type, e.g. low-angle lath or high-angle block boundaries. Also, the growth behavior of cementite precipitates from grain boundary nucleation sites into neighboring martensite grains differs at low- and high-angle grain boundaries. This is due to the crystallographic constraints arising from the semi-coherent orientation relationship between cementite and adjacent martensite. We also show that slower quenching stabilizes thin retained austenite films between martensite grains because of enhanced carbon segregation during cooling. Finally, we demonstrate the effect of carbon redistribution along martensite grain boundaries on the mechanical properties. Here, we compare micro-scale Vickers hardness results from boundary-containing probe volumes to nanoindentation results from pure bulk martensite (boundary-free) probe volumes.
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Language Wos 000905165700001 Publication Date 2022-12-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0921-5093 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.4 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.4; 2023 IF: 3.094
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:192279 Serial 7285
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Author Pilehvar, S.; Rather, J.A.; Dardenne, F.; Robbens, J.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K.
Title (down) Carbon nanotubes based electrochemical aptasensing platform for the detection of hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyl in human blood serum Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Biosensors and bioelectronics Abbreviated Journal Biosens Bioelectron
Volume 54 Issue Pages 78-84
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract A novel strategy to sense target molecules in human blood serum is achieved by immobilizing aptamers (APTs) on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) modified electrodes. In this work, the aminated aptamer selected for hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyl (OHPCB) was covalently immobilized on the surface of the MWCNTCOOH modified glassy carbon electrode through amide linkage. The aptamers function as recognition probes for OHPCB by the binding induced folding of the aptamer. The developed aptasensing device was characterized by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The aptasensor displayed excellent performance for OHPCB detection with a linear range from 0.16 to 7.5 μM. The sensitivity of the developed aptasensing platform is improved (1×10−8 M) compared to the published report (1×10−6 M) for the determination of OH-PCB (Turner et al., 2007). The better performance of the sensor is due to the unique platform, i.e. the presence of APTs onto electrodes and the combination with nanomaterials. The aptamer density on the electrode surface was estimated by chronocoulometry and was found to be 1.4×1013 molecules cm−2. The validity of the method and applicability of the aptasensor was successfully evaluated by the detection of OHPCB in a blood serum sample. The described approach for aptasensing opens up new perspectives in the field of biomonitoring providing a device with acceptable stability, high sensitivity, good accuracy and precision.
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Language Wos 000333071500012 Publication Date 2013-11-01
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ISSN 0956-5663 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 7.78 Times cited 40 Open Access
Notes ; We are thankful to UA-DOCPRO and BELSPO for financial support (respectively S. Pilehvar and J. Ahmad Rather). We also thank Prof. A. Covaci (UA) for the kind gift of human blood serum samples. Special thanks to Prof. L Van Vaeck and Y. Vercammen (UA) for AFM imaging and Prof. V. Meynen and M. Kus (LADCA, UA) for performing IR measurements. ; Approved Most recent IF: 7.78; 2014 IF: 6.409
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111262 Serial 5495
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Author de Aquino, B.R.C.H.T.
Title (down) Carbon nanotubes and graphene based devices : from nanosensors to confined water Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2018 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Doctoral thesis; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:154838 Serial 5081
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