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Author Dobrynin, A.N.; Ievlev, D.N.; Verschoren, G.; Swerts, J.; van Bael, M.J.; Temst, K.; Lievens, P.; Piscopiello, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Zhou, S.Q.; Vantomme, A. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Atomic-scale modification of hybrid FePt cluster-assembled films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2006 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 73 Issue 10 Pages 104421,1-8  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor  
  Language Wos 000236467200069 Publication Date 2006-06-10  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 13 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2006 IF: 3.107  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:57736 Serial 187  
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Author Müller-Caspary, K.; Duchamp, M.; Roesner, M.; Migunov, V.; Winkler, F.; Yang, H.; Huth, M.; Ritz, R.; Simson, M.; Ihle, S.; Soltau, H.; Wehling, T.; Dunin-Borkowski, R.E.; Van Aert, S.; Rosenauer, A. url  doi
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  Title (up) Atomic-scale quantification of charge densities in two-dimensional materials Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 98 Issue 12 Pages 121408  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The charge density is among the most fundamental solid state properties determining bonding, electrical characteristics, and adsorption or catalysis at surfaces. While atomic-scale charge densities have as yet been retrieved by solid state theory, we demonstrate both charge density and electric field mapping across a mono-/bilayer boundary in 2D MoS2 by momentum-resolved scanning transmission electron microscopy. Based on consistency of the four-dimensional experimental data, statistical parameter estimation and dynamical electron scattering simulations using strain-relaxed supercells, we are able to identify an AA-type bilayer stacking and charge depletion at the Mo-terminated layer edge.  
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  Publisher American Physical Society Place of Publication New York, N.Y Editor  
  Language Wos 000445508200004 Publication Date 2018-09-24  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 10 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; K.M.-C. acknowledges funding from the Initiative and Network Fund of the Helmholtz Association (VH-NG-1317) within the framework of the Helmholtz Young Investigator Group moreSTEM at Forschungszentrum Julich, Germany. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153621 Serial 5078  
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Author Yusupov, M.; Neyts, E.C.; Khalilov, U.; Snoeckx, R.; van Duin, A.C.T.; Bogaerts, A. url  doi
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  Title (up) Atomic-scale simulations of reactive oxygen plasma species interacting with bacterial cell walls Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication New journal of physics Abbreviated Journal New J Phys  
  Volume 14 Issue 9 Pages 093043  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract In recent years there has been growing interest in the use of low-temperature atmospheric pressure plasmas for biomedical applications. Currently, however, there is very little fundamental knowledge regarding the relevant interaction mechanisms of plasma species with living cells. In this paper, we investigate the interaction of important plasma species, such as O3, O2 and O atoms, with bacterial peptidoglycan (or murein) by means of reactive molecular dynamics simulations. Specifically, we use the peptidoglycan structure to model the gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus murein. Peptidoglycan is the outer protective barrier in bacteria and can therefore interact directly with plasma species. Our results demonstrate that among the species mentioned above, O3 molecules and especially O atoms can break important bonds of the peptidoglycan structure (i.e. CO, CN and CC bonds), which subsequently leads to the destruction of the bacterial cell wall. This study is important for gaining a fundamental insight into the chemical damaging mechanisms of the bacterial peptidoglycan structure on the atomic scale.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor  
  Language Wos 000309393400001 Publication Date 2012-09-27  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1367-2630; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.786 Times cited 47 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.786; 2012 IF: 4.063  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101014 Serial 189  
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Author Idrissi, H.; Ghidelli, M.; Béché, A.; Turner, S.; Gravier, S.; Blandin, J.-J.; Raskin, J.-P.; Schryvers, D.; Pardoen, T. url  doi
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  Title (up) Atomic-scale viscoplasticity mechanisms revealed in high ductility metallic glass films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Scientific reports Abbreviated Journal Sci Rep-Uk  
  Volume 9 Issue 1 Pages 13426  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The fundamental plasticity mechanisms in thin freestanding Zr65Ni35 metallic glass films are investigated in order to unravel the origin of an outstanding strength/ductility balance. The deformation process is homogenous until fracture with no evidence of catastrophic shear banding. The creep/relaxation behaviour of the films was characterized by on-chip tensile testing, revealing an activation volume in the range 100–200 Å3. Advanced high-resolution transmission electron microscopy imaging and spectroscopy exhibit a very fine glassy nanostructure with well-defined dense Ni-rich clusters embedded in Zr-rich clusters of lower atomic density and a ~2–3 nm characteristic length scale. Nanobeam electron diffraction analysis reveals that the accumulation of plastic deformation at roomtemperature

correlates with monotonously increasing disruption of the local atomic order. These results provide experimental evidences of the dynamics of shear transformation zones activation in metallic glasses. The impact of the nanoscale structural heterogeneities on the mechanical properties including the rate dependent behaviour is discussed, shedding new light on the governing plasticity mechanisms in metallic glasses with initially heterogeneous atomic arrangement.
 
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  Language Wos 000486139700008 Publication Date 2019-09-17  
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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 Open Access  
  Notes H. Idrissi is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS). This work was supported by the FNRS under Grant PDR – T.0178.19. FWO project G093417N (‘Compressed sensing enabling low dose imaging in transmission electron microscopy’) and Hercules fund ‘Direct electron detector for soft matter TEM’ from Flemish Government are acknowledged. Approved Most recent IF: 4.259  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:162786 Serial 5375  
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Author Yang, C.-Q.; Yin, Z.-W.; Li, W.; Cui, W.-J.; Zhou, X.-G.; Wang, L.-D.; Zhi, R.; Xu, Y.-Y.; Tao, Z.-W.; Sang, X.; Cheng, Y.-B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Su, B.-L. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Atomically deciphering the phase segregation in mixed halide perovskite Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1-10  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Mixed-halide perovskites show promising applications in tandem solar cells owing to their adjustable bandgap. One major obstacle to their commercialization is halide phase segregation, which results in large open-circuit voltage deficiency and J-V hysteresis. However, the ambiguous interplay between structural origin and phase segregation often results in aimless and unspecific optimization strategies for the device's performance and stability. An atomic scale is directly figured out the abundant Ruddlesden-Popper anti-phase boundaries (RP-APBs) within a CsPbIBr2 polycrystalline film and revealed that phase segregation predominantly occurs at RP-APB-enriched interfaces due to the defect-mediated lattice strain. By compensating their structural lead halide, such RP-APBs are eliminated, and the decreasing of strain can be observed, resulting in the suppression of halide phase segregation. The present work provides the deciphering to precisely regulate the perovskite atomic structure for achieving photo-stable mixed halide wide-bandgap perovskites of high-efficiency tandem solar cell commercial applications. The phase segregation in mixed halide perovskite film predominantly occurs at Ruddlesden-Popper anti-phase boundaries (RP-APBs)-enriched interfaces due to the defect-mediated lattice strain. The RP-APBs defects can be eliminated by compensating for their structural lead halide deficiency, resulting in the suppression of halide phase segregation. image  
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  Language Wos 001200673300001 Publication Date 2024-04-12  
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  ISSN 1616-301x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205509 Serial 9134  
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Author Zhang, H.; Pryds, N.; Park, D.-S.; Gauquelin, N.; Santucci, S.; Christensen, D., V.; Jannis, D.; Chezganov, D.; Rata, D.A.; Insinga, A.R.; Castelli, I.E.; Verbeeck, J.; Lubomirsky, I.; Muralt, P.; Damjanovic, D.; Esposito, V. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Atomically engineered interfaces yield extraordinary electrostriction Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication Nature Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 609 Issue 7928 Pages 695-700  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Electrostriction is a property of dielectric materials whereby an applied electric field induces a mechanical deformation proportional to the square of that field. The magnitude of the effect is usually minuscule (<10(-19) m(2) V-2 for simple oxides). However, symmetry-breaking phenomena at the interfaces can offer an efficient strategy for the design of new properties(1,2). Here we report an engineered electrostrictive effect via the epitaxial deposition of alternating layers of Gd2O3-doped CeO2 and Er2O3-stabilized delta-Bi2O3 with atomically controlled interfaces on NdGaO3 substrates. The value of the electrostriction coefficient achieved is 2.38 x 10(-14) m(2) V-2, exceeding the best known relaxor ferroelectrics by three orders of magnitude. Our theoretical calculations indicate that this greatly enhanced electrostriction arises from coherent strain imparted by interfacial lattice discontinuity. These artificial heterostructures open a new avenue for the design and manipulation of electrostrictive materials and devices for nano/micro actuation and cutting-edge sensors.  
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  Language Wos 000859073900001 Publication Date 2022-09-21  
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  ISSN 1476-4687 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited 12 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes This research was supported by the BioWings project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020, Future and Emerging Technologies programme (grant no. 801267), and by the Danish Council for Independent Research Technology and Production Sciences for the DFF—Research Project 2 (grant no. 48293). N.P. and D.V.C. acknowledge funding from Villum Fonden for the NEED project (no. 00027993) and from the Danish Council for Independent Research Technology and Production Sciences for the DFF—Research Project 3 (grant no. 00069 B). V.E. acknowledges funding from Villum Fonden for the IRIDE project (no. 00022862). N.G. and J.V. acknowledge funding from the GOA project ('Solarpaint') of the University of Antwerp. The microscope used in this work was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government. D.J. acknowledges funding from the FWO Project (no. G093417N) from the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research. D.C. acknowledges TOP/BOF funding from the University of Antwerp. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research Infrastructure—Integrating Activities for Advanced Communities—under grant agreement no. 823717-ESTEEM3. We thank T. D. Pomar and A. J. Bergne for English proofreading.; esteem3reported; esteem3TA Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:190576 Serial 7129  
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Author Shanenko, A.A.; Aguiar, J.A.; Vagov, A.; Croitoru, M.D.; Milošević, M.V. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Atomically flat superconducting nanofilms: multiband properties and mean-field theory Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Superconductor science and technology Abbreviated Journal Supercond Sci Tech  
  Volume 28 Issue 28 Pages 054001  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Recent progress in materials synthesis enabled fabrication of superconducting atomically flat single-crystalline metallic nanofilms with thicknesses down to a few monolayers. Interest in such nano-thin systems is attracted by the dimensional 3D-2D crossover in their coherent properties which occurs with decreasing the film thickness. The first fundamental aspect of this crossover is dictated by the Mermin-Wagner-Hohenberg theorem and concerns frustration of the long-range order due to superconductive fluctuations and the possibility to track its impact with an unprecedented level of control. The second important aspect is related to the Fabri-Perot modes of the electronic motion strongly bound in the direction perpendicular to the nanofilm. The formation of such modes results in a pronounced multiband structure that changes with the nanofilm thickness and affects both the mean-field behavior and superconductive fluctuations. Though the subject is very rich in physics, it is scarcely investigated to date. The main obstacle is that there are no manageable models to study a complex magnetic response in this case. Full microscopic consideration is rather time consuming, if practicable at all, while the standard Ginzburg-Landau theory is not applicable. In the present work we review the main achievements in the subject to date, and construct and justify an efficient multiband mean-field formalism which allows for numerical and even analytical treatment of nano-thin superconductors in applied magnetic fields.  
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  Language Wos 000353015700005 Publication Date 2015-03-19  
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  ISSN 0953-2048;1361-6668; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.878 Times cited 23 Open Access  
  Notes This work was supported by the Brazilian agencies CNPq (grants 307552/2012-8 and 141911/2012-3) and FACEPE (APQ-0589-1.05/08). AAS acknowledges fruitful discussions with A Perali and D Neilson during his stay in the University of Camerino and is thankful for partial support of his visit by the University of Camerino under the project FAR 'Control and enhancement of superconductivity by engineering materials at the nanoscale'. MDC acknowledges the support from the Back to Belgium Grant of the federal Science Policy (BELSPO). Approved Most recent IF: 2.878; 2015 IF: 2.325  
  Call Number c:irua:132501 Serial 3944  
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Author N. Gauquelin, E. Benckiser, M. K. Kinyanjui, M. Wu, Y. Lu, G. Christiani, G. Logvenov, H.-U. Habermeier, U. Kaiser, B. Keimer, and G. A. Botton url  doi
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  Title (up) Atomically resolved EELS mapping of the interfacial structure of epitaxially strained LaNiO3/LaAlO3 superlattices Type A1 Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Physical Review B Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 90 Issue Pages 195140  
  Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;  
  Abstract The interfacial atomic structure of a metallic LaNiO3/LaAlO3 superlattice grown on a LaSrAlO4 substrate was

investigated using a combination of atomically resolved electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) at the Al K,

Al L2,3, Sr L2,3, Ni L2,3, La M4,5, and O K edges as well as hybridization mapping of selected features of the O

K-edge fine structure.We observe an additional La1−xSrxAl1−yNiyO3 layer at the substrate-superlattice interface,

possibly linked to diffusion of Al and Sr into the growing film or a surface reconstruction due to Sr segregation.

The roughness of the LaNiO3/LaAlO3 interfaces is found to be on average around one pseudocubic unit cell. The

O K-edge EELS spectra revealed reduced spectral weight of the prepeak derived from Ni-O hybridized states in

the LaNiO3 layers. We rule out oxygen nonstoichiometry of the LaNiO3 layers and discuss changes in the Ni-O

hybridization due to heterostructuring as possible origin.
 
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  Language Wos 000345467000003 Publication Date 2014-11-20  
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  Impact Factor Times cited 17 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @ Serial 4544  
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Author Mogg, L.; Hao, G.-P.; Zhang, S.; Bacaksiz, C.; Zou, Y.; Haigh, S.J.; Peeters, F.M.; Geim, A.K.; Lozada-Hidalgo, M. url  doi
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  Title (up) Atomically thin micas as proton-conducting membranes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Nature nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nat Nanotechnol  
  Volume 14 Issue 10 Pages 962-+  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Monolayers of graphene and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) are highly permeable to thermal protons1,2. For thicker two-dimensional (2D) materials, proton conductivity diminishes exponentially, so that, for example, monolayer MoS2 that is just three atoms thick is completely impermeable to protons1. This seemed to suggest that only one-atom-thick crystals could be used as proton-conducting membranes. Here, we show that few-layer micas that are rather thick on the atomic scale become excellent proton conductors if native cations are ion-exchanged for protons. Their areal conductivity exceeds that of graphene and hBN by one to two orders of magnitude. Importantly, ion-exchanged 2D micas exhibit this high conductivity inside the infamous gap for proton-conducting materials3, which extends from ∼100 °C to 500 °C. Areal conductivity of proton-exchanged monolayer micas can reach above 100 S cm−2 at 500 °C, well above the current requirements for the industry roadmap4. We attribute the fast proton permeation to ~5-Å-wide tubular channels that perforate micas’ crystal structure, which, after ion exchange, contain only hydroxyl groups inside. Our work indicates that there could be other 2D crystals5 with similar nanometre-scale channels, which could help close the materials gap in proton-conducting applications.  
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  Language Wos 000488977100016 Publication Date 2019-09-02  
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  ISSN 1748-3387; 1748-3395 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 38.986 Times cited 37 Open Access  
  Notes ; The work was supported by the Lloyd's Register Foundation, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)-EP/N010345/1, EP/M010619/1 and EP/ P009050/1, the European Research Council, the Graphene Flagship and the Royal Society. M.L.-H. acknowledges a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship, G.-P.H. acknowledges a Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship, and L.M. acknowledges the EPSRC NOWNano programme for funding. Y.Z. acknowledges the assistance of Eric Prestat in TEM specimen preparation. Computational resources were provided by the TUBITAK ULAKBIM High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid e-Infrastructure). ; Approved Most recent IF: 38.986  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:163589 Serial 5407  
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Author Espinosa, I.M.P.; Karaaslan, Y.; Sevik, C.; Martini, A. url  doi
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  Title (up) Atomistic model of the anisotropic response of ortho-Mo₂C to indentation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication AIP advances Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue 6 Pages 065125-65127  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Molybdenum carbide has various applications for which studying the material using classical molecular dynamics simulations would be valuable. Here, we develop an empirical potential within the Tersoff formalism using particle swarm optimization for the orthorhombic phase of Mo2C. The developed potential is shown to predict lattice constants, elastic properties, and equation of state results that are consistent with current and previously reported results from experiments and first principles calculations. We demonstrate the potential with simulations of indentation using multiple indenter sizes that load and unload in three different directions relative to the crystallographic lattice of orthorhombic Mo2C. Direction-dependent force-displacement trends are analyzed and explained in terms of the spatial distributions of stress and strain within the material during indentation. This study reveals the anisotropic elasticity of orthorhombic Mo2C and, more generally, provides researchers with a new empirical potential that can be used to explore the properties and behavior of the material going forward.  
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  Language Wos 001016472500005 Publication Date 2023-06-23  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2158-3226 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:198333 Serial 8834  
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Author Tiwari, S.; Van de Put, M.L.; Temst, K.; Vandenberghe, W.G.; Sorée, B. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Atomistic modeling of spin and electron dynamics in two-dimensional magnets switched by two-dimensional topological insulators Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Physical review applied Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 014040-14049  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract To design fast memory devices, we need material combinations that can facilitate fast read and write operations. We present a heterostructure comprising a two-dimensional (2D) magnet and a 2D topological insulator (TI) as a viable option for designing fast memory devices. We theoretically model the spin-charge dynamics between 2D magnets and 2D TIs. Using the adiabatic approximation, we combine the nonequi-librium Green's function method for spin-dependent electron transport and a time-quantified Monte Carlo method for simulating magnetization dynamics. We show that it is possible to switch a magnetic domain of a ferromagnet using the spin torque from spin-polarized edge states of a 2D TI. We show further that the switching of 2D magnets by TIs is strongly dependent on the interface exchange (Jint), and an opti-mal interface exchange, is required for efficient switching. Finally, we compare experimentally grown Cr compounds and show that Cr compounds with higher anisotropy (such as CrI3) result in a lower switching speed but a more stable magnetic order.  
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  Language Wos 000920227500002 Publication Date 2023-01-12  
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  ISSN 2331-7019 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.6 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.6; 2023 IF: 4.808  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:194312 Serial 7283  
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Author Dabaghmanesh, S. openurl 
  Title (up) Atomistic modeling of the structural and electronic properties of Cr-based oxides and their potential application as TCO materials Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords Doctoral thesis; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:146070 Serial 4738  
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Author Elliott, J.A.; Shibuta, Y.; Amara, H.; Bichara, C.; Neyts, E.C. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Atomistic modelling of CVD synthesis of carbon nanotubes and graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Nanoscale Abbreviated Journal Nanoscale  
  Volume 5 Issue 15 Pages 6662-6676  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract We discuss the synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene by catalytic chemical vapour deposition (CCVD) and plasma-enhanced CVD (PECVD), summarising the state-of-the-art understanding of mechanisms controlling their growth rate, chiral angle, number of layers (walls), diameter, length and quality (defects), before presenting a new model for 2D nucleation of a graphene sheet from amorphous carbon on a nickel surface. Although many groups have modelled this process using a variety of techniques, we ask whether there are any complementary ideas emerging from the different proposed growth mechanisms, and whether different modelling techniques can give the same answers for a given mechanism. Subsequently, by comparing the results of tight-binding, semi-empirical molecular orbital theory and reactive bond order force field calculations, we demonstrate that graphene on crystalline Ni(111) is thermodynamically stable with respect to the corresponding amorphous metal and carbon structures. Finally, we show in principle how a complementary heterogeneous nucleation step may play a key role in the transformation from amorphous carbon to graphene on the metal surface. We conclude that achieving the conditions under which this complementary crystallisation process can occur may be a promising method to gain better control over the growth processes of both graphene from flat metal surfaces and CNTs from catalyst nanoparticles.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor  
  Language Wos 000321675600003 Publication Date 2013-06-06  
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  ISSN 2040-3364;2040-3372; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 7.367 Times cited 52 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109231 Serial 200  
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Author Foumani, A.A.; Forster, D.J.; Ghorbanfekr, H.; Weber, R.; Graf, T.; Niknam, A.R. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Atomistic simulation of ultra-short pulsed laser ablation of metals with single and double pulses : an investigation of the re-deposition phenomenon Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Applied Surface Science Abbreviated Journal Appl Surf Sci  
  Volume 537 Issue Pages 147775  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract The demand for higher throughput in the processing of materials with ultra-short pulsed lasers has motivated studies on the use of double pulses (DP). It has been observed in such studies that at relatively high time delays between the two pulses, the ablated volume is lower than that for a single pulse (SP). This has been attributed to the shielding of the second pulse and the re-deposition of the material removed by the first pulse. The investigation of re-deposition in copper with the aid of atomistic simulations is the main objective of this study. Nevertheless, a computational investigation of SP-ablation and experimental measurement of the SP-ablation depths and threshold fluence are also covered. The applied computational apparatus comprises a combination of molecular dynamics with the two-temperature model and the Helmholtz wave equation. The analysis of the simulation results shows that the derived quantities like the SP-ablation threshold fluence and the ratio of DP ablation depth to SP-ablation depth are in agreement with the experimental values. An important finding of this study is that the characteristics of the re-deposition process are highly dependent on the fluence.  
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  Language Wos 000582798700006 Publication Date 2020-09-13  
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  ISSN 0169-4332 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.387 Times cited 2 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes ; The authors thank the Center for High-Performance Computing at Shahid Beheshti University of Iran (SARMAD) for making available the computational resources required for this work. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.387  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:174299 Serial 6683  
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Author Aussems, D.U.B.; Bal, K. M.; Morgan, T.W.; van de Sanden, M.C.M.; Neyts, E.C. url  doi
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  Title (up) Atomistic simulations of graphite etching at realistic time scales Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemical science Abbreviated Journal Chem Sci  
  Volume 8 Issue 10 Pages 7160-7168  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract Hydrogen–graphite interactions are relevant to a wide variety of applications, ranging from astrophysics to fusion devices and nano-electronics. In order to shed light on these interactions, atomistic simulation using Molecular Dynamics (MD) has been shown to be an invaluable tool. It suffers, however, from severe timescale

limitations. In this work we apply the recently developed Collective Variable-Driven Hyperdynamics (CVHD) method to hydrogen etching of graphite for varying inter-impact times up to a realistic value of 1 ms, which corresponds to a flux of 1020 m2 s1. The results show that the erosion yield, hydrogen surface coverage and species distribution are significantly affected by the time between impacts. This can be explained by the higher probability of C–C bond breaking due to the prolonged exposure to thermal stress and the subsequent transition from ion- to thermal-induced etching. This latter regime of thermal-induced etching – chemical erosion – is here accessed for the first time using atomistic simulations. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that accounting for long time-scales significantly affects ion bombardment simulations and should not be neglected in a wide range of conditions, in contrast to what is typically assumed.
 
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  Language Wos 000411730500055 Publication Date 2017-08-24  
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  ISSN 2041-6520 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 8.668 Times cited 3 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes DIFFER is part of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientic Research (NWO). K. M. B. is funded as a PhD fellow (aspirant) of the FWO-Flanders (Fund for Scientic Research-Flanders), Grant 11V8915N. The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Flemish Government – department EWI. Approved Most recent IF: 8.668  
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Author Neyts, E.C. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Atomistic simulations of plasma catalytic processes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering Abbreviated Journal Front Chem Sci Eng  
  Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 145-154  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract There is currently a growing interest in the realisation and optimization of hybrid plasma/catalyst systems for a multitude of applications, ranging from nanotechnology to environmental chemistry. In spite of this interest, there is, however, a lack in fundamental understanding of the underlying processes in such systems. While a lot of experimental research is already being carried out to gain this understanding, only recently the first simulations have appeared in the literature. In this contribution, an overview is presented on atomic scale simulations of plasma catalytic processes as carried out in our group. In particular, this contribution focusses on plasma-assisted catalyzed carbon nanostructure growth, and plasma catalysis for greenhouse gas conversion. Attention is paid to what can routinely be done, and where challenges persist.  
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  Language Wos 000425156500017 Publication Date 2017-09-30  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2095-0179 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.712 Times cited 5 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.712  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:149233 Serial 4927  
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Author Li, K.; Béché, A.; Song, M.; Sha, G.; Lu, X.; Zhang, K.; Du, Y.; Ringer, S.P.; Schryvers, D. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Atomistic structure of Cu-containing \beta" precipitates in an Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloy Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Scripta materialia Abbreviated Journal Scripta Mater  
  Volume 75 Issue Pages 86-89  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The beta '' precipitates in a peak-aged Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloy were measured with an average composition of 28.6Al-38.7Mg-26.5Si-5.17Cu (at.%) using atom probe tomography. High-angle annular dark-field observations revealed that Cu incompletely substitutes for the Mg-1 and Si-3 columns, preferentially for one column in each pair of Si-3. Cu-free Si columns form a parallelogram-shaped network that constitutes the basis of subsequent precipitates in the system, with a = 0.37 nm, b = 0.38 nm, gamma = 113 degrees and c = 0.405 nm. (C) 2013 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor  
  Language Wos 000331025200022 Publication Date 2013-12-07  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1359-6462; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.747 Times cited 22 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.747; 2014 IF: 3.224  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115749 Serial 201  
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Author Trashin, S.; De Jong, M.; Meynen, V.; Dewilde, S.; De Wael, K. url  doi
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  Title (up) Attaching redox proteins onto electrode surfaces by bis-silane Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication ChemElectroChem Abbreviated Journal Chemelectrochem  
  Volume 3 Issue 7 Pages 1035-1038  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Immobilization of redox proteins on electrode surfaces is of special interest for mechanistic studies and applications because of a well-controlled redox state of protein molecules by a polarized electrode and fast electron transfer kinetics, free from diffusion limitation. Here, bis-organosilane (1,2-bis(trimethoxysilyl)ethane) was applied as a fresh solution in a pH 7 phosphate buffer without use of any organic solvent, sol-gel or mesoporous bulk matrix. A short aging period of 30 minutes before deposition on the electrodes was optimal for the immobilization of proteins. Three redox proteins (cytochrome c, neuroglobin and GLB-12) were confined to the gold surface of electrodes with high coverages and stability, indicating that the suggested technique is simple, efficient and generic in nature.  
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  Language Wos 000380043500001 Publication Date 2016-03-09  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2196-0216 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.136 Times cited 4 Open Access  
  Notes ; The authors thank the Fund for Scientific Research-Flanders (FWO) (Grant G.0687.13) and the GOA-BOF UA 2013-2016 (project ID 28312) for funding. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.136  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:132628 Serial 5485  
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Author H. Zhang, N. Gauquelin, G.A. Botton and J.Y.T. Wei doi  openurl
  Title (up) Attenuation of superconductivity in manganite/cuprate heterostructures by epitaxially induced CuO intergrowths Type A1 Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Applied Physics Letters Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 103 Issue Pages 052606  
  Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;  
  Abstract We examine the effect of CuO intergrowths on the superconductivity in epitaxial

La 2/3 Ca 1/3 MnO 3 / YBa 2 Cu 3 O 7−δ La2/3Ca1/3MnO3/YBa2Cu3O7−δ

(LCMO/YBCO) thin-film heterostructures. Scanning transmission electron microscopy on bilayer LCMO/YBCO thin films revealed double CuO-chain intergrowths which form regions with the 247 lattice structure in the YBCO layer. These nanoscale 247 regions do not appear in x-ray diffraction, but can physically account for the reduced critical temperature (Tc) of bilayer thin films relative to unilayer films with the same YBCO thickness, at least down to ∼25 nm. We attribute the CuO intergrowths to the bilayer heteroepitaxial mismatch and the Tc reduction to the generally lower Tc seen in bulk 247 samples. These epitaxially-induced CuO intergrowths provide a microstructural mechanism for the attenuation of superconductivity in LCMO/YBCO heterostructures.
 
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  Language Wos 000322723000063 Publication Date 2013-08-02  
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  Impact Factor Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @ Serial 4546  
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Author Ghanian, M.; Ghoochani, O.M.; Kitterlin, M.; Jahangiry, S.; Zarafshani, K.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H. doi  openurl
  Title (up) Attitudes of agricultural experts toward genetically modified crops : a case study in Southwest Iran Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Science And Engineering Ethics Abbreviated Journal Sci Eng Ethics  
  Volume 22 Issue 2 Pages 509-524  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract The production of genetically modified (GM) crops is growing around the world, and with it possible opportunities to combat food insecurity and hunger, as well as solutions to current problems facing conventional agriculture. In this regard the use of GMOs in food and agricultural applications has increased greatly over the past decade. However, the development of GM crops has been a matter of considerable interest and worldwide public controversy. This, in addition to skepticism, has stifled the use of this practice on a large scale in many areas, including Iran. It stands to reason that a greater understanding of this practice could be formed after a review of the existing expert opinions surrounding GM crops. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the predictors that influence agricultural experts attitudes toward the development of and policies related to GM crops. Using a descriptive correlational research method, questionnaire data was collected from 65 experts from the Agricultural Organization in the Gotvand district in Southwest Iran. Results indicated that agricultural experts were aware of the environmental benefits and possible risks associated with GM crops. The majority of participants agreed that GM crops could improve food security and accelerate rural development, and were proponents of labeling practices for GM crops. Finally, there was a positive correlation between the perception of benefits and attitudes towards GM crops.  
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  Language Wos 000373378100011 Publication Date 2015-06-04  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1353-3452 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.229 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.229  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:136751 Serial 6158  
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Author Matsubara, M.; Amini, M.N.; Saniz, R.; Lamoen, D.; Partoens, B. url  doi
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  Title (up) Attracting shallow donors : hydrogen passivation in (Al,Ga,In)-doped ZnO Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 86 Issue 16 Pages 165207  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The hydrogen interstitial and the substitutional AlZn, GaZn, and InZn are all shallow donors in ZnO and lead to n-type conductivity. Although shallow donors are expected to repel each other, we show by first-principles calculations that in ZnO these shallow donor impurities attract and form a complex, leading to a donor level deep in the band gap. This puts a limit on the n-type conductivity of (Al,Ga,In)-doped ZnO in the presence of hydrogen.  
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  Language Wos 000310131300008 Publication Date 2012-10-22  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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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 7 Open Access  
  Notes Iwt; Fwo; Bof-Noi Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101780 Serial 202  
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Author Shanenko, A.A.; Croitoru, M.D.; Vagov, A.V.; Axt, V.M.; Perali, A.; Peeters, F.M. url  doi
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  Title (up) Atypical BCS-BEC crossover induced by quantum-size effects Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : A : atomic, molecular and optical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev A  
  Volume 86 Issue 3 Pages 033612  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Quantum-size oscillations of the basic physical characteristics of a confined fermionic condensate are a well-known phenomenon. Its conventional understanding is based on the single-particle physics, whereby the oscillations follow variations in the single-particle density of states driven by the size quantization. Here we present a study of a cigar-shaped ultracold superfluid Fermi gas, which demonstrates an important many-body aspect of the quantum-size coherent effects, overlooked previously. The many-body physics is revealed here in the atypical crossover from the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) superfluid to the Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) induced by the size quantization of the particle motion. The single-particle energy spectrum for the transverse dimensions is tightly bound, whereas for the longitudinal direction it resembles a quasi-free dispersion. This results in the formation of a series of single-particle subbands (shells) so that the aggregate fermionic condensate becomes a coherent mixture of subband condensates. Each time when the lower edge of a subband crosses the chemical potential, the BCS-BEC crossover is approached in this subband, and the aggregate condensate contains both BCS and BEC-like components.  
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  Publisher American Physical Society Place of Publication New York, N.Y Editor  
  Language Wos 000308639500004 Publication Date 2012-09-15  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1050-2947;1094-1622; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.925 Times cited 34 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). The authors thank C. Salomon and C. Vale for their valuable explications of the experimental situation and interest to our work. We are grateful to G. C. Strinati, D. Neilson, and P. Pieri for useful discussions. M. D. C. acknowledges support of the EU Marie Curie IEF Action (Grant Agreement No. PIEF-GA-2009-235486-ScQSR). A. P. gratefully acknowledges financial support of the European Science Foundation, POLATOM Research Networking Programme, Ref. No. 4844 for his visit to the University of Antwerp. A. A. S. acknowledges financial support of the European Science Foundation, POLATOM Research Networking Programme, Ref. No. 5200 for his visit to the University of Camerino. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.925; 2012 IF: 3.042  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101844 Serial 203  
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Author Giorgio, S.; Henry, C.R.; Pauwels, B.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Au particles supported on (110) anatase-TiO2 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2001 Publication Microstructure And Processing Abbreviated Journal Mat Sci Eng A-Struct  
  Volume 297 Issue 1-2 Pages 197-202  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Au particles were prepared by evaporation in ultra high vacuum at high temperature, on the surfaces of TiO2 micro-spheres with the anatase structure. The morphology and the structural deformation in Au deposits were studied by high resolution transmission electron microscopy and image simulations by the multislice technique. The particles were polyhedral, limited by (100) and (111) faces. Patches with a hexagonal lattice were found around the particles, which was interpreted as thin Au islands on the surface. In these islands the Au lattice was deformed and perfectly accommodated to the (110) surface of TiO2. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor  
  Language Wos 000166241400026 Publication Date 2002-07-25  
  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 3.094 Times cited 40 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.094; 2001 IF: 0.978  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104204 Serial 206  
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Author Bigiani, L.; Gasparotto, A.; Andreu, T.; Verbeeck, J.; Sada, C.; Modin, E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Morante, J.R.; Barreca, D.; Maccato, C. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Au-manganese oxide nanostructures by a plasma-assisted process as electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution : a chemico-physical investigation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Advanced sustainable systems Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 2000177-11  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Earth-abundant and eco-friendly manganese oxides are promising platforms for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in water electrolysis. Herein, a versatile and potentially scalable route to gold-decorated manganese oxide-based OER electrocatalysts is reported. In particular, MnxOy(MnO2, Mn2O3) host matrices are grown on conductive glasses by plasma assisted-chemical vapor deposition (PA-CVD), and subsequently functionalized with gold nanoparticles (guest) as OER activators by radio frequency (RF)-sputtering. The final selective obtainment of MnO2- or Mn2O3-based systems is then enabled by annealing under oxidizing or inert atmosphere, respectively. A detailed material characterization evidences the formation of high-purity Mn(x)O(y)dendritic nanostructures with an open morphology and an efficient guest dispersion into the host matrices. The tailoring of Mn(x)O(y)phase composition and host-guest interactions has a remarkable influence on OER activity yielding, for the best performing Au/Mn(2)O(3)system, a current density of approximate to 5 mA cm(-2)at 1.65 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) and an overpotential close to 300 mV at 1 mA cm(-2). Such results, comparing favorably with literature data on manganese oxide-based materials, highlight the importance of compositional control, as well as of surface and interface engineering, to develop low-cost and efficient anode nanocatalysts for water splitting applications.  
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  Language Wos 000572376000001 Publication Date 2020-09-25  
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  ISSN 2366-7486 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 7.1 Times cited 4 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes ; Padova University (DOR 2017-2019 and P-DiSC #03BIRD2018-UNIPD OXYGENA projects), as well as the INSTM Consortium (INSTMPD004 – NETTUNO project) and AMGA Foundation (Mn4Energy project), are gratefully acknowledged for financial support. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partially funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. J.V. acknowledges funding from a GOA project “Solarpaint” from the University of Antwerp and from EU H2020 823717 ESTEEM3 project. The authors thank Dr. Daniele Valbusa, Dr. Gianluca Corr, Dr. Andrea Gallo, and Dr. Dileep Khrishnan for helpful experimental assistance. ; esteem3TA; esteem3reported Approved Most recent IF: 7.1; 2020 IF: NA  
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Author Gómez-Graña, S.; Goris, B.; Altantzis, T.; Fernández-López, C.; Carbó-Argibay, E.; Guerrero-Martínez, A.; Almora-Barrios, N.; López, N.; Pastoriza-Santos, I.; Pérez-Juste, J.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Au@Ag nanoparticles : halides stabilize {100} facets Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication The journal of physical chemistry letters Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem Lett  
  Volume 4 Issue 13 Pages 2209-2216  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Seed-mediated growth is the most efficient methodology to control the size and shape of colloidal metal nanoparticles. In this process, the final nanocrystal shape is defined by the crystalline structure of the initial seed as well as by the presence of ligands and other additives that help to stabilize certain crystallographic facets. We analyze here the growth mechanism in aqueous solution of silver shells on presynthesized gold nanoparticles displaying various well-defined crystalline structures and morphologies. A thorough three-dimensional electron microscopy characterization of the morphology and internal structure of the resulting core-shell nanocrystals indicates that {100} facets are preferred for the outer silver shell, regardless of the morphology and crystallinity of the gold cores. These results are in agreement with theoretical analysis based on the relative surface energies of the exposed facets in the presence of halide ions.  
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  Publisher American Chemical Society Place of Publication Washington, D.C Editor  
  Language Wos 000321809500018 Publication Date 2013-06-20  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1948-7185; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.353 Times cited 131 Open Access  
  Notes 267867 Plasmaquo; 246791 COUNTATOMS; 262348 ESMI; FWO Approved Most recent IF: 9.353; 2013 IF: 6.687  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109811 Serial 204  
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Author Müller, M.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Wang, Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fischer, R.A. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Au@MOF-5 and Au/Mox@MOF-5 (M = Zn, Ti; x = 1, 2) : preparation and microstructural characterisation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication European journal of inorganic chemistry Abbreviated Journal Eur J Inorg Chem  
  Volume Issue 12 Pages 1876-1887  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The Zn-carboxylate-based porous coordination polymer MOF-5 [Zn4O(bdc)3] and the metal oxide loaded materials ZnO@MOF-5 and TiO2@MOF-5 were loaded in a second step with the precursor [ClAuCO] to yield intermediate materials denoted as [ClAuCO]@MOF-5, [ClAuCO]/ZnO@MOF-5 and [ClAuCO]/TiO2@MOF-5. These composites were decomposed to Au@MOF-5, Au/ZnO@MOF-5 and Au/TiO2@MOF-5 under hydrogen at 100 °C. The nanoparticle-loaded hybrid materials were characterised by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), IR spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and N2 sorption measurements, which reveal an intact MOF-5 structure that maintains a high specific surface area. For Au@MOF-5, crystalline Au nanoparticles were distributed over the MOF matrix in a homogeneous fashion with a size of ca. 13 nm, evidenced by high resolution transmission electron microscopy. In the case of Au/ZnO@MOF-5, the Au and metal oxide particles of a few nm in size were coexistent in a given volume of the MOF-5 matrix and were not separated in different crystalline MOF particles. For the TiO2 loaded materials the oxide is preferentially located near the outer surface of the MOF particles, leading to an increase of larger exterior Au particles in comparison to very small interior Au particles as observed for the other materials. Au@MOF-5, Au/ZnO@MOF-5 and Au/TiO2@MOF-5 were tested in liquid-phase oxidation of alcohols. Preliminary results show a high activity for the Au loaded materials in this reaction. This observation is attributed to the microstructure of the composites with very small Au particles distributed homogeneously over the MOF matrix.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor  
  Language Wos 000289644300004 Publication Date 2011-03-09  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1434-1948; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.444 Times cited 75 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo; Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 2.444; 2011 IF: 3.049  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88644 Serial 205  
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Author Leus, K.; Concepcion, P.; Vandichel, M.; Meledina, M.; Grirrane, A.; Esquivel, D.; Turner, S.; Poelman, D.; Waroquier, M.; Van Speybroeck, V.; Van Tendeloo, G.; García, H.; Van Der Voort, P.; pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Au@UiO-66 : a base free oxidation catalyst Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication RSC advances Abbreviated Journal Rsc Adv  
  Volume 5 Issue 5 Pages 22334-22342  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract We present the in situ synthesis of Au nanoparticles within the Zr based Metal Organic Framework, UiO-66. The resulting Au@UiO-66 materials were characterized by means of N-2 sorption, XRPD, UV-Vis, XRF, XPS and TEM analysis. The Au nanoparticles (NP) are homogeneously distributed along the UiO-66 host matrix when using NaBH4 or H-2 as reducing agents. The Au@UiO-66 materials were evaluated as catalysts in the oxidation of benzyl alcohol and benzyl amine employing O-2 as oxidant. The Au@MOF materials exhibit a very high selectivity towards the ketone (up to 100%). Regenerability and stability tests demonstrate that the Au@UiO-66 catalyst can be recycled with a negligible loss of Au species and no loss of crystallinity. In situ IR measurements of UiO-66 and Au@UiO-66-NaBH4, before and after treatment with alcohol, showed an increase in IR bands that can be assigned to a combination of physisorbed and chemisorbed alcohol species. This was confirmed by velocity power spectra obtained from the molecular dynamics simulations. Active peroxo and oxo species on Au could be visualized with Raman analysis.  
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  Language Wos 000350643700005 Publication Date 2015-02-19  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2046-2069; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.108 Times cited 38 Open Access  
  Notes FWO; Hercules; 246791 COUNTATOMS; IAP-PAI Approved Most recent IF: 3.108; 2015 IF: 3.840  
  Call Number c:irua:125431 Serial 207  
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Author Esken, D.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fischer, R.A. pdf  doi
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  Title (up) Au@ZIFs: stabilization and encapsulation of cavity-size matching gold clusters inside functionalized Zeolite Imidazolate Frameworks, ZIFs Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume 22 Issue 23 Pages 6393-6401  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The selective formation and stabilization of very small, naked metal particles inside the cavities of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and the simultaneous realization of an even distribution of the particles throughout the crystalline MOF host matrix over a wide range of metal loading are challenging goals. MOFs reveal high specific surface areas, tunable pore sizes, and organic linkers, which are able to interact with guests. The chemically very robust zeolite imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are a subclass of MOFs. We chose the microporous sodalite-like ZIF-8 (Zn(MelM)(2); IM = imidazolate) and ZIF-90 (Zn(ICA)(2); ICA = imidazolate-2-carboxyaldehyde) as host matrices to influence the dispersion of imbedded gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). The metal loading was achieved via gas phase infiltration of [Au(CO)Cl] followed by a thermal hydrogenation step to form the Au NPs. Low-dose high-resolution transmission electron microscopy ((HR)TEM) and electron tomography reveal a homogeneous distribution of Au NPs throughout the ZIF matrix. The functional groups of ZIF-90 direct the anchoring of intermediate Au species and stabilize drastically smaller and quite monodisperse Au NPs in contrast to the parent not functionalized ZIF-8. The particles can be very small, match the cavity size and approach defined molecular clusters of magic numbers, i.e., Au(55), independently from the level of loading. Post-synthetic oxidation of the aldehyde groups to yield alkyl esters by the adjacent, catalytically active metal NPs is presented as a new concept of encapsulating nanoparticles inside MOFs and allows multiple steps of metal loadings without decomposition of the MOF.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor  
  Language Wos 000284975100025 Publication Date 2010-11-12  
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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 194 Open Access  
  Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2010 IF: 6.400  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95530 Serial 208  
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Author Chirayath, V.A.; Callewaert, V.; Fairchild, A.J.; Chrysler, M.D.; Gladen, R.W.; Mcdonald, A.D.; Imam, S.K.; Shastry, K.; Koymen, A.R.; Saniz, R.; Barbiellini, B.; Rajeshwar, K.; Partoens, B.; Weiss, A.H. pdf  url
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  Title (up) Auger electron emission initiated by the creation of valence-band holes in graphene by positron annihilation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Nature communications Abbreviated Journal Nat Commun  
  Volume 8 Issue 8 Pages 16116  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Auger processes involving the filling of holes in the valence band are thought to make important contributions to the low-energy photoelectron and secondary electron spectrum from many solids. However, measurements of the energy spectrum and the efficiency with which electrons are emitted in this process remain elusive due to a large unrelated background resulting from primary beam-induced secondary electrons. Here, we report the direct measurement of the energy spectra of electrons emitted from single layer graphene as a result of the decay of deep holes in the valence band. These measurements were made possible by eliminating competing backgrounds by employing low-energy positrons (<1.25 eV) to create valence-band holes by annihilation. Our experimental results, supported by theoretical calculations, indicate that between 80 and 100% of the deep valence-band holes in graphene are filled via an Auger transition.  
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  ISSN 2041-1723 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 20 Open Access  
  Notes The experiments in this work were supported by the grant NSF DMR 1508719. A.H.W and A.R.K. gratefully acknowledge support for the building of advanced positron beam through the grant NSF DMR MRI 1338130. V.C. and R.S. were supported by the FWO-Vlaanderen through Project No. G. 0224.14N. The computational resources and services used in this work were in part provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center) and the HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA), both funded by the Hercules Foundation and the Flemish Government (EWI Department). The work at Northeastern University was supported by the US Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences grant number DE-FG02-07ER46352 (core research), and benefited from Northeastern University’s Advanced Scientific Computation Center (ASCC), the NERSC supercomputing center through DOE grant number DE-AC02-05CH11231, and support (applications to layered materials) from the DOE EFRC: Center for the Computational Design of Functional Layered Materials (CCDM) under DE-SC0012575. Approved Most recent IF: 12.124  
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Author Lelouche, S.N.K.; Lemir, I.; Biglione, C.; Craig, T.; Bals, S.; Horcajada, P. url  doi
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  Title (up) AuNP/MIL-88B-NH₂ nanocomposite for the valorization of nitroarene by green catalytic hydrogenation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Chemistry: a European journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1-10  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The efficiency of a catalytic process is assessed based on conversion, yield, and time effectiveness. However, these parameters are insufficient for evaluating environmentally sustainable research. As the world is urged to shift towards green catalysis, additional factors such as reaction media, raw material availability, sustainability, waste minimization and catalyst biosafety, need to be considered to accurately determine the efficacy and sustainability of the process. By combining the high porosity and versatility of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and the activity of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), efficient, cyclable and biosafe composite catalysts can be achieved. Thus, a composite based on AuNPs and the nanometric flexible porous iron(III) aminoterephthalate MIL-88B-NH2 was successfully synthesized and fully characterized. This nanocomposite was tested as catalyst in the reduction of nitroarenes, which were identified as anthropogenic water pollutants, reaching cyclable high conversion rates at short times for different nitroarenes. Both synthesis and catalytic reactions were performed using green conditions, and even further tested in a time-optimizing one-pot synthesis and catalysis experiment. The sustainability and environmental impact of the catalytic conditions were assessed by green metrics. Thus, this study provides an easily implementable synthesis, and efficient catalysis, while minimizing the environmental and health impact of the process.  
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