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Peelaers, H.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Phonon band structure of Si nanowires: a stability analysis |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nano letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
Volume |
9 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
107-111 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
We present full ab initio calculations of the phonon band structure of thin Si nanowires oriented along the [110] direction. Using these phonon dispersion relations, we investigate the structural stability of these wires. We found that all studied wires were stable also when doped with either B or P, if the unit cell was taken sufficiently large along the wire axis. The evolution of the phonon dispersion relations and of the sound velocities with respect to the wire diameters is discussed. Softening is observed for acoustic modes and hardening for optical phonon modes with increasing wire diameters. |
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Washington |
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000262519100020 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-03 |
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ISSN |
1530-6984;1530-6992; |
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Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
51 |
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Most recent IF: 12.712; 2009 IF: 9.991 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76022 |
Serial |
2601 |
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Esken, D.; Zhang, X.; Lebedev, O.I.; Schröder, F.; Fischer, R.A. |
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Pd@MOF-5: limitations of gas-phase infiltration and solution impregnation of [Zn4O(bdc)3] (MOF-5) with metalorganic palladium precursors for loading with Pd nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem |
Volume |
19 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
1314-1319 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The limitations of the loading of the porous metalorganic framework [Zn4O(bdc)3] (bdc = benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate; MOF-5 or IRMOF-1) with Pd nanoparticles was investigated. First, the volatile organometallic precursor [Pd(5-C5H5)(3-C3H5)] was employed to get the inclusion compound [Pd(5-C5H5)(3-C3H5)]x@MOF-5 via gas-phase infiltration at 10-3 mbar. A loading of four molecules of [Pd(5-C5H5)(3-C3H5)] per formula unit of MOF-5 (x = 4) can be reached (35 wt.% Pd). Second, the metalorganic precursor [Pd(acac)2] (acac = 2,4-pentanedionate) was used and the inclusion materials [Pd(acac)2]x@MOF-5 of different Pd loadings were obtained by incipient wetness infiltration. However, the maximum loading was lower as compared with the former case with about two precursor molecules per formula unit of MOF-5. Both loading routes are suitable for the synthesis of Pd nanoparticles inside the porous host matrix. Homogeneously distributed nanoparticles with diameter of 2.4(±0.2) nm can be achieved by photolysis of the inclusion compounds [Pd(5-C5H5)(3-C3H5)]x@MOF-5 (x 4), while the hydrogenolysis of [Pd(acac)2]x@MOF-5 (x 2) leads to a mixture of small particles inside the network (< 3 nm) and large Pd agglomerates (40 nm) on the outer surface of the MOF-5 specimens. The pure Pdx@MOF-5 materials proved to be stable under hydrogen pressure (2 bar) at 150 °C over many hours. Neither hydrogenation of the bdc linkers nor particle growth was observed. The new composite materials were characterized by 1H/13C-MAS-NMR, powder XRD, ICP-AES, FT-IR, N2 sorption measurements and high resolution TEM. Raising the Pd loading of a representative sample Pd4@MOF-5 (35 wt.% Pd) by using [Pd(5-C5H5)(3-C3H5)] as precursor in a second cycle of gas-phase infiltration and photolysis was accompanied by the collapse of the long-range crystalline order of the MOF. |
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Cambridge |
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000263450300015 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-22 |
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ISSN |
0959-9428;1364-5501; |
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Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
100 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76318 |
Serial |
2565 |
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Stranger, M.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.S.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Particulate matter and gaseous pollutants in residences in Antwerp, Belgium |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
The science of the total environment |
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Volume |
407 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
1182-1192 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
Abstract |
This comprehensive study, a first in Flanders, Belgium, aimed at characterizing the residential indoor air quality of subgroups that took part in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS I1991 and ECHRS II1996) questionnaire-based asthma and related illnesses studies. This pilot study aimed at the evaluation of particulate matter and various inorganic gaseous compounds in residences in Antwerp. In addition personal exposure to the gaseous compounds of one individual per residence was assessed. The main objective was to obtain some base-line pollutant levels and compare these with studies performed in other cities, to estimate the indoor air quality in residences in Antwerp. Correlations between the various pollutant levels, indoor:outdoor ratios and the micro-environments of each residence were investigated. This paper presents results on indoor and ambient PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 mass concentrations, its elemental composition in terms of K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br, Pb, Al, Si, S and Cl and the water-soluble ionic concentrations in terms of SO42−, NO32−, Cl−, NH4+ K+, Ca2+. In addition, indoor, ambient and personal exposure levels of the gases NO2, SO2, and O3 were determined. Elevated indoor:outdoor ratios were found for NO2 in residences containing gas stoves. In smoker's houses increased PM concentrations of 58 and 43% were found for the fine and coarse fractions respectively. Contrary to the fact that all I/O ratios of the registered elements in each individual house were significantly correlated to each other, no correlation could be established between the I/O ratios of the different houses, thus indicating a unique micro-environment for each residence. Linear relationships between the particulate matter elemental composition, SO2 and O3 levels indoors and outdoors could be established. No linear relationships between indoor and outdoor NO2 and particulate mass concentrations were found. |
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000262660800020 |
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2008-11-15 |
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0048-9697; 1879-1026 |
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Times cited |
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Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:76002 |
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8361 |
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Bultinck, E.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collisions treatment of an Ar/O2 magnetron discharge used for the reactive sputter deposition of TiOx films |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
New journal of physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
New J Phys |
Volume |
11 |
Issue |
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Pages |
103010-103010,24 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
The physical processes in an Ar/O2 magnetron discharge used for the reactive sputter deposition of TiOx thin films were simulated with a 2d3v particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collisions (PIC/MCC) model. The plasma species taken into account are electrons, Ar+ ions, fast Arf atoms, metastable Arm* atoms, Ti+ ions, Ti atoms, O+ ions, O2+ ions, O− ions and O atoms. This model accounts for plasmatarget interactions, such as secondary electron emission and target sputtering, and the effects of target poisoning. Furthermore, the deposition process is described by an analytical surface model. The influence of the O2/Ar gas ratio on the plasma potential and on the species densities and fluxes is investigated. Among others, it is shown that a higher O2 pressure causes the region of positive plasma potential and the O− density to be more spread, and the latter to decrease. On the other hand, the deposition rates of Ti and O are not much affected by the O2/Ar proportion. Indeed, the predicted stoichiometry of the deposited TiOx film approaches x=2 for nearly all the investigated O2/Ar proportions. |
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Bristol |
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000270820900001 |
Publication Date |
2009-10-06 |
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ISSN |
1367-2630; |
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Impact Factor |
3.786 |
Times cited |
24 |
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Most recent IF: 3.786; 2009 IF: 3.312 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78326 |
Serial |
2559 |
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Bultinck, E.; Mahieu, S.; Depla, D.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collisions model for the reactive sputter deposition of nitride layers |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Plasma processes and polymers |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Process Polym |
Volume |
6 |
Issue |
S:1 |
Pages |
S784-S788 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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A 2d3v Particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collisions (PIC/MCC) model was constructed for an Ar/N2 reactive gas mixture in a magnetron discharge. A titanium target was used, in order to study the sputter deposition of a TiNx thin film. Cathode currents and voltages were calculated self-consistently and compared with experiments. Also, ion fluxes to the cathode were calculated, which cause sputtering of the target. The sputtered atom fluxes from the target, and to the substrate were calculated, in order to visualize the deposition of the TiNx film. |
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Weinheim |
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000272302900149 |
Publication Date |
2009-09-16 |
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Edition |
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1612-8850; |
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Impact Factor |
2.846 |
Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.846; 2009 IF: 4.037 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79364 |
Serial |
2558 |
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Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Zhang, H.; Dikarev, E.V.; Shpanchenko, R.V.; Antipov, E.V. |
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Original close-packed structure and magnetic properties of the Pb4Mn9O20 manganite |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of solid state chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Solid State Chem |
Volume |
182 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
2231-2238 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The crystal structure of the Pb4Mn9O20 compound (previously known as Pb0.43MnO2.18) was solved from powder X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and high resolution electron microscopy data (S.G. Pnma, a=13.8888(2) Å, b=11.2665(2) Å, c=9.9867(1) Å, RI=0.016, RP=0.047). The structure is based on a 6H (cch)2 close packing of pure oxygen h-type (O16) layers alternating with mixed c-type (Pb4O12) layers. The Mn atoms occupy octahedral interstices formed by the oxygen atoms of the close-packed layers. The MnO6 octahedra share edges within the layers, whereas the octahedra in neighboring layers are linked through corner sharing. The relationship with the closely related Pb3Mn7O15 structure is discussed. Magnetization measurements reveal a peculiar magnetic behavior with a phase transition at 52 K, a small net magnetization below the transition temperature, and a tendency towards spin freezing. |
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London |
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000269066400035 |
Publication Date |
2009-06-12 |
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0022-4596; |
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Impact Factor |
2.299 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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The authors are grateful to Christoph Geibel for the help in magnetization measurements. A.Ts. acknowledges MPI CKS for hospitality and financial support during the stay. E.D. thanks the National Science Foundation (CHE-0718900) for financial support. This work was supported by the Russian Foundation of Basic Research (RFBR Grants 07-03-00664-a, 06-03-90168-a and 07-03-00890-a). The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative. Reference 026019 ESTEEM. |
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Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78935UA @ admin @ c:irua:78935 |
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2529 |
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Verberck, B.; Vliegenthart, G.A.; Gompper, G. |
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Orientational ordering in solid C60 fullerene-cubane |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
The journal of chemical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Chem Phys |
Volume |
130 |
Issue |
15 |
Pages |
154510,1-154510,14 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
We study the structure and phase behavior of fullerene-cubane C60·C8H8 by Monte Carlo simulation. Using a simple potential model capturing the icosahedral and cubic symmetries of its molecular constituents, we reproduce the experimentally observed phase transition from a cubic to an orthorhombic crystal lattice and the accompanying rotational freezing of the C60 molecules. We elaborate a scheme to identify the low-temperature orientations of individual molecules and to detect a pattern of orientational ordering similar to the arrangement of C60 molecules in solid C60. Our configuration of orientations supports a doubled periodicity along one of the crystal axes. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000265486300036 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-22 |
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0021-9606; |
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Impact Factor |
2.965 |
Times cited |
8 |
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Most recent IF: 2.965; 2009 IF: 3.093 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77258 |
Serial |
2519 |
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Lamoen, D.; March, N.H. |
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Orientational disorder in some molecular solids in relation to the boson peak in glasses |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physics letters : A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Lett A |
Volume |
373 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
799-800 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Orientational disorder in some molecular solids is discussed in relation to the emphasis placed on transverse vibrational modes in glasses as the origin of the observed boson peak in two very recent contributions in Nature Materials. In particular, facts are here presented for (i) CH4, (ii) C60 and (iii) ethanol in their solid phases for (a) specific heat and (b) neutron scattering. The results for ethanol in particular do not fit in with the interpretation of the boson peak in terms of transverse acoustic phonons in disordered systems. Glasses will therefore have to be separated into at least two classes where the physical interpretation of the boson peak is concerned. |
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Amsterdam |
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000263515500020 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-09 |
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0375-9601; |
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Impact Factor |
1.772 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
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Bof |
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Most recent IF: 1.772; 2009 IF: 2.009 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72917 |
Serial |
2516 |
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Godoi, R.H.M.; Aerts, K.; Harlay, J.; Kaegi, R.; Ro, C.-U.; Chou, L.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Organic surface coating on Coccolithophores – Emiliania huxleyi: its determination and implication in the marine carbon cycle |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Microchemical journal |
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91 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
266-271 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Most of the marine precipitation of CaCO3 is due to the biological activities of planktonic and benthic organisms in waters largely oversaturated with respect to calcium carbonates. This saturation state is expected to decrease as CO2 increases in seawater. A conventional view in oceanography suggests that calcium carbonates organisms are preserved in oversaturated waters and dissolve only below the lysocline. However, it has be postulated that a fraction of the CaCO3 precipitated biogenically could dissolve in oversaturated waters due to the formation of microenvironments in which respired CO2 decreases the saturation state of seawater (Ù) in the vicinity of CaCO3 crystals. In the present study, cells of the coccolithophore Emiliania huxleyi obtained from laboratory cultures and field samples collected in the Gulf of Biscay, were examined using variable-energy electron-probe microanalysis, to determine the presence and thickness of their organic coating. In addition, a new approach for transferring micrometer-sized particles from a filter onto transmission electron microscope grids using manipulators was used to investigate individual coccolithophores. The dry thickness of an organic coating over the coccolithophore surface was found to range between 280 and 350 nm. The resemblance of this coating to the carbohydrates produced and released by the cell is discussed as well as their potential for constituting a microenvironment that hosts bacteria. The properties of this organic coating and its role in the preservation/dissolution and export of biogenic carbonates in the water column are one of the major issues of carbonate geochemistry. |
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000264238000020 |
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2009-01-02 |
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0026-265x; 0026-265x |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:73322 |
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8346 |
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Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fécant, A.; Hastoye, G.; Vanbutsele, G.; Bats, N.; Guillon, E.; Martens, J.A. |
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Ordered end-member of ZSM-48 zeolite family |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
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21 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
371-380 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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ZSM-48 and related zeolites are considered to be highly disordered structures. Different polytypes can be clearly distinguished by simulation of high-resolution electron microscopy images. Synthesis of phase-pure polytypes was attempted. One of the investigated samples crystallized via seeding designated as COK-8 consisted of nanoscopic, needlelike crystals with a very large length/width ratio, growing along the pore direction. These specimens are phase-pure polytype 6 (PT6, numbering according to Lobo and van Koningsveld). Aggregates of these nanoneedles occasionally contained a second polytype: PT1. The latter polytype occurred more abundantly in larger crystal rods in an IZM-1 sample crystallized in ethylene glycol. Here too, the isolated crystallites mainly consist of large, defect-free regions of PT6. A simulation of polytype lattice energies offers a rational explanation for the observed polytypical intergrowth formation. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000262605200026 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-30 |
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ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
30 |
Open Access |
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Fwo; Goa |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76032 |
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2503 |
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Lindner, H.; Autrique, D.; Garcia, C.C.; Niemax, K.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Optimized transport setup for high repetition rate pulse-separated analysis in laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Analytical chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Anal Chem |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
4241-4248 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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An optimized laser ablation setup, proposed for high repetition rate inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS) analyses such as 2D imaging or depth profiling, is presented. For such applications, the particle washout time needs to be as short as possible to allow high laser pulse frequencies for reduced analysis time. Therefore, it is desirable to have an ablation setup that operates as a laminar flow reactor (LFR). A top-down strategy was applied that resulted in the present design. In the first step, a previously applied ablation setup was analyzed on the basis of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) results presented by D. Autrique et al. (Spectrochim. Acta, B 2008, 63, 257−270). By means of CFD simulations, the design was modified in such a way that it operated in the LFR regime. Experimental results demonstrate that the current design can indeed be regarded as an LFR. Furthermore, the operation under LFR conditions allowed some insight into the initial radial concentration distribution if the experimental ICPMS signal and analytical expressions are taken into account. Recommendations for a modified setup for more resilient spatial distributions are given. With the present setup, a washout time of 140 ms has been achieved for a 3% signal area criterion. Therefore, 7 Hz repetition rates can be applied with the present setup. Using elementary formulas of the analytical model, an upper bound for the washout times for similar setups can be predicted. The authors believe that the presented setup geometry comes close to the achievable limit for reliable short washout times. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000266601800014 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-29 |
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ISSN |
0003-2700;1520-6882; |
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Impact Factor |
6.32 |
Times cited |
18 |
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Most recent IF: 6.32; 2009 IF: 5.214 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76935 |
Serial |
2492 |
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Cao, S.; Tirry, W.; van den Broek, W.; Schryvers, D. |
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Optimization of a FIB/SEM slice-and-view study of the 3D distribution of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in NiTi |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of microscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Microsc-Oxford |
Volume |
233 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
61-68 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
Abstract |
The 3D morphology and distribution of lenticular Ni4Ti3 precipitates in the austenitic B2 matrix of a binary Ni51Ti49 alloy has been investigated by a slice-and-view procedure in a dual-beam focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope system. Due to the weak contrast of the precipitates, proper imaging conditions need to be selected first to allow for semi-automated image treatment. Knowledgeable imaging is further needed to ensure that all variants of the precipitates are observed with equal probability, regardless of sample orientation. Finally, a volume ratio of 10.2% for the Ni4Ti3 precipitates could be calculated, summed over all variants, which yields a net composition of Ni50.27Ti49.73 for the matrix, leading to an increase of 125 degrees for the martensitic start temperature. Also, the expected relative orientation of the different variants of the precipitates could be confirmed. |
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Oxford |
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000262511900008 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-15 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0022-2720;1365-2818; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.692 |
Times cited |
22 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Multimat Fwo; G0465.05 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.692; 2009 IF: 1.612 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76026 |
Serial |
2486 |
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Dhong, H.M.; Zhang, J.; Peeters, F.M.; Xu, W. |
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Optical conductance and transmission in bilayer graphene |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Appl Phys |
Volume |
106 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
043103,1-043103,6 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
We present a theoretical study of the optoelectronic properties of bilayer graphene. The optical conductance and transmission coefficient are calculated using the energy-balance equation derived from a Boltzmann equation for an air/graphene/dielectric-wafer system. For short wavelengths (<0.2 µm), we obtain the universal optical conductance =e2/(2). Interestingly, there exists an optical absorption window in the wavelength range 10100 µm, which is induced by different transition energies required for inter- and intra-band optical absorptions in the presence of the MossBurstein effect. As a result, the position and width of this absorption window depend sensitively on temperature, carrier density, and sample mobility of the system. These results are relevant for applications of recently developed graphene devices in advanced optoelectronics such as the infrared photodetectors. |
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American Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000270083800004 |
Publication Date |
2009-08-20 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0021-8979; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.068 |
Times cited |
11 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.068; 2009 IF: 2.072 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79315 |
Serial |
2472 |
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Yang, X.-Y.; Li, Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Xiao, F.-S.; Su, B.-L. |
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One-pot synthesis of catalytically stable and active nanoreactors: encapsulation of size-controlled nanoparticles within a hierarchically macroporous core@ordered mesoporous shell system |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
Volume |
21 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
1368-1372 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Size-controlled, catalytically active nanoparticles are successfully encapsulated in a one-pot synthesis to form novel hierarchical macroporous core@mesoporous shell structures, where macroporous cores are connected by uniform and ordered mesoporous channels. Most importantly, the encapsulated nanoparticles can be used as nanoreactors, with high activities and excellent long-term recycling stability. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000265432700011 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-14 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0935-9648;1521-4095; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
61 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Iap |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77316 |
Serial |
2466 |
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Martens, T.; Brok, W.J.M.; van Dijk, J.; Bogaerts, A. |
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On the regime transitions during the formation of an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier glow discharge |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys D Appl Phys |
Volume |
42 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
122002,1-122002,5 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
The atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge in helium is a pulsed discharge in nature. If during the electrical current pulse a glow discharge is reached, then this pulse will last only a few microseconds in operating periods of sinusoidal voltage with lengths of about 10 to 100 µs. In this paper we demonstrate that right before a glow discharge is reached, the discharge very closely resembles the commonly assumed Townsend discharge structure, but actually contains some significant differing features and hence should not be considered as a Townsend discharge. In order to clarify this, we present calculation results of high time and space resolution of the pulse formation. The results indicate that indeed a maximum of ionization is formed at the anode, but that the level of ionization remains high and that the electric field at that time is significantly disturbed. Our results also show where this intermediate structure comes from. |
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London |
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Wos |
000266639300002 |
Publication Date |
2009-05-22 |
Series Editor |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0022-3727;1361-6463; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.588 |
Times cited |
21 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.588; 2009 IF: 2.083 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76458 |
Serial |
2450 |
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Koblischka, M.R.; Winter, M.; Das, P.; Koblischka-Veneva, A.; Muralidhar, M.; Wolf, T.; Babu, N.H.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hartmann, U. |
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Observation of nanostripes and -clusters in (Nd, EuGd)Ba2Cu3Ox superconductors |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physica: C : superconductivity |
Abbreviated Journal |
Physica C |
Volume |
469 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
168-176 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Nanostripes are observed in melt-textured and single-crystalline samples of the ternary light rare earth (LRE)-compound (Nd0.33Eu0.33Gd0.33)Ba2Cu3Ox (NEG) by means of atomic force microscopy, scanning tunnelling microscopy at ambient conditions, combined with transmission electron microscopy and electron backscatter diffraction. This enables the observation of several important features: The nanostripes are formed by chains of nanoclusters, representing the LRE/Ba substitution. The dimensions of the nanostripes are similar for both types of NEG samples. The periodicity of the nanostripes is found to range between 40 and 60 nm; the shape of the nanoclusters is elliptic with a major axis length between 300 and 500 nm and a minor axis length of about 30150 nm. The stripes are filling effectively the space in between the twin boundaries. Concerning the flux pinning, the nanoclusters are the important pinning sites, not the nanostripes themselves. |
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Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000264657100008 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-23 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0921-4534; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.404 |
Times cited |
6 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.404; 2009 IF: 0.723 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76403 |
Serial |
2418 |
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Petrovic, D.; Martens, T.; De Bie, C.; van Dijk, J.; Brok, W.J.M.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Numerical study on energy efficiency of a cylindrical dielectric barrier discharge plasma-chemical reactor |
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P1 Proceeding |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
109 |
Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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S.l. |
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0000-00-00 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; |
Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85694 |
Serial |
2412 |
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Author |
Kolev, I.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Numerical study of the sputtering in a dc magnetron |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
27 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
20-28 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
Molecular dynamics simulations were used to investigate the size-dependent melting mechanism of nickel nanoclusters of various sizes. The melting process was monitored by the caloric curve, the overall cluster Lindemann index, and the atomic Lindemann index. Size-dependent melting temperatures were determined, and the correct linear dependence on inverse diameter was recovered. We found that the melting mechanism gradually changes from dynamic coexistence melting to surface melting with increasing cluster size. These findings are of importance in better understanding carbon nanotube growth by catalytic chemical vapor deposition as the phase state of the catalyst nanoparticle codetermines the growth mechanism. |
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Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000263299600018 |
Publication Date |
2009-02-03 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
66 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.536; 2009 IF: 4.224 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71634 |
Serial |
2411 |
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Neyts, E.C.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Numerical study of the size-dependent melting mechanisms of nickel nanoclusters |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
Volume |
113 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
2771-2776 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
Molecular dynamics simulations were used to investigate the size-dependent melting mechanism of nickel nanoclusters of various sizes. The melting process was monitored by the caloric curve, the overall cluster Lindemann index, and the atomic Lindemann index. Size-dependent melting temperatures were determined, and the correct linear dependence on inverse diameter was recovered. We found that the melting mechanism gradually changes from dynamic coexistence melting to surface melting with increasing cluster size. These findings are of importance in better understanding carbon nanotube growth by catalytic chemical vapor deposition as the phase state of the catalyst nanoparticle codetermines the growth mechanism. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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0000-00-00 |
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ISSN |
1932-7447 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2009 IF: 4.224 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76495 |
Serial |
2410 |
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Neyts, E.; Eckert, M.; Mao, M.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Numerical simulation of hydrocarbon plasmas for nanoparticle formation and the growth of nanostructured thin films |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Plasma physics and controlled fusion |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Phys Contr F |
Volume |
51 |
Issue |
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Pages |
124034,1-124034,8 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
This paper outlines two different numerical simulation approaches, carried out by our group, used for describing hydrocarbon plasmas in their applications for either nanoparticle formation in the plasma or the growth of nanostructured thin films, such as nanocrystalline diamond (NCD). A plasma model based on the fluid approach is utilized to study the initial mechanisms giving rise to nanoparticle formation in an acetylene plasma. The growth of NCD is investigated by molecular dynamics simulations, describing the interaction of the hydrocarbon species with a substrate. |
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Oxford |
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000271940800045 |
Publication Date |
2009-11-12 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0741-3335;1361-6587; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.392 |
Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Most recent IF: 2.392; 2009 IF: 2.409 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79132 |
Serial |
2405 |
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Zhang, H.; Yang, J.-H.; Shpanchenko, R.V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Clérac, R.; Dikarev, E.V. |
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New class of single-source precursors for the synthesis of main group-transition metal oxides: heterobimetallic Pb-Mn \beta-diketonates |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
Volume |
48 |
Issue |
17 |
Pages |
8480-8488 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Heterometallic lead−manganese â-diketonates have been isolated in pure form by several synthetic methods that include solid-state and solution techniques. Two compounds with different Pb/Mn ratios, PbMn2(hfac)6 (1) and PbMn(hfac)4 (2) (hfac = hexafluoroacetylacetonate), can be obtained in quantitative yield by using different starting materials. Single crystal X-ray investigation revealed that the solid-state structure of 1 contains trinuclear molecules in which lead metal center is sandwiched between two [Mn(hfac)3] units, while 2 consists of infinite chains of alternating [Pb(hfac)2] and [Mn(hfac)2] fragments. The heterometallic structures are held together by strong Lewis acid−base interactions between metal atoms and diketonate ligands acting in chelating-bridging fashion. Spectroscopic investigation confirmed the retention of heterometallic structures in solutions of non-coordinating solvents as well as upon sublimation-deposition procedure. Thermal decomposition of heterometallic diketonates has been systematically investigated in a wide range of temperatures and annealing times. For the first time, it has been shown that thermal decomposition of heterometallic diketonates results in mixed-metal oxides, while both the structure of precursors and the thermolysis conditions have a significant influence on the nature of the resulting oxides. Five different Pb−Mn oxides have been detected by X-ray powder diffraction when studying the decomposition of 1 and 2 in the temperature range 500−800 °C. The phase that has been previously reported as Pb0.43MnO2.18 was synthesized in the pure form by decomposition of 1, and crystallographically characterized. The orthorhombic unit cell parameters of this oxide, obtained by electron diffraction technique, have been subsequently refined using X-ray powder diffraction data. Besides that, a previously unknown lead−manganese oxide has been obtained at low temperature decomposition and short annealing times. The parameters of its monoclinically distorted unit cell have been determined. The EDX analysis revealed that this compound has a Pb/Mn ratio close to 1:4 and contains no appreciable amount of fluorine. |
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Easton, Pa |
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000269313500056 |
Publication Date |
2009-08-04 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0020-1669;1520-510X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
28 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.857; 2009 IF: 4.657 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78486 |
Serial |
2308 |
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Slachmuylders, A.F.; Partoens, B.; Magnus, W.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Neutral shallow donors near a metallic interface |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Microelectronics journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microelectron J |
Volume |
40 |
Issue |
4/5 |
Pages |
753-755 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
The effect of a metallic gate on the bound states of a shallow donor located near the gate is studied. We calculate the energy spectrum as a function of the distance between the metallic gate and the donor and find an anti-crossing behavior in the energy levels for certain distances. We show how a transverse electric field can tune the average position of the electron with respect to the metallic gate and the impurity. |
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Luton |
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000265870200024 |
Publication Date |
2009-02-04 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0026-2692; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.163 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.163; 2009 IF: 0.778 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77029 |
Serial |
2296 |
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Celik, N.; Čevik, U.; Celik, A.; Koz, B. |
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Natural and artificial radioactivity measurements in Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of hazardous materials |
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162 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
146-153 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
Abstract |
In the present work, naturally occurring radionuclides of (226)Ra, (232)Th and (40)K were measured in soil samples collected from the Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. It was found that the activity concentrations ranged from 12 to 120 Bq kg(-1) for (226)Ra, from 13 to 121 Bq kg(-1) for (232)Th and from 204 to 1295 Bq kg(-1) for (40)K. Besides naturally occurring radionuclides, (137)Cs activity concentration was measured in soil, lichen and moss samples and it was found that (137)Cs activity concentration ranged from 27 to 775 Bq kg(-1) with for soil, from 29 to 879 Bq kg(-1) for lichen and from 67 to 1396 Bq kg(-1) for moss samples. Annual effective doses due to the naturally occurring radionuclides and (137)CS were estimated. Ecological half-lives of (137)CS in lichen and moss species were estimated. The decrease of the activity concentrations in the present measurements (2007) relative to those in 1993 indicated ecological half-lives between 1.36 and 2.96 years for lichen and between 1.35 and 2.85 years for moss species. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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000263149400019 |
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2008-05-10 |
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ISSN |
0304-3894 |
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no |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:94562 |
Serial |
8296 |
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Goorden, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lenaerts, S.; Deblonde, M.; et al. |
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Nanotechnologie: gewikt en gewogen |
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Minutes and reports |
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2009 |
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Minutes and reports; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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NanoSoc |
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0000-00-00 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82905 |
Serial |
2277 |
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Goorden, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lenaerts, S.; Deblonde, M.; van Oudheusden, M.; et al. |
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Nanotechnologie op de agenda |
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Minutes and reports |
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2009 |
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Minutes and reports; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Society and Environment; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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NanoSoc |
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Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82903 |
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2278 |
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Vlasov, I.I.; Barnard, A.S.; Ralchenko, V.G.; Lebedev, O.I.; Kanzyuba, M.V.; Saveliev, A.V.; Konov, V.I.; Goovaerts, E. |
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Nanodiamond photoemitters based on strong narrow-band luminescence from silicon-vacancy defects |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
Volume |
21 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
808-812 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Nanostructured and organic optical and electronic materials (NANOrOPT) |
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Weinheim |
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000263737800012 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-12 |
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ISSN |
0935-9648;1521-4095; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
98 |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74513 |
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2253 |
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Vast, L.; Carpentier, L.; Lallemand, F.; Colomer, J.-F.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fonseca, A.; Nagy, J.B.; Mekhalif, Z.; Delhalle, J. |
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Multiwalled carbon nanotubes functionalized with 7-octenyltrichlorosilane and n-octyltrichlorosilane: dispersion in Sylgard®184 silicone and Youngs modulus |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of materials science |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Sci |
Volume |
44 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
3476-3482 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Sylgard®184/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWNT) composites have been prepared by in situ polymerization using purified and functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (f-MWNTs) as fillers. Surface modification of the MWNTs has been carried out by silanization with 7-octenyltrichlorosilane (7OTCS) and n-octyltrichlorosilane (nOTCS). The modification and dispersion of the carbon nanotubes in composites were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron spectroscopy (TEM), and high-resolution transmission electron spectroscopy (HRTEM). Youngs modulus results were derived from indentation testing. It is shown that the terminal-vinyl group of 7OTCS molecules plays an essential role for both the dispersion of the f-MWNTs in the composite and its mechanical properties. At loading as low as 0.2 wt%, the Youngs modulus is shown to increase up to 50%. This is interpreted as resulting from a combination of the good compatibility in the forming silicone matrix of the MWNTs coated with a siloxane network, on the one hand, and the covalent links created between the terminal-vinyl groups and the host matrix in formation, on the other hand. |
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London |
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000267153200022 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-20 |
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0022-2461;1573-4803; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.599 |
Times cited |
16 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Iuap |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.599; 2009 IF: 1.471 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77844 |
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2245 |
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Gasparotto, A.; Barreca, D.; Fornasiero, P.; Gombac, V.; Lebedev, O.; Maccato, C.; Montini, T.; Tondello, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Comini, E.; Sberveglieri, G. |
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Multi-functional copper oxide nanosystems for H2 sustainable production and sensing |
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A2 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
ECS transactions |
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Volume |
25 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
1169-1176 |
Keywords |
A2 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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This work focuses on the use of tailored copper oxide nanoarchitectures as multi-functional materials for the sustainable production of hydrogen and its on-line detection. An innovative copper(II) precursor, Cu(hfa)2TMEDA, was adopted in the CVD of CuxO (x=1,2) nanosystems under both O2 and O2+H2O atmospheres on Si(100) and Al2O3 substrates. A multi-technique characterization indicates that both the phase composition (from Cu2O to CuO) and morphology (from continuous films to entangled quasi-1D nanosystems) can be tailored by varying the growth temperature and reaction atmosphere. The obtained CuxO nanodeposits are active in the photocatalytic H2 production from aqueous solutions under UV-Vis irradiation and display interesting gas sensing performances towards hydrogen detection even at moderate temperatures. |
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0000-00-00 |
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1938-5862 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81872 |
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2211 |
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Nowak, D.; Florek, M.; Nowak, J.; Kwiatek, W.; Lekki, J.; Chevallier, P.; Hacura, A.; Wrzalik, R.; Ben-Nissan, B.; Van Grieken, R.; Kuczumow, A. |
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Morphology and the chemical make-up of the inorganic components of black corals |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials |
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29 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
1029-1038 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Black corals (Cnidaria, Antipatharia) from three different sources were investigated with the aim of detecting inorganic components and their morphology. In general, the skeleton of black corals was composed of the chitin fibrils admixed with peptides and the chitin presence was confirmed by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR) and microRaman Microscopy, the latter giving the opportunity of tracing single fibrils and their location. The composition and concentrations of the inorganic components of the black corals were measured, using a scanning electron microprobe and micro-Particle Induced X-ray Emission (µ-PIXE). The application of such instruments enabled the estimation of the constituent distributions in a microscale. The mapping option was the most useful technique of making analyses in these studies, just to reveal the composition of chamber-like cells. Analysis of the morphology and microstructure showed that there were three distinct regions within the coral: a core and the cells encircled with adjacent interface gluing strips. The majority of the elements analyzed were selectively distributed and segregated in a striking way in mentioned distinctive zones of the skeleton and it was detected for the first time. The core area was characterized by the relatively elevated concentrations of Ca. The measurements gave extremely clear images of the distribution of particular elements in the skeletal tissue, with I, Ca, K and Fe much more concentrated in the gluing zones, while C, N, Na and Mg present in the interiors of particular skeletal cells. The distribution of some elements (Mg, Fe) and some compounds (chitin) and functional groups (SS, CI) allows differentiating the biological and mechanical functions of particular fragments of the rods. The kinds of elements and their concentrations measured were essentially in compliance with rare data available in the literature. The Raman technique gave the additional qualitative information about the structure of gluing zone and the chitin fibrils and surrounding matrix inside the cell interior. |
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000266520400065 |
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2008-09-10 |
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0928-4931 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:76024 |
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8284 |
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Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.; Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A. |
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Modified atomic scattering amplitudes and size effects on the 002 and 220 electron structure factors of multiple Ga1-xInxAs/GaAs quantum wells |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Appl Phys |
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105 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
084310,1-084310,8 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The modified atomic scattering amplitudes (MASAs) of mixed Ga<sub>1-x</sub>In<sub>x</sub>As, GaAs<sub>1-x</sub>N<sub>x</sub>, and InAs<sub>1-x</sub>N<sub>x</sub> are calculated using the density functional theory approach and the results are compared with those of the binary counterparts. The MASAs of N, Ga, As, and In for various scattering vectors in various chemical environments and in the zinc-blende structure are compared with the frequently used Doyle and Turner values. Deviation from the Doyle and Turner results is found for small scattering vectors (s<0.3 Å<sup>-1</sup>) and for these scattering vectors the MASAs are found to be sensitive to the orientation of the scattering vector and on the chemical environment. The chemical environment sensitive MASAs are used within zero pressure classical Metropolis Monte Carlo, finite temperature calculations to investigate the effect of well size on the electron 002 and 220 structure factors (SFs). The implications of the use of the 002 (200) spot for the quantification of nanostructured Ga<sub>1-x</sub>In<sub>x</sub>As systems are examined while the 220 SF across the well is evaluated and is found to be very sensitive to the in-plane static displacements. |
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American Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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000268064700149 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-23 |
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0021-8979; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
Impact Factor |
2.068 |
Times cited |
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Fwo G.0425.05; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.068; 2009 IF: 2.072 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78282 |
Serial |
2160 |
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