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Author Wahab, O.J.; Daviddi, E.; Xin, B.; Sun, P.Z.; Griffin, E.; Colburn, A.W.; Barry, D.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Peeters, F.M.; Geim, A.K.; Lozada-Hidalgo, M.; Unwin, P.R.
Title (down) Proton transport through nanoscale corrugations in two-dimensional crystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Nature Abbreviated Journal
Volume 620 Issue 7975 Pages 1-17
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Defect-free graphene is impermeable to all atoms(1-5) and ions(6,7) under ambient conditions. Experiments that can resolve gas flows of a few atoms per hour through micrometre-sized membranes found that monocrystalline graphene is completely impermeable to helium, the smallest atom(2,5). Such membranes were also shown to be impermeable to all ions, including the smallest one, lithium(6,7). By contrast, graphene was reported to be highly permeable to protons, nuclei of hydrogen atoms(8,9). There is no consensus, however, either on the mechanism behind the unexpectedly high proton permeability(10-14) or even on whether it requires defects in graphene's crystal lattice(6,8,15-17). Here, using high-resolution scanning electrochemical cell microscopy, we show that, although proton permeation through mechanically exfoliated monolayers of graphene and hexagonal boron nitride cannot be attributed to any structural defects, nanoscale non-flatness of two-dimensional membranes greatly facilitates proton transport. The spatial distribution of proton currents visualized by scanning electrochemical cell microscopy reveals marked inhomogeneities that are strongly correlated with nanoscale wrinkles and other features where strain is accumulated. Our results highlight nanoscale morphology as an important parameter enabling proton transport through two-dimensional crystals, mostly considered and modelled as flat, and indicate that strain and curvature can be used as additional degrees of freedom to control the proton permeability of two-dimensional materials. A study using high-resolution scanning electrochemical cell microscopy attributes proton permeation through defect-free graphene and hexagonal boron nitride to transport across areas of the structure that are under strain.
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Language Wos 001153630400007 Publication Date 2023-08-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0028-0836; 1476-4687 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 64.8 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 64.8; 2023 IF: 40.137
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:203827 Serial 9078
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Author Griffin, E.; Mogg, L.; Hao, G.-P.; Kalon, G.; Bacaksiz, C.; Lopez-Polin, G.; Zhou, T.Y.; Guarochico, V.; Cai, J.; Neumann, C.; Winter, A.; Mohn, M.; Lee, J.H.; Lin, J.; Kaiser, U.; Grigorieva, I., V; Suenaga, K.; Ozyilmaz, B.; Cheng, H.-M.; Ren, W.; Turchanin, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Geim, A.K.; Lozada-Hidalgo, M.
Title (down) Proton and Li-Ion permeation through graphene with eight-atom-ring defects Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Acs Nano Abbreviated Journal Acs Nano
Volume 14 Issue 6 Pages 7280-7286
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Defect-free graphene is impermeable to gases and liquids but highly permeable to thermal protons. Atomic-scale defects such as vacancies, grain boundaries, and Stone-Wales defects are predicted to enhance graphene's proton permeability and may even allow small ions through, whereas larger species such as gas molecules should remain blocked. These expectations have so far remained untested in experiment. Here, we show that atomically thin carbon films with a high density of atomic-scale defects continue blocking all molecular transport, but their proton permeability becomes similar to 1000 times higher than that of defect-free graphene. Lithium ions can also permeate through such disordered graphene. The enhanced proton and ion permeability is attributed to a high density of eight-carbon-atom rings. The latter pose approximately twice lower energy barriers for incoming protons compared to that of the six-atom rings of graphene and a relatively low barrier of similar to 0.6 eV for Li ions. Our findings suggest that disordered graphene could be of interest as membranes and protective barriers in various Li-ion and hydrogen technologies.
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Language Wos 000543744100086 Publication Date 2020-05-19
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ISSN 1936-0851 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 17.1 Times cited 53 Open Access
Notes ; The work was supported by the Lloyd's Register Foundation, EPSRC-EP/N010345/1, the European Research Council, the Graphene Flagship, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft project TRR 234 “CataLight” (Project B7, Grant No. 364549901), and the research infrastructure Grant No. INST 275/25 7-1 FUGG. E.G. and L.M. acknowledge the EPSRC NowNANO programme for funding. ; Approved Most recent IF: 17.1; 2020 IF: 13.942
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:170708 Serial 6586
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Author Mudronja, D.; Vanmeert, F.; Fazinic, S.; Janssens, K.; Tibljas, D.; Desnica, V.
Title (down) Protection of stone monuments using a brushing treatment with ammonium oxalate Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Coatings Abbreviated Journal Coatings
Volume 11 Issue 4 Pages 379
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Stone monuments and buildings are susceptible to weathering. Carbonate-based stones are especially vulnerable in acidic environments, whereas magmatic acidic stones are more susceptible to chemical weathering in basic environments. To slow down surface corrosion of limestone and marble artworks/buildings, protective coatings which inhibit calcite dissolution have been proposed. In this work, samples from two stone types with different porosity were treated with ammonium oxalate (AmOx) to create a protective layer of calcium oxalate (CaOx) using the previously developed brushing method. Two different synchrotron microscopy experiments were performed to determine its protective capability. X-ray powder diffraction (SR-mu-XRPD) in transmission geometry allowed visualization of the distributions of calcium carbonate and oxalates along the sample depths. In a second step, X-ray fluorescence (SR-mu-XRF) was used to check the efficiency/integrity of the protective surface coating layer. This was done by measuring the sulfur distribution on the stone surface after exposing the protected stones to sulfuric acid. XRPD showed the formation of a protective oxalate layer with a thickness of 5-15 mu m on the less porous stone, while a 20-30 mu m thick layer formed on the more porous stone. The XRF study showed that the optimal treatment time depends on the stone porosity. Increasing the treatment time from 1 to 3 h resulted in a decreased efficiency of the protective layer for the low porosity stone. We assume that this is due to the formation of vertical channels (cracks) in the protective layer.
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Language Wos 000642940900001 Publication Date 2021-03-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2079-6412 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.175 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.175
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:178271 Serial 8428
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Author Alvarez-Martin, A.; Janssens, K.
Title (down) Protecting and stimulating effect on the degradation of eosin lakes. Part 1 : lead white and cobalt blue Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Microchemical journal Abbreviated Journal Microchem J
Volume 141 Issue 141 Pages 51-63
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract An important problem encountered during the preservation of paintings and other artworks is the fading of the original colors due to exposure of the colorants to light. This fact is clearly evidenced in some of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings in which an organic red, eosin or geranium lake, is present. The identification of eosin and the characterization of its degradation products in paintings represents a challenge because of (i) the generally low concentration of the pigment remaining after an aging period of ca 100 years, (ii) the scarcity of the paint micro samples available for analysis and the difficulty of obtaining additional ones and (iii) the complexity of the degradation behavior of eosin when it is mixed with organic or inorganic pigments, binding media or varnish. This study presents an accelerated aging experiment of eosin paint models in order to understand better the discoloration process; more specifically the influence of different metals with which eosin forms complexes and of the presence of admixture pigments such as lead white and cobalt blue on the lightfastness of eosin is evaluated. Paint model samples were prepared using eosin, lead white, and cobalt blue in different mixing ratios and were characterized with several techniques before and after aging. The possible formation of intermediate molecular forms during the aging experiment and the influence of pigment ratios on the discoloration process were monitored at periodic intervals using a combination of LTV Visible and attenuated total Reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopies. Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy coupled to energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX) and optical microscopy (OM) analyses were performed to gain information about the discoloration processes taking place within the paint models. Eosin precipitated on lead, aluminum and potassium/aluminum salts was used. These three lakes showed similar discoloration rates under light exposure. In contrast, the presence and relative abundance of the admixture pigments lead white and cobalt blue had a significant influence on the (speed of the) eosin discoloration process. The presence of lead white and cobalt blue appears to stimulate the eosin degradation. However, the cobalt blue shows less influence in the discoloration process, showing a protective effect during the first stages of the aging. This may be qualitatively explained in terms of the ability of lead white to scatter light towards eosin molecules and the absorption characteristics of cobalt blue in the green range of the electromagnetic spectrum, shielding eosin from incoming light. The color changes observed in the paint reconstructions are similar to discoloration phenomena visible in some Van Gogh paintings and can offer an explanation of the gradual discoloration process that took place over the years. These insights will be helpful to estimate the original hues color used/intended by the artist.
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Language Wos 000439678200006 Publication Date 2018-05-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0026-265x; 0026-265x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.034 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes ; The authors sincerely acknowledged Dr. Costanza Miliani for sharing information about the synthesis of geranium lake. The authors also acknowledged Dr. Geert van der Snickt and Gert Nuyts for the help with the aging experiments and for carrying out the SEM-EDX measurements respectively. The authors would like to acknowledge the SolarPaint project (GOA programme, Antwerp University Research Council) for financial support. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.034
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:153087 Serial 5788
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Author Nabavi-Pelesaraei, A.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S.; Saber, Z.; Hosseini-Fashami, F.; Mostashari-Rad, F.; Ghasemi-Mobtaker, H.
Title (down) Prospects of solar systems in production chain of sunflower oil using cold press method with concentrating energy and life cycle assessment Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Energy Abbreviated Journal Energy
Volume 223 Issue Pages 120117
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM)
Abstract The aim of this study is determination of exergoenvironmental efficiency for using solar technologies in sunflower oil production in Iran. Accordingly, the applications of photovoltaic and photovoltaic/thermal systems were evaluated for both agricultural and industrial phases of sunflower oil production. Energy results reveal that 1 ton of sunflower oil consumes and produces about 180,354 and 39,400 MJ energy, respectively. About 86% of total energy consumption belongs to agricultural phase and electricity with 32%, has the highest share of total energy consumption. IMPACT 2002+ method and cumulative energy demand of life cycle assessment are applied to 3 defined scenarios including Present, photovoltaic and photovoltaic/thermal. Results indicate that total amounts of climate change in Present scenarios is 24537.53 kg CO2 eq.. The highest share of human health (90%), ecosystem quality (90%) and climate change (50%) in all scenarios belongs to direct emissions. Results also illustrates that total cumulative energy demand of Present, photovoltaic and photovoltaic/thermal scenarios are about 177,538, 99,054 and 132,158 MJ 1TSO(-1), respectively. Furthermore, the most contribution of non-renewable resources and fossil fuels belongs to electricity (37%), nitrogen (52%) and photovoltaic/thermal panels (39%) in Present, photovoltaic and photovoltaic/thermal scenarios, respectively. Finally the photovoltaic scenario is the best environmental-friendly scenario. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000637964000003 Publication Date 2021-02-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0360-5442 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.52 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.52
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:178193 Serial 6940
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Author Guzzinati, G.; Clark, L.; Béché, A.; Juchtmans, R.; Van Boxem, R.; Mazilu, M.; Verbeeck, J.
Title (down) Prospects for versatile phase manipulation in the TEM : beyond aberration correction Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 151 Issue 151 Pages 85-93
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract In this paper we explore the desirability of a transmission electron microscope in which the phase of the electron wave can be freely controlled. We discuss different existing methods to manipulate the phase of the electron wave and their limitations. We show how with the help of current techniques the electron wave can already be crafted into specific classes of waves each having their own peculiar properties. Assuming a versatile phase modulation device is feasible, we explore possible benefits and methods that could come into existence borrowing from light optics where the so-called spatial light modulators provide programmable phase plates for quite some time now. We demonstrate that a fully controllable phase plate building on Harald Rose׳s legacy in aberration correction and electron optics in general would open an exciting field of research and applications.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000351237800012 Publication Date 2014-10-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 19 Open Access
Notes 278510 Vortex; Fwo; 312483 Esteem2; esteem2jra2; esteem2jra3 ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2015 IF: 2.436
Call Number c:irua:121405 c:irua:121405UA @ admin @ c:irua:121405 Serial 2731
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Author Guzzinati, G.; Béché, A.; McGrouther, D.; Verbeeck, J.
Title (down) Prospects for out-of-plane magnetic field measurements through interference of electron vortex modes in the TEM Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Journal of optics Abbreviated Journal J Optics-Uk
Volume 21 Issue 12 Pages 124002
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Magnetic field mapping in transmission electron microscopy is commonplace, but all conventional methods provide only a projection of the components of the magnetic induction perpendicular to the electron trajectory. Recent experimental advances with electron vortices have shown that it is possible to map the out of plane magnetic induction in a TEM setup via interferometry with a specifically prepared electron vortex state carrying high orbital angular momentum (OAM). The method relies on the Aharonov?Bohm phase shift that the electron undergoes when going through a longitudinal field. Here we show how the same effect naturally occurs for any electron wave function, which can always be described as a superposition of OAM modes. This leads to a clear connection between the occurrence of high-OAM partial waves and the amount of azimuthal rotation in the far field angular distribution of the beam. We show that out of plane magnetic field measurement can thus be obtained with a much simpler setup consisting of a ring-like aperture with azimuthal spokes. We demonstrate the experimental setup and explore the achievable sensitivity of the magnetic field measurement.
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Language Wos 000499367800001 Publication Date 2019-10-28
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ISSN 2040-8978 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.741 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes The authors thank V Grillo and T Harvey for interesting and fruitful discussion. GG acknowledges support from a postdoctoral fellow-ship grant from the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek – Vlaanderen (FWO). The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 823717 – ESTEEM3. AB acknowledges funding from FWO project G093417N ('Compressed sensing enabling low dose imaging in transmission electron microscopy'). DM gratefully acknowledges funding of the FEBID capability through joint funding by University of Glasgow & EPSRC through a Strategic Equipment Grant (EP/P001483/1). Approved Most recent IF: 1.741
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:165116 Serial 6319
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Author Thomassen, G.; Dewulf, J.; Van Passel, S.
Title (down) Prospective material and substance flow analysis of the end-of-life phase of crystalline silicon-based PV modules Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Resources Conservation And Recycling Abbreviated Journal Resour Conserv Recy
Volume 176 Issue Pages 105917
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)
Abstract The approaching end-of life phase of early installed PV modules gave rise to a variety of potential end-of-life strategies, ranging from basic generic waste management strategies to advanced case-specific recycling options. However, no comprehensive assessment on the full range of technological possibilities is available and only limited attention was given to the material recovery rates of these different technologies in light of circular economy. In addition, current material recovery rates are indifferent towards the material value and the value of their secondary applications. Based on an extensive literature review, ten end-of-life scenarios with potential learning effects are identified and their material flows are quantified using a combined material and substance flow analysis. Subsequently, material recovery rates from a mass, economic value and embodied energy perspective are calculated, incorporating the differences in secondary applications. The differences in the mass-based recovery rates of the seven end-of-life scenarios that did not have landfill or municipal waste incineration as the main destination were minimal, as 73-79% of the mass was recovered for the best-case learning scenario. For the economic value recovery rate (9-66%) and the embodied energy recovery rate (18-45%), more profound differences were found. The collection rate was identified as most crucial parameter for all end-of-life scenarios, learning scenarios and recycling indicators. The mass-based recovery rate might favor end-of-life scenarios that lead to dissipation of valuable materials in non-functional secondary applications. Additional targets are required to avoid cascading of valuable materials and to avoid the economic cost and environmental burden of virgin materials.
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Language Wos 000708339400003 Publication Date 2021-10-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0921-3449 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 13.2 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.2
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:182462 Serial 6939
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Author Dutta, S.; Zografos, O.; Gurunarayanan, S.; Radu, I.; Sorée, B.; Catthoor, F.; Naeemi, A.
Title (down) Proposal for nanoscale cascaded plasmonic majority gates for non-Boolean computation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Scientific reports Abbreviated Journal Sci Rep-Uk
Volume 7 Issue Pages 17866
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract <script type='text/javascript'>document.write(unpmarked('Surface-plasmon-polariton waves propagating at the interface between a metal and a dielectric, hold the key to future high-bandwidth, dense on-chip integrated logic circuits overcoming the diffraction limitation of photonics. While recent advances in plasmonic logic have witnessed the demonstration of basic and universal logic gates, these CMOS oriented digital logic gates cannot fully utilize the expressive power of this novel technology. Here, we aim at unraveling the true potential of plasmonics by exploiting an enhanced native functionality – the majority voter. Contrary to the state-of-the-art plasmonic logic devices, we use the phase of the wave instead of the intensity as the state or computational variable. We propose and demonstrate, via numerical simulations, a comprehensive scheme for building a nanoscale cascadable plasmonic majority logic gate along with a novel referencing scheme that can directly translate the information encoded in the amplitude and phase of the wave into electric field intensity at the output. Our MIM-based 3-input majority gate displays a highly improved overall area of only 0.636 mu m(2) for a single-stage compared with previous works on plasmonic logic. The proposed device demonstrates non-Boolean computational capability and can find direct utility in highly parallel real-time signal processing applications like pattern recognition.'));
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Publisher Nature Publishing Group Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000418359600116 Publication Date 2017-12-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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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 2 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.259
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:148514 Serial 4891
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Author Shi, P.; Liu, M.; Yu, X.; Gielis, J.; Ratkowsky, D.A.
Title (down) Proportional relationship between leaf area and the product of leaf length and width of four types of special leaf shapes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Forests (19994907) Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 2 Pages 178
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract The leaf area, as an important leaf functional trait, is thought to be related to leaf length and width. Our recent study showed that the Montgomery equation, which assumes that leaf area is proportional to the product of leaf length and width, applied to different leaf shapes, and the coefficient of proportionality (namely the Montgomery parameter) range from 1/2 to π/4. However, no relevant geometrical evidence has previously been provided to support the above findings. Here, four types of representative leaf shapes (the elliptical, sectorial, linear, and triangular shapes) were studied. We derived the range of the estimate of the Montgomery parameter for every type. For the elliptical and triangular leaf shapes, the estimates are π/4 and 1/2, respectively; for the linear leaf shape, especially for the plants of Poaceae that can be described by the simplified Gielis equation, the estimate ranges from 0.6795 to π/4; for the sectorial leaf shape, the estimate ranges from 1/2 to π/4. The estimates based on the observations of actual leaves support the above theoretical results. The results obtained here show that the coefficient of proportionality of leaf area versus the product of leaf length and width only varies in a small range, maintaining the allometric relationship for leaf area and thereby suggesting that the proportional relationship between leaf area and the product of leaf length and width broadly remains stable during leaf evolution.
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Language Wos 000460744000102 Publication Date 2019-02-20
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ISSN 1999-4907 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:157200 Serial 8427
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Author Schweigert, I.V.; Schweigert, V.A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title (down) Properties of two-dimensional Coulomb clusters confined in a ring Type A1 Journal article
Year 1996 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 54 Issue Pages 10827-10834
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos A1996VT67400087 Publication Date 2002-07-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0163-1829;1095-3795; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.736 Times cited 27 Open Access
Notes Approved CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL 77/144 Q3 # MATHEMATICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY 19/101 Q1 # PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL 17/35 Q2 #
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:15791 Serial 2730
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Author Peelaers, H.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title (down) Properties of B and P doped Ge nanowires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett
Volume 90 Issue Pages 263103,1-3
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000247625500068 Publication Date 2007-06-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 35 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2007 IF: 3.596
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69642 Serial 2728
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Author Hardy, A.; Van Elshocht, S.; De Dobbelaere, C.; Hadermann, J.; Pourtois, G.; De Gendt, S.; Afanas'ev, V.V.; Van Bael, M.K.
Title (down) Properties and thermal stability of solution processed ultrathin, high-k bismuth titanate (Bi2Ti2O7) films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Materials research bulletin Abbreviated Journal Mater Res Bull
Volume 47 Issue 3 Pages 511-517
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Ultrathin bismuth titanate films (Bi2Ti2O7, 5-25 nm) are deposited onto SiO2/Si substrates by aqueous chemical solution deposition and their evolution during annealing is studied. The films crystallize into a preferentially oriented, pure pyrochlore phase between 500 and 700 degrees C, depending on the film thickness and the total thermal budget. Crystallization causes a strong increase of surface roughness compared to amorphous films. An increase of the interfacial layer thickness is observed after anneal at 600 degrees C, together with intermixing of bismuth with the substrate as shown by TEM-EDX. The band gap was determined to be similar to 3 eV from photoconductivity measurements and high dielectric constants between 30 and 130 were determined from capacitance voltage measurements, depending on the processing conditions. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000301994100001 Publication Date 2012-01-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0025-5408; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.446 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.446; 2012 IF: 1.913
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97797 Serial 2727
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Author Zhang, Q.-Z.; Bogaerts, A.
Title (down) Propagation of a plasma streamer in catalyst pores Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Plasma sources science and technology Abbreviated Journal Plasma Sources Sci T
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 035009
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Although plasma catalysis is gaining increasing interest for various environmental applications, the underlying mechanisms are still far from understood. For instance, it is not yet clear whether and how plasma streamers can propagate in catalyst pores, and what is the minimum pore size to make this happen. As this is crucial information to ensure good plasma-catalyst interaction, we study here the mechanism of plasma streamer propagation in a catalyst pore, by means of a twodimensional particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision model, for various pore diameters in the nm range to μm-range. The so-called Debye length is an important criterion for plasma penetration into catalyst pores, i.e. a plasma streamer can penetrate into pores when their diameter is larger than the Debye length. The Debye length is typically in the order of a few 100 nm up to 1 μm at the conditions under study, depending on electron density and temperature in the plasma streamer. For pores in the range of ∼50 nm, plasma can thus only penetrate to some extent and at

very short times, i.e. at the beginning of a micro-discharge, before the actual plasma streamer reaches the catalyst surface and a sheath is formed in front of the surface. We can make plasma streamers penetrate into smaller pores (down to ca. 500 nm at the conditions under study) by increasing the applied voltage, which yields a higher plasma density, and thus reduces the Debye length. Our simulations also reveal that the plasma streamers induce surface charging of the catalyst pore sidewalls, causing discharge enhancement inside the pore, depending on pore diameter and depth.
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Language Wos 000427976800001 Publication Date 2018-03-20
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ISSN 1361-6595 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.302 Times cited 16 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes We acknowledge financial support from the European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship within H2020 (Grant Agreement 702604) and from the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO) (Excellence of Science Program; EOS ID 30505023). This work was carried out in part using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen, a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the University of Antwerp. Approved Most recent IF: 3.302
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:150877 Serial 4954
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Author Sakarika, M.; Spiller, M.; Baetens, R.; Donies, G.; Vanderstuyf, J.; Vinck, K.; Vrancken, K.C.; Van Barel, G.; Du Bois, E.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
Title (down) Proof of concept of high-rate decentralized pre-composting of kitchen waste : optimizing design and operation of a novel drum reactor Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Waste management Abbreviated Journal
Volume 91 Issue Pages 20-32
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Product development
Abstract Each ton of organic household waste that is collected, transported and composted incurs costs (€75/ton gate fee). Reducing the mass and volume of kitchen waste (

KW) at the point of collection can diminish transport requirements and associated costs, while also leading to an overall reduction in gate fees for final processing. To this end, the objective of this research was to deliver a proof of concept for the so-called “urban pre-composter”; a bioreactor for the decentralized, high-rate pre-treatment of KW, that aims at mass and volume reduction at the point of collection. Results show considerable reductions in mass (33%), volume (62%) and organic solids (32%) of real KW, while provision of structure material and separate collection of leachate was found to be unnecessary. The temperature profile, C/N ratio (12) and VS/TS ratio (0.69) indicated that a mature compost can be produced in 68  days (after pre-composting and main composting). An economic Monte Carlo simulation yielded that the urban pre-composter concept is not more expensive than the current approach, provided its cost per unit is €8,000–€14,500 over a 10-year period (OPEX and CAPEX, in 80% of the cases). The urban pre-composter is therefore a promising system for the efficient pre-treatment of organic household waste in an urban context.
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Language Wos 000473378700003 Publication Date 2019-04-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0956-053x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:159579 Serial 8426
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Author van Walsem, J.; Roegiers, J.; Modde, B.; Lenaerts, S.; Denys, S.
Title (down) Proof of concept of an upscaled photocatalytic multi-tube reactor : a combined modelling and experimental study Type A1 Journal article
Year 2019 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng J
Volume 378 Issue 378 Pages 122038
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Three upscaled multi-tube photocatalytic reactors designed for integration into HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems were proposed and evaluated using a CFD modelling approach, with emphasis on the flow, irradiation and concentration distribution in the reactor and hence, photocatalytic performance. Based on the obtained insights, the best reactor design was selected, further characterized and improved by an additional proof of concept study and eventually converted into practice. Subsequently, the scaled-up prototype was experimentally tested according to the CEN-EN-16846-1 standard (2017) for volatile organic compound (VOC) removal by an external scientific research center. The combined modelling and experimental approach used in this work, leads to essential insights into the design and assessment of photocatalytic reactors. Therefore, this study provides an essential step towards the optimization and commercialization of photocatalytic reactors for HVAC applications.
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Language Wos 000487764800011 Publication Date 2019-06-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1385-8947; 1873-3212 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.216 Times cited Open Access
Notes ; J.V.W. acknowledges the Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen for a PhD fellowship. ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.216
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:162190 Serial 5986
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Author Bulut, P.; Beceren, B.; Yildirim, S.; Sevik, C.; Gurel, T.
Title (down) Promising room temperature thermoelectric conversion efficiency of zinc-blende AgI from first principles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Physics-Condensed Matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat
Volume 33 Issue 1 Pages 015501
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The theoretical investigation on structural, vibrational, and electronic properties of zinc-blende (ZB) AgI were carried out employing first principles density functional theory calculations. Thermoelectric properties then were predicted through semi-classical Boltzmann transport equations within the constant relaxation time approximation. Equilibrium lattice parameter, bulk modulus, elastic constants, and vibrational properties were calculated by using generalized gradient approximation. Calculated properties are in good agreement with available experimental values. Electronic and thermoelectric properties were investigated both with and without considering spin-orbit coupling (SOC) effect which is found to have a strong influence on p-type Seebeck coefficient as well as the power factor of the ZB-AgI. By inclusion of SOC, a reduction of the band-gap and p-type Seebeck coefficients as well as the power factor was found which is the indication of that spin-orbit interaction cannot be ignored for p-type thermoelectric properties of the ZB-AgI. By using deformation potential theory for electronic relaxation time and experimentally predicted lattice thermal conductivity, we obtained aZTvalue 1.69 (0.89) at 400 K for n-type (p-type) carrier concentration of 1.5 x 10(18)(4.6 x10(19)) cm(-3)that makes ZB-AgI as a promising room temperature thermoelectric material.
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Language Wos 000577217600001 Publication Date 2020-09-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0953-8984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.649
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:193762 Serial 8425
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Author Alyörük, M.M.; Aierken, Y.; Çakır, D.; Peeters, F.M.; Sevik, C.
Title (down) Promising Piezoelectric Performance of Single Layer Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides and Dioxides Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem C
Volume 119 Issue 119 Pages 23231-23237
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Piezoelectricity is a unique material property that allows one to convert mechanical energy into electrical one or vice versa. Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDC) and transition metal dioxides (TMDO) are expected to have great potential for piezoelectric device applications due to their noncentrosymmetric and two-dimensional crystal structure. A detailed theoretical investigation of the piezoelectric stress (e 11 ) and piezoelectric strain (d 11 ) coefficients of single layer TMDCs and TMDOs with chemical formula MX 2 (where M= Cr, Mo, W, Ti, Zr, Hf, Sn and X = O, S, Se, Te) is presented by using first-principles calculations based on density func- tional theory. We predict that not only the Mo- and W-based members of this family but also the other materials with M= Cr, Ti, Zr and Sn exhibit highly promising piezoelectric properties. CrTe 2 has the largest e 11 and d 11 coefficients among the group VI elements (i.e., Cr, Mo, and W). In addition, the relaxed-ion e 11 and d 11 coefficients of SnS 2 are almost the same as those of CrTe 2 . Furthermore, TiO 2 and ZrO 2 pose comparable or even larger e 11 coefficients as compared to Mo- and W-based TMDCs and TMDOs. Our calculations reveal that TMDC and TMDO structures are strong candidates for future atomically thin piezoelectric applications such as transducers, sensors, and energy harvesting devices due to their piezoelectric coefficients that are comparable (even larger) to currently used bulk piezoelectric materials.
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Language Wos 000362702100054 Publication Date 2015-09-14
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ISSN 1932-7447 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.536 Times cited 134 Open Access
Notes M.M.A and C.S. acknowledges the support from Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK- 113F333). C.S. acknowledges support from Anadolu University (BAP-1407F335, -1505F200), and Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA-GEBIP). Computational resources were provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid e-Infrastructure), and HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA) a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC), which is funded by the Hercules foundation. Approved Most recent IF: 4.536; 2015 IF: 4.772
Call Number c:irua:129418 Serial 4035
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Author Bousige, C.; Rols, S.; Paineau, E.; Rouziere, S.; Mocuta, C.; Verberck, B.; Wright, J.P.; Kataura, H.; Launois, P.
Title (down) Progressive melting in confined one-dimensional C60 chains Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 86 Issue 4 Pages 045446
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract C-60 fullerenes confined inside single-walled carbon nanotubes form an archetypal one-dimensional system. X-ray diffraction experiments, from room temperature to 1073 K, reveal an increasing melting phenomenon. Detailed analysis of the sawtooth peak characteristic of the fullerene organization allows the quantitative determination of fluctuations in intermolecular distances. The present results validate the predictions of one-dimensional statistical models.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos 000306925300007 Publication Date 2012-08-01
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 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100835 Serial 2726
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Author Safdar, M.; Khan, S.U.; Jänis, J.
Title (down) Progress toward catalytic micro- and nanomotors for biomedical and environmental applications Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Advanced Materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue 24 Pages 1703660
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Synthetic micro‐ and nanomotors (MNMs) are tiny objects that can autonomously move under the influence of an appropriate source of energy, such as a chemical fuel, magnetic field, ultrasound, or light. Chemically driven MNMs are composed of or contain certain reactive material(s) that convert chemical energy of a fuel into kinetic energy (motion) of the particles. Several different materials have been explored over the last decade for the preparation of a wide variety of MNMs. Here, the discovery of materials and approaches to enhance the efficiency of chemically driven MNMs are reviewed. Several prominent applications of the MNMs, especially in the fields of biomedicine and environmental science, are also discussed, as well as the limitations of existing materials and future research directions.
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Language Wos 000436455800006 Publication Date 2018-02-07
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:175426 Serial 8424
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Author Claes, M.; de Bokx, P.; Van Grieken, R.
Title (down) Progress in laboratory grazing emission X-ray fluorescence spectrometry Type A1 Journal article
Year 1999 Publication X-ray spectrometry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 28 Issue Pages 224-229
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000081693400004 Publication Date 2005-12-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0049-8246 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:24715 Serial 8423
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Author Ishikawa, K.; Karahashi, K.; Ichiki, T.; Chang, J.P.; George, S.M.; Kessels, W.M.M.; Lee, H.J.; Tinck, S.; Um, J.H.; Kinoshita, K.
Title (down) Progress and prospects in nanoscale dry processes: How can we control atomic layer reactions? Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Japanese journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal Jpn J Appl Phys
Volume 56 Issue 56 Pages 06HA02
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract In this review, we discuss the progress of emerging dry processes for nanoscale fabrication. Experts in the fields of plasma processing have contributed to addressing the increasingly challenging demands in achieving atomic-level control of material selectivity and physicochemical reactions involving ion bombardment. The discussion encompasses major challenges shared across the plasma science and technology community. Focus is placed on advances in the development of fabrication technologies for emerging materials, especially metallic and intermetallic compounds and multiferroic, and two-dimensional (2D) materials, as well as state-of-the-art techniques used in nanoscale semiconductor manufacturing with a brief summary of future challenges.
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Language Wos 000425887900001 Publication Date 2017-06-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0021-4922 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.384 Times cited 18 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes The authors would like to thank Drs. Masanobu Honda, Miyako Matsui, Tomohiro Okumura, Tetsuya Tatsumi, Satoshi Hamaguchi, Hiroto Ohtake, Yoshinobu Ohya, Kazunori Shinoda, Masaru Izawa, Hisataka Hayashi, Toshio Hayashi, Makoto Sekine, and Masaru Hori, and all members of the Program and Publication Committee of the 38th International Symposium on Dry Process 2016 held in Sapporo, Japan, as well as Nicholas Altieri and Jeffrey Chang at UCLA for proofreading and providing feedback on the manuscript. Approved Most recent IF: 1.384
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:143872 Serial 4576
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Author Lobato, I.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.
Title (down) Progress and new advances in simulating electron microscopy datasets using MULTEM Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 168 Issue 168 Pages 17-27
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A new version of the open source program MULTEM is presented here. It includes a graphical user interface, tapering truncation of the atomic potential, CPU multithreading functionality, single/double precision calculations, scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) simulations using experimental detector sensitivities, imaging STEM (ISTEM) simulations, energy filtered transmission electron microscopy (EFTEM) simulations, STEM electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) simulations along with other improvements in the algorithms. We also present a mixed channeling approach for the calculation of inelastic excitations, which allows one to considerably speed up time consuming EFTEM/STEM-EELS calculations.
Address EMAT, University of Antwerp, Department of Physics, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language English Wos 000380754100003 Publication Date 2016-06-11
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ISSN 0304-3991 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 43 Open Access
Notes The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative. Reference No. 312483- ESTEEM2. The authors acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project fundings (G.0374.13N, G.0369.15N and G.0368.15N).; esteem2jra3; esteem2na3; esteem2_jra2 Approved Most recent IF: 2.843
Call Number c:irua:134088 c:irua:134088UA @ admin @ c:irua:134088 Serial 4093
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Author Pierard, N.; Fonseca, A.; Konya, Z.; Willems, I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nagy, J.B.
Title (down) Production of short carbon nanotubes with open tips by ball milling Type A1 Journal article
Year 2001 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 335 Issue Pages 1-8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000167018700001 Publication Date 2002-10-31
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 203 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2001 IF: 2.364
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54774 Serial 2725
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Author Quintana, M.; Grzelczak, M.; Spyrou, K.; Kooi, B.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rudolf, P.; Prato, M.
Title (down) Production of large graphene sheets by exfoliation of graphite under high power ultrasound in the presence of tiopronin Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal Chem Commun
Volume 48 Issue 100 Pages 12159-12161
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Under ultrasonication, the production of high quality graphene layers by exfoliation of graphite was achieved via addition of tiopronin as an antioxidant.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000311411100003 Publication Date 2012-10-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 39 Open Access
Notes This work was financially supported by the University of Trieste, INSTM, Italian Ministry of Education MIUR (cofin Prot. 20085M27SS) and by the "Graphene-based electronics'' research program of the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM). Part of this work was supported by funding from the ERC grant No 246791COUNTATOMS. MQ acknowledges the financial support from CONACyT CB-2011-01-166914 and FAI-UASLP. Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2012 IF: 6.378
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105230 Serial 2724
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Author Piedigrosso, P.; Konya, Z.; Colomer, J.-F.; Fonseca, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nagy, J.B.
Title (down) Production of differently shaped multi-wall carbon nanotubes using various cobalt supported catalysts Type A1 Journal article
Year 2000 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys
Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 163-170
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Catalytic synthesis and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of multi-wall carbon nanotubes are presented. Silica, zeolite and alumina supported cobalt catalysts were prepared by different methods (impregnation and ion-adsorption precipitation) and were used to produce nanotubes. The synthesis was carried out in a fixed bed flow reactor and the process was optimized in order to produce carbon nanotubes on a gram scale. The influence of various parameters such as the method of catalyst preparation, the nature of the support, cobalt concentration and reaction conditions on the formation of nanotubes was investigated. The carbon deposits were measured and the quality of nanotubes was determined by low and high resolution TEM. Multi-wall straight and coiled nanotubes were found to be fairly regular with an average inner (outer) diameter of 4-7 nm (8-23 nm) and with lengths up to 0.1 mm.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000084333800025 Publication Date 2002-07-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 53 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2000 IF: 1.653
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102889 Serial 2723
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Author Cagnetta, C.; Coma, M.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Rabaey, K.
Title (down) Production of carboxylates from high rate activated sludge through fermentation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Bioresource technology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 217 Issue Pages 165-172
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract The aim of this work was to study the key parameters affecting fermentation of high rate activated A-sludge to carboxylates, including pH, temperature, inoculum, sludge composition and iron content. The maximum volatile fatty acids production was 141 mg C g−1 VSSfed, at pH 7. Subsequently the potential for carboxylate and methane production for A-sludge from four different plants at pH 7 and 35 °C were compared. Initial BOD of the sludge appeared to be key determining carboxylate yield from A-sludge. Whereas methanogenesis could be correlated linearly to the quantity of ferric used for coagulation, fermentation did not show a dependency on iron presence. This difference may enable a strategy whereby A-stage sludge is separated to achieve fermentation, and iron dosing for phosphate removal is only implemented at the B-stage.
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Language Wos 000380226300023 Publication Date 2016-03-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0960-8524 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:139912 Serial 8421
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Author Cheng, J.-P.; Zhang, X.B.; Ye, Y.; Tu, J.P.; Liu, F.; Tao, X.Y.; Geise, H.J.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title (down) Production of carbon nanotubes with marine manganese nodule as a versatile catalyst Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
Volume 81 Issue Pages 73-78
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000229665200008 Publication Date 2005-03-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.615; 2005 IF: 3.355
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54791 Serial 2722
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Author Afanasov, I.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Mateev, A.T.
Title (down) Production and structure of exfoliated graphite/coke composites modified by ZrO2 nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication New carbon materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 4 Pages 255-260
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Exfoliated graphite/coke composites modified by ZrO2 nanoparticles were produced using two different techniques and characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. In the first, low-density exfoliated graphite/coke blocks were dipped repeatedly and alternately in ZrO(NO3)2 and NH4OH solutions and subsequently heat treated at 1200°C in nitrogen to deposit thin layers of ZrO2 nanoparticles on the free surfaces of the carbon matrix. In the second, a mixture of expandable graphite, phenol-formaldehyde resin powder, and ZrOC2O4-modified fibrous cellulose in a sealed container was submitted to thermal shock at 900 °C followed by heat treatment at 1 200 °C in nitrogen to obtain the modified composites. The ZrO2 nanoparticles formed in the second technique were incorporated into the composites in three length scales: 6-30 nm-isolated nanoparticles and small blobs, 200-1000 nm-lengthy dendrite-like structures, and thin layer adhering to the surface of the 1-40 μm long cellulose carbon fibers.
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Language Wos 000281534800003 Publication Date 2010-09-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1872-5805; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Iap-Vi Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84438 Serial 2721
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Author Verbeeck, J.; Tian, H.; Schattschneider, P.
Title (down) Production and application of electron vortex beams Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Nature Abbreviated Journal Nature
Volume 467 Issue 7313 Pages 301-304
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Vortex beams (also known as beams with a phase singularity) consist of spiralling wavefronts that give rise to angular momentum around the propagation direction. Vortex photon beams are widely used in applications such as optical tweezers to manipulate micrometre-sized particles and in micro-motors to provide angular momentum1, 2, improving channel capacity in optical3 and radio-wave4 information transfer, astrophysics5 and so on6. Very recently, an experimental realization of vortex beams formed of electrons was demonstrated7. Here we describe the creation of vortex electron beams, making use of a versatile holographic reconstruction technique in a transmission electron microscope. This technique is a reproducible method of creating vortex electron beams in a conventional electron microscope. We demonstrate how they may be used in electron energy-loss spectroscopy to detect the magnetic state of materials and describe their properties. Our results show that electron vortex beams hold promise for new applications, in particular for analysing and manipulating nanomaterials, and can be easily produced.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000281824900033 Publication Date 2010-09-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0028-0836;1476-4687; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 40.137 Times cited 626 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 40.137; 2010 IF: 36.104
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84878UA @ admin @ c:irua:84878 Serial 2720
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