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Author Delfino, C.L.; Hao, Y.; Martin, C.; Minoia, A.; Gopi, E.; Mali, K.S.; Van der Auweraer, M.; Geerts, Y.H.; Van Aert, S.; Lazzaroni, R.; De Feyter, S.
Title Conformation-Dependent Monolayer and Bilayer Structures of an Alkylated TTF Derivative Revealed using STM and Molecular Modeling Type (up) A1 Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication The Journal of Physical Chemistry C Abbreviated Journal J. Phys. Chem. C
Volume 127 Issue 47 Pages 23023-23033
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;
Abstract In this study, the multi-layer self-assembled molecular network formation of an alkylated tetrathiafulvalene compound is studied at the liquid-solid interface between 1-phenyloctane and graphite. A combined theoretical/experimental approach associating force-field and quantum-chemical calculations with scanning tunnelling microscopy is used to determine the two-dimensional self-assembly beyond the monolayer, but also to further the understanding of the molecular adsorption conformation and its impact on the molecular packing within the assemblies at the monolayer and bilayer level.
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Language Wos 001111637100001 Publication Date 2023-11-30
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ISSN 1932-7447 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Financial support from the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO G081518N, G0A3220N) and KU Leuven–Internal Funds (C14/19/079) is acknowledged. This work was in part supported by FWO and F. R. S.-FNRS under the Excellence of Science EOS program (project 30489208 and 40007495). C.M. acknowledges the financial support: Grants PID2021-128761OA-C22 and CNS2022-136052 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 by the “European Union” and SBPLY/21/180501/000127 funded by JCCM and by the EU through “Fondo Europeo de Desarollo Regional” (FEDER). Research in Mons is also supported by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FRS-FNRS) within the Consortium des Équipements de Calcul Intensif – CÉCI, under Grant 2.5020.11, and by the Walloon Region (ZENOBE Tier-1 supercomputer, under grant 1117545). Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 4.536
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:201671 Serial 8974
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Author Grünewald, L.; Chezganov, D.; De Meyer, R.; Orekhov, A.; Van Aert, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Bals, S.; Verbeeck, J.
Title In Situ Plasma Studies Using a Direct Current Microplasma in a Scanning Electron Microscope Type (up) A1 Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication Advanced Materials Technologies Abbreviated Journal Adv Materials Technologies
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;
Abstract Microplasmas can be used for a wide range of technological applications and to improve the understanding of fundamental physics. Scanning electron microscopy, on the other hand, provides insights into the sample morphology and chemistry of materials from the mm‐ down to the nm‐scale. Combining both would provide direct insight into plasma‐sample interactions in real‐time and at high spatial resolution. Up till now, very few attempts in this direction have been made, and significant challenges remain. This work presents a stable direct current glow discharge microplasma setup built inside a scanning electron microscope. The experimental setup is capable of real‐time in situ imaging of the sample evolution during plasma operation and it demonstrates localized sputtering and sample oxidation. Further, the experimental parameters such as varying gas mixtures, electrode polarity, and field strength are explored and experimental<italic>V</italic>–<italic>I</italic>curves under various conditions are provided. These results demonstrate the capabilities of this setup in potential investigations of plasma physics, plasma‐surface interactions, and materials science and its practical applications. The presented setup shows the potential to have several technological applications, for example, to locally modify the sample surface (e.g., local oxidation and ion implantation for nanotechnology applications) on the µm‐scale.
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Language Wos 001168639900001 Publication Date 2024-02-25
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ISSN 2365-709X ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 6.8 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes L.G., S.B., and J.V. acknowledge support from the iBOF-21-085 PERsist research fund. D.C., S.V.A., and J.V. acknowledge funding from a TOPBOF project of the University of Antwerp (FFB 170366). R.D.M., A.B., and J.V. acknowledge funding from the Methusalem project of the University of Antwerp (FFB 15001A, FFB 15001C). A.O. and J.V. acknowledge funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) project SBO S000121N. Approved Most recent IF: 6.8; 2024 IF: NA
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:204363 Serial 8995
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Author Şentürk, D.G.; De Backer, A.; Van Aert, S.
Title Element specific atom counting for heterogeneous nanostructures: Combining multiple ADF STEM images for simultaneous thickness and composition determination Type (up) A1 Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 259 Issue Pages 113941
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;
Abstract In this paper, a methodology is presented to count the number of atoms in heterogeneous nanoparticles based on the combination of multiple annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (ADF STEM) images. The different non-overlapping annular detector collection regions are selected based on the principles of optimal statistical experiment design for the atom-counting problem. To count the number of atoms, the total intensities of scattered electrons for each atomic column, the so-called scattering cross-sections, are simultaneously compared with simulated library values for the different detector regions by minimising the squared differences. The performance of the method is evaluated for simulated Ni@Pt and Au@Ag core-shell nanoparticles. Our approach turns out to be a dose efficient alternative for the investigation of beam-sensitive heterogeneous materials as compared to the combination of ADF STEM and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.
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Language Wos Publication Date 2024-02-19
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ISSN 0304-3991 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor 2.2 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This work was supported by the European Research Council (Grant 770887 PICOMETRICS to S. Van Aert). The authors acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project fundings (G.0346.21N, GOA7723N, and EOS 40007495) and a postdoctoral grant to A. De Backer. S. Van Aert acknowledges funding from the University of Antwerp Research fund (BOF). Approved Most recent IF: 2.2; 2024 IF: 2.843
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:204353 Serial 8996
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Author Hugenschmidt, M.; Jannis, D.; Kadu, A.A.; Grünewald, L.; De Marchi, S.; Perez-Juste, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Aert, S.; Bals, S.
Title Low-dose 4D-STEM tomography for beam-sensitive nanocomposites Type (up) A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication ACS materials letters Abbreviated Journal
Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 165-173
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Electron tomography is essential for investigating the three-dimensional (3D) structure of nanomaterials. However, many of these materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), are extremely sensitive to electron radiation, making it difficult to acquire a series of projection images for electron tomography without inducing electron-beam damage. Another significant challenge is the high contrast in high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy that can be expected for nanocomposites composed of a metal nanoparticle and an MOF. This strong contrast leads to so-called metal artifacts in the 3D reconstruction. To overcome these limitations, we here present low-dose electron tomography based on four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy (4D-STEM) data sets, collected using an ultrafast and highly sensitive direct electron detector. As a proof of concept, we demonstrate the applicability of the method for an Au nanostar embedded in a ZIF-8 MOF, which is of great interest for applications in various fields, including drug delivery.
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Language Wos 001141178500001 Publication Date 2023-12-11
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ISSN 2639-4979 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes This work was supported by the European Research Council (Grant 815128 REALNANO to S.B., Grant 770887 PICOMETRICS to S.V.A.). J.P.-J. and S.M. acknowledge financial support from the MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 (Grants No. PID2019-108954RB-I00) and EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 883390 (SERSing). J.V., S.B., S.V.A., and L.G. acknowledge funding from the Flemish government (iBOF-21-085 PERsist). Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:202771 Serial 9053
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Author Cioni, M.; Delle Piane, M.; Polino, D.; Rapetti, D.; Crippa, M.; Arslan Irmak, E.; Van Aert, S.; Bals, S.; Pavan, G.M.
Title Sampling real-time atomic dynamics in metal nanoparticles by combining experiments, simulations, and machine learning Type (up) A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Advanced Science Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 1-13
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Even at low temperatures, metal nanoparticles (NPs) possess atomic dynamics that are key for their properties but challenging to elucidate. Recent experimental advances allow obtaining atomic-resolution snapshots of the NPs in realistic regimes, but data acquisition limitations hinder the experimental reconstruction of the atomic dynamics present within them. Molecular simulations have the advantage that these allow directly tracking the motion of atoms over time. However, these typically start from ideal/perfect NP structures and, suffering from sampling limits, provide results that are often dependent on the initial/putative structure and remain purely indicative. Here, by combining state-of-the-art experimental and computational approaches, how it is possible to tackle the limitations of both approaches and resolve the atomistic dynamics present in metal NPs in realistic conditions is demonstrated. Annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy enables the acquisition of ten high-resolution images of an Au NP at intervals of 0.6 s. These are used to reconstruct atomistic 3D models of the real NP used to run ten independent molecular dynamics simulations. Machine learning analyses of the simulation trajectories allow resolving the real-time atomic dynamics present within the NP. This provides a robust combined experimental/computational approach to characterize the structural dynamics of metal NPs in realistic conditions. Experimental and computational techniques are bridged to unveil atomic dynamics in gold nanoparticles (NPs), using annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations informed by machine learning. The approach provides unprecedented insights into the real-time structural behaviors of NPs, merging state-of-the-art techniques to accurately characterize their dynamics under realistic conditions. image
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Language Wos 001206888000001 Publication Date 2024-04-24
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ISSN 2198-3844 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205442 Serial 9171
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Author Arisnabarreta, N.; Hao, Y.; Jin, E.; Salame, A.; Muellen, K.; Robert, M.; Lazzaroni, R.; Van Aert, S.; Mali, K.S.; De Feyter, S.
Title Single-layered imine-linked porphyrin-based two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks targeting CO₂ reduction Type (up) A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Advanced energy materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) using porphyrin-containing 2D covalent organic frameworks (2D-COFs) catalysts is widely explored nowadays. While these framework materials are normally fabricated as powders followed by their uncontrolled surface heterogenization or directly grown as thin films (thickness >200 nm), very little is known about the performance of substrate-supported single-layered (approximate to 0.5 nm thickness) 2D-COFs films (s2D-COFs) due to its highly challenging synthesis and characterization protocols. In this work, a fast and straightforward fabrication method of porphyrin-containing s2D-COFs is demonstrated, which allows their extensive high-resolution visualization via scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) in liquid conditions with the support of STM simulations. The as-prepared single-layered film is then employed as a cathode for the electrochemical reduction of CO2. Fe porphyrin-containing s2D-COF@graphite used as a single-layered heterogeneous catalyst provided moderate-to-high carbon monoxide selectivity (82%) and partial CO current density (5.1 mA cm(-2)). This work establishes the value of using single-layered films as heterogene ous catalysts and demonstrates the possibility of achieving high performance in CO2 reduction even with extremely low catalyst loadings.
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Language Wos 001177577200001 Publication Date 2024-02-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1614-6832; 1614-6840 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:204856 Serial 9172
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Author Ni, S.; Houwman, E.; Gauquelin, N.; Chezganov, D.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G.
Title Stabilizing perovskite Pb(Mg0.33Nb0.67)O3-PbTiO3 thin films by fast deposition and tensile mismatched growth template Type (up) A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication ACS applied materials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal
Volume 16 Issue 10 Pages 12744-12753
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Because of its low hysteresis, high dielectric constant, and strong piezoelectric response, Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O-3-PbTiO3 (PMN-PT) thin films have attracted considerable attention for the application in PiezoMEMS, field-effect transistors, and energy harvesting and storage devices. However, it remains a great challenge to fabricate phase-pure, pyrochlore-free PMN-PT thin films. In this study, we demonstrate that a high deposition rate, combined with a tensile mismatched template layer can stabilize the perovskite phase of PMN-PT films and prevent the nucleation of passive pyrochlore phases. We observed that an accelerated deposition rate promoted mixing of the B-site cation and facilitated relaxation of the compressively strained PMN-PT on the SrTiO3 (STO) substrate in the initial growth layer, which apparently suppressed the initial formation of pyrochlore phases. By employing La-doped-BaSnO3 (LBSO) as the tensile mismatched buffer layer, 750 nm thick phase-pure perovskite PMN-PT films were synthesized. The resulting PMN-PT films exhibited excellent crystalline quality close to that of the STO substrate.
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Language Wos 001176343700001 Publication Date 2024-02-29
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ISSN 1944-8244 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:204754 Serial 9174
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Author Van Aert, S.
Title Meer zien met onzichtbaar licht Type (up) A2 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Karakter : tijdschrift van wetenschap Abbreviated Journal
Volume 18 Issue Pages 19-21
Keywords A2 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Leuven Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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ISSN 1379-0390 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68658 Serial 1982
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Author Batenburg, J.; Van Aert, S.
Title Three-dimensional reconstruction of a nanoparticle at atomic resolution Type (up) A2 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication ERCIM news Abbreviated Journal
Volume 86 Issue Pages 52
Keywords A2 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
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Publisher Place of Publication Le Chesnay Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0926-4981 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94120 Serial 3655
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Author Van Aert, S.; Batenburg, J.; Van Tendeloo, S.
Title Atomen tellen Type (up) A3 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Nederlands tijdschrift voor natuurkunde (1991) Abbreviated Journal
Volume 77 Issue 8 Pages 292-295
Keywords A3 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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ISSN 0926-4264 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94119 Serial 164
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Author van Dyck, D.; Van Aert, S.; Croitoru, M.D.
Title Obstacles on the road towards atomic resolution tomography Type (up) A3 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Microscoy and microanalysis Abbreviated Journal
Volume 11 Issue S2 Pages 238-239
Keywords A3 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Vision lab
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:57129 Serial 2426
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Author Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Dyck, D.; Avila-Brande, D.
Title Statistical estimation of oxygen atomic positions eith sub Ångstrom precision from exit wave reconstruction Type (up) A3 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Microscopy and microanalysis Abbreviated Journal
Volume 11 Issue S Pages 556-557
Keywords A3 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54881 Serial 3155
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Author Zhang, Z.; Lobato, I.; Brown, H.; Jannis, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Aert, S.; Nellist, P.
Title Generalised oscillator strength for core-shell electron excitation by fast electrons based on Dirac solutions Type (up) Dataset
Year 2023 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Dataset; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Inelastic excitation as exploited in Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) contains a rich source of information that is revealed in the scattering process. To accurately quantify core-loss EELS, it is common practice to fit the observed spectrum with scattering cross-sections calculated using experimental parameters and a Generalized Oscillator Strength (GOS) database [1].   The GOS is computed using Fermi’s Golden Rule and orbitals of bound and excited states. Previously, the GOS was based on Hartree-Fock solutions [2], but more recently Density Functional Theory (DFT) has been used [3]. In this work, we have chosen to use the Dirac equation to incorporate relativistic effects and have performed calculations using Flexible Atomic Code (FAC) [4]. This repository contains a tabulated GOS database based on Dirac solutions for computing double differential cross-sections under experimental conditions.   We hope the Dirac-based GOS database can benefit the EELS community for both academic use and industry integration.   Database Details: – Covers all elements (Z: 1-108) and all edges – Large energy range: 0.01 – 4000 eV – Large momentum range: 0.05 -50 Å-1 – Fine log sampling: 128 points for energy and 256 points for momentum – Data format: GOSH [3]   Calculation Details: – Single atoms only; solid-state effects are not considered – Unoccupied states before continuum states of ionization are not considered; no fine structure – Plane Wave Born Approximation – Frozen Core Approximation is employed; electrostatic potential remains unchanged for orthogonal states when – core-shell electron is excited – Self-consistent Dirac–Fock–Slater iteration is used for Dirac calculations; Local Density Approximation is assumed for electron exchange interactions; continuum states are normalized against asymptotic form at large distances – Both large and small component contributions of Dirac solutions are included in GOS – Final state contributions are included until the contribution of the previous three states falls below 0.1%. A convergence log is provided for reference.   Version 1.1 release note: – Update to be consistent with GOSH data format [3], all the edges are now within a single hdf5 file. A notable change in particular, the sampling in momentum is in 1/m, instead of previously in 1/Å. Great thanks to Gulio Guzzinati for his suggestions and sending conversion script.  Version 1.2 release note: – Add “File Type / File version” information [1] Verbeeck, J., and S. Van Aert. Ultramicroscopy 101.2-4 (2004): 207-224. [2] Leapman, R. D., P. Rez, and D. F. Mayers. The Journal of Chemical Physics 72.2 (1980): 1232-1243. [3] Segger, L, Guzzinati, G, & Kohl, H. Zenodo (2023). doi:10.5281/zenodo.7645765 [4] Gu, M. F. Canadian Journal of Physics 86(5) (2008): 675-689.
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:203392 Serial 9042
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Author Grünewald, L.; Chezganov, D.; De Meyer, R.; Orekhov, A.; Van Aert, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Bals, S.; Verbeeck, J.
Title Supplementary Information for “In-situ Plasma Studies using a Direct Current Microplasma in a Scanning Electron Microscope” Type (up) Dataset
Year 2023 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Dataset; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Supplementary information for the article “In-situ Plasma Studies using a Direct Current Microplasma in a Scanning Electron Microscope” containing the videos of in-situ SEM imaging (mp4 files), raw data/images, and Jupyter notebooks (ipynb files) for data treatment and plots. Link to the preprint: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2308.15123 Explanation of the data files can be found in the Information.pdf file. The Videos folder contains the in-situ SEM image series mentioned in the paper. If there are any questions/bugs, feel free to contact me at lukas.grunewaldatuantwerpen.be
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:203389 Serial 9100
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Author Cioni, M.; Delle Piane, M.; Polino, D.; Rapetti, D.; Crippa, M.; Arslan Irmak, E.; Pavan, G.M.; Van Aert, S.; Bals, S.
Title Data for Sampling Real‐Time Atomic Dynamics in Metal Nanoparticles by Combining Experiments, Simulations, and Machine Learning Type (up) Dataset
Year 2024 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Dataset; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Even at low temperatures, metal nanoparticles (NPs) possess atomic dynamics that are key for their properties but challenging to elucidate. Recent experimental advances allow obtaining atomic‐resolution snapshots of the NPs in realistic regimes, but data acquisition limitations hinder the experimental reconstruction of the atomic dynamics present within them. Molecular simulations have the advantage that these allow directly tracking the motion of atoms over time. However, these typically start from ideal/perfect NP structures and, suffering from sampling limits, provide results that are often dependent on the initial/putative structure and remain purely indicative. Here, by combining state‐of‐the‐art experimental and computational approaches, how it is possible to tackle the limitations of both approaches and resolve the atomistic dynamics present in metal NPs in realistic conditions is demonstrated. Annular dark‐field scanning transmission electron microscopy enables the acquisition of ten high‐resolution images of an Au NP at intervals of 0.6 s. These are used to reconstruct atomistic 3D models of the real NP used to run ten independent molecular dynamics simulations. Machine learning analyses of the simulation trajectories allows resolving the real‐time atomic dynamics present within the NP. This provides a robust combined experimental/computational approach to characterize the structural dynamics of metal NPs in realistic conditions.
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205843 Serial 9143
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Author Dunin-Borkowski, R.E.; Lichte, H.; Tillmann, K.; Van Aert, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Introduction to a special issue in honour of W. Owen Saxton, David J. Smith and Dirk Van Dyck on the occasion of their 65th birthdays Type (up) Editorial
Year 2013 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 134 Issue Pages 1-1
Keywords Editorial; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Elsevier science bv Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000324474900001 Publication Date 2013-07-24
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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 1 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2013 IF: 2.745
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109917 Serial 1721
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Author Schryvers, D.; Van Aert, S.
Title High-resolution visualization techniques : structural aspects Type (up) H1 Book chapter
Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 135-149
Keywords H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Springer Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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ISSN ISBN 978-3-642-20942-0 Additional Links UA library record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94124 Serial 1464
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Author Van Aert, S.; den Dekker, A.J.; van den Bos, A.; van Dyck, D.
Title Statistical experimental design for quantitative atomic resolution transmission electron microscopy Type (up) H1 Book chapter
Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal Adv Imag Elect Phys
Volume Issue Pages 1-164
Keywords H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
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Publisher Academic Press Place of Publication San Diego, Calif. Editor
Language Wos 000223226700001 Publication Date 2011-01-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1076-5670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 13 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:47513 Serial 3156
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Author Van Aert, S.
Title Statistical parameter estimation theory : a tool for quantitative electron microscopy Type (up) H1 Book chapter
Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 281-309
Keywords H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Wiley-VCH Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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ISSN ISBN 978-3-527-31706-6 Additional Links UA library record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96693 Serial 3159
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Author Van Aert, S.; Bals, S.; Chang, L.Y.; den Dekker, A.J.; Kirkland, A.I.; Van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title The benefits of statistical parameter estimation theory for quantitative interpretation of electron microscopy data Type (up) H1 Book chapter
Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 97-98
Keywords H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
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Publisher Springer Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2009-03-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN ISBN 978-3-540-85154-7 Additional Links UA library record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:136865 Serial 4493
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Author Van Aert, S.; den Dekker, A.J.; van den Bos, A.; Van Dyck, D.
Title High resolution electron microscopy from imaging towards measuring Type (up) H2 Book chapter
Year 2001 Publication ... IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference T2 – Rediscovering measurement in the age of informatics : proceedings of the 18th IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (IMTC), 2001: vol 3 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 2081-2086
Keywords H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
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Publisher Ieee Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2002-11-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 0-7803-6646-8 Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:136870 Serial 4501
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Author Fatermans, J.; de Backer, A.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S.
Title Atom column detection Type (up) H2 Book chapter
Year 2021 Publication Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 177-214
Keywords H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract By combining statistical parameter estimation and model-order selection using a Bayesian framework, the maximum a posteriori (MAP) probability rule is proposed in this chapter as an objective and quantitative method to detect atom columns from high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (HRSTEM) images. The validity and usefulness of this approach is demonstrated to both simulated and experimental annular dark-field (ADF) STEM images, but also to simultaneously acquired annular bright-field (ABF) and ADF STEM image data.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2021-03-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 217 Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177531 Serial 6775
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Author de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S.
Title Atom counting Type (up) H2 Book chapter
Year 2021 Publication Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 91-144
Keywords H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract In this chapter, a statistical model-based method to count the number of atoms of monotype crystalline nanostructures from high-resolution annular dark-field (ADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images is discussed in detail together with a thorough study on the possibilities and inherent limitations. We show that this method can be applied to nanocrystals of arbitrary shape, size, and atom type. The validity of the atom-counting results is confirmed by means of detailed image simulations and it is shown that the high sensitivity of our method enables us to count atoms with single atom sensitivity.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2021-03-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 217 Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177529 Serial 6776
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Author de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S.
Title Efficient fitting algorithm Type (up) H2 Book chapter
Year 2021 Publication Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 73-90
Keywords H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract An efficient model-based estimation algorithm is introduced to quantify the atomic column positions and intensities from atomic-resolution (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) images. This algorithm uses the least squares estimator on image segments containing individual columns fully accounting for overlap between neighboring columns, enabling the analysis of a large field of view. To provide end-users with this well-established quantification method, a user friendly program, StatSTEM, is developed which is freely available under a GNU public license. In this chapter, this efficient algorithm is applied to three different nanostructures for which the analysis of a large field of view is required.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2021-03-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 217 Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177528 Serial 6778
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Author de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S.
Title General conclusions and future perspectives Type (up) H2 Book chapter
Year 2021 Publication Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 243-253
Keywords H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract This chapter provides an overview of statistical and quantitative methodologies that have pushed (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) toward accurate and precise measurements of unknown structure parameters for understanding the relation between the structure of a material and its properties. Hereby, statistical parameter estimation theory has extensively been used which enabled not only measuring atomic column positions, but also quantifying the number of atoms, and detecting atomic columns as accurately and precisely as possible from experimental images. As a general conclusion, it can be stated that advanced statistical techniques are ideal tools to perform quantitative electron microscopy at the atomic scale. In the future, statistical methods will continue to be developed and novel quantification procedures will open up new possibilities for studying material structures at the atomic scale.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2021-03-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 217 Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177533 Serial 6781
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Author Fatermans, J.; de Backer, A.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S.
Title Image-quality evaluation and model selection with maximum a posteriori probability Type (up) H2 Book chapter
Year 2021 Publication Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 215-242
Keywords H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract The maximum a posteriori (MAP) probability rule for atom column detection can also be used as a tool to evaluate the relation between scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) image quality and atom detectability. In this chapter, a new image-quality measure is proposed that correlates well with atom detectability, namely the integrated contrast-to-noise ratio (ICNR). Furthermore, the working principle of the MAP probability rule is described in detail showing a close relation to the principles of model-selection methods.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2021-03-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 217 Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177532 Serial 6782
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Author de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S.
Title Introduction Type (up) H2 Book chapter
Year 2021 Publication Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 1-28
Keywords H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2021-03-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 217 Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177525 Serial 6784
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Author de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S.
Title Optimal experiment design for nanoparticle atom counting from ADF STEM images Type (up) H2 Book chapter
Year 2021 Publication Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 145-175
Keywords H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract In this chapter, the principles of detection theory are used to quantify the probability of error for atom counting from high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (HRSTEM) images. Binary and multiple hypothesis testing have been investigated in order to determine the limits to the precision with which the number of atoms in a projected atomic column can be estimated. The probability of error has been calculated when using STEM images, scattering cross-sections or peak intensities as a criterion to count atoms. Based on this analysis, we conclude that scattering cross-sections perform almost equally well as images and perform better than peak intensities. Furthermore, the optimal STEM detector design can be derived for atom counting using the expression of the probability of error. We show that for very thin objects the low-angle annular dark-field (LAADF) regime is optimal and that for thicker objects the optimal inner detector angle increases.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2021-03-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 217 Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177530 Serial 6785
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Author de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S.
Title Statistical parameter estimation theory : principles and simulation studies Type (up) H2 Book chapter
Year 2021 Publication Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 29-72
Keywords H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract In this chapter, the principles of statistical parameter estimation theory for a quantitative analysis of atomic-resolution electron microscopy images are introduced. Within this framework, electron microscopy images are described by a parametric statistical model. Here, parametric models are introduced for different types of electron microscopy images: reconstructed exit waves, annular dark-field (ADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images, and simultaneously acquired ADF and annular bright-field (ABF) STEM images. Furthermore, the Cramér-Rao lower bound (CRLB) is introduced, i.e. a theoretical lower bound on the variance of any unbiased estimator. This CRLB is used to quantify the precision of the structure parameters of interest, such as the atomic column positions and the integrated atomic column intensities.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2021-03-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 217 Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177527 Serial 6788
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Author Van Aert, S.; den Dekker, A.J.; van Dyck, D.; van den Bos, A.
Title The notion of resolution Type (up) H3 Book chapter
Year 2008 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 1228-1265
Keywords H3 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
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Publisher Springer Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68656 Serial 2370
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