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| Author |
Martens, J.A.; Thybaut, J.W.; Denayer, J.F.M.; Sree, S.P.; Aerts, A.; Reyniers, M.-F.; van Speybroeck, V.; Waroquier, M.; Buekenhoudt, A.; Vankelecom, I.; Buijs, W.; Persoons, J.; Baron, G.V.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Marin, G.B.; Jacobs, P.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A. |
| Title |
Catalytic and molecular separation properties of Zeogrids and Zeotiles |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Catalysis today |
Abbreviated Journal |
Catal Today |
| Volume |
168 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
17-27 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Zeogrids and Zeotiles are hierarchical materials built from assembled MFI zeolite precursor units. Permanent secondary porosity in these materials is obtained through self assembly of nanoparticles encountered in MFI zeolite synthesis in the presence of supramolecular templates. Hereon, the aggregated species are termed nanoslabs. Zeogrids are layered materials with lateral spacings between nanoslabs creating galleries qualifying as supermicropores. Zeotiles present a diversity of tridimensional nanoslab assemblies with mesopores. Zeotile-1, -4 and -6 are hexagonal mesostructures. Zeotile-1 has triangular and hexagonal channels; Zeotile-4 has hexagonal channels interconnected via slits. Zeotile-2 has a cubic structure with gyroid type mesoporosity. The behavior of Zeogrids and Zeotiles in adsorption, membrane and chromatographic separation and catalysis has been characterized and compared with zeolites and mesoporous materials derived from unstructured silica sources. Shape selectivity was detected via adsorption of n- and iso-alkanes. The mesoporosity of Zeotiles can be exploited in chromatographic separation of biomolecules. Zeotiles present attractive separation properties relevant to CO2 sequestration. Because of its facile synthesis procedure without hydrothermal steps Zeogrid is convenient for membrane synthesis. The performance of Zeogrid membrane in gas separation, nanofiltration and pervaporation is reported. In the Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime Zeogrids and Zeotiles display a catalytic activity characteristic of silicalite-1 zeolites. Introduction of acidity and redox catalytic activity can be achieved via incorporation of Al and Ti atoms in the nanoslabs during synthesis. Zeogrids are active in hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, alkylation and epoxidation reactions. Zeogrids and Zeotiles often behave differently from ordered mesoporous materials as well as from zeolites and present a valuable extension of the family of hierarchical silicate based materials. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000291033300003 |
Publication Date |
2011-03-09 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0920-5861; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.636 |
Times cited |
13 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo; Iap
Sbo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.636; 2011 IF: 3.407 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88647 |
Serial |
290 |
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| Author |
He, Z.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Direct evidence for the existence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes with hexagonal cross-sections |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
50 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
2524-2529 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with a polygonal cross-section have been paid increasing attention since their three-dimensional structure is related to specific physical properties, which are found to be different in comparison to CNTs with a circular cross-section. Here, we report the existence of novel multi-walled CNTs yielding walls with a rounded-hexagonal configuration. This structure was directly confirmed for the first time by both cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography. The morphology of the Fe catalytic particle also exhibits hexagonal characteristics, and is proposed as the origin of the formation of the rounded-hexagonal walls of the CNT. This observation is of great importance with respect to the design of polygonal (such as pentagonal or hexagonal) cross-sectional CNTs. By controlling the morphology of the catalytic nanoparticles it will be possible to grow CNTs with desired electronic and mechanical properties. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000303038400015 |
Publication Date |
2012-02-06 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2012 IF: 5.868 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96956 |
Serial |
711 |
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| Author |
Beyers, E.; Biermans, E.; Ribbens, S.; de Witte, K.; Mertens, M.; Meynen, V.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vansant, E.F.; Cool, P. |
| Title |
Combined TiO2/SiO2 mesoporous photocatalysts with location and phase controllable TiO2 nanoparticles |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Applied catalysis : B : environmental |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Catal B-Environ |
| Volume |
88 |
Issue |
3/4 |
Pages |
515-524 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) |
| Abstract |
Combined TiO2/SiO2 mesoporous materials were prepared by deposition of TiO2 nanoparticles synthesised via the acid-catalysed solgel method. In the first synthesis step a titania solution is prepared, by dissolving titaniumtetraisopropoxide in nitric acid. The influences of the initial titaniumtetraisopropoxide concentration and the temperature of dissolving on the final structural properties were investigated. In the second step of the synthesis, the titania nanoparticles were deposited on a silica support. Here, the influence of the temperature during deposition was studied. The depositions were carried out on two different mesoporous silica supports, SBA-15 and MCF, leading to substantial differences in the catalytic and structural properties. The samples were analysed with N2-sorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to obtain structural information, determining the amount of titania, the crystal phase and the location of the titania particles on the mesoporous material (inside or outside the mesoporous channels). The structural differences of the support strongly determine the location of the nanoparticles and the subsequent photocatalytic activity towards the degradation of rhodamine 6G in aqueous solution under UV irradiation. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000266513400032 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-29 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0926-3373; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
9.446 |
Times cited |
69 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Goa-Bof; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 9.446; 2009 IF: 5.252 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77150 |
Serial |
403 |
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| Author |
Turner, S.; Tavernier, S.M.F.; Huyberechts, G.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Assisted spray pyrolysis production and characterisation of ZnO nanoparticles with narrow size distribution |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Journal of nanoparticle research |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Nanopart Res |
| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
615-622 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
| Abstract |
Nano-sized ZnO particles with a narrow size distribution and high crystallinity were prepared from aqueous solutions with high concentrations of Zn2+ containing salts and citric acid in a conventional spray pyrolysis setup. Structure, morphology and size of the produced material were compared to ZnO material produced by simple spray pyrolysis of zinc nitrates in the same experimental setup. Using transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography it has been shown that citric acid-assisted spray pyrolysed material is made up of micron sized secondary particles comprising a shell of lightly agglomerated, monocrystalline primary ZnO nanoparticles with sizes in the 2030 nm range, separable by a simple ultrasonic treatment step. |
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Place of Publication |
S.l. |
Editor |
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Wos |
000275318700025 |
Publication Date |
2009-04-20 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1388-0764;1572-896X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.02 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.02; 2010 IF: 3.253 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81771 |
Serial |
156 |
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Van Hoorebeke, L.; Leroux, O.; Leroux, F.; Mastroberti, A.A.; Santos-Silva, F.; Van Loo, D.; Bagniewska-Zadworna, A.; Bals, S.; Popper, Z.A.; de Araujo Mariath, J.E. |
| Title |
Heterogeneity of silica and glycan-epitope distribution in epidermal idioblast cell walls in Adiantum raddianum laminae |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Planta |
Abbreviated Journal |
Planta |
| Volume |
237 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1453-1464 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Laminae of Adiantum raddianum Presl., a fern belonging to the family Pteridaceae, are characterised by the presence of epidermal fibre-like cells under the vascular bundles. These cells were thought to contain silica bodies, but their thickened walls leave no space for intracellular silica suggesting it may actually be deposited within their walls. Using advanced electron microscopy in conjunction with energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis we showed the presence of silica in the cell walls of the fibre-like idioblasts. However, it was specifically localised to the outer layers of the periclinal wall facing the leaf surface, with the thick secondary wall being devoid of silica. Immunocytochemical experiments were performed to ascertain the respective localisation of silica deposition and glycan polymers. Epitopes characteristic for pectic homogalacturonan and the hemicelluloses xyloglucan and mannan were detected in most epidermal walls, including the silica-rich cell wall layers. The monoclonal antibody, LM6, raised against pectic arabinan, labelled the silica-rich primary wall of the epidermal fibre-like cells and the guard cell walls, which were also shown to contain silica. We hypothesise that the silicified outer wall layers of the epidermal fibre-like cells support the lamina during cell expansion prior to secondary wall formation. This implies that silicification does not impede cell elongation. Although our results suggest that pectic arabinan may be implicated in silica deposition, further detailed analyses are needed to confirm this. The combinatorial approach presented here, which allows correlative screening and in situ localisation of silicon and cell wall polysaccharide distribution, shows great potential for future studies. |
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Wos |
000319474200004 |
Publication Date |
2013-02-21 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0032-0935;1432-2048; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.361 |
Times cited |
16 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
We are grateful to the Laboratorio de Anatomia Vegetal of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and the Centro de Microscopia Eletronica (CME) of UFRGS. Thanks to Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico (CNPq) for the undergraduate degree grant provided (PIBIC) for the fourth author and research grant and support for the last one. The third author is grateful to Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES) for providing financial support (PRODOC). We acknowledge Christiane de Queiroz Lopes and Moema Queiroz (CME) for the technical assistance. We are indebted to Paul Knox (Centre for Plant Sciences, University of Leeds, UK) for kindly providing the monoclonal antibodies used in this study. The Fund for Scientific Research-Flanders (FWO) is acknowledged for the doctoral grant to D. Van Loo (G.0100.08). |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.361; 2013 IF: 3.376 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109641 |
Serial |
1419 |
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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 |
H1 Book chapter |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
97-98 |
| Keywords |
H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Thesis |
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| Publisher |
Springer |
Place of Publication |
Berlin |
Editor |
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Wos |
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Publication Date |
2009-03-17 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISBN |
978-3-540-85154-7 |
Additional Links |
UA library record |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:136865 |
Serial |
4493 |
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Rehor, I.; Slegerova, J.; Kucka, J.; Proks, V.; Petrakova, V.; Adam, M.P.; Treussart, F.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Sacha, P.; Ledvina, M.; Wen, A.M.; Steinmetz, N.F.; Cigler, P.; |
| Title |
Fluorescent nanodiamonds embedded in biocompatible translucent shells |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
| Volume |
10 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1106-1115 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
High pressure high temperature (HPHT) nanodiamonds (NDs) represent extremely promising materials for construction of fluorescent nanoprobes and nanosensors. However, some properties of bare NDs limit their direct use in these applications: they precipitate in biological solutions, only a limited set of bio-orthogonal conjugation techniques is available and the accessible material is greatly polydisperse in shape. In this work, we encapsulate bright 30-nm fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs) in 1020-nm thick translucent (i.e., not altering FND fluorescence) silica shells, yielding monodisperse near-spherical particles of mean diameter 66 nm. High yield modification of the shells with PEG chains stabilizes the particles in ionic solutions, making them applicable in biological environments. We further modify the opposite ends of PEG chains with fluorescent dyes or vectoring peptide using click chemistry. High conversion of this bio-orthogonal coupling yielded circa 2000 dye or peptide molecules on a single FND. We demonstrate the superior properties of these particles by in vitro interaction with human prostate cancer cells: while bare nanodiamonds strongly aggregate in the buffer and adsorb onto the cell membrane, the shell encapsulated NDs do not adsorb nonspecifically and they penetrate inside the cells. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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Wos |
000333538000012 |
Publication Date |
2014-02-05 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1613-6810; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
79 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
262348 ESMI; Hercules; FWO |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.643; 2014 IF: 8.368 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115566 |
Serial |
1234 |
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Goris, B.; van Huis, M.A.; Bals, S.; Zandbergen, H.W.; Manna, L.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Thermally induced structural and morphological changes of CdSe/CdS octapods |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
| Volume |
8 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
937-942 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Branched nanostructures are of great interest because of their promising optical and electronic properties. For successful and reliable integration in applications such as photovoltaic devices, the thermal stability of the nanostructures is of major importance. Here the different domains (CdSe cores, CdS pods) of the heterogeneous octapods are shown to have different thermal stabilities, and heating is shown to induce specific shape changes. The octapods are heated from room temperature to 700 °C, and investigated using (analytical and tomographic) transmission electron microscopy (TEM). At low annealing temperatures, pure Cd segregates in droplets at the outside of the octapods, indicating non-stochiometric composition of the octapods. Furthermore, the tips of the pods lose their faceting and become rounded. Further heating to temperatures just below the sublimation temperature induces growth of the zinc blende core at the expense of the wurtzite pods. At higher temperatures, (500700 °C), sublimation of the octapods is observed in real time in the TEM. Three-dimensional tomographic reconstructions reveal that the four pods pointing into the vacuum have a lower thermal stability than the four pods that are in contact with the support. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000301718800021 |
Publication Date |
2012-01-31 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1613-6810; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
20 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.643; 2012 IF: 7.823 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95040 |
Serial |
3633 |
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Li, Y.; Tan, H.; Yang, X.-Y.; Goris, B.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Colson, P.; Cloots, R.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L. |
| Title |
Well shaped Mn3O4 nano-octahedra with anomalous magnetic behavior and enhanced photodecomposition properties |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
475-483 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Very uniform and well shaped Mn3O4 nano-octahedra are synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method under the help of polyethylene glycol (PEG200) as a reductant and shape-directing agent. The nano-octahedra formation mechanism is monitored. The shape and crystal orientation of the nanoparticles is reconstructed by scanning electron microscopy and electron tomography, which reveals that the nano-octahedra only selectively expose {101} facets at the external surfaces. The magnetic testing demonstrates that the Mn3O4 nano-octahedra exhibit anomalous magnetic properties: the Mn3O4 nano-octahedra around 150 nm show a similar Curie temperature and blocking temperature to Mn3O4 nanoparticles with 10 nm size because of the vertical axis of [001] plane and the exposed {101} facets. With these Mn3O4 nano-octahedra as a catalyst, the photodecomposition of rhodamine B is evaluated and it is found that the photodecomposition activity of Mn3O4 nano-octahedra is much superior to that of commercial Mn3O4 powders. The anomalous magnetic properties and high superior photodecomposition activity of well shaped Mn3O4 nano-octahedra should be related to the special shape of the nanoparticles and the abundantly exposed {101} facets at the external surfaces. Therefore, the shape preference can largely broaden the application of the Mn3O4 nano-octahedra. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000288080400008 |
Publication Date |
2011-01-21 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1613-6810; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
131 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
This work was realized in the frame of an Interuniversity Attraction Poles Program (Inanomat-P6/17)-Belgian State-Belgian Science Policy and the project “Redugaz”, financially supported by the European community and the Wallon government in the frame of Interreg IV (France-Wallonie). B. L. S. acknowledges the Chinese Central Government for an “Expert of the State” position in the program of “Thousand talents” and the Chinese Ministry of Education for a Changjiang Scholar position at the Wuhan University of Technology. H. T. acknowledges the financial support from FWO-Vlaanderen (Project nr. G.0147.06). J.V. thanks the financial support from the European Union under Framework 6 program for Integrated Infrastructure Initiative, Reference 026019 ESTEEM. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.643; 2011 IF: 8.349 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87908 |
Serial |
3914 |
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Chen, Q.; Skorikov, A.; van der Hoeven, J.E.S.; van Blaaderen, A.; Albrecht, W.; Perez-Garza, H.H.; Bals, S. |
| Title |
Estimation of temperature homogeneity in MEMS-based heating nanochips via quantitative HAADF-STEM tomography |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Particle and particle systems characterization |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
41 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
1-8 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Sample holders for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) based on micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) have recently become popular for investigating the behavior of nanomaterials under in situ or environmental conditions. The accuracy and reproducibility of these in situ holders are essential to ensure the reliability of experimental results. In addition, the uniformity of an applied temperature trigger across the MEMS chip is a crucial parameter. In this work, it is measured the temperature homogeneity of MEMS-based heating sample supports by locally analyzing the dynamics of heat-induced alloying of Au@Ag nanoparticles located in different regions of the support through quantitative fast high-angle annular dark-field scanning TEM tomography. These results demonstrate the superior temperature homogeneity of a microheater design based on a heating element shaped as a circular spiral with a width decreasing outwards compared to a double spiral-shaped designed microheater. The proposed approach to measure the local temperature homogeneity based on the thermal properties of bimetallic nanoparticles will support the future development of MEMS-based heating supports with improved thermal properties and in situ studies where high precision in the temperature at a certain position is required. This schematic delineates an approach to quantifying potential localized temperature deviation within a nanochip. Employing two comparable nanoparticles as thermal probes in discrete nanochip regions, the alloying kinetics of these nanoparticles are monitorable using in situ quantitative high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) tomography, thus enabling the precise estimation of local temperature deviations.image |
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001060394600001 |
Publication Date |
2023-09-08 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0934-0866 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
2.7 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
This project was funded from the European Commission and The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network MUMMERING (Grant Agreement no. 765604) |
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Most recent IF: 2.7; 2023 IF: 4.474 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:199219 |
Serial |
8863 |
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Liz-Marzan, L.; Bals, S. |
| Title |
Advanced particle characterization techniques |
Type |
Editorial |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Particle and particle systems characterization |
Abbreviated Journal |
Part Part Syst Char |
| Volume |
33 |
Issue |
33 |
Pages |
350-351 |
| Keywords |
Editorial; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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| Publisher |
Wiley-v c h verlag gmbh |
Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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Wos |
000379970000001 |
Publication Date |
2016-07-14 |
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Edition |
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0934-0866 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
4.474 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
; ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.474 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134957 |
Serial |
4136 |
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| Author |
Filippov, S.K.; Sedlacek, O.; Bogomolova, A.; Vetrik, M.; Jirak, D.; Kovar, J.; Kucka, J.; Bals, S.; Turner, S.; Stepanek, P.; Hruby, M.; |
| Title |
Glycogen as a biodegradable construction nanomaterial for in vivo use |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Macromolecular bioscience |
Abbreviated Journal |
Macromol Biosci |
| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
1731-1738 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
It is demonstrated that glycogen as a biodegradable and inexpensive material coming from renewable resources can be used as a carrier for the construction of in vivo imaging nanoagents. The model system considered is composed of glycogen modified with gadolinium and fluorescent labels. Systematic studies of properties of these nanocarriers by a variety of physical methods and results of in vivo tests of biodegradability are reported. This represents, to the authors' best knowledge, the first such use of glycogen. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000312242600016 |
Publication Date |
2012-11-21 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1616-5187; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.238 |
Times cited |
22 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
262348 ESMI; FWO; Hercules |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.238; 2012 IF: 3.742 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105286 |
Serial |
1354 |
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| Author |
Montoya, E.; Bals, S.; Rossell, M.D.; Schryvers, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Evaluation of top, angle, and side cleaned FIB samples for TEM analysis |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Microscopy research and technique |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Res Techniq |
| Volume |
70 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
1060-1071 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
ITEM specimens of a LaAlO3/SrTiO3 multilayer are prepared by FIB with internal lift out. Using a Ga+1 beam of 5 kV, a final cleaning step yielding top, top-angle, side, and bottom-angle cleaning is performed. Different cleaning procedures, which can be easily implemented in a dual beam FIB system, are described and compared; all cleaning types produce thin lamellae, useful for HRTEM and HAADF-STEM work up to atomic resolution. However, the top cleaned lamellae are strongly affected by the curtain effect. Top-angle cleaned specimens show an amorphous layer of around 5 nm at the specimen surfaces, due to damage and redeposition. Furthermore, it is observed that the LaAlO3 layers are preferentially destroyed and transformed into amorphous material, during the thinning process. |
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Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000251868200008 |
Publication Date |
2007-08-25 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1059-910X;1097-0029; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.147 |
Times cited |
36 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Aip; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.147; 2007 IF: 1.644 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:67282 |
Serial |
1090 |
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| Author |
Avila-Brande, D.; Otero-Díaz, L.C.; Landa-Cánovas, A.R.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
A new Bi4Mn1/3W2/3O8Cl Sillén-Aurivillius intergrowth: synthesis and structural characterisation by quantitative transmission electron microscopy |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
European journal of inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Eur J Inorg Chem |
| Volume |
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Issue |
9 |
Pages |
1853-1858 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The synthesis and structural characterisation of a new phase with nominal composition Bi4Mn1/3W2/3O8Cl is presented. Conventional and analytical transmission electron microscopy are used to determine the composition, unit-cell symmetry and space group of the compound, whereas a structural model is deducted by exit-wave reconstruction in the transmission electron microscope. This technique allows the microscope information limit of 1.1 angstrom to be reached and the (light) oxygen atoms in the presence of heavier atoms (Bi, W, Mn) to be imaged. The average structure is refined from Xray powder diffraction data using the Rietveld method yielding an orthorhombic unit cell with lattice parameters a 5.467(4) angstrom, b = 5.466(7) angstrom and c = 14.159(3) angstrom and space group Cm2m, which could be described as a Sillen-Aurivillius intergrowth. ((c) Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2006) |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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Wos |
000237617800016 |
Publication Date |
2006-03-13 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1434-1948;1099-0682; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.444 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.444; 2006 IF: 2.704 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59436 |
Serial |
2335 |
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| Author |
Anastasiou, I.; Van Velthoven, N.; Tomarelli, E.; Lombi, A.; Lanari, D.; Liu, P.; Bals, S.; De Vos, D.E.; Vaccaro, L. |
| Title |
C2-H arylation of indoles catalyzed by palladium-containing metal-organic-framework in γ-valerolactone |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Chemsuschem |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chemsuschem |
| Volume |
13 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
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| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
An efficient and selective procedure was developed for the direct C2-H arylation of indoles using a Pd-loaded metal-organic framework (MOF) as a heterogeneous catalyst and the nontoxic biomass-derived solvent gamma-valerolactone (GVL) as a reaction medium. The developed method allows for excellent yields and C-2 selectivity to be achieved and tolerates various substituents on the indole scaffold. The established conditions ensure the stability of the catalyst as well as recoverability, reusability, and low metal leaching into the solution. |
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Wos |
000520285700001 |
Publication Date |
2020-02-15 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1864-5631 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.4 |
Times cited |
22 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
; The research leading to these results has received funding from the NMBP-01-2016 Programme of the European Union's Horizon 2020 Framework Programme H2020/2014-2020/under grant agreement no [720996]. The Universit degli Studi di Perugia and MIUR are acknowledged for financial support to the project AMIS, through the program “Dipartimenti di Eccellenza -2018-2022”. The XAS experiments were performed on beamline BM26A at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), Grenoble (France). We are grateful to D. Banerjee at the ESRF for providing assistance in using beamline BM26A. Niels Van Velthoven and Dirk E. De Vos also thank FWO for funding. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4; 2020 IF: 7.226 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:167678 |
Serial |
6465 |
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| Author |
Smolders, S.; Willhammar, T.; Krajnc, A.; Şentosun, K.; Wharmby, M.T.; Lomachenko, K.A.; Bals, S.; Mali, G.; Roeffaers, M.B.J.; De Vos, D.E.; Bueken, B. |
| Title |
A titanium(IV)-based metal-organic framework featuring defect-rich Ti-O sheets as an oxidative desulfurization catalyst |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English |
Abbreviated Journal |
Angew Chem Int Edit |
| Volume |
58 |
Issue |
58 |
Pages |
9160-9165 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
While titanium-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been widely studied for their (photo) catalytic potential, only a few Ti-IV MOFs have been reported owing to the high reactivity of the employed titanium precursors. The synthesis of COK-47 is now presented, the first Ti carboxylate MOF based on sheets of (TiO6)-O-IV octahedra, which can be synthesized with a range of different linkers. COK-47 can be synthesized as an inherently defective nanoparticulate material, rendering it a highly efficient catalyst for the oxidation of thiophenes. Its structure was determined by continuous rotation electron diffraction and studied in depth by X-ray total scattering, EXAFS, and solid-state NMR. Furthermore, its photoactivity was investigated by electron paramagnetic resonance and demonstrated by catalytic photodegradation of rhodamine 6G. |
| Address |
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Place of Publication |
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Editor |
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Wos |
000476691200034 |
Publication Date |
2019-05-06 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1433-7851; 0570-0833 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
11.994 |
Times cited |
97 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
; S.S., B.B., and D.E.D.V. gratefully acknowledge the FWO for funding (Aspirant grant, postdoctoral grant, project funding). T.W. acknowledges a grant from the Swedish research council (VR, 2014-06948). He acknowledges financial support from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation through the project grant 3DEM-NATUR (no. 2012.0112) as well as for purchasing the TEMs. A.K. and G.M. acknowledge the financial support from the Slovenian Research Agency (research core funding No. P1-0021 and project No. N1-0079). We thank beamline I15-1 (XPDF), Diamond Light Source, for collection of X-ray total scattering data as part of the in-house research program (M.T.W.). A. Venier and O. Mathon are kindly acknowledged for the help during the XAS experiment at BM23 beamline of ESRF. We thank C. Lamberti and L. Braglia for providing the reference EXAFS spectrum of anatase. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 11.994 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:161932 |
Serial |
5382 |
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Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Bals, S.; Nikolaev, I.V.; Antipov, E.V.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Crystallographic shear structures as a route to anion-deficient perovskites |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English |
Abbreviated Journal |
Angew Chem Int Edit |
| Volume |
45 |
Issue |
40 |
Pages |
6697-6700 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
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Thesis |
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| Publisher |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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| Language |
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Wos |
000241474500022 |
Publication Date |
2006-09-13 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1433-7851;1521-3773; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
11.994 |
Times cited |
62 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 11.994; 2006 IF: 10.232 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:61689 |
Serial |
589 |
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Ben Dkhil, S.; Pfannmöller, M.; Saba, M.I.; Gaceur, M.; Heidari, H.; Videlot-Ackermann, C.; Margeat, O.; Guerrero, A.; Bisquert, J.; Garcia-Belmonte, G.; Mattoni, A.; Bals, S.; Ackermann, J. |
| Title |
Toward high-temperature stability of PTB7-based bulk heterojunction solar cells : impact of fullerene size and solvent additive |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Laser physics review |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Energy Mater |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
1601486 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The use of fullerene as acceptor limits the thermal stability of organic solar cells at high temperatures as their diffusion inside the donor leads to phase separation via Ostwald ripening. Here it is reported that fullerene diffusion is fully suppressed at temperatures up to 140 degrees C in bulk heterojunctions based on the benzodithiophene-based polymer (the poly[[4,8-bis[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]benzo[1,2-b: 4,5-b']dithiophene-2,6-diyl][3-fluoro-2-[(2-ethylhexyl) carbonyl]thieno[3,4-b]thiophenediyl]], (PTB7) in combination with the fullerene derivative [6,6]-phenyl-C71-butyric acid methyl ester (PC70BM). The blend stability is found independently of the presence of diiodooctane (DIO) used to optimize nanostructuration and in contrast to PTB7 blends using the smaller fullerene derivative PC70BM. The unprecedented thermal stability of PTB7: PC70BM layers is addressed to local minima in the mixing enthalpy of the blend forming stable phases that inhibit fullerene diffusion. Importantly, although the nanoscale morphology of DIO processed blends is thermally stable, corresponding devices show strong performance losses under thermal stress. Only by the use of a high temperature annealing step removing residual DIO from the device, remarkably stable high efficiency solar cells with performance losses less than 10% after a continuous annealing at 140 degrees C over 3 days are obtained. These results pave the way toward high temperature stable polymer solar cells using fullerene acceptors. |
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Place of Publication |
Place of publication unknown |
Editor |
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Wos |
000396328500009 |
Publication Date |
2016-11-07 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1614-6832; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
16.721 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
; The authors acknowledge financial support by the French Fond Unique Interministeriel (FUI) under the project “SFUMATO” (grant number: F1110019V/ 201308815) as well as by the European Commission under the Project “SUNFLOWER” (FP7-ICT-2011-7, grant number: 287594). Generalitat Valenciana (ISIC/2012/008 Institute of Nanotechnologies for Clean Energies) is also acknowledged for providing financial support. The authors further acknowledge financial support via ERC Starting Grant Colouratoms (335078). ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 16.721 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:141991UA @ admin @ c:irua:141991 |
Serial |
4697 |
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Ben Dkhil, S.; Pfannmöller, M.; Bals, S.; Koganezawa, T.; Yoshimoto, N.; Hannani, D.; Gaceur, M.; Videlot-Ackermann, C.; Margeat, O.; Ackermann, J. |
| Title |
Square-centimeter-sized high-efficiency polymer solar cells : how the processing atmosphere and film quality influence performance at large scale |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Laser physics review |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Energy Mater |
| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1600290 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Organic solar cells based on two benzodithiophene-based polymers (PTB7 and PTB7-Th) processed at square centimeter-size under inert atmosphere and ambient air, respectively, are investigated. It is demonstrated that the performance of solar cells processed under inert atmosphere is not limited by the upscaling of photoactive layer and the interfacial layers. Thorough morphological and electrical characterizations of optimized layers and corresponding devices reveal that performance losses due to area enlargement are only caused by the sheet resistance of the transparent electrode reducing the effi ciency from 9.3% of 7.8% for PTB7-Th in the condition that both photoactive layer and the interfacial layers are of high layer quality. Air processing of photoactive layer and the interfacial layers into centimeter-sized solar cells lead to additional, but only slight, losses (< 10%) in all photovoltaic parameters, which can be addressed to changes in the electronic properties of both active layer and ZnO layers rather than changes in layer morphology. The demonstrated compatibility of polymer solar cells using solution-processed photoactive layer and interfacial layers with large area indicates that the introduction of a standard active area of 1 cm(2) for measuring effi ciency of organic record solar cells is feasible. However electric standards for indium tin oxides (ITO) or alternative transparent electrodes need to be developed so that performance of new photovoltaic materials can be compared at square centimeter-size. |
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Place of Publication |
Place of publication unknown |
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Wos |
000379314700010 |
Publication Date |
2016-05-04 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1614-6832 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
16.721 |
Times cited |
6 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
; The authors acknowledge financial support by the French Fond Unique Intermisteriel (FUI) under the project “SFUMATO” (Grant number: F1110019V/ 201308815) as well as by the European Commission under the Project “SUNFLOWER” (FP7-ICT-2011-7-contract no. 287594). Generalitat Valenciana (ISIC/2012/008 Institute of Nanotechnologies for Clean Energies) is also acknowledged for providing financial support. The synchrotron radiation experiments were performed at BL46XU and BL19B2 in SPring-8 with the approval of Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI) (Proposal Nos. 2014B1916 and 2015A1984). The authors further acknowledge financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS). ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 16.721 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134951 |
Serial |
4249 |
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Leroux, F.; Gysemans, M.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Snauwaert, J.; Verbiest, T.; van Haesendonck, C.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Three-dimensional characterization of helical silver nanochains mediated by protein assemblies |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
| Volume |
22 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
2193-2197 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
| Abstract |
Characterization methods for the structural investigation of biotemplates for nanodevices remain widely unexplored, despite the fact that biotemplating methods for nanodevice fabrication are becoming more widespread. In this study several techniques are used to characterize the morphology and 3D distribution of silver nanoparticles deposited on insulin fibrils. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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Wos |
000278601400016 |
Publication Date |
2010-03-11 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0935-9648;1521-4095; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
51 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esteem 026019; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2010 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83296 |
Serial |
3645 |
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Figuerola, A.; Franchini, I.R.; Fiore, A.; Mastria, R.; Falqui, A.; Bertoni, G.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kudera, S.; Cingolani, R.; Manna, L. |
| Title |
End-to-end assembly of shape-controlled nanocrystals via a nanowelding approach mediated by gold domains |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
| Volume |
21 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
550-554 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Welding nanocrystals for assembly: The welding of Au domains grown on the tips of shape-controlled cadmium chalcogenide colloidal nanocrystals is used as a strategy for their assembly. Iodine-induced coagulation of selectively grown Au domains leads to assemblies such as flowerlike structures based on bullet-shaped nanocrystals, linear and cross-linked chains of nanorods, and globular networks with tetrapods as building blocks. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000263371800005 |
Publication Date |
2008-11-14 |
| Series Editor |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0935-9648; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
110 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esteem 026019; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: 8.379 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75960 |
Serial |
1037 |
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| Author |
Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kisielowski, C. |
| Title |
A new approach for electron tomography: annular dark-field transmission electron microscopy |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
| Volume |
18 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
892-895 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Annular dark-field transmission electron microscopy uses an annular objective aperture that blocks the central beam and all electrons scattered up to a certain serniangle. A contrast suitable for electron tomography is generated and 3D reconstructions of CdTe tetrapods and C nanotubes (see figure) are successfully obtained. With short exposure times and high contrast, the technique could be useful not only for materials science, but also for biological applications. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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Wos |
000236950500013 |
Publication Date |
2006-03-24 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0935-9648;1521-4095; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
53 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2006 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:58258 |
Serial |
2306 |
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Nicolas-Boluda, A.; Yang, Z.; Dobryden, I.; Carn, F.; Winckelmans, N.; Pechoux, C.; Bonville, P.; Bals, S.; Claesson, P.M.; Gazeau, F.; Pileni, M.P. |
| Title |
Intracellular fate of hydrophobic nanocrystal self-assemblies in tumor cells |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Advanced Functional Materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Funct Mater |
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30 |
Issue |
40 |
Pages |
2004274-15 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Control of interactions between nanomaterials and cells remains a biomedical challenge. A strategy is proposed to modulate the intralysosomal distribution of nanoparticles through the design of 3D suprastructures built by hydrophilic nanocrystals (NCs) coated with alkyl chains. The intracellular fate of two water-dispersible architectures of self-assembled hydrophobic magnetic NCs: hollow deformable shells (colloidosomes) or solid fcc particles (supraballs) is compared. These two self-assemblies display increased cellular uptake by tumor cells compared to dispersions of the water-soluble NC building blocks. Moreover, the self-assembly structures increase the NCs density in lysosomes and close to the lysosome membrane. Importantly, the structural organization of NCs in colloidosomes and supraballs are maintained in lysosomes up to 8 days after internalization, whereas initially dispersed hydrophilic NCs are randomly aggregated. Supraballs and colloidosomes are differently sensed by cells due to their different architectures and mechanical properties. Flexible and soft colloidosomes deform and spread along the biological membranes. In contrast, the more rigid supraballs remain spherical. By subjecting the internalized suprastructures to a magnetic field, they both align and form long chains. Overall, it is highlighted that the mechanical and topological properties of the self-assemblies direct their intracellular fate allowing the control intralysosomal density, ordering, and localization of NCs. |
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000559913300001 |
Publication Date |
2020-08-27 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1616-301x |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
19 |
Times cited |
11 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
; F.G. and M.P.P. contributed equally to this work. Dr. J. Teixeira from Laboratoire Leon Brillouin CEA Saclay is thanked for fruitful discussions on SAXS measurement. Dr. J.M. Guinier is thanked for cryoTEM experiments. A.N.-B. received a Ph.D. fellowship from the Institute thematique multi-organismes (ITMO) Cancer and the doctoral school Frontieres du Vivant (FdV)-Programme Bettencourt and the Fondation ARC pour la recherche sur le cancer. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19; 2020 IF: 12.124 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:171145 |
Serial |
6551 |
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Huijben, M.; Koster, G.; Kruize, M.K.; Wenderich, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Slooten, E.; Shi, B.; Molegraaf, H.J.A.; Kleibeuker, J.E.; Van Aert, S.; Goedkoop, J.B.; Brinkman, A.; Blank, D.H.A.; Golden, M.S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hilgenkamp, H.; Rijnders, G.; |
| Title |
Defect engineering in oxide heterostructures by enhanced oxygen surface exchange |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Advanced functional materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Funct Mater |
| Volume |
23 |
Issue |
42 |
Pages |
5240-5248 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The synthesis of materials with well-controlled composition and structure improves our understanding of their intrinsic electrical transport properties. Recent developments in atomically controlled growth have been shown to be crucial in enabling the study of new physical phenomena in epitaxial oxide heterostructures. Nevertheless, these phenomena can be influenced by the presence of defects that act as extrinsic sources of both doping and impurity scattering. Control over the nature and density of such defects is therefore necessary to fully understand the intrinsic materials properties and exploit them in future device technologies. Here, it is shown that incorporation of a strontium copper oxide nano-layer strongly reduces the impurity scattering at conducting interfaces in oxide LaAlO3SrTiO3(001) heterostructures, opening the door to high carrier mobility materials. It is proposed that this remote cuprate layer facilitates enhanced suppression of oxygen defects by reducing the kinetic barrier for oxygen exchange in the hetero-interfacial film system. This design concept of controlled defect engineering can be of significant importance in applications in which enhanced oxygen surface exchange plays a crucial role. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000327480900003 |
Publication Date |
2013-06-10 |
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1616-301X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
87 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Countatoms; Vortex; Fwo; Ifox ECASJO_; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 12.124; 2013 IF: 10.439 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109273UA @ admin @ c:irua:109273 |
Serial |
615 |
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Goris, B.; De Beenhouwer, J.; de Backer, A.; Zanaga, D.; Batenburg, J.; Sanchez-Iglesias, A.; Liz-Marzan, L.; Van Aert, S.; Sijbers, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bals, S. |
| Title |
Investigating lattice strain in Au nanodecahedrons |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
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Issue |
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Pages |
11-12 |
| Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Publication Date |
2016-12-21 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
978-3-527-80846-5 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:145813 |
Serial |
5144 |
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Salluzzo, M.; Aruta, C.; Maggio-Aprile, I.; Fischer, Ø.; Bals, S.; Zegenhagen, J. |
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Growth of R1+xBa2-xCu3O7-\delta epitaxial films investigated by in situ scanning tunneling microscopy |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Physica status solidi: A: applied research |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Status Solidi A |
| Volume |
186 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
339-364 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The problem of the epitaxial growth of the high temperature superconducting R1+xBa2xCu3O7δ (R = Y or rare earth except Ce and Tb) films has been addressed. Using in situ ultra high vacuum Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (UHV-STM) we have studied the role of cationic substitution and substrate mismatch on the growth mode of stoichiometric and Nd-rich Nd1+xBa2xCu3O7δ thin films. The results are compared to the growth of Y1Ba2Cu3O7δ, Dy1Ba2Cu3O7δ and Gd1Ba2Cu3O7δ epitaxial films. Two main phenomena are investigated: a) the first stage of the direct nucleation on the substrate and b) the crossover between 2D and 3D growth upon increasing the film thickness. At the first stage of the growth, pseudo-cubic perovskite (Re,Ba)CuO3 nuclei are formed. While they disappear after the growth of a few nm in stoichiometric films, they persist on the surface of Nd-rich films of up to 110 nm thickness. Stoichiometric R1+xBa2xCu3O7δ films exhibit a rough morphology with increasing thickness due to island growth mode, whereas Nd-rich films remain smooth and continue to grow layer by layer. It is proposed that linear defects (like anti-phase boundaries), which are formed due to the misalignment of growth fronts, are the source of screw dislocations in stoichiometric films. In Nd-rich films, linear defects are eliminated through the insertion of (Nd,Ba)CuO3 extra layers without introduction of any screw dislocations. |
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Place of Publication |
Berlin |
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000170844500002 |
Publication Date |
2004-11-24 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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0031-8965;1521-396X; |
ISBN |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
17 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87587 |
Serial |
1398 |
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Batenburg, K.J.; Bals, S.; Sijbers, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
DART explained: how to carry out a discrete tomography reconstruction |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
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Issue |
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Pages |
295-296 |
| Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Springer |
Place of Publication |
Berlin |
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Wos |
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Publication Date |
0000-00-00 |
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978-3-540-85154-7 |
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UA library record |
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Times cited |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77914 |
Serial |
606 |
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Lisiecki, I.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Pileni, M.P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Enhanced stability against oxidation due to 2D self-organisation of hcp cobalt nanocrystals |
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H1 Book chapter |
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2008 |
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273-274 |
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H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Springer |
Place of Publication |
Berlin |
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Publication Date |
0000-00-00 |
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Series Issue |
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ISBN |
978-3-540-85226-1 |
Additional Links |
UA library record |
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Times cited |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87610 |
Serial |
1055 |
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Bals, S.; Stes, A.; Celis, V. |
| Title |
Klassieke toetsing in de praktijk |
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H2 Book chapter |
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2009 |
Publication |
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Pages |
211-225 |
| Keywords |
H2 Book chapter; Educational sciences; EduBROn; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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LannooCampus |
Place of Publication |
Leuven |
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0000-00-00 |
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978 90 209 8819 2 |
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UA library record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79658 |
Serial |
1762 |
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Van Eyndhoven, G.; Batenburg, K.J.; van Oers, C.; Kurttepeli, M.; Bals, S.; Cool, P.; Sijbers, J. |
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Reliable pore-size measurements based on a procedure specifically designed for electron tomography measurements of nanoporous samples |
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P3 Proceeding |
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2014 |
Publication |
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Issue |
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P3 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) |
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Place of Publication |
S.l. |
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0000-00-00 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:124548 |
Serial |
2866 |
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