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“Critical influence of alumina content on the low temperature degradation of 2-3 mol% yttria-stabilized TZP for dental restorations”. Zhang F, Vanmeensel K, Inokoshi M, Batuk M, Hadermann J, Van Meerbeek B, Naert I, Vleugels J, Journal of the European Ceramic Society 35, 741 (2015). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2014.09.018
Abstract: The influence of 0.25, 2 and 5 wt.% alumina addition on the mechanical properties and low temperature degradation (LTD) of 3, 2.5 and 2 mol% yttria-stabilized TZP ceramics was investigated. The amount of alumina addition was observed to have a crucial impact on the degradation of Y-TZP ceramics. Independent on the yttria stabilizer content, 0.25 wt.% alumina had a higher degradation retarding effect to Y-TZP ceramics than 2 and 5 wt.% of alumina addition, which had a comparable effect. The apparent activation energy for the degradation process was increased by adding alumina, but it was the same for 0.255 wt.% alumina doped 3Y-TZP ceramics. For Y-TZPs containing a small amount of alumina addition, only the segregated Al3+ at the grain boundaries of the zirconia grains was effective to retard the degradation of Y-TZPs. The secondary phase Al2O3 grains increased the degradation kinetics, which might be attributed to the residual stresses.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 3.411
Times cited: 37
DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2014.09.018
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“Electron-electron scattering induced capture in GaAs quantum wells”. Kálna K, Mo×ko M, Peeters FM, Lithuanian journal of physics 35, 435 (1995)
Keywords: A3 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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“Flat GaN epitaxial layers grown on Si(111) by metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy using step-graded AlGaN intermediate layers”. Cheng K, Leys M, Degroote S, van Daele B, Boeykens S, Derluyn J, Germain M, Van Tendeloo G, Engelen J, Borghs G, Journal of electronic materials 35, 592 (2006). http://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-006-0105-1
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.579
Times cited: 102
DOI: 10.1007/s11664-006-0105-1
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“Glow discharge modelling: from basic understanding towards applications”. Bogaerts A, Chen Z, Gijbels R, Surface and interface analysis 35, 593 (2003). http://doi.org/10.1002/sia.1578
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Impact Factor: 1.132
Times cited: 14
DOI: 10.1002/sia.1578
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“How to optimize the experimental design of quantitative atomic resolution TEM experiments?”.Van Aert S, den Dekker AJ, van Dyck D, Micron 35, 425 (2004). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.micron.2004.01.007
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Impact Factor: 1.98
Times cited: 14
DOI: 10.1016/j.micron.2004.01.007
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“HREM investigation of martensite precursor effects and stacking sequences in Ni-Mn-Ti alloys”. Schryvers D, Lahjouji DE, Slootmaekers B, Potapov PL, Scripta metallurgica et materialia 35, 1235 (1996). http://doi.org/10.1016/1359-6462(96)00271-0
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 3.224
Times cited: 2
DOI: 10.1016/1359-6462(96)00271-0
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“Modeling and experimental study of trichloroethylene abatement with a negative direct current corona discharge”. Vandenbroucke AM, Aerts R, Van Gaens W, De Geyter N, Leys C, Morent R, Bogaerts A, Plasma chemistry and plasma processing 35, 217 (2015). http://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-014-9584-7
Abstract: In this work, we study the abatement of dilute trichloroethylene (TCE) in air with a negative direct current corona discharge. A numerical model is used to theoretically investigate the underlying plasma chemistry for the removal of TCE, and a reaction pathway for the abatement of TCE is proposed. The Cl atom, mainly produced by dissociation of COCl, is one of the controlling species in the TCE destruction chemistry and contributes to the production of chlorine containing by-products. The effect of humidity on the removal efficiency is studied and a good agreement is found between experiments and the model for both dry (5 % relative humidity (RH)) and humid air (50 % RH). An increase of the relative humidity from 5 % to 50 % has a negative effect on the removal efficiency, decreasing by ±15 % in humid air. The main loss reactions for TCE are with ClO·, O· and CHCl2. Finally, the by-products and energy cost of TCE abatement are discussed.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Impact Factor: 2.355
Times cited: 9
DOI: 10.1007/s11090-014-9584-7
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“Molecular orientation and conductivity in highly oriented poly(p-phenylene vinylene)”. Briers J, Eevers W, Cos P, Geise HJ, Mertens R, Nagels P, Zhang XB, Van Tendeloo G, Herrebout W, van der Veken B, Polymer 35, 4569 (1994). http://doi.org/10.1016/0032-3861(94)90804-4
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Molecular Spectroscopy (MolSpec); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 3.562
Times cited: 16
DOI: 10.1016/0032-3861(94)90804-4
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“Superior reliability of junctionless pFinFETs by reduced oxide electric field”. Toledano-Luque M, Matagne P, Sibaja-Hernandez A, Chiarella T, Ragnarsson L-A, Sorée B, Cho M, Mocuta A, Thean A, IEEE electron device letters 35, 1179 (2014). http://doi.org/10.1109/LED.2014.2361769
Abstract: Superior reliability of junctionless (JL) compared with inversion-mode field-effect transistors (FETs) is experimentally demonstrated on bulk FinFET wafers. The reduced negative bias temperature instability (NBTI) of JL pFETs outperforms the previously reported best NBTI reliability data obtained with Si channel devices and guarantees 10-year lifetime at typical operating voltages and high temperature. This behavior is understood through the reduced oxide electric field and lessened interaction between charge carriers and oxide traps during device operation. These findings encourage the investigation of JL devices with alternative channels as a promising alternative for 7-nm technology nodes meeting reliability targets.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Impact Factor: 3.048
Times cited: 13
DOI: 10.1109/LED.2014.2361769
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“Understanding the Effect of Iodide Ions on the Morphology of Gold Nanorods”. Amini MN, Altantzis T, Lobato I, Grzelczak M, Sánchez-Iglesias A, Van Aert S, Liz-Marzán LM, Partoens B, Bals S, Neyts EC, Particle and particle systems characterization 35, 1800051 (2018). http://doi.org/10.1002/ppsc.201800051
Abstract: The presence of iodide ions during the growth of gold nanorods strongly affects the shape of the final products, which is proposed to be due to selective iodide adsorption on certain crystallographic facets. Therefore, a detailed structural and morphological characterization of the starting rods is crucial toward understanding this effect. Electron tomography is used to determine the crystallographic indices of the lateral facets of gold nanorods, as well as those present at the tips. Based on this information, density functional theory calculations are used to determine the surface and interface energies of the observed facets and provide insight into the relationship between the amount of iodide ions in the growth solution and the final morphology of anisotropic gold nanoparticles.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Impact Factor: 4.474
Times cited: 6
DOI: 10.1002/ppsc.201800051
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“Comparison of synchrotron X-ray microanalysis with electron and proton microscopy for individual particle analysis”. Janssens KH, Adams FC, van Langevelde F, Vis RD, Jones KW, Rivers M, Sutton S, Advances in X-ray analysis 35, 1265 (1992)
Keywords: A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“Microscopic single particle characterization of zeolites synthesized in a soil polluted by copper or cadmium and treated with coal fly ash”. Terzano R, Spagnuolo M, Medici L, Dorriné, W, Janssens K, Ruggiero P, Applied clay science 35, 128 (2007). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.CLAY.2006.07.005
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Impact Factor: 3.101
Times cited: 17
DOI: 10.1016/J.CLAY.2006.07.005
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“Eliciting policymakers&rsquo, preferences for technologies to decarbonise transport: A discrete choice experiment”. Bjørnåvold A, Lizin S, Van Dael M, Arnold F, Van Passel S, Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions 35, 21 (2020). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2019.12.002
Abstract: Socio-technical transitions are often hindered by the resilience of existing infrastructures, as policymakers are reluctant to invest in novel products or services. Using the example of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) based fuels, we set up a discrete choice experiment to assess whether European policymakers have a tendency to avoid investing in novel, and more disruptive technologies, and rather prefer to invest in technologies that resemble the incumbent. Results indicate that policymakers prefer to allocate funding to dominant technologies. The results also revealed an overall positive perception of CCU technologies among policymakers. As the commercialisation of such products and processes continues, acceptance among this group of stakeholders is key.
Keywords: A1 Journal Article; Engineering Management (ENM) ;
Impact Factor: 7.2
DOI: 10.1016/j.eist.2019.12.002
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“Functionalization of single-layer TaS₂, and formation of ultrathin Janus structures”. Kahraman Z, Yagmurcukardes M, Sahin H, Journal Of Materials Research 35, 1397 (2020). http://doi.org/10.1557/JMR.2020.64
Abstract: Ab initio calculations are performed to investigate the structural, vibrational, electronic, and piezoelectric properties of functionalized single layers of TaS2. We find that single-layer TaS2 is a suitable host material for functionalization via fluorination and hydrogenation. The one-side fluorinated (FTaS2) and hydrogenated (HTaS2) single layers display indirect gap semiconducting behavior in contrast to bare metallic TaS2. On the other hand, it is shown that as both surfaces of TaS2 are saturated anti-symmetrically, the formed Janus structure is a dynamically stable metallic single layer. In addition, it is revealed that out-of-plane piezoelectricity is created in all anti-symmetric structures. Furthermore, the Janus-type single-layer has the highest specific heat capacity to which longitudinal and transverse acoustical phonon modes have contribution at low temperatures. Our findings indicate that single-layer TaS2 is suitable for functionalization via H and F atoms that the formed, anti-symmetric structures display distinctive electronic, vibrational, and piezoelectric properties.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Impact Factor: 2.7
Times cited: 1
DOI: 10.1557/JMR.2020.64
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“Intercalation of argon in honeycomb structures towards promising strategy for rechargeable Li-ion batteries”. Duden EI, Savaci U, Turan S, Sevik C, Demiroglu I, Journal of physics : condensed matter 35, 085301 (2023). http://doi.org/10.1088/1361-648X/ACA8E7
Abstract: High-performance rechargeable batteries are becoming very important for high-end technologies with their ever increasing application areas. Hence, improving the performance of such batteries has become the main bottleneck to transferring high-end technologies to end users. In this study, we propose an argon intercalation strategy to enhance battery performance via engineering the interlayer spacing of honeycomb structures such as graphite, a common electrode material in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, we systematically investigated the LIB performance of graphite and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) when argon atoms were sent into between their layers by using first-principles density-functional-theory calculations. Our results showed enhanced lithium binding for graphite and h-BN structures when argon atoms were intercalated. The increased interlayer space doubles the gravimetric lithium capacity for graphite, while the volumetric capacity also increased by around 20% even though the volume was also increased. The ab initio molecular dynamics simulations indicate the thermal stability of such graphite structures against any structural transformation and Li release. The nudged-elastic-band calculations showed that the migration energy barriers were drastically lowered, which promises fast charging capability for batteries containing graphite electrodes. Although a similar level of battery promise was not achieved for h-BN material, its enhanced battery capabilities by argon intercalation also support that the argon intercalation strategy can be a viable route to enhance such honeycomb battery electrodes.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Impact Factor: 2.7
DOI: 10.1088/1361-648X/ACA8E7
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“Magnus induced diode effect for skyrmions in channels with periodic potentials”. Souza JCB, Vizarim NP, Reichhardt CJO, Reichhardt C, Venegas PA, Journal of physics : condensed matter 35, 015804 (2023). http://doi.org/10.1088/1361-648X/AC9CC5
Abstract: Using a particle based model, we investigate the skyrmion dynamical behavior in a channel where the upper wall contains divots of one depth and the lower wall contains divots of a different depth. Under an applied driving force, skyrmions in the channels move with a finite skyrmion Hall angle that deflects them toward the upper wall for -x direction driving and the lower wall for +x direction driving. When the upper divots have zero height, the skyrmions are deflected against the flat upper wall for -x direction driving and the skyrmion velocity depends linearly on the drive. For +x direction driving, the skyrmions are pushed against the lower divots and become trapped, giving reduced velocities and a nonlinear velocity-force response. When there are shallow divots on the upper wall and deep divots on the lower wall, skyrmions get trapped for both driving directions; however, due to the divot depth difference, skyrmions move more easily under -x direction driving, and become strongly trapped for +x direction driving. The preferred -x direction motion produces what we call a Magnus diode effect since it vanishes in the limit of zero Magnus force, unlike the diode effects observed for asymmetric sawtooth potentials. We show that the transport curves can exhibit a series of jumps or dips, negative differential conductivity, and reentrant pinning due to collective trapping events. We also discuss how our results relate to recent continuum modeling on a similar skyrmion diode system.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Impact Factor: 2.7
DOI: 10.1088/1361-648X/AC9CC5
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“Barite formation in the Southern Ocean water column”. Stroobants N, Dehairs F, Goeyens L, Vanderheijden N, Van Grieken R, Marine chemistry 35, 411 (1991). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-4203(09)90033-0
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0304-4203(09)90033-0
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“Chemical speciation of individual atmospheric particles using low-Z electron probe X-ray microanalysis characterizing “Asian Dust&rdquo, deposited with rainwater in Seoul, Korea”. Ro C-U, Oh K-Y, Kim HK, Chun Y, Osán J, de Hoog J, Van Grieken R, Atmospheric environment : an international journal 35, 4995 (2001). http://doi.org/10.1016/S1352-2310(01)00287-4
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S1352-2310(01)00287-4
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“Diatom frustule morphogenesis and function : a multidisciplinary survey”. De Tommasi E, Gielis J, Rogato A, Marine Genomics 35, 1 (2017). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.MARGEN.2017.07.001
Abstract: Diatoms represent the major component of phytoplankton and are responsible for about 2025% of global primary production. Hundreds of millions of years of evolution led to tens of thousands of species differing in dimensions and morphologies. In particular, diatom porous silica cell walls, the frustules, are characterized by an extraordinary, species-specific diversity. It is of great interest, among the marine biologists and geneticists community, to shed light on the origin and evolutionary advantage of this variability of dimensions, geometries and pore distributions. In the present article the main reported data related to frustule morphogenesis and functionalities with contributions from fundamental biology, genetics, mathematics, geometry and physics are reviewed.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
DOI: 10.1016/J.MARGEN.2017.07.001
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“EDXRF determination of impurities in potassium dihydrogenphosphate single crystals and raw materials”. Belikov KN, Mikhailova LI, Spolnik ZM, Van Grieken R, X-ray spectrometry 35, 112 (2006). http://doi.org/10.1002/XRS.874
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1002/XRS.874
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“Environmental monitoring in four European museums”. Camuffo D, Van Grieken R, Busse H-J, Sturaro G, Valentino A, Bernardi A, Blades N, Shooter D, Gysels K, Deutsch F, Wieser M, Kim O, Ulrych U, Atmospheric environment : an international journal 35, S127 (2001)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“High-energy polarized-beam EDXRF for trace metal analysis of vegetation samples in environmental studies”. Marguí, E, Padilla R, Hidalgo M, Queralt I, Van Grieken R, X-ray spectrometry 35, 169 (2006). http://doi.org/10.1002/XRS.890
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1002/XRS.890
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“Micro-analysis of individual environmental particles”. Van Grieken R, Artaxo P, Bernard P, Leysen L, Otten P, Storms H, Van Put A, Wouters L, Xhoffer C, Chemia analityczna 35, 75 (1990)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“New Chinese members of the Advisory Board of X-Ray Spectrometry”. Van Grieken R, X-ray spectrometry 35, 205 (2006)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“Single-particle analysis of aerosols at Cheju Island, Korea, using low-Z electron probe X-ray microanalysis: a direct proof of nitrate formation from sea salts”. Ro C-U, Oh K-Y, Kim H, Kim YP, Lee CB, Kim K-H, Kang CH, Osán J, de Hoog J, Worobiec A, Van Grieken R, Environmental science and technology 35, 4487 (2001). http://doi.org/10.1021/ES0155231
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/ES0155231
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“Speciation of selected metals in aerosol samples by TXRF after sequential leaching”. Samek L, Ostachowicz B, Worobiec A, Spolnik Z, Van Grieken R, X-ray spectrometry 35, 226 (2006). http://doi.org/10.1002/XRS.905
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1002/XRS.905
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“Valuing urban ecosystem services in sustainable brownfield redevelopment”. De Valck J, Beames A, Liekens I, Bettens M, Seuntjens P, Broekx S, Ecosystem services 35, 139 (2019). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.ECOSER.2018.12.006
Abstract: Urban environments provide opportunities for greater resource efficiency and the fostering of urban ecosystems. Brownfield areas are a typical example of underused land resources. Brownfield redevelopment projects that include green infrastructure allow for further ecosystems to be accommodated in urban environments. Green infrastructure also deliver important urban ecosystem services (UES) to local residents, which can greatly contribute to improving quality of life in cities. In this case study, we quantify and assess the economic value of five UES for a brownfield redevelopment project in Antwerp, Belgium. The assessment is carried out using the “Nature Value Explorer” modelling tool. The case includes three types of green infrastructure (green corridor, infiltration gullies and green roofs) primarily intended to connect nature reserves on the urban periphery and to avoid surface runoff. The green infrastructure also provides air filtration, climate regulation, carbon sequestration and recreation ecosystem services. The value of recreation far exceeds other values, including the value of avoided runoff. The case study raises crucial questions as to whether existing UES valuation approaches adequately account for the range of UES provided and whether such approaches can be improved to achieve more accurate and reliable value estimates in future analyses.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
DOI: 10.1016/J.ECOSER.2018.12.006
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“3D characterization of the structural transformation undergone by Cu@Ag core-shell nanoparticles following CO₂, reduction reaction”. Arenas Esteban D, Pacquets L, Choukroun D, Hoekx S, Kadu AA, Schalck J, Daems N, Breugelmans T, Bals S, Chemistry of materials 35, 6682 (2023). http://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.CHEMMATER.3C00649
Abstract: The increasing use of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) is significantly advancing the field of electrocatalysis. In particular, Cu/Ag bimetallic interfaces are widely used to enhance the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (eCO(2)RR) toward CO and, more recently, C-2 products. However, drastic changes in the product distribution and performance when Cu@Ag core-shell configurations are used can often be observed under electrochemical reaction conditions, especially during the first few minutes of the reaction. Possible structural changes that generate these observations remain underexplored; therefore, the structure-property relationship is hardly understood. In this study, we use electron tomography to investigate the structural transformation mechanism of Cu@Ag core-shells NPs during the critical first minutes of the eCO(2)RR. In this manner, we found that the crystallinity of the Cu seed determines whether the formation of a complete and homogeneous Ag shell is possible. Moreover, by tracking the particles' transformations, we conclude that modifications of the Cu-Ag interface and Cu2O enrichment at the surface of the NPs are key factors contributing to the product generation changes. These insights provide a better understanding of how bimetallic core-shell NPs transform under electrochemical conditions.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)
Impact Factor: 8.6
Times cited: 1
DOI: 10.1021/ACS.CHEMMATER.3C00649
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“Ginzburg-Landau surface energy of multiband superconductors : derivation and application to selected systems”. Bekaert J, Bringmans L, Milošević, MV, Journal of physics : condensed matter 35, 325602 (2023). http://doi.org/10.1088/1361-648X/ACD217
Abstract: We determine the energy of an interface between a multiband superconducting and a normal half-space, in presence of an applied magnetic field, based on a multiband Ginzburg-Landau (GL) approach. We obtain that the multiband surface energy is fully determined by the critical temperature, electronic densities of states, and superconducting gap functions associated with the different band condensates. This furthermore yields an expression for the thermodynamic critical magnetic field, in presence of an arbitrary number of contributing bands. Subsequently, we investigate the sign of the surface energy as a function of material parameters, through numerical solution of the GL equations. Here, we consider two distinct cases: (i) standard multiband superconductors with attractive interactions, and (ii) a three-band superconductor with a chiral ground state with phase frustration, arising from repulsive interband interactions. Furthermore, we apply this approach to several prime examples of multiband superconductors, such as metallic hydrogen and MgB2, based on microscopic parameters obtained from first-principles calculations.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Impact Factor: 2.7
DOI: 10.1088/1361-648X/ACD217
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“Nucleation and growth of bipyramidal Yb:LiYF₄, nanocrystals : growing up in a hot environment”. Mulder JTT, Jenkinson K, Toso S, Prato M, Evers WHH, Bals S, Manna L, Houtepen AJJ, Chemistry of materials 35, 5311 (2023). http://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.CHEMMATER.3C00502
Abstract: Lanthanide-doped LiYF4 (Ln:YLF) is commonlyused fora broad variety of optical applications, such as lasing, photon upconversionand optical refrigeration. When synthesized as nanocrystals (NCs),this material is also of interest for biological applications andfundamental physical studies. Until now, it was unclear how Ln:YLFNCs grow from their ionic precursors into tetragonal NCs with a well-defined,bipyramidal shape and uniform dopant distribution. Here, we studythe nucleation and growth of ytterbium-doped LiYF4 (Yb:YLF),as a template for general Ln:YLF NC syntheses. We show that the formationof bipyramidal Yb:YLF NCs is a multistep process starting with theformation of amorphous Yb:YLF spheres. Over time, these spheres growvia Ostwald ripening and crystallize, resulting in bipyramidal Yb:YLFNCs. We further show that prolonged heating of the NCs results inthe degradation of the NCs, observed by the presence of large LiFcubes and small, irregular Yb:YLF NCs. Due to the similarity in chemicalnature of all lanthanide ions our work sheds light on the formationstages of Ln:YLF NCs in general.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 8.6
DOI: 10.1021/ACS.CHEMMATER.3C00502
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