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Author Afanasov, I.M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Kolozhvary, B.A.; Smirnov, A.V.,; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Nickel/carbon composite materials based on expanded graphite Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication New carbon materials Abbreviated Journal
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 5 Pages 335-340
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Monolithic nickel/carbon (Ni/C) composites were prepared from coal tar pitch-impregnated compressed expanded graphite pre-decorated with NiO particles (EGNiO) by pyrolysis at 550 °C and subsequent steam activation at 800 °C. The microstructural arrangement of the Ni-comprising nanoparticles in the composites was investigated using transmission electron microscopy. The specific surface area and porosity of the composites were analyzed by nitrogen adsorption. The catalytic activity of the composites was compared with the material obtained by the conventional H2 treatment of EGNiO using hydrocracking of 2,2,3-trimethylpentane as a model reaction.
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  Language Wos 000296926500003 Publication Date 2011-11-12
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  ISSN 1872-5805; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited 7 Open Access
  Notes Iap Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93633 Serial 2340
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Author Szaszko-Bogar, V.; Foeldi, P.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Oscillating spin-orbit interaction as a source of spin-polarized wavepackets in two-terminal nanoscale devices Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 13 Pages 135302
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Ballistic transport through nanoscale devices with time-dependent Rashba-type spin- orbit interaction (SOI) can lead to spin-polarized wavepackets that appear even for completely unpolarized input. The SOI that oscillates in a finite domain generates density and spin polarization fluctuations that leave the region as propagating waves. In particular, spin polarization has space and time dependence even in regions without SOI. Our results are based on an analytical solution of the time-dependent Schrodinger equation. The relevant Floquet quasi-energies that are obtained appear in the energy spectrum of both the transmitted and the reflected waves.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0953-8984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.649; 2014 IF: 2.346
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116844 Serial 2533
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Author Hai, G.-Q.; Studart, N.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Polaron effects on cyclotron mass due to interface and slab phonons in GaAs/AlGaAs quantum wells Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1996 Publication Brazilian journal of physics Abbreviated Journal Braz J Phys
  Volume (up) 26 Issue Pages 219-221
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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  Publisher Place of Publication São Paulo Editor
  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0103-9733 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
  Impact Factor 0.81 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:15818 Serial 2668
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Author Gomez, A.; Gonzalez, E.M.; Gilbert, D.A.; Milošević, M.V.; Liu, K.; Vicent, J.L.
  Title Probing the dynamic response of antivortex, interstitial and trapped vortex lattices on magnetic periodic pinning potentials Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Superconductor science and technology Abbreviated Journal Supercond Sci Tech
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 8 Pages 085018-8
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The dynamics of the pinned vortex, antivortex and interstitial vortex have been studied in superconducting/magnetic hybrids consisting of arrays of Co/Pd multilayer nanodots embedded in Nb films. The magnetic nanodots show out-of-plane magnetization at the remanent state. This magnetic state allows for superconducting vortex lattices of different types in an applied homogeneous magnetic field. We experimentally and theoretically show three such lattices: (i) a lattice containing only antivortices; (ii) a vortex lattice entirely pinned on the dots; and (iii) a vortex lattice with pinned and interstitial vortices. Between the flux creep (low vortex velocity) and the free flux flow (high vortex velocity) regimes the interaction between the magnetic array and the vortex lattice governs the vortex dynamics, which in turn enables distinguishing experimentally the type of vortex lattice which governs the dissipation. We show that the vortex lattice with interstitial vortices has the highest onset velocity where the lattice becomes ordered, whereas the pinned vortex lattice has the smallest onset velocity. Further, for this system, we directly estimate that the external force needed to depin vortices is 60% larger than the one needed to depin antivortices; therefore we are able to decouple the antivortex-vortex motion.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
  Language Wos 000321709400024 Publication Date 2013-07-02
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0953-2048;1361-6668; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.878 Times cited 7 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by Spanish MINECO, grants FIS2008-06249 (Grupo Consolidado), Consolider CSD2007-00010 and CAM grant S2009/MAT-1726. MVM acknowledges support from FWO-Vlaanderen. Work at UCD was supported by the US NSF (DMR-1008791 and ECCS-0925626). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.878; 2013 IF: 2.796
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109785 Serial 2716
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Author Abakumov, A.M.; Erni, R.; Tsirlin, A.A.
  Title Reply to Comment on “Frustrated octahedral tilting distortion in the incommensurately modulated Li3xNd2/3-xTiO3 perovskites” Type Editorial
  Year 2014 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 2 Pages 1288
  Keywords Editorial; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
  Language Wos 000330543600051 Publication Date 2014-01-03
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2014 IF: 8.354
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115730 Serial 2874
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Author Nasr Esfahani, D.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Surface correlation effects in two-band strongly correlated slabs Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 7 Pages 075601-75609
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Using an extension of the Gutzwiller approximation for an inhomogeneous system, we study the two-band Hubbard model with unequal band widths for a slab geometry. The aim is to investigate the mutual effect of individual bands on the spatial distribution of quasi-particle weight and charge density, especially near the surface of the slab. The main effect of the difference in band width is the presence of two different length scales corresponding to the quasi-particle profile of each band. This is enhanced in the vicinity of the critical interaction of the narrow band where an orbitally selective Mott transition occurs and a surface dead layer forms for the narrow band. For the doped case, two different regimes of charge transfer between the surface and the bulk of the slab are revealed. The charge transfer from surface/ center to center/ surface depends on both the doping level and the average relative charge accumulated in each band. Such effects could also be of importance when describing the accumulation of charges at the interface between structures made of multi-band strongly correlated materials.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000330719500009 Publication Date 2014-01-29
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0953-8984;1361-648X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem program of the Flemish government. One of us (LC) is a postdoctoral fellow of the FWO-Vl. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.649; 2014 IF: 2.346
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115723 Serial 3395
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Author Scuracchio, P.; Dobry, A.; Costamagna, S.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Tuning the polarized quantum phonon transmission in graphene nanoribbons Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 26 Pages 305401
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We propose systems that allow a tuning of the phonon transmission function T(omega) in graphene nanoribbons by using C-13 isotope barriers, antidot structures, and distinct boundary conditions. Phonon modes are obtained by an interatomic fifth-nearest neighbor force-constant model (5NNFCM) and T(omega) is calculated using the non-equilibrium Green's function formalism. We show that by imposing partial fixed boundary conditions it is possible to restrict contributions of the in-plane phonon modes to T(omega) at low energy. On the contrary, the transmission functions of out-of-plane phonon modes can be diminished by proper antidot or isotope arrangements. In particular, we show that a periodic array of them leads to sharp dips in the transmission function at certain frequencies omega(nu) which can be pre-defined as desired by controlling their relative distance and size. With this, we demonstrated that by adequate engineering it is possible to govern the magnitude of the ballistic transmission functions T(omega) in graphene nanoribbons. We discuss the implications of these results in the design of controlled thermal transport at the nanoscale as well as in the enhancement of thermo-electric features of graphene-based materials.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
  Language Wos 000358675900010 Publication Date 2015-07-07
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.44 Times cited 5 Open Access
  Notes ; Discussions with C E Repetto, C R Stia and K H Michel are gratefully acknowledged. This work was partially supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and PIP 11220090100392 of CONICET (Argentina). We acknowledge funding from the FWO (Belgium)-MINCyT (Argentina) collaborative research project. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2015 IF: 3.821
  Call Number c:irua:127186 Serial 3759
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Author Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Vortex-antivortex ionic crystals in superconducting films with magnetic pinning arays Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Physicalia magazine Abbreviated Journal
  Volume (up) 26 Issue Pages 355-370
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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  Publisher Place of Publication Gent Editor
  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0770-0520 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:57241 Serial 3852
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Author Pahlke, P.; Lao, M.; Eisterer, M.; Meledin, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hanisch, J.; Sieger, M.; Usoskin, A.; Stromer, J.; Holzapfel, B.; Schultz, L.; Huhne, R.
  Title Reduced Anisotropy and Enhanced In-Field Performance of Thick BaHfO3-Doped Films on ABAD-YSZ Templates Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication IEEE transactions on applied superconductivity Abbreviated Journal
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 26 Pages 1-4
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Pure and 6 mol% BaHfO3 (BHO) doped YBa2Cu3O7-δ (YBCO) films were prepared on CeO2-buffered ABAD-YSZ templates by pulsed laser deposition. The self-field Jc at 77 K reaches 1.1 MA/cm² in the doped sample compared to 2.5 MA/cm² in pure YBCO, at a film thickness of around 1 μm. Above a magnetic field of 2.2 T along B||c, Jc of the BHO-doped sample exceeds the Jc of the undoped film. The maximum pinning force density (FP,max) reaches a value of around 3 GN/cm² for both samples, but B(FP,max) increases from 1.4 T (pure) to a value of 2.9 T (BHO:YBCO). The Jc anisotropy curves of the doped sample show a large and broad peak at B||c and a strongly reduced anisotropy at all temperatures and fields compared to the pure sample. A complex defect structure with YBa2Cu4O8 intergrowths, Y2O3 precipitates and BHO nanocolumns with a fanshaped structure is observed by TEM investigations, which can explain the measured Jc(B,θ) behavior.
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  Language Wos 000376189700001 Publication Date 2016-03-14
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1051-8223 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited 14 Open Access
  Notes This work was supported by EUROTAPES, a collaborative project funded by the European Union’s Seventh Framework Program (FP7 / 2007 – 2013) under Grant Agreement n.280432. Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number c:irua:133779 Serial 4078
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Author Sieger, M.; Pahlke, P.; Hanisch, J.; Sparing, M.; Bianchetti, M.; MacManus-Driscoll, J.; Lao, M.; Eisterer, M.; Meledin, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nast, R.; Schultz, L.; Holzapfel, B.; Huhne, R.
  Title Ba2Y(Nb/Ta)O6–Doped YBCO Films on Biaxially Textured Ni–5at.% W Substrates Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication IEEE transactions on applied superconductivity Abbreviated Journal
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 26 Pages 1-5
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The incorporation of nanoscaled pinning centers in superconducting YBa2Cu3O7-d (YBCO) films is one of the core topics to enhance the critical current density Jc(B, Q) of coated conductors. The mixed double-perovskite Ba2Y(Nb/Ta)O6 (BYNTO) can be grown in nanosized columns parallel the YBCO c-axis and in step-like patterns, making it customizable to meet specific working conditions (T, B, Q). We compare a 1.6 μm thick film of pure YBCO and a similar film with additional 5 mol% of BYNTO, grown by pulsed laser deposition with a growth rate of 1.6 nm/s on buffered biaxially textured Ni-5at.% W tape. Our doped sample shows nanosized BYNTO columns parallel cYBCO and plates in the ab-plane containing Y, Nb and Ta. An improved homogeneity of the critical current density Jc over the sample was evaluated from trapped field profiles measured with a scanning Hall probe microscope. The mean Jc in rolling direction of the tape is 1.8 MA/cm² (77 K, self-field) and doubles the value of the undoped sample. Angular dependent measurements of the critical current density, Jc(Q), show a decreased anisotropy of the doped film for various magnetic fields at 77 K as well as 64 K.
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  Language Wos 000375581500001 Publication Date 2016-03-08
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  ISSN 1051-8223 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited 6 Open Access
  Notes This work was supported by EUROTAPES, a collaborative project funded by the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Program (FP7 / 2007 – 2013) under Grant Agreement n.280432. Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number c:irua:133781 Serial 4079
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Author Liao, Z; , Green, R.J; Gauquelin, N; Macke, S.; Li, L.; Gonnissen, J; Sutarto, R.; Houwman, E.P.; Zhong, Z.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Sawatzky, G.A.; Huijben, M.; Koster, G.; Rijnders, G.
  Title Long-Range Domain Structure and Symmetry Engineering by Interfacial Oxygen Octahedral Coupling at Heterostructure Interface Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 26 Pages 6627-6634
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract In epitaxial thin film systems, the crystal structure and its symmetry deviate from the bulk counterpart due to various mechanisms such as epitaxial strain and interfacial structural coupling, which is accompanyed by a change in their properties. In perovskite materials, the crystal symmetry can be described by rotations of sixfold coordinated transition metal oxygen octahedra, which are found to be altered at interfaces. Here, it is unraveled how the local oxygen octahedral coupling at perovskite heterostructural interfaces strongly influences the domain structure and symmetry of the epitaxial films resulting in design rules to induce various structures in thin films using carefully selected combinations of substrate/buffer/film. Very interestingly it is discovered that these combinations lead to structure changes throughout the full thickness of the film. The results provide a deep insight into understanding the origin of induced structures in a perovskite heterostructure and an intelligent route to achieve unique functional properties.
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  Language Wos 000384809800010 Publication Date 2016-06-23
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  ISSN 1616-301x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 23 Open Access
  Notes We thank B. Keimer for valuable discussions. M.H., G.K. and G.R. acknowledge funding from DESCO program of the Dutch Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) with financial support from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). This work was funded by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7) grant nr NMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX. J.V. and S.V.A. acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project fundings (G.0044.13N, G.0374.13N, G.0368.15N, G.0369.15N). The Qu-Ant-EM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. N.G. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Starting Grant 278510 VORTEX. N.G., J.G., S.V.A., J.V. acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 312483-ESTEEM2). The Canadian work was supported by NSERC and the Max Planck-UBC Centre for Quantum Materials. Some experiments for this work were performed at the Canadian Light Source, which is funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, NSERC, the National Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Government of Saskatchewan, Western Economic Diversification Canada, and the University of Saskatchewan.; esteem2jra2; esteem2jra3; ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 12.124
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:144663UA @ admin @ c:irua:144663 Serial 4106
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Author Macke, S.; Radi, A.; Hamann-Borrero, J.E.; Verna, A.; Bluschke, M.; Brück, S.; Goering, E.; Sutarto, R.; He, F.; Cristiani, G.; Wu, M.; Benckiser, E.; Habermeier, H.-U.; Logvenov, G.; Gauquelin, N.; Botton, G.A; Kajdos, A.P.; Stemmer, S.; Sawatzky,G.A.; Haverkort, M.W.; Keimer, B.; Hinkov, V.
  Title Element Specific Monolayer Depth Profiling Type A1 Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Advanced Materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Mater
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 38 Pages 6554-6559
  Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT)
  Abstract The electronic phase behavior and functionality of interfaces and surfaces in complex materials are strongly correlated to chemical composition profiles, stoichiometry and intermixing. Here a novel analysis scheme for resonant X-ray reflectivity maps is introduced to determine such profiles, which is element specific and non-destructive, and which exhibits atomic-layer resolution and a probing depth of hundreds of nanometers.
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  Language Wos 000343763200004 Publication Date 2014-08-08
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1521-4095 ISBN Additional Links
  Impact Factor 19.791 Times cited 34 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 19.791; 2014 IF: NA
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @ Serial 4541
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Author Tennyson, J.; Rahimi, S.; Hill, C.; Tse, L.; Vibhakar, A.; Akello-Egwel, D.; Brown, D.B.; Dzarasova, A.; Hamilton, J.R.; Jaksch, D.; Mohr, S.; Wren-Little, K.; Bruckmeier, J.; Agarwal, A.; Bartschat, K.; Bogaerts, A.; Booth, J.-P.; Goeckner, M.J.; Hassouni, K.; Itikawa, Y.; Braams, B.J.; Krishnakumar, E.; Laricchiuta, A.; Mason, N.J.; Pandey, S.; Petrovic, Z.L.; Pu, Y.-K.; Ranjan, A.; Rauf, S.; Schulze, J.; Turner, M.M.; Ventzek, P.; Whitehead, J.C.; Yoon, J.-S.
  Title QDB: a new database of plasma chemistries and reactions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Plasma sources science and technology Abbreviated Journal Plasma Sources Sci T
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 26 Pages 055014
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract One of the most challenging and recurring problems when modeling plasmas is the lack of data on the key atomic and molecular reactions that drive plasma processes. Even when there are data for some reactions, complete and validated datasets of chemistries are rarely available. This hinders research on plasma processes and curbs development of industrial applications. The QDB project aims to address this problem by providing a platform for provision, exchange, and validation of chemistry datasets. A new data model developed for QDB is presented. QDB collates published data on both electron scattering and heavy-particle reactions. These data are formed into reaction sets, which are then validated against experimental data where possible. This process produces both complete chemistry sets and identifies key reactions that are currently unreported in the literature. Gaps in the datasets can be filled using established theoretical methods. Initial validated chemistry sets for SF6/CF4/O2 and SF6/CF4/N2/H2 are presented as examples.
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  Language Wos 000398394500001 Publication Date 2017-04-04
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  ISSN 1361-6595 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.302 Times cited 18 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.302
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:142206 Serial 4549
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Author Denneulin, T.; Rouvière, J.L.; Béché, A.; Py, M.; Barnes, J.P.; Rochat, N.; Hartmann, J.M.; Cooper, D.
  Title The reduction of the substitutional C content in annealed Si/SiGeC superlattices studied by dark-field electron holography Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Semiconductor science and technology Abbreviated Journal Semicond Sci Tech
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 12 Pages 1-10
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Si/Si(1 − x − y)GexCy superlattices are used in the construction of new microelectronic architectures such as multichannel transistors. The introduction of carbon in SiGe allows for compensation of the strain and to avoid plastic relaxation. However, the formation of incoherent β-SiC clusters during annealing limits the processability of SiGeC. This precipitation leads to a modification of the strain in the alloy due to the reduction of the substitutional carbon content. Here, we investigated the strain in annealed Si/Si0.744Ge0.244C0.012 superlattices grown by reduced pressure chemical vapour deposition using dark-field electron holography. The variation of the substitutional C content was calculated by correlating the results with finite-element simulations. The obtained values were then compared with Fourier-transformed infrared spectrometry measurements. It was shown that after annealing for 2 min at 1050 °C carbon no longer has any influence on strain in the superlattice, which behaves like pure SiGe. However, a significant proportion of substitutional C atoms remain in a third-nearest neighbour (3nn) configuration. It was deduced that the influence of 3nn C on strain is negligible and that only isolated atoms have a significant contribution. It was also proposed that the 3nn configuration is an intermediary step during the formation of SiC clusters.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000300151300010 Publication Date 2011-11-07
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  ISSN 0268-1242 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.305 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.305; 2011 IF: 1.723
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:136427 Serial 4508
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Author Ramakers, M.; Medrano, J.A.; Trenchev, G.; Gallucci, F.; Bogaerts, A.
  Title Revealing the arc dynamics in a gliding arc plasmatron: a better insight to improve CO2conversion Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Plasma sources science and technology Abbreviated Journal Plasma Sources Sci T
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 12 Pages 125002
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract A gliding arc plasmatron (GAP) is very promising for CO2 conversion into value-added chemicals, but to further improve this important application, a better understanding of the arc behavior is indispensable. Therefore, we study here for the first time the dynamic arc behavior of the GAP by means of a high-speed camera, for different reactor configurations and in a wide range of operating conditions. This allows us to provide a complete image of the behavior of the gliding arc. More specifically, the arc body shape, diameter, movement and rotation speed are analyzed and discussed. Clearly, the arc movement and shape relies on a number of factors, such as gas turbulence, outlet diameter, electrode surface, gas contraction and buoyance force. Furthermore, we also compare the experimentally measured arc movement to a state-of-the-art 3D-plasma model, which predicts the plasma movement and rotation speed with very good accuracy, to gain further insight in the underlying mechanisms. Finally, we correlate the arc dynamics with the CO2 conversion and energy efficiency, at exactly the same conditions, to explain the effect of these parameters on the CO2 conversion process. This work is important for understanding and optimizing the GAP for CO2 conversion.
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  Language Wos 000414675000001 Publication Date 2017-11-07
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  ISSN 1361-6595 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.302 Times cited 7 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes This work was supported by the Belgian Federal Office for Science Policy (BELSPO) and the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO; grant numbers G.0383.16N and 11U5316N). Approved Most recent IF: 3.302
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:147023 Serial 4761
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Author Mayer, J.A.; Offermans, T.; Chrapa, M.; Pfannmöller, M.; Bals, S.; Ferrini, R.; Nisato, G.
  Title Optical enhancement of a printed organic tandem solar cell using diffractive nanostructures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Optics express Abbreviated Journal Opt Express
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 26 Pages A240
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Solution processable organic tandem solar cells offer a promising approach to achieve cost-effective, lightweight and flexible photovoltaics. In order to further enhance the efficiency of optimized organic tandem cells, diffractive light-management nanostructures were designed for an optimal redistribution of the light as function of both wavelength and propagation angles in both sub-cells. As the fabrication of these optical structures is compatible with roll-to-roll production techniques such as hot-embossing or UV NIL imprinting, they present an optimal cost-effective solution for printed photovoltaics. Tandem cells with power conversion efficiencies of 8-10% were fabricated in the ambient atmosphere by doctor blade coating, selected to approximate the conditions during roll-to-roll manufacturing. Application of the light management structure onto an 8.7% efficient encapsulated tandem cell boosted the conversion efficiency of the cell to 9.5%. (C) 2018 Optical Society of America under the terms of the OSA Open Access Publishing Agreement
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  Language Wos 000427900400003 Publication Date 2018-02-26
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  ISSN 1094-4087 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.307 Times cited 9 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes ; FP7 European collaborative project SUNFLOWER (FP7-ICT-2011-7, grant number 287594); German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) (03xEK3504, project TAURUS); FP7 European project ESTEEM2 (grant number 312483); HEiKA centre FunTECH-3D. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.307
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Author Dong, H.M.; Xu, W.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Electrical generation of terahertz blackbody radiation from graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Optics express Abbreviated Journal Opt Express
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 19 Pages 24621-24626
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Recent experimental work on the application of graphene for novel illumination motivated us to present a theoretical study of the blackbody radiation emission from a freely suspended graphene driven by a dc electric field. Strong terahertz (THz) emission, with intensity up to mW/cm(2), can be generated with increasing electric field strength due to the heating of electrons in graphene. We show that the intensity of the THz emission generated electrically from graphene depends rather sensitively on the lattice temperature in relatively weak electric fields, whereas it is less sensitive to the lattice temperature in relative strong electric fields. Our study highlights the practical application of graphene as intense THz source where the radiation is generated electrically. (C) 2018 Optical Society of America under the terms of the OSA Open Access Publishing Agreement
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  Impact Factor 3.307 Times cited 14 Open Access
  Notes ; National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (11604380, 11574319); Center of Science and Technology of Hefei Academy of Science (2016FXZY002); Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province (2016FC001). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.307
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Author Rouchon, V.; Pellizzi, E.; Duranton, M.; Vanmeert, F.; Janssens, K.
  Title Combining XANES, ICP-AES, and SEM/EDS for the study of phytate chelating treatments used on iron gall ink damaged manuscripts Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 12 Pages 2434-2441
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Many historical documents written with iron gall inks are endangered by the corrosive effects of these inks. In this work, a combination of complementary analytical methods was used for the first time in order to study the phytate process which is used in conservation studios to stabilize damaged manuscripts. This process consists of an antioxidant treatment performed by means of a calcium phytate (CP) solution, followed by a deacidification treatment performed with a calcium carbonate (CC) solution. The antioxidant treatment capitalizes on the properties of myo-inositol hexaphosphoric acid (phytic acid) that inhibits iron through chelation. In order to use relatively low acidic solutions, the pH of the CP solution is increased up to values between 5 and 6, which is in the range of the CP precipitation threshold. This study was performed on laboratory samples made of paper impregnated with iron gall ink and artificially aged in climatic chambers. It aims to investigate how the CP precipitate impacts the efficiency of the treatment. Side effects, such as elemental losses and deposits, were measured by means of several analytical techniques (FeK Edge XANES, SEM/EDS, and ICP-AES). These measurements were crosschecked with a ready to use colour spot test made of bathophenanthroline impregnated paper. It appeared that the CP treatment should necessarily be followed by the deacidification treatment in order to achieve long term stability. The precipitation of CP in the treating solution does finally not impact the efficiency of the treatment despite the fact that it should theoretically lower the availability of phytate to chelate iron. A scenario is proposed to explain this point.
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  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 10 Open Access
  Notes ; This research was funded by SOLEIL (proposals 20060396 and 20080761) and was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme-Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of GOA “XANES meets ELNES” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and from FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0704.08 and G.01769.09. We are thankful to the paper conservator students of the Institut National du Patrimoine who were involved in some of the sample preparations, and to Dr Dominique Thiaudiere and Dr Solenn Reguer for their assistance and help during the experiments performed at SOLEIL beamline “DIFFABS”. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2011 IF: 3.220
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Author Cagno, S.; Nuyts, G.; Bugani, S.; De Vis, K.; Schalm, O.; Caen, J.; Helfen, L.; Cotte, M.; Reischig, P.; Janssens, K.
  Title Evaluation of manganese-bodies removal in historical stained glass windows via SR-\mu-XANES/XRF and SR-\mu-CT Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 12 Pages 2442-2451
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  Abstract The speed and effectiveness of a conservation treatment used for stained glass windows have been investigated. Dark-coloured Mn-rich stains can be found in the alteration layer of ancient glass artefacts and cause the surface to turn brown/black: this phenomenon is known as Mn-browning or Mn-staining. While in glass manganese is present in the +II or +III oxidation states, in the Mn-rich bodies, manganese is in a higher oxidation state (+IV). In restoration practice, mildly reducing solutions are employed to eliminate the dark colour and restore the clear appearance of the glass. In this paper the effectiveness and side effects of the use of hydroxylamine hydrochloride for this purpose are assessed. Archaeological fragments of stained glass windows, dated to the 14th century and originating from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (UK), were examined by means of synchrotron radiation (SR) based microscopic X-ray Absorption Near-Edge Spectroscopy (μ-XANES) and microscopic X-Ray Fluorescence (μ-XRF) and with high resolution computed absorption tomography (μ-CT) before, during and after the treatment. The monitoring of the glass fragments during the treatment allows us to better understand the manner in which the process unfolds and its kinetics. The results obtained reveal that the hydroxylamine hydrochloride treatment is effective, but also that it has a number of unwanted side effects. These findings are useful for optimizing the time and other modalities of the Mn-reducing treatment as well as minimizing its unwanted results.
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  Language Wos 000297030400009 Publication Date 2011-10-11
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  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 17 Open Access
  Notes ; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme-Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of GOA “XANES meets ELNES” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and from FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0704.08 and G.01769.09. Special thanks to Ms Leonie Seliger, head of the stained-glass conservation studio (The Cathedral Studios-The Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral) for the supply of the archaeological samples. The authors gratefully acknowledge ESRF for granting beamtime (proposal EC-602). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2011 IF: 3.220
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Author Alfeld, M.; Janssens, K.; Dik, J.; de Nolf, W.; van der Snickt, G.
  Title Optimization of mobile scanning macro-XRF systems for the in situ investigation of historical paintings Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 5 Pages 899-909
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Elemental distribution maps are of great interest in the study of historical paintings, as they allow to investigate the pigment use of the artist, to image changes made in the painting during or after its creation and in some cases to reveal discarded paintings that were later over painted. Yet a method that allows to record such maps of a broad range of elements in a fast, non-destructive and in situ manner is not yet commonly available; a dedicated mobile scanning XRF instrument might fill this gap. In this paper we present three self-built scanning macro-XRF instruments, each based on the experience gained with its precursor. These instruments are compared in terms of sensitivity and limits of detection, which includes a discussion of the use of polycapillary optics and pinhole collimators as beam defining devices. Furthermore, the imaging capabilities of the instruments are demonstrated in three exemplary cases: (parts of) historical paintings from the 15th to the 19th century are examined. These cases illustrate the value of element specific distribution maps in the study of historical paintings and allow in the case of Vincent van Gogh's Patch of Grass a direct comparison between in situ and synchrotron based scanning macro-XRF.
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  Language Wos 000289731900004 Publication Date 2011-03-21
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  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 107 Open Access
  Notes ; The investigation of the “Triptych of the Seven Sacraments'' was done in collaboration with Griet Steyaert, independent restorer, and Lizet Klaassen, Royal Museum of Fine Arts (Antwerp, Belgium). The investigation of ”Patch of Grass'' was realized in collaboration with Luuk van der Loeff, Kroller-Muller-Museum (Otterlo, The Netherlands). M. Alfeld is a PhD fellowship of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme-Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16) NACHO. The text also presents results of GOA "XANES meets ELNES'' (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and from FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0103.04, G.0689.06 and G.0704.08. Further, the work presented was sponsored by the Innovational Research Incentives Scheme of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research, NWO (proj. no. 016.118.303). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2011 IF: 3.220
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Author Radepont, M.; de Nolf, W.; Janssens, K.; van der Snickt, G.; Coquinot, Y.; Klaassen, L.; Cotte, M.
  Title The use of microscopic X-ray diffraction for the study of HgS and its degradation products corderoite (\alpha-Hg3S2Cl2), kenhsuite (\gamma-Hg3S2Cl2) and calomel (Hg2Cl2) in historical paintings Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 5 Pages 959-968
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Since antiquity, the red pigment mercury sulfide (α-HgS), called cinnabar in its natural form or vermilion red when synthetic, was very often used in frescoes and paintings, even if it was known to suffer occasionally from degradation. The paint hereby acquires a black or silver-grey aspect. The chemical characterization of these alteration products is rather challenging mainly because of the micrometric size and heterogeneity of the surface layers that develop and that are responsible for the color change. Methods such as electron microscopy, synchrotron-based microscopic X-ray fluorescence, microscopic X-ray absorption near edge spectroscopy, Raman microscopy and secondary ion microscopy have been previously employed to identify the (Hg- and S-) compounds present and to study their co-localization. Next to these, also microscopic X-ray diffraction (XRD) (either by making use of laboratory X-ray sources or when used at a synchrotron facility) allows the identification of the crystal phases that are present in degraded HgS paint layers. In this paper we employ these various forms of micro-XRD to analyze degraded red paint in different paintings and compare the results with other X-ray based methods. Whereas the elemental analyses of the degradation products revealed, next to mercury and sulfur, the presence of chlorine, X-ray diffraction allowed the identification, next to α-HgS, of the Hg and S-containing compound calomel (Hg2Cl2) but also of the Hg, S and Cl-containing minerals corderoite (α-Hg3S2Cl2) and kenhsuite (γ-Hg3S2Cl2). These observations are consistent with X-ray absorption spectroscopy measurements performed at the S- and Cl-edges.
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  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 40 Open Access
  Notes ; The authors gratefully acknowledge GOA programme “XANES meets EELS'' (University of Antwerp Research Council), the IUAP VI/P16 programme ”Nacho'' (BELSPO, Brussels, Belgium) and FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0689.06, G.0704.08 and G017909N for financial support, the ESRF for granting beamtime under proposals no. EC442 and EC720, and Gema Martinez-Criado for practical help on ID18F. The KMSKA staff is also gratefully acknowledged for their help and interest. Javier Chillida is thanked for providing us with the Pedralbes samples. The authors are also indebted to the CHARISMA project (grant agreement 228330) for financial support. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2011 IF: 3.220
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Author Canossa, S.; Gonzalez-Nelson, A.; Shupletsov, L.; Carmen Martin, M.; Van der Veen, M.A.
  Title Overcoming Crystallinity Limitations of Aluminium Metal-Organic Frameworks by Oxalic Acid Modulated Synthesis Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Chemistry-A European Journal Abbreviated Journal Chem-Eur J
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 16 Pages 3564-3570
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract A modulated synthesis approach based on the chelating properties of oxalic acid (H2C2O4) is presented as a robust and versatile method to achieve highly crystalline Al‐based metal‐organic frameworks. A comparative study on this method and the already established modulation by hydrofluoric acid was conducted using MIL‐53 as test system. The superior performance of oxalic acid modulation in terms of crystallinity and absence of undesired impurities is explained by assessing the coordination modes of the two modulators and the structural features of the product. The validity of our approach was confirmed for a diverse set of Al‐MOFs, namely X‐MIL‐53 (X=OH, CH3O, Br, NO2), CAU‐10, MIL‐69, and Al(OH)ndc (ndc=1,4‐naphtalenedicarboxylate), highlighting the potential benefits of extending the use of this modulator to other coordination materials.
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  Language Wos 000517650300001 Publication Date 2020-03-18
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  Impact Factor 4.3 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes The Elettra Synchrotron facility (CNR Trieste, Basovizza, Italy) is acknowledged for granting beamtime at the single-crystal diffraction beamline XRD1 (Proposal ID 20185483) and the beamline staff is gratefully thanked for the precious assistance. This work was funded by the European Research Council (grant number 759 212) within the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (H2020-EU.1.1). The work by A.G.-N. forms part of the research programme of DPI, NEWPOL project 731.015.506. Approved Most recent IF: 4.3; 2020 IF: 5.317
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Author Nord, M.; Webster, R.W.H.; Paton, K.A.; McVitie, S.; McGrouther, D.; MacLaren, I.; Paterson, G.W.
  Title Fast pixelated detectors in scanning transmission electron microscopy. Part I: data acquisition, live processing, and storage Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Microscopy And Microanalysis Abbreviated Journal Microsc Microanal
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 4 Pages Pii S1431927620001713-666
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The use of fast pixelated detectors and direct electron detection technology is revolutionizing many aspects of scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). The widespread adoption of these new technologies is impeded by the technical challenges associated with them. These include issues related to hardware control, and the acquisition, real-time processing and visualization, and storage of data from such detectors. We discuss these problems and present software solutions for them, with a view to making the benefits of new detectors in the context of STEM more accessible. Throughout, we provide examples of the application of the technologies presented, using data from a Medipix3 direct electron detector. Most of our software are available under an open source licence, permitting transparency of the implemented algorithms, and allowing the community to freely use and further improve upon them.
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  Impact Factor 2.8 Times cited 4 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes ; The performance of this work was mainly supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) of the UK via the project “Fast Pixel Detectors: a paradigm shift in STEM imaging” (grant no. EP/M009963/1). G.W.P. received additional support from the EPSRC under grant no. EP/M024423/1. M.N. received additional support for this work from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement no. 838001. The studentship of R.W.H.W. was supported by the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership grant no. EP/N509668/1. S.McV. was supported by EPSRC grant no. EP/M024423/1. I.M. was supported by EPSRC grant no. EP/M009963/1. The studentship of K.A.P. was funded entirely by the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Industrial CASE studentship “Next2 TEM Detection” (no. ST/P002471/1) with Quantum Detectors Ltd. as the industrial partner. D.McG. was also supported by EPSRC grant no. EP/M009963/1. As an inventor of intellectual property related to the MERLIN detector hardware, he is a beneficiary of the license agreement between the University of Glasgow and Quantum Detectors Ltd. The development of the integration of TopSpin with the Merlin readout of the Medipix3 camera has been performed with the aid of financial assistance from the EPSRC under grant no. EP/R511705/1 and through direct collaboration between NanoMEGAS and Quantum Detectors Ltd. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.8; 2020 IF: 1.891
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Author Paterson, G.W.; Webster, R.W.H.; Ross, A.; Paton, K.A.; Macgregor, T.A.; McGrouther, D.; MacLaren, I.; Nord, M.
  Title Fast pixelated detectors in scanning transmission electron microscopy. part II : post-acquisition data processing, visualization, and structural characterization Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Microscopy And Microanalysis Abbreviated Journal Microsc Microanal
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 5 Pages 944-963
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Fast pixelated detectors incorporating direct electron detection (DED) technology are increasingly being regarded as universal detectors for scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), capable of imaging under multiple modes of operation. However, several issues remain around the post-acquisition processing and visualization of the often very large multidimensional STEM datasets produced by them. We discuss these issues and present open source software libraries to enable efficient processing and visualization of such datasets. Throughout, we provide examples of the analysis methodologies presented, utilizing data from a 256 x 256 pixel Medipix3 hybrid DED detector, with a particular focus on the STEM characterization of the structural properties of materials. These include the techniques of virtual detector imaging; higher-order Laue zone analysis; nanobeam electron diffraction; and scanning precession electron diffraction. In the latter, we demonstrate a nanoscale lattice parameter mapping with a fractional precision <= 6 x 10(-4) (0.06%).
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  Notes ; G.W.P. and M.N. were the principal authors of the fpd and pixStem libraries reported herein (details of all contributions are documented in the repositories) and have made all of these available under open source licence GPLv3 for the benefit of the community. R.W.H.W., A.R., and K.A.P. have also made contributions to the source codes in these libraries. G.W.P and M.N. have led the data acquisition and analysis, and the drafting of this manuscript. The performance of this work was mainly supported by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) of the UK via the project “Fast Pixel Detectors: a paradigm shift in STEM imaging” (Grant No. EP/M009963/1). G.W.P. received additional support from the EPSRC under Grant No. EP/M024423/1. M.N. received additional support for this work from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 838001. R.W.H.W., A.R., K.A.P., T.A.M., D.McG., and I.M. have all contributed either through acquisition and analysis of data or through participation in the revision of the manuscript. The studentships of R.W.H.W. and T.A.M. were supported by the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership Grant No. EP/N509668/1. I.M. and D.McG. were supported by EPSRC Grant No. EP/M009963/1. The studentship of K.A.P. was funded entirely by the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Industrial CASE studentship “Next2 TEM Detection” (No. ST/ P002471/1) with Quantum Detectors Ltd. as the industrial partner. As an inventor of intellectual property related to the MERLIN detector hardware, D.McG. is a beneficiary of the license agreement between the University of Glasgow and Quantum Detectors Ltd. We thank Diamond Quantum Detectors Ltd. for Medipix3 detector support; Dr. Bruno Humbel from Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology; and Dr. Caroline Kizilyaprak from the University of Lausanne for providing the liver sample; Dr. Ingrid Hallsteinsen and Prof. Thomas Tybell from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) for providing the La0.7Sr0.3MnO3/LaFeO3/SrTiO3 sample shown in Figure 4; and NanoMEGAS for the loan of the DigiSTAR precession system and TopSpin acquisition software. The development of the integration of TopSpin with the Merlin readout of the Medipix3 camera has been performed with the aid of financial assistance from the EPSRC under Grant No. EP/R511705/1 and through direct collaboration between NanoMEGAS and Quantum Detectors Ltd. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.8; 2020 IF: 1.891
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Author Rojas, C.M.; Van Grieken, R.E.
  Title Electron microprobe characterization of individual aerosol particles collected by aircraft above the Southern Bight of the North Sea Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1992 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
  Volume (up) 26a Issue Pages 1231-1237
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Author Robberecht, H.; Van Grieken, R.; van Sprundel, M.; vanden Berghe, D.; Deelstra, H.
  Title Selenium in environmental and drinking waters of Belgium Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1983 Publication The science of the total environment Abbreviated Journal
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 2 Pages 163-172
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract The tetravalent and hexavalent selenium content of water samples can be determined by conventional energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence after different preconcentration steps. Selenium values of nearly three-hundred different environmental and drinking water samples in Belgium are reported. The results are quite low, ranging from the detection limits up to 1 μg l−1. The concentration levels are compared to literature data and the speciation is discussed. The contribution of drinking water to the daily intake of selenium in Belgium ranges from less than 0.2 to 5%.
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Author Dong, H.M.; Liang, H.P.; Tao, Z.H.; Duan, Y.F.; Milošević, M.V.; Chang, K.
  Title Interface thermal conductivities induced by van der Waals interactions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 5 Pages 4047-4051
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The interface heat transfer of two layers induced by van der Waals (vdW) contacts is theoretically investigated, based on first-principles calculations at low temperatures. The results suggest that out-of-plane acoustic phonons with low frequencies dominate the interface thermal transport due to the vdW interaction. The interface thermal conductivity is proportional to the cubic of temperature at very low temperatures, but becomes linearly proportional to temperature as temperature increases. We show that manipulating the strain alters vdW coupling, leading to increased interfacial thermal conductivity at the interface. Our findings provide valuable insights into the interface heat transport in vdW heterostructures and support further design and optimization of electronic and optoelectronic nanodevices based on vdW contacts. The heat transfer induced by van der Waals contacts is dominated by ZA phonons. The interface thermal conductivity is proportional to the cubic of temperature, but becomes linearly proportional to temperature as temperature increases.
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  ISSN 1463-9076; 1463-9084 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
  Impact Factor 3.3 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.3; 2024 IF: 4.123
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Author Gogoi, A.; Neyts, E.C.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Reduction-enhanced water flux through layered graphene oxide (GO) membranes stabilized with H3O+ and OH- ions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal
  Volume (up) 26 Issue 13 Pages 10265-10272
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Modelling and Simulation in Chemistry (MOSAIC)
  Abstract Graphene oxide (GO) is one of the most promising candidates for next generation of atomically thin membranes. Nevertheless, one of the major issues for real world application of GO membranes is their undesirable swelling in an aqueous environment. Recently, we demonstrated that generation of H3O+ and OH- ions (e.g., with an external electric field) in the interlayer gallery could impart aqueous stability to the layered GO membranes (A. Gogoi, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2022, 14, 34946). This, however, compromises the water flux through the membrane. In this study, we report on reducing the GO nanosheets as a solution to this issue. With the reduction of the GO nanosheets, the water flux through the layered GO membrane initially increases and then decreases again beyond a certain degree of reduction. Here, two key factors are at play. Firstly, the instability of the H-bond network between water molecules and the GO nanosheets, which increases the water flux. Secondly, the pore size reduction in the interlayer gallery of the membranes, which decreases the water flux. We also observe a significant improvement in the salt rejection of the membranes, due to the dissociation of water molecules in the interlayer gallery. In particular, for the case of 10% water dissociation, the water flux through the membranes can be enhanced without altering its selectivity. This is an encouraging observation as it breaks the traditional tradeoff between water flux and salt rejection of a membrane.
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Author Dubourdieu, C.; Rauwel, E.; Roussel, H.; Ducroquet, F.; Hollaender, B.; Rossell, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lhostis, S.; Rushworth, S.
  Title Addition of yttrium into HfO2 films: microstructure and electrical properties Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films Abbreviated Journal J Vac Sci Technol A
  Volume (up) 27 Issue 3 Pages 503-514
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The cubic phase of HfO2 was stabilized by addition of yttrium in thin films grown on Si/SiO2 by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition. The cubic phase was obtained for contents of 6.5 at. % Y or higher at a temperature as low as 470 °C. The complete compositional range (from 1.5 to 99.5 at. % Y) was investigated. The crystalline structure of HfO2 was determined from x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and attenuated total-reflection infrared spectroscopy. For cubic films, the continuous increase in the lattice parameter indicates the formation of a solid-solution HfO2Y2O3. As shown by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, yttrium silicate is formed at the interface with silicon; the interfacial layer thickness increases with increasing yttrium content and increasing film thickness. The dependence of the intrinsic relative permittivity r as a function of Y content was determined. It exhibits a maximum of ~30 for ~8.8 at. % Y. The cubic phase is stable upon postdeposition high-temperature annealing at 900 °C under NH3.
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
  Language Wos 000265739100016 Publication Date 2009-05-02
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  ISSN 0734-2101; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.374 Times cited 29 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.374; 2009 IF: 1.297
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77054 Serial 58
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Author Cândido, L.; Rino, J.-P.; Studart, N.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Classical model of clusters of screened charges in quantum dots Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1997 Publication Brazilian journal of physics Abbreviated Journal Braz J Phys
  Volume (up) 27 Issue A Pages 312-315
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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  Publisher Place of Publication São Paulo Editor
  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0103-9733 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
  Impact Factor 0.732 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.732; 1997 IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:19297 Serial 367
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