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Author Tinck, S.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Computer simulations of an oxygen inductively coupled plasma used for plasma-assisted atomic layer deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Plasma sources science and technology Abbreviated Journal Plasma Sources Sci T
Volume (down) 20 Issue 1 Pages 015008-015008,10
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract In this paper, an O2 inductively coupled plasma used for plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition of Al2O3 thin films is investigated by means of modeling. This work intends to provide more information about basic plasma properties such as species densities and species fluxes to the substrate as a function of power and pressure, which might be hard to measure experimentally. For this purpose, a hybrid model developed by Kushner et al is applied to calculate the plasma characteristics in the reactor volume for different chamber pressures ranging from 1 to 10 mTorr and different coil powers ranging from 50 to 500 W. Density profiles of the various oxygen containing plasma species are reported as well as fluxes to the substrate under various operating conditions. Furthermore, different orientations of the substrate, which can be placed vertically or horizontally in the reactor, are taken into account. In addition, special attention is paid to the recombination process of atomic oxygen on the different reactor walls under the stated operating conditions. From this work it can be concluded that the plasma properties change significantly in different locations of the reactor. The plasma density near the cylindrical coil is high, while it is almost negligible in the neighborhood of the substrate. Ion and excited species fluxes to the substrate are found to be very low and negligible. Finally, the orientation of the substrate has a minor effect on the flux of O2, while it has a significant effect on the flux of O. In the horizontal configuration, the flux of atomic oxygen can be up to one order of magnitude lower than in the vertical configuration.
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Publisher Institute of Physics Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000286592200009 Publication Date 2011-01-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0963-0252;1361-6595; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.302 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.302; 2011 IF: 2.521
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85285 Serial 467
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Author Wang, M.; Chang, K.; Wang, L.G.; Dai, N.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Crystallographic plane tuning of charge and spin transport in semiconductor quantum wires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 20 Issue 36 Pages 365202,1-365202,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate theoretically the charge and spin transport in quantum wires grown along different crystallographic planes in the presence of the Rashba spinorbit interaction (RSOI) and the Dresselhaus spinorbit interaction (DSOI). We find that changing the crystallographic planes leads to a variation of the anisotropy of the conductance due to a different interplay between the RSOI and DSOI, since the DSOI is induced by bulk inversion asymmetry, which is determined by crystallographic plane. This interplay depends sensitively on the crystallographic planes, and consequently leads to the anisotropic charge and spin transport in quantum wires embedded in different crystallographic planes.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000269077000003 Publication Date 2009-08-19
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 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2009 IF: 3.137
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78933 Serial 588
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Author De Bie, C.; Martens, T.; van Dijk, J.; Paulussen, S.; Verheyde, B.; Corthals, S.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Dielectric barrier discharges used for the conversion of greenhouse gases: modeling the plasma chemistry by fluid simulations Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Plasma sources science and technology Abbreviated Journal Plasma Sources Sci T
Volume (down) 20 Issue 2 Pages 024008,1-024008,11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract The conversion of methane to value-added chemicals and fuels is considered to be one of the challenges of the 21st century. In this paper we study, by means of fluid modeling, the conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons or oxygenates by partial oxidation with CO2 or O2 in a dielectric barrier discharge. Sixty-nine different plasma species (electrons, ions, molecules, radicals) are included in the model, as well as a comprehensive set of chemical reactions. The calculation results presented in this paper include the conversion of the reactants and the yields of the reaction products as a function of residence time in the reactor, for different gas mixing ratios. Syngas (i.e. H2 + CO) and higher hydrocarbons (C2Hx) are typically found to be important reaction products.
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Publisher Institute of Physics Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000290719900009 Publication Date 2011-04-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0963-0252;1361-6595; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.302 Times cited 38 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.302; 2011 IF: 2.521
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87868 Serial 689
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Author Tinck, S.; Boullart, W.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Modeling Cl2/O2/Ar inductively coupled plasmas used for silicon etching : effects of SiO2 chamber wall coating Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Plasma sources science and technology Abbreviated Journal Plasma Sources Sci T
Volume (down) 20 Issue 4 Pages 045012-045012,19
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract In this paper, simulations are performed to gain a better insight into the properties of a Cl2/Ar plasma, with and without O2, during plasma etching of Si. Both plasma and surface properties are calculated in a self-consistent manner. Special attention is paid to the behavior of etch products coming from the wafer or the walls, and how the chamber walls can affect the plasma and the resulting etch process. Two modeling cases are considered. In the first case, the reactor walls are defined as clean (Al2O3), whereas in the second case a SiO2 coating is introduced on the reactor walls before the etching process, so that oxygen will be sputtered from the walls and introduced into the plasma. For this reason, a detailed reaction set is presented for a Cl2/O2/Ar plasma containing etched species, as well as an extensive reaction set for surface processes, including physical and chemical sputtering, chemical etching and deposition processes. Density and flux profiles of various species are presented for a better understanding of the bulk plasma during the etching process. Detailed information is also given on the composition of the surfaces at various locations of the reactor, on the etch products in the plasma and on the surface loss probabilities of the plasma species at the walls, with different compositions. It is found that in the clean chamber, walls are mostly chlorinated (Al2Cl3), with a thin layer of etch products residing on the wall. In the coated chamber, an oxy-chloride layer is grown on the walls for a few nanometers during the etching process. The Cl atom wall loss probability is found to decrease significantly in the coated chamber, hence increasing the etch rate. SiCl2, SiCl4 and SiCl3 are found to be the main etch products in the plasma, with the fraction of SiCl2 being always slightly higher. The simulation results compare well with experimental data available from the literature.
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Publisher Institute of Physics Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000295829800014 Publication Date 2011-06-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0963-0252;1361-6595; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.302 Times cited 22 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.302; 2011 IF: 2.521
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91045 Serial 2141
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Author Zhang, Z.Z.; Wu, Z.H.; Chang, K.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Resonant tunneling through S- and U-shaped graphene nanoribbons Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 20 Issue 41 Pages 415203,1-415203,7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We theoretically investigate resonant tunneling through S- and U-shaped nanostructured graphene nanoribbons. A rich structure of resonant tunneling peaks is found emanating from different quasi-bound states in the middle region. The tunneling current can be turned on and off by varying the Fermi energy. Tunability of resonant tunneling is realized by changing the width of the left and/or right leads and without the use of any external gates.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000269930100007 Publication Date 2009-09-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.44 Times cited 32 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2009 IF: 3.137
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79311 Serial 2893
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Author Bernard, P.C.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Eisma, D.
Title Classification of estuarine particles using automated electron-microprobe analysis and multivariate techniques Type A1 Journal article
Year 1986 Publication Environmental science and technology Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 20 Issue 5 Pages 467-473
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1986C117800013 Publication Date 2005-03-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0013-936x; 1520-5851 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113614 Serial 7668
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Author Llobet, E.; Espinosa, E.H.; Sotter, E.; Ionescu, R.; Vilanova, X.; Torres, J.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Renaux, F.; Paint, Y.; Hecq, M.; Bittencourt, C.;
Title Carbon nanotube TiO2 hybrid films for detecting traces of O2 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 19 Issue 37 Pages 375501-375511
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Hybrid titania films have been prepared using an adapted sol-gel method for obtaining well-dispersed hydrogen plasma-treated multiwall carbon nanotubes in either pure titania or Nb-doped titania. The drop-coating method has been used to fabricate resistive oxygen sensors based on titania or on titania and carbon nanotube hybrids. Morphology and composition studies have revealed that the dispersion of low amounts of carbon nanotubes within the titania matrix does not significantly alter its crystallization behaviour. The gas sensitivity studies performed on the different samples have shown that the hybrid layers based on titania and carbon nanotubes possess an unprecedented responsiveness towards oxygen (i.e. more than four times higher than that shown by optimized Nb-doped TiO(2) films). Furthermore, hybrid sensors containing carbon nanotubes respond at significantly lower operating temperatures than their non-hybrid counterparts. These new hybrid sensors show a strong potential for monitoring traces of oxygen (i.e. <= 10 ppm) in a flow of CO(2), which is of interest for the beverage industry.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000258385600014 Publication Date 2008-08-02
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 48 Open Access
Notes Pai Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103083 Serial 282
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Author Paulussen, S.; Verheyde, B.; Tu, X.; De Bie, C.; Martens, T.; Petrovic, D.; Bogaerts, A.; Sels, B.
Title Conversion of carbon dioxide to value-added chemicals in atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharges Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Plasma sources science and technology Abbreviated Journal Plasma Sources Sci T
Volume (down) 19 Issue 3 Pages 034015,1-034015,6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract The aim of this work consists of the evaluation of atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharges for the conversion of greenhouse gases into useful compounds. Therefore, pure CO2 feed flows are administered to the discharge zone at varying discharge frequency, power input, gas temperature and feed flow rates, aiming at the formation of CO and O2. The discharge obtained in CO2 is characterized as a filamentary mode with a microdischarge zone in each half cycle of the applied voltage. It is shown that the most important parameter affecting the CO2-conversion levels is the gas flow rate. At low flow rates, both the conversion and the CO-yield are significantly higher. In addition, also an increase in the gas temperature and the power input give rise to higher conversion levels, although the effect on the CO-yield is limited. The optimum discharge frequency depends on the power input level and it cannot be unambiguously stated that higher frequencies give rise to increased conversion levels. A maximum CO2 conversion of 30% is achieved at a flow rate of 0.05 L min−1, a power density of 14.75 W cm−3 and a frequency of 60 kHz. The most energy efficient conversions are achieved at a flow rate of 0.2 L min−1, a power density of 11 W cm−3 and a discharge frequency of 30 kHz.
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Publisher Institute of Physics Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000277982800016 Publication Date 2010-05-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0963-0252;1361-6595; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.302 Times cited 116 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.302; 2010 IF: 2.218
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82408 Serial 512
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Author Milošević, M.M.; Tadić, M.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Effects of lateral asymmetry on electronic structure of strained semiconductor nanorings in a magnetic field Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 19 Issue 45 Pages
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The influence of lateral asymmetry on the electronic structure and optical transitions in elliptical strained InAs nanorings is analyzed in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. Two-dimensional rings are assumed to have elliptical inner and outer boundaries oriented in mutually orthogonal directions. The influence of the eccentricity of the ring on the energy levels is analyzed. For large eccentricity of the ring, we do not find any AharonovBohm effect, in contrast to circular rings. Rather, the single-particle states of the electrons and the holes are localized as in two laterally coupled quantum dots formed in the lobes of the nanoring. Our work indicates that the control of shape is important for the existence of the AharonovBohm effect in semiconductor nanorings.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000259922000016 Publication Date 2008-10-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.44 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76874 Serial 865
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Author Margueritat, J.; Gonzalo, J.; Afonso, C.N.; Hörmann, U.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Mlayah, A.; Murray, D.B.; Saviot, L.; Zhou, Y.; Hong, M.H.; Luk'yanchuk, B.S.
Title Surface enhanced Raman scattering of silver sensitized cobalt nanoparticles in metaldielectric nanocomposites Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 19 Issue 37 Pages 375701,1-375701,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We report the preparation of a new type of nanocomposite containing cobalt and silver nanoparticles organized in parallel layers with a well controlled separation. This arrangement allows the observation of an enhanced low-frequency Raman signal at the vibration frequency of cobalt nanoparticles excited through the surface plasmons of silver nanoparticles. Numerical simulations of the electric field confirm the emergence of hot spots when the separation between silver and cobalt nanoparticles is small enough.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000258385600018 Publication Date 2008-08-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.44 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81873 Serial 3396
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Author Malesevic, A.; Vitchev, R.; Schouteden, K.; Volodin, A.; Zhang, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vanhulsel, A.; van Haesendonck, C.
Title Synthesis of few-layer graphene via microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 19 Issue 30 Pages 305604,1-6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000256838400014 Publication Date 2008-06-13
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 309 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70224 Serial 3455
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Author De Baere, K.; Verstraelen, H.; Lemmens, L.; Lenaerts, S.; Dewil, R.; Van Ingelgem, Y.; Potters, G.
Title A field study of the effectiveness of sacrificial anodes in ballast tanks of merchant ships Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Journal of marine science and technology Abbreviated Journal J Mar Sci Tech-Japan
Volume (down) 19 Issue 1 Pages 116-123
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Sacrificial anodes have become a standard practice for the protection of ballast tanks of merchant vessels against corrosive damage. A well protected tank should extend the life span of a ship and consequently enhances its economic value. An in situ survey comprising more than 100 merchant vessels provided the opportunity to measure the impact of these anodes on the life expectancy of these vessels. Contrary to the general belief of these anodes beneficial effect, no significant difference was found in our observations in terms of corrosion occurrence between ship populations with and without sacrificial anodes, across all ship ages. This may be explained by the highly variable conditions and the complex geometry in a ballast tank severely impede optimal and straightforward installation of these anodes in these tanks. Also, poorly placed anodes in it may harm the integrity of the coating of the tank. We therefore plead for uniform and clear rules on anode installation and inspection.
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Language Wos 000332693300008 Publication Date 2013-07-29
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0948-4280 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 0.838 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes ; This work was financed by a BOF Academisation grant of the University of Antwerp and the Antwerp Maritime Academy. ; Approved Most recent IF: 0.838; 2014 IF: 0.805
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:109348 Serial 5953
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Author Zarafshani, K.; Ghasemi, S.; Houshyar, E.; Ghanbari, R.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H.
Title Canola adoption enhancement in Western Iran Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Journal Of Agricultural Science And Technology Abbreviated Journal J Agr Sci Tech-Iran
Volume (down) 19 Issue 1 Pages 47-58
Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)
Abstract Canola production is an important alternative for agricultural policy-makers in Iran to reduce dependency on the imported vegetable oils. Nevertheless, the canola planted area is only increasing at a slow pace, indicating a low willingness-to-accept of farmers. The general aim of this study was to determine the factors influencing the canola adoption in the Kermanshah Province in Western Iran. Employing stratified random sampling method, 106 farmers from each adopter and non-adopter group were selected. Helping to reach a suitable extensional program, two main categories of variables were defined; i.e. farmers personal characteristics and extension parameters. The analysis of farmers personal characteristics variables revealed that the adopters had larger farms and were younger. The results also show that 80% of the adopters were highly to very highly willing to cultivate canola. Furthermore, a logistic regression model estimated the influence of extensional parameters variables on the canola adoption. According to the regression model, the most effective factors are contact with extension agents and participating in extension classes. As a conclusion, it is suggested that the focus of extension services should be to reduce the distance to agricultural service centers in combination with more contact with extension agents and classes.
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Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1680-7073 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor 0.813 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.813
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:140684 Serial 6164
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Author Moropoulou, A.; Bisbikou, K.; Torfs, K.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Atmospheric deposition as decay factor for the Demeter sanctuary ruins in the industrial atmosphere of Eleusis, Greece Type A1 Journal article
Year 1998 Publication Environmental technology Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 19 Issue Pages 1039-1047
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000076784500007 Publication Date 2008-06-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0959-3330 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:22776 Serial 7523
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Author Robin, I.-C.; Aichele, T.; Bougerol, C.; André, R.; Tatarenko, S.; Bellet-Amalric, E.; van Daele, B.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title CdSe quantum dot formation: alternative paths to relaxation of a strained CdSe layer and influence of the capping conditions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 18 Issue 26 Pages 265701,1-11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000247103500012 Publication Date 2007-06-06
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 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2007 IF: 3.310
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64756 Serial 303
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Author Krsmanovic, R.; Morozov, V.A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Polizzi, S.; Speghini, A.; Bettinelli, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Structural and luminescence investigation on gadolinium gallium garnet nanocrystalline powders prepared by solution combustion synthesis Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 18 Issue 32 Pages 325604-325609
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Nanocrystalline powders of undoped and lanthanide (Pr3+, Tm3+)- doped gadolinium gallium garnet, Gd3Ga5O12 (GGG), were prepared by propellant synthesis and studied by x-ray powder diffraction (XRD), electron diffraction (ED), high-resolution electron microscopy (HREM) and luminescence spectroscopy. The x-ray diffraction patterns of the GGG samples were analysed using the Rietveld method. The Rietveld refinement reveals the existence of two garnet-type phases: both are cubic (space group Ia $(3) over bar $d) with a slightly different lattice parameter and probably a slightly different composition. Electron diffraction and electron microscopy measurements confirm the x-ray diffraction results. EDX measurements for lanthanide-doped samples show that stable solid solutions with composition Gd(3-x)Ln(x)Ga(5)O(12), x approximate to 0.3 ( Ln = Pr; Tm) have been obtained. The luminescence properties of the Tm3+ -doped nanocrystalline GGG samples were measured and analysed.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000248231300010 Publication Date 2007-07-14
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 33 Open Access
Notes Iap5-01 Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2007 IF: 3.310
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104042 Serial 3195
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Author Vishwakarma, M.; Karakulina, O.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Mehta, B.R.
Title Nanoscale Characterization of Growth of Secondary Phases in Off-Stoichiometric CZTS Thin Films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal J Nanosci Nanotechno
Volume (down) 18 Issue 3 Pages 1688-1695
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The presence of secondary phases is one of the main issues that hinder the growth of pure kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) based thin films with suitable electronic and junction properties for efficient solar cell devices. In this work, CZTS thin films with varied Zn and Sn content have been prepared by RF-power controlled co-sputtering deposition using Cu, ZnS and SnS targets and a subsequent sulphurization step. Detailed TEM investigations show that the film shows a layered structure with the majority of the top layer being the kesterite phase. Depending on the initial thin film composition, either about ~1 μm Cu-rich and Zn-poor kesterite or stoichiometric CZTS is formed as top layer. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy reveal the presence of Cu2−x S, ZnS and SnO2 minor secondary phases in the form of nanoinclusions or nanoparticles or intermediate layers.
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Language Wos 000426033400022 Publication Date 2018-03-01
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ISSN 1533-4880 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.483 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Manoj Vishwakarma acknowl- edges IIT Delhi for MHRD fellowship. Professor B. R. Mehta acknowledges the support of the Schlumberger chair professorship. Manoj Vishwakarma, Joke Hadermann and Olesia M. karakulina acknowledge support provided by InsoL-DST. Manoj Vishwakarma acknowledges sup- port provided by CSIR funded projects and the support of DST-FIST Raman facility. References Approved Most recent IF: 1.483
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147505 Serial 4775
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Author Kandemir, A.; Ozden, A.; Cagin, T.; Sevik, C.
Title Thermal conductivity engineering of bulk and one-dimensional Si-Ge nanoarchitectures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Science and technology of advanced materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 18 Issue 1 Pages 187-196
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Various theoretical and experimental methods are utilized to investigate the thermal conductivity of nanostructured materials; this is a critical parameter to increase performance of thermoelectric devices. Among these methods, equilibrium molecular dynamics (EMD) is an accurate technique to predict lattice thermal conductivity. In this study, by means of systematic EMD simulations, thermal conductivity of bulk Si-Ge structures (pristine, alloy and superlattice) and their nanostructured one dimensional forms with square and circular cross-section geometries (asymmetric and symmetric) are calculated for different crystallographic directions. A comprehensive temperature analysis is evaluated for selected structures as well. The results show that one-dimensional structures are superior candidates in terms of their low lattice thermal conductivity and thermal conductivity tunability by nanostructuring, such as by diameter modulation, interface roughness, periodicity and number of interfaces. We find that thermal conductivity decreases with smaller diameters or cross section areas. Furthermore, interface roughness decreases thermal conductivity with a profound impact. Moreover, we predicted that there is a specific periodicity that gives minimum thermal conductivity in symmetric superlattice structures. The decreasing thermal conductivity is due to the reducing phonon movement in the system due to the effect of the number of interfaces that determine regimes of ballistic and wave transport phenomena. In some nanostructures, such as nanowire superlattices, thermal conductivity of the Si/Ge system can be reduced to nearly twice that of an amorphous silicon thermal conductivity. Additionally, it is found that one crystal orientation, <100>, is better than the <111> crystal orientation in one-dimensional and bulk SiGe systems. Our results clearly point out the importance of lattice thermal conductivity engineering in bulk and nanostructures to produce high-performance thermoelectric materials.
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Language Wos 000405949800001 Publication Date 2017-03-13
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ISSN 1468-6996; 1878-5514 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:193772 Serial 8662
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Author Obradors, X.; Puig, T.; Pomar, A.; Sandiumenge, F.; Piñol, S.; Mestres, N.; Castaño, O.; Coll, M.; Cavallaro, A.; Palau, A.; Gázquez, J.; González, J.C.; Gutiérrez, J.; Romá, N.; Ricart, S.; Moretó, J.M.; Rossell, M.D.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Chemical solution deposition: a path towards low cost coated conductors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Superconductor science and technology Abbreviated Journal Supercond Sci Tech
Volume (down) 17 Issue 8 Pages 1055-1064
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000223574000022 Publication Date 2004-06-19
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0953-2048;1361-6668; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.878 Times cited 107 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.878; 2004 IF: 1.556
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54870 Serial 350
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Author Tao, X.Y.; Zhang, X.B.; Cheng, J.-P.; Liu, F.; Li, Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Controllable synthesis of novel one-dimensional carbon nanomaterials on an alkali-element-modified Cu catalyst Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 17 Issue 1 Pages 224-226
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000234959200039 Publication Date 2005-12-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.44 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2006 IF: 3.037
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:56629 Serial 501
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Author Mihailescu, I.N.; Gyorgy, E.; Marin, G.; Popescu, M.; Teodorescu, V.S.; van Landuyt, J.; Grivas, C.; Hatziapostolou, A.
Title Crystalline structure of very hard tungsten carbide thin films obtained by reactive pulsed laser deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 1999 Publication Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films Abbreviated Journal J Vac Sci Technol A
Volume (down) 17 Issue 1 Pages 249-255
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000078136300038 Publication Date 2002-07-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0734-2101; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.374 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.374; 1999 IF: 1.742
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:29689 Serial 581
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Author Krsmanovic, R.; Lebedev, O.I.; Speghini, A.; Bettinelli, M.; Polizzi, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Structural characterization and luminescence properties of nanostructured lanthanide-doped Sc2O3 prepared by propellant synthesis Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 17 Issue 11 Pages 2805-2812
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000238250300038 Publication Date 2006-05-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.44 Times cited 22 Open Access
Notes IAP5-01; PRIN/Cofin Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2006 IF: 3.037
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60046 Serial 3217
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Author Bogaerts, A.; Naylor, J.; Hatcher, M.; Jones, W.J.; Mason, R.
Title Influence of sticking coefficients on the behavior of sputtered atoms in an argon glow discharge: modeling and comparison with experiment Type A1 Journal article
Year 1998 Publication Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films Abbreviated Journal J Vac Sci Technol A
Volume (down) 16 Issue 4 Pages 2400-2410
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000074852700061 Publication Date 2002-07-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0734-2101; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.374 Times cited 12 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.374; 1998 IF: 1.612
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:24124 Serial 1634
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Author Saeed, A.; Khan, A.W.; Shafiq, M.; Jan, F.; Abrar, M.; Zaka-ul-Islam, M.; Zakaullah, M.
Title Investigation of 50 Hz pulsed DC nitrogen plasma with active screen cage by trace rare gas optical emission spectroscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Plasma science & technology Abbreviated Journal Plasma Sci Technol
Volume (down) 16 Issue 4 Pages 324-328
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Optical emission spectroscopy is used to investigate the nitrogen-hydrogen with trace rare gas (4% Ar) plasma generated by 50 Hz pulsed DC discharges. The filling pressure varies from 1 mbar to 5 mbar and the current density ranges from 1 mA.cm(-2) to 4 mA.cm(-2). The hydrogen concentration in the mixture plasma varies from 0% to 80%, with the objective of identifying the optimum pressure, current density and hydrogen concentration for active species ([N] and [N-2]) generation. It is observed that in an N-2-H-2 gas mixture, the concentration of N atom density decreases with filling pressure and increases with current density, with other parameters of the discharge kept unchanged. The maximum concentrations of active species were found for 40% H-2 in the mixture at 3 mbar pressure and current density of 4 mA.cm(-2).
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Publisher Institute of Plasma Physics, the Chinese Academy of Sciences Place of Publication Beijing Editor
Language Wos 000335909600005 Publication Date 2014-04-29
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1009-0630; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 0.83 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.83; 2014 IF: 0.579
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117686 Serial 1728
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Author Du, G.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Preparation and structure analysis of Gd(OH)3 nanorods Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology
Volume (down) 16 Issue 4 Pages 595-597
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000228949300052 Publication Date 2005-03-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0957-4484;1361-6528; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.44 Times cited 28 Open Access
Notes Iap V-1 Approved Most recent IF: 3.44; 2005 IF: 2.993
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59057 Serial 2700
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Author Georgieva, V.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Plasma characteristics of an Ar/CF4/N2 discharge in an asymmetric dual frequency reactor: numerical investigation by a PIC/MC model Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Plasma sources science and technology Abbreviated Journal Plasma Sources Sci T
Volume (down) 15 Issue Pages 368-377
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Institute of Physics Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000240655500010 Publication Date 2006-04-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0963-0252;1361-6595; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.302 Times cited 35 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.302; 2006 IF: 2.346
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:57550 Serial 2630
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Author Rather, J.A.; Pilehvar, S.; De Wael, K.
Title Polycyclodextrin and carbon nanotubes as composite for tyrosinase immobilization and its superior electrocatalytic activity towards butylparaben an endocrine disruptor Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 15 Issue 5 Pages 3365-3372
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract We developed a protocol for the immobilization of tyrosinase (Tyr) on the composite of polycyclodextrin polymer (CDP) and carbon nanotubes for the detection of an endocrine disruptor, i.e., butylparaben (BP). The formation of the CDP polymer was characterized by UV-Vis spectrophotometry. The conducting film of cross-linked CDP and carbon nanotubes, displays excellent matrix capabilities for Tyr immobilization. The host-guest chemical reaction ability of CD and the ππ stacking interaction assure the bioactivity of Tyr towards butylparaben. The developed biosensor was characterized electrochemically by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The enzyme-substrate kinetic parameters such as the apparent Michaelis-Menten constant (K M app) was measured under saturated substrate concentration. The determination of butylparaben was carried out by using square wave voltammetry over the concentration range of 2.1 to 35.4 μM with a detection limit of 0.1 μM. The fabricated biosensor was successfully applied in real-life cosmetic samples with good recovery ranging from 98.5 to 102.8%.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000347435200007 Publication Date 2014-10-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1533-4899 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes ; The authors are highly thankful for the mobility grant (Non-Europe Postdoc Fellowship) for one of the author (Jahangir Ahmad Rather) supported by the Belgian Federal Science Policy (Belspo) co-funded by the Marie Curie Actions from the European Commission. Sanaz Pilehvar is funded by BOF-DOCPRO UA. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:119550 Serial 5776
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Author Alloul, A.; Spanoghe, J.; Machado, D.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
Title Unlocking the genomic potential of aerobes and phototrophs for the production of nutritious and palatable microbial food without arable land or fossil fuels Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Microbial biotechnology Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 15 Issue 1 Pages 6-12
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract The increasing world population and living standards urgently necessitate the transition towards a sustainable food system. One solution is microbial protein, i.e. using microbial biomass as alternative protein source for human nutrition, particularly based on renewable electron and carbon sources that do not require arable land. Upcoming green electrification and carbon capture initiatives enable this, yielding new routes to H2, CO2 and CO2-derived compounds like methane, methanol, formic- and acetic acid. Aerobic hydrogenotrophs, methylotrophs, acetotrophs and microalgae are the usual suspects for nutritious and palatable biomass production on these compounds. Interestingly, these compounds are largely un(der)explored for purple non-sulfur bacteria, even though these microbes may be suitable for growing aerobically and phototrophically on these substrates. Currently, selecting the best strains, metabolisms and cultivation conditions for nutritious and palatable microbial food mainly starts from empirical growth experiments, and mostly does not stretch beyond bulk protein. We propose a more target-driven and efficient approach starting from the genome-embedded potential to tuning towards, for instance, essential amino- and fatty acids, vitamins, taste,... Genome-scale metabolic models combined with flux balance analysis will facilitate this, narrowing down experimental variations and enabling to get the most out of the 'best' combinations of strain and electron and carbon sources.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000613868600001 Publication Date 2021-02-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1751-7915 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.7
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:176174 Serial 7225
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Author Schryvers, D.; Cao, S.; Tirry, W.; Idrissi, H.; Van Aert, S.
Title Advanced three-dimensional electron microscopy techniques in the quest for better structural and functional materials Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Science and technology of advanced materials Abbreviated Journal Sci Technol Adv Mat
Volume (down) 14 Issue 1 Pages 014206-14213
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract After a short review of electron tomography techniques for materials science, this overview will cover some recent results on different shape memory and nanostructured metallic systems obtained by various three-dimensional (3D) electron imaging techniques. In binary NiTi, the 3D morphology and distribution of Ni4Ti3 precipitates are investigated by using FIB/SEM slice-and-view yielding 3D data stacks. Different quantification techniques will be presented including the principal ellipsoid for a given precipitate, shape classification following a Zingg scheme, particle distribution function, distance transform and water penetration. The latter is a novel approach to quantifying the expected matrix transformation in between the precipitates. The different samples investigated include a single crystal annealed with and without compression yielding layered and autocatalytic precipitation, respectively, and a polycrystal revealing different densities and sizes of the precipitates resulting in a multistage transformation process. Electron tomography was used to understand the interaction between focused ion beam-induced Frank loops and long dislocation structures in nanobeams of Al exhibiting special mechanical behaviour measured by on-chip deposition. Atomic resolution electron tomography is demonstrated on Ag nanoparticles in an Al matrix.
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Publisher Place of Publication Sendai Editor
Language Wos 000316463800008 Publication Date 2013-03-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1468-6996;1878-5514; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.798 Times cited 6 Open Access
Notes Fwo; Iap; Esteem Approved Most recent IF: 3.798; 2013 IF: 2.613
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107343 Serial 77
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Author Bogaerts, A.; Okhrimovskyy, A.; Baguer, N.; Gijbels, R.
Title Hollow cathode discharges with gas flow: numerical modelling for the effect on the sputtered atoms and the deposition flux Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Plasma sources science and technology Abbreviated Journal Plasma Sources Sci T
Volume (down) 14 Issue Pages 191-200
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Institute of Physics Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000227652500021 Publication Date 2005-02-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0963-0252;1361-6595; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.302 Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.302; 2005 IF: 1.798
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:50478 Serial 1480
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