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Author Helm, M.; Hilber, W.; Strasser, G.; de Meester, R.; Peeters, F.M. url  openurl
  Title Minibands and Wannier-Strak ladders in semiconductor superlattices studied by infrared spectroscopy Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1999 Publication Brazilian journal of physics Abbreviated Journal Braz J Phys  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue Pages 652-660  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
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  Publisher Place of Publication São Paulo Editor  
  Language Wos 000084353900008 Publication Date 0000-00-00  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0103-9733 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 0.732 Times cited 6 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.732; 1999 IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:28511 Serial 2085  
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Author Aghaei, M.; Flamigni, L.; Lindner, H.; Günther, D.; Bogaerts, A. pdf  doi
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  Title Occurrence of gas flow rotational motion inside the ICP torch : a computational and experimental study Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 2 Pages 249-261  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract An inductively coupled plasma, connected to the sampling cone of a mass spectrometer, is computationally investigated. The occurrence of rotational motion of the auxiliary and carrier gas flows is studied. The effects of operating parameters, i.e., applied power and gas flow rates, as well as geometrical parameters, i.e., sampler orifice diameter and injector inlet diameter, are investigated. Our calculations predict that at higher applied power the auxiliary and carrier gas flows inside the torch move more forward to the sampling cone, which is validated experimentally for the auxiliary gas flow, by means of an Elan 6000 ICP-MS. Furthermore, an increase of the gas flow rates can also modify the occurrence of rotational motion. This is especially true for the carrier gas flow rate, which has a more pronounced effect to reduce the backward motion than the flow rates of the auxiliary and cooling gas. Moreover, a larger sampler orifice (e.g., 2 mm instead of 1 mm) reduces the backward flow of the auxiliary gas path lines. Finally, according to our model, an injector inlet of 2 mm diameter causes more rotations in the carrier gas flow than an injector inlet diameter of 1.5 mm, which can be avoided again by changing the operating parameters.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000329934000005 Publication Date 2013-11-14  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0267-9477;1364-5544; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 21 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2014 IF: 3.466  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112896 Serial 2427  
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Author Neira, I.S.; Kolen'ko, Y.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Gupta, H.S.; Matsushita, N.; Yoshimura, M.; Guitian, F. pdf  doi
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  Title Rational synthesis of a nanocrystalline calcium phosphate cement exhibiting rapid conversion to hydroxyapatite Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials Abbreviated Journal Mat Sci Eng C-Mater  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 7 Pages 2124-2132  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The rational synthesis, comprehensive characterization, and mechanical and micromechanical properties of a calcium phosphate cement are presented. Hydroxyapatite cement biomaterial was synthesized from reactive sub-micrometer-sized dicalcium phosphate dihydrate and tetracalcium phosphate via a dissolution-precipitation reaction using water as the liquid phase. As a result nanostructured, Ca-deficient and carbonated B-type hydroxyapatite is formed. The cement shows good processibility, sets in 22 ± 2 min and entirely transforms to the end product after 6 h of setting reaction, one of the highest conversion rates among previously reported for calcium phosphate cements based on dicalcium and tetracalcium phosphates. The combination of all elucidated physical-chemical traits leads to an essential bioactivity and biocompatibility of the cement, as revealed by in vitro acellular simulated body fluid and cell culture studies. The compressive strength of the produced cement biomaterial was established to be 25 ± 3 MPa. Furthermore, nanoindentation tests were performed directly on the cement to probe its local elasticity and plasticity at sub-micrometer/micrometer level. The measured elastic modulus and hardness were established to be Es = 23 ± 3.5 and H = 0.7 ± 0.2 GPa, respectively. These values are in close agreement with those reported in literature for trabecular and cortical bones, reflecting good elastic and plastic coherence between synthesized cement biomaterial and human bones.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor  
  Language Wos 000270159200008 Publication Date 2009-04-20  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0928-4931; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.164 Times cited 18 Open Access  
  Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 4.164; 2009 IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79312 Serial 2812  
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Author Teodorescu, V.S.; Nistor, L.C.; van Landuyt, J.; Dinescu, M. pdf  doi
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  Title TEM study of laser induced phase transition in iron thin films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1994 Publication Materials research bulletin Abbreviated Journal Mater Res Bull  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 1 Pages 63-71  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Laser induced phase transition from b.c.c.(alpha) to f.c.c.(gamma) iron thin films is studied by high resolution TEM. The iron film has been covered on both sides with carbon layers to protect it against oxidation. Single pulse, tau FWHM = 20ns KrF (lambda = 248nm) excimer laser irradiation was performed in air with the film on the substrate. The laser pulse acts like a heat pulse followed by a rapid quenching revealing sequential aspects of the phase transition process. The presence of a fine mixture of the alpha + gamma phases between the alpha and gamma regions of the film has been interpreted as an incomplet transformation. The results are explained by assuming that the transformation took place via a phonon drag mechanism.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos A1994ML03000008 Publication Date 2003-06-21  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0025-5408; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.288 Times cited 2 Open Access  
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  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99945 Serial 3488  
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Author Guidini, A.; Flammia, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Perali, A. pdf  doi
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  Title BCS-BEC crossover in quantum confined superconductors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism Abbreviated Journal J Supercond Nov Magn  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 29 Pages 711-715  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Ultranarrow superconductors are in the strong quantum confinement regime with formation of multiple coherent condensates associated with the many subbands of the electronic structure. Here, we analyze the multiband BCS-BEC crossover induced by the chemical potential tuned close to a subband bottom, in correspondence of a superconducting shape resonance. The evolution of the condensate fraction and of the pair correlation length in the ground state as functions of the chemical potential demonstrates the tunability of the BCS-BEC crossover for the condensate component of the selected subband. The extension of the crossover regime increases when the pairing strength and/or the characteristic energy of the interaction get larger. Our results indicate the coexistence of large and small Cooper pairs in the crossover regime, leading to the optimal parameter configuration for high transition temperature superconductivity.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000371089500034 Publication Date 2015-12-23  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1557-1939 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.18 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; We acknowledge A. Bianconi and A.A. Shanenko for useful discussions. A.P. acknowledges financial support from the University of Camerino under the project FAR “Control and enhancement of superconductivity by engineering materials at the nanoscale”. M.V.M. acknowledges support from the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Special Research Funds of the University of Antwerp (BOF-UA). A.P. and M.V.M. acknowledge the collaboration within the MultiSuper International Network (http://www.multisuper.org) for exchange of ideas and suggestions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.18  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132287 Serial 4143  
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Author Croitoru, M.D.; Shanenko, A.A.; Vagov, A.; Vasenko, A.S.; Milošević, M.V.; Axt, V.M.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Influence of disorder on superconducting correlations in nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism Abbreviated Journal J Supercond Nov Magn  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 29 Pages 605-609  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We investigate how the interplay of quantum confinement and level broadening caused by disorder affects superconducting correlations in ultra-small metallic grains. We use the electron-phonon interaction-induced electron mass renormalization and the reduced static-path approximation of the BCS formalism to calculate the critical temperature as a function of the grain size. We show how the strong electron-impurity scattering additionally smears the peak structure in the electronic density of states of a metallic grain and imposes additional limits on the critical temperature under strong quantum confinement.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000371089500013 Publication Date 2016-01-08  
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  ISSN 1557-1939 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.18 Times cited 7 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Belgian Science Policy (BELSPO Back to Belgium Grant), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Methusalem Foundation of the Flemish Government, TOPBOF-UA, and the bilateral project CNPq-FWO-Vl. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.18  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132286 Serial 4195  
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Author Cariglia, M.; Vargas-Paredes, A.; Doria, M.M.; Bianconi, A.; Milošević, M.V.; Perali, A. doi  openurl
  Title Shape-Resonant Superconductivity in Nanofilms: from Weak to Strong Coupling Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism Abbreviated Journal J Supercond Nov Magn  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 29 Pages 3081-3086  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Ultrathin superconductors of different materials are becoming a powerful platform to find mechanisms for enhancement of superconductivity, exploiting shape resonances in different superconducting properties. Here, we evaluate the superconducting gap and its spatial profile, the multiple gap components, and the chemical potential, of generic superconducting nanofilms, considering the pairing attraction and its energy scale as tunable parameters, from weak to strong coupling, at fixed electron density. Superconducting properties are evaluated at mean field level as a function of the thickness of the nanofilm, in order to characterize the shape resonances in the superconducting gap. We find that the most pronounced shape resonances are generated for weakly coupled superconductors, while approaching the strong coupling regime the shape resonances are rounded by a mixing of the subbands due to the large energy gaps extending over large energy scales. Finally, we find that the spatial profile, transverse to the nanofilm, of the superconducting gap acquires a flat behavior in the shape resonance region, indicating that a robust and uniform multigap superconducting state can arise at resonance.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000390030600016 Publication Date 2016-08-17  
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  ISSN 1557-1939 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.18 Times cited 11 Open Access  
  Notes ; We acknowledge D. Valentinis, D. Van der Marel, and C. Berthod for useful discussions. A. Ricci is also acknowledged for his comments on the experimental detection of the predictions of this paper. A. Bianconi acknowledges financial support from Superstripes non-profit organization. M. Cariglia acknowledges CNPq support from project (205029 / 2014-0) and FAPEMIG support from project APQ-02164-14. M.M. Doria acknowledges CNPq support from funding (23079.014992 / 2015-39). M.V. Milosevic acknowledges support from Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). A. Perali acknowledges financial support from the University of Camerino under the project FAR “Control and enhancement of superconductivity by engineering materials at the nanoscale”. All authors acknowledge the collaboration within the MultiSuper Network (http://www.multisuper.org) for exchange of ideas and suggestions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.18  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:140347 Serial 4461  
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Author Milovanovic, S.P.; Peeters, F.M. doi  openurl
  Title Strained graphene Hall bar Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 29 Pages 075601  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The effects of strain, induced by a Gaussian bump, on the magnetic field dependent transport properties of a graphene Hall bar are investigated. The numerical simulations are performed using both classical and quantum mechanical transport theory and we found that both approaches exhibit similar characteristic features. The effects of the Gaussian bump are manifested by a decrease of the bend resistance, RB, around zero-magnetic field and the occurrence of side-peaks in RB. These features are explained as a consequence of bump-assisted scattering of electrons towards different terminals of the Hall bar. Using these features we are able to give an estimate of the size of the bump. Additional oscillations in RB are found in the quantum description that are due to the population/depopulation of Landau levels. The bump has a minor influence on the Hall resistance even for very high values of the pseudo-magnetic field. When the bump is placed outside the center of the Hall bar valley polarized electrons can be collected in the leads.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000391584900001 Publication Date 2016-12-24  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0953-8984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the European Science Foundation (ESF) under the EUROCORES Program EuroGRAPHENE within the project CONGRAN. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.649  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:140381 Serial 4464  
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Author Peelaers, H.; Durgun, E.; Partoens, B.; Bilc, D.I.; Ghosez, P.; Van de Walle, C.G.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Ab initio study of hydrogenic effective mass impurities in Si nanowires Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 29 Pages 095303  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The effect of B and P dopants on the band structure of Si nanowires is studied using electronic structure calculations based on density functional theory. At low concentrations a dispersionless band is formed, clearly distinguishable from the valence and conduction bands. Although this band is evidently induced by the dopant impurity, it turns out to have purely Si character. These results can be rigorously analyzed in the framework of effective mass theory. In the process we resolve some common misconceptions about the physics of hydrogenic shallow impurities, which can be more clearly elucidated in the case of nanowires than would be possible for bulk Si. We also show the importance of correctly describing the effect of dielectric confinement, which is not included in traditional electronic structure calculations, by comparing the obtained results with those of G(0)W(0) calculations.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000395103900002 Publication Date 2017-01-06  
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  ISSN 0953-8984 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), the NSF MRSEC Program under award No. DMR11-21053, and the Army Research Office (W911NF-13-1-0380). DIB acknowledges financial support from the grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS UEFISCDI, project No. PN-II-RU-TE-2011-3-0085. Ph G acknowledges a research professorship of the Francqui foundation and financial support of the ARC project AIMED and FNRS project HiT4FiT. This research used resources of the Ceci HPC Center funded by F R S-FNRS (Grant No. 2.5020.1) and of the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center, a DOE Office of Science User Facility supported by the Office of Science of the US Department of Energy under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.649  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:142447 Serial 4584  
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Author Sathiya, M.; Thomas, J.; Batuk, D.; Pimenta, V.; Gopalan, R.; Tarascon, J.-M. pdf  doi
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  Title Dual stabilization and sacrificial effect of Na2CO3 for increasing capacities of Na-Ion cells based on P2-NaxMO2 electrodes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 14 Pages 5948-5956  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Sodium ion battery technology is gradually advancing and can be viewed as a viable alternative to lithium ion batteries in niche applications. One of the promising positive electrode candidates is P2 type layered sodium transition metal oxide, which offers attractive sodium ion conductivity. However, the reversible capacity of P2 phases is limited by the inability to directly synthesize stoichiometric compounds with a sodium to transition metal ratio equal to 1. To alleviate this issue, we report herein the in situ synthesis of P2-NaxO2 (x <= 0.7, M = transition metal ions)-Na2CO3 composites. We find that sodium carbonate acts as a sacrificial salt, providing Na+ ion to increase the reversible capacity of the P2 phase in sodium ion full cells, and also as a useful additive that stabilizes the formation of P2 over competing P3 phases. We offer a new phase diagram for tuning the synthesis of the P2 phase under various experimental conditions and demonstrate, by in situ XRD analysis, the role of Na2CO3 as a sodium reservoir in full sodium ion cells. These results provide insights into the practical use of P2 layered materials and can be extended to a variety of other layered phases.  
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  Publisher American Chemical Society Place of Publication Washington, D.C Editor  
  Language Wos 000406573200026 Publication Date 2017-07-03  
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  ISSN 0897-4756 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 26 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes ; M.S., J.T., and R.G. acknowledge the financial support received from the Department of Science and Technology (DST-SERC), Government of India under the funding from the TRC Grant Agreement No. AI/1/65/ARCI/2014. The authors are thankful to Dr. Sundararajan, Chairman, TRC and Dr. G. Padmanabham, Director, ARCI for helpful discussions. Initial microscopy analysis by Dr. M. B. Sahana, Dr. Prabu, and Mr. Ravi Gautham of ARCI are greatly acknowledged. The elemental analysis by Dr. Domitille Giaume, IRCP – ENSCP, Chimie Paris Tech, Paris is greatly acknowledged. ; Approved Most recent IF: 9.466  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:145759 Serial 4740  
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Author Morozov, V.A.; Batuk, D.; Batuk, M.; Basovich, O.M.; Khaikina, E.G.; Deyneko, D.V.; Lazoryak, B.I.; Leonidov, I.I.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J. pdf  doi
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  Title Luminescence Property Upgrading via the Structure and Cation Changing in AgxEu(2–x)/3WO4and AgxGd(2–x)/3–0.3Eu0.3WO4 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 20 Pages 8811-8823  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The creation and ordering of A-cation vacancies and the effect of cation substitutions in the scheelite-type framework are investigated as a factor for controlling the scheelite-type structure and luminescence properties. AgxEu3+(2−x)/3□(1−2x)/3WO4 and AgxGd(2−x)/3−0.3Eu3+0.3□(1−2x)/3WO4 (x = 0.5−0) scheelite-type phases were synthesized by a solid state method, and their structures were investigated using a combination of transmission electron microscopy techniques and powder synchrotron X-ray diffraction. Transmission electron microscopy also revealed the (3 + 1)D incommensurately modulated character of AgxEu3+(2−x)/3□(1−2x)/3WO4 (x = 0.286, 0.2) phases. The crystal structures of the scheelite-based AgxEu3+(2−x)/3□(1−2x)/3WO4 (x = 0.5, 0.286, 0.2) red phosphors have been refined from high resolution synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction data. The luminescence properties of all phases under near-ultraviolet (n-UV) light have been investigated. The excitation spectra of AgxEu3+(2−x)/3□(1−2x)/3WO4 (x = 0.5, 0.286,0.2) phosphors show the strongest absorption at 395 nm, which matches well with the commercially available n-UV-emitting GaN-based LED chip. The excitation spectra of the Eu2/3□1/3WO4 and Gd0.367Eu0.30□1/3WO4 phases exhibit the highest contribution of the charge transfer band at 250 nm and thus the most efficient energy transfer mechanism between the host and the luminescent ion as compared to direct excitation. The emission spectra of all samples indicate an intense red emission due to the 5D0 → 7F2 transition of Eu3+. Concentration dependence of the 5D0 → 7F2 emission for AgxEu(2−x)/3□(1−2x)/3WO4 samples differs from the same dependence for the earlier studied NaxEu3+(2−x)/3□(1−2x)/3MoO4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5) phases. The intensity of the 5D0 → 7F2 emission is reduced almost 7 times with decreasing x from 0.5 to 0, but it practically does not change in the range from x = 0.286 to x = 0.200. The emission spectra of Gd-containing samples show a completely different trend as compared to only Eu-containing samples. The Eu3+ emission under excitation of Eu3+(5L6) level (λex = 395 nm) increases more than 2.5 times with the increasing Gd3+ concentration from 0.2 (x = 0.5) to 0.3 (x = 0.2) in the AgxGd(2−x)/3−0.3Eu3+0.3□(1−2x)/3WO4, after which it remains almost constant for higher Gd3+ concentrations.  
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  Language Wos 000413884900028 Publication Date 2017-10-24  
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  ISSN 0897-4756 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 7 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes This research was supported by FWO (project G039211N), Flanders Research Foundation. V.A.M. is grateful for financial support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Grant 15-03-07741). E.G.K. and O.M.B. are grateful for financial support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Grants 13-03-01020 and 16-03-00510). D.V.D. is grateful for financial support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Grant 16-33-00197) and the Foundation of the President of the Russian Federation (Grant MK-7926.2016.5.). We are grateful to the ESRF for granting the beamtime. Experimental support of Andy Fitch at the ID31 beamline of ESRF is kindly acknowledged. Approved Most recent IF: 9.466  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147241 Serial 4768  
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Author Jacquet, Q.; Perez, A.; Batuk, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rousse, G.; Tarascon, J.-M. url  doi
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  Title The Li3RuyNb1-yO4 (0 ≤y≤ 1) System: Structural Diversity and Li Insertion and Extraction Capabilities Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 12 Pages 5331-5343  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Searching for novel high-capacity electrode materials combining cationic and anionic redox processes is an ever-growing activity within the field of Li-ion batteries. In this respect, we report on the exploration of the Li3RuyNb1-yO4 (O <= y <= 1) system with an O/M ratio of 4 to maximize the number of oxygen lone pairs, responsible for the anionic redox. We show that this system presents a very rich crystal chemistry with the existence of four structural types, which derive from the rocksalt structure but differ in their cationic arrangement, creating either zigzag, helical, jagged chains or clusters. From an electrochemical standpoint, these compounds are active on reduction via a classical cationic insertion process. The oxidation process is more complex, because of the instability of the delithiated phase. Our results promote the use of the rich Li3MO4 family as a viable platform for a better understanding of the relationships between structure and anionic redox activity.  
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  Language Wos 000404493100036 Publication Date 2017-06-27  
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  ISSN 0897-4756 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 17 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes The authors thank Paul Pearce, Alexis Grimaud, Matthieu Saubanere, and Marie-Liesse Doublet for fruitful discussions, Vivian Nassif for her help in neutron diffraction experiment at the D1B diffractometer at ILL, and Dominique Foix for XPS analysis. Use of the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, under Contract No. DE-AC02-06CH11357. Q.J. thanks the ANR “Deli-Redox” for Ph.D. funding. J.-M.T. and D.B. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council (ERC) (FP/2014)/ERC Grant -Project 670116-ARPEMA. Approved Most recent IF: 9.466  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147506 Serial 4776  
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Author Abdullah, H.M.; Van Duppen, B.; Zarenia, M.; Bahlouli, H.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Quantum transport across van der Waals domain walls in bilayer graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 42 Pages 425303  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Bilayer graphene can exhibit deformations such that the two graphene sheets are locally detached from each other resulting in a structure consisting of domains with different van der Waals inter-layer coupling. Here we investigate how the presence of these domains affects the transport properties of bilayer graphene. We derive analytical expressions for the transmission probability, and the corresponding conductance, across walls separating different inter-layer coupling domains. We find that the transmission can exhibit a valley-dependent layer asymmetry and that the domain walls have a considerable effect on the chiral tunnelling properties of the charge carriers. We show that transport measurements allow one to obtain the strength with which the two layers are coupled. We perform numerical calculations for systems with two domain walls and find that the availability of multiple transport channels in bilayer graphene significantly modifies the conductance dependence on inter-layer potential asymmetry.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000410958400001 Publication Date 2017-07-24  
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  ISSN 0953-8984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited 15 Open Access  
  Notes ; HMA and HB acknowledge the Saudi Center for Theoretical Physics (SCTP) for their generous support and the support of KFUPM under physics research group projects RG1502-1 and RG1502-2. This work is supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI) by a post-doctoral fellowship (BVD). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.649  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:146664 Serial 4793  
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Author Arias-Duque, C.; Bladt, E.; Munoz, M.A.; Hernandez-Garrido, J.C.; Cauqui, M.A.; Rodriguez-Izquierdo, J.M.; Blanco, G.; Bals, S.; Calvino, J.J.; Perez-Omil, J.A.; Yeste, M.P. url  doi
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  Title Improving the redox response stability of ceria-zirconia nanocatalysts under harsh temperature conditions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 29 Pages 9340-9350  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract <script type='text/javascript'>document.write(unpmarked('By depositing ceria on the surface of yttrium stabilized zirconia (YSZ) nanocrystals and further activation under high-temperature reducing conditions, a 13% mol. CeO2/YSZ catalyst structured as subnanometer thick, pyrochlore-type, ceria-zirconia islands has been prepared. This nanostructured catalyst depicts not only high oxygen storage capacity (OSC) values but, more importantly, an outstandingly stable redox response upon oxidation and reduction treatments at very high temperatures, above 1000 degrees C. This behavior largely improves that observed on conventional ceria-zirconia solid solutions, not only of the same composition but also of those with much higher molar cerium contents. Advanced scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM-XEDS) studies have revealed as key not only to detect the actual state of the lanthanide in this novel nanocatalyst but also to rationalize its unusual resistance to redox deactivation at very high temperatures. In particular, high-resolution X-ray dispersive energy studies have revealed the presence of unique bilayer ceria islands on top of the surface of YSZ nanocrystals, which remain at surface positions upon oxidation and reduction treatments up to 1000 degrees C. Diffusion of ceria into the bulk of these crystallites upon oxidation at 1100 degrees C irreversibly deteriorates both the reducibility and OSC of this nanostructured catalyst.'));  
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  Publisher American Chemical Society Place of Publication Washington, D.C Editor  
  Language Wos 000415911600047 Publication Date 2017-10-10  
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  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 20 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; Financial support from MINECO/FEDER (Project ref: MAT2013-40823-R), Junta de Andalucia (FQM334 and FQM110), and EU FP7 (ESTEEM2) are acknowledged. E.B. and S.B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC- Starting Grant #33S078-COLOURA-TOM). J.C.H.-G. acknowledges support from the Ramon y Cajal Fellowships Program of MINECO (RYC-2012-10004). ; Approved Most recent IF: 9.466  
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Author Savina, A.A.; Morozov, V.A.; Buzlukov, A.L.; Arapova, I.Y.; Stefanovich, S.Y.; Baklanova, Y.V.; Denisova, T.A.; Medvedeva, N.I.; Bardet, M.; Hadermann, J.; Lazoryak, B.I.; Khaikina, E.G. url  doi
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  Title New solid electrolyte Na9Al(MoO4)6 : structure and Na+ ion conductivity Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 20 Pages 8901-8913  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract <script type='text/javascript'>document.write(unpmarked('Solid electrolytes are important materials with a wide range of technological applications. This work reports the crystal structure and electrical properties of a new solid electrolyte Na9Al(MoO4)(6). The monoclinic Na9Al(MoO4)(6) consists of isolated polyhedral, [Al(MoO4)(6)](9-) clusters composed of a central AlO6 octahedron sharing vertices with six MoO4 tetrahedra to form a three-dimensional framework. The AlO6 octahedron also shares edges with one NalO(6) octahedron and two Na2O(6) octahedra. Na3-Na5 atoms are located in the framework cavities. The structure is related to that of sodium ion conductor II-Na3Fe2(AsO4)(3). High-temperature conductivity measurements revealed that the conductivity (sigma) of Na9Al(MoO4)(6) at 803 K equals 1.63 X 10(-2) S cm(-1). The temperature behavior of the Na-23 and Al-27 nuclear magnetic resonance spectra and the spin-lattice relaxation rates of the Na-23 nuclei indicate the presence of fast Na+ ion diffusion in the studied compound. At T\u003C490 K, diffusion occurs by means of Na+ ion jumps exclusively through the sublattice of Na3-Na5 positions, whereas Na1 and Na2 become involved in the diffusion processes (through chemical exchange with the Na3-Na5 sublattice) only at higher temperatures.'));  
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  Language Wos 000413884900037 Publication Date 2017-09-26  
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  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 13 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; The research was performed within the state assignment of FASO of Russia (Themes 01201463330, A16-116122810214-9, and 0339-2016-0007), supported in part by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Projects 16-03-00510, 16-03-00164, and 17-03-00333). ; Approved Most recent IF: 9.466  
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Author Pimenta, V.; Sathiya, M.; Batuk, D.; Abakumov, A.M.; Giaume, D.; Cassaignon, S.; Larcher, D.; Tarascon, J.-M. pdf  doi
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  Title Synthesis of Li-Rich NMC : a comprehensive study Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 23 Pages 9923-9936  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract <script type='text/javascript'>document.write(unpmarked('Li-rich NMC are considered nowadays as one of the most promising candidates for high energy density cathodes. One significant challenge is nested in adjusting their synthesis conditions to reach optimum electrochemical performance, but no consensus has been reached yet on the ideal synthesis protocol. Herein, we revisited the elaboration of Li-rich NMC electrodes by focusing on the science involved through each synthesis steps using carbonate Ni0.1625Mn0.675Co0.1625CO3 precursor coprecipitation combined with solid state synthesis. We demonstrated the effect of precursors concentration on the kinetics of the precipitation reaction and provided clues to obtain spherically agglomerated NMC carbonates of different sizes. Moreover, we highlighted the strong impact of the Li2CO3/NMC carbonate ratio on the morphology and particles size of Li-rich NMC and subsequently on their electrochemical performance. Ratio of 1.35 was found to reproducibly give the best performance with namely a first discharge capacity of 269 mAh g(-1) and capacity retention of 89.6% after 100 cycles. We hope that our results, which reveal how particle size, morphology, and phase composition affect the materials electrochemical performance, will help in reconciling literature data while providing valuable fundamental information for up scaling approaches.'));  
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  Language Wos 000418206600010 Publication Date 2017-11-08  
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  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 23 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes ; The authors acknowledge the French Research Network on Electrochemical Energy Storage (RS2E). V.P and J.-M.T. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council (ERC) (FP/2014)/ERC Grant-Project 670116-ARPEMA. The authors are thankful to Dr. G. Rousse for the help on Rietveld refinements. ; Approved Most recent IF: 9.466  
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Author Zhang, R.; Wu, Z.; Li, X.J.; Li, L.L.; Chen, Q.; Li, Y.-M.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Fano resonances in bilayer phosphorene nanoring Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 21 Pages 215202  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Tunable transport properties and Fano resonances are predicted in a circular bilayer phosphorene nanoring. The conductance exhibits Fano resonances with varying incident energy and applied perpendicular magnetic field. These Fano resonance peaks can be accurately fitted with the well known Fano curves. When a magnetic field is applied to the nanoring, the conductance oscillates periodically with magnetic field which is reminiscent of the Aharonov-Bohm effect. Fano resonances are tightly related to the discrete states in the central nanoring, some of which are tunable by the magnetic field.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor  
  Language Wos 000428920200001 Publication Date 2018-03-08  
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  ISSN 0957-4484 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.44 Times cited 4 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by Grant No. 2017YFA0303400 from the National Key R&D Program of China, the Flemish Science Foundation, the grants No. 2016YFE0110000, No. 2015CB921503, and No. 2016YFA0202300 from the MOST of China, the NSFC (Grants Nos. 11504366, 11434010, 61674145 and 61774168) and CAS (Grants No. QYZDJ-SSW-SYS001). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.44  
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Author Aierken, Y.; Sevik, C.; Gulseren, O.; Peeters, F.M.; Çakir, D. pdf  url
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  Title In pursuit of barrierless transition metal dichalcogenides lateral heterojunctions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Nanotechnology Abbreviated Journal Nanotechnology  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 29 Pages 295202  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract There is an increasing need to understand interfaces between two-dimensional materials to realize an energy efficient boundary with low contact resistance and small heat dissipation. In this respect, we investigated the impact of charge and substitutional atom doping on the electronic transport properties of the hybrid metallic-semiconducting lateral junctions, formed between metallic (1T and 1T(d)) and semiconducting (1H) phases of MoS2 by means of first-principles and non-equilibrium Green function formalism based calculations. Our results clearly revealed the strong influence of the type of interface and crystallographic orientation of the metallic phase on the transport properties of these systems. The Schottky barrier height, which is the dominant mechanism for contact resistance, was found to be as large as 0.63 eV and 1.19 eV for holes and electrons, respectively. We found that armchair interfaces are more conductive as compared to zigzag termination due to the presence of the metallic Mo zigzag chains that are directed along the transport direction. In order to manipulate these barrier heights we investigated the influence of electron doping of the metallic part (i.e. 1T(d) -MoS2). We observed that the Fermi level of the hybrid system moves towards the conduction band of semiconducting 1H-MoS2 due to filling of 4d-orbital of metallic MoS2, and thus the Schottky barrier for electrons decreases considerably. Besides electron doping, we also investigated the effect of substitutional doping of metallic MoS2 by replacing Mo atoms with either Re or Ta. Due to its valency, Re (Ta) behaves as a donor (acceptor) and reduces the Schottky barrier for electrons (holes). Since Re and Ta based transition metal dichalcogenides crystallize in either the 1T(d) or 1T phase, substitutional doping with these atom favors the stabilization of the 1T(d) phase of MoS2. Co-doping of hybrid structure results in an electronic structure, which facilities easy dissociation of excitons created in the 1H part.  
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  Language Wos 000432823800002 Publication Date 2018-05-01  
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  Impact Factor 3.44 Times cited 4 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the bilateral project between the The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) and FWO-Flanders, Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI) and the Methusalem foundation of the Flemish government. Computational resources were provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TRGrid e-Infrastructure), and HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA) a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC), which is funded by the Hercules foundation. We acknowledge the support from TUBITAK (Grant No. 115F024). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.44  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:151451UA @ admin @ c:irua:151451 Serial 5029  
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Author Scarabelli, L.; Schumacher, M.; Jimenez de Aberasturi, D.; Merkl, J.‐P.; Henriksen‐Lacey, M.; Milagres de Oliveira, T.; Janschel, M.; Schmidtke, C.; Bals, S.; Weller, H.; Liz‐Marzán, L.M. pdf  url
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  Title Encapsulation of Noble Metal Nanoparticles through Seeded Emulsion Polymerization as Highly Stable Plasmonic Systems Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 29 Pages 1809071  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The implementation of plasmonic nanoparticles in vivo remains hindered by important limitations such as biocompatibility, solubility in biological fluids, and physiological stability. A general and versatile protocol is presented, based on seeded emulsion polymerization, for the controlled encapsulation of gold and silver nanoparticles. This procedure enables the encapsulation of single nanoparticles as well as nanoparticle clusters inside a protecting polymer shell. Specifically, the efficient coating of nanoparticles of both metals is demonstrated, with final dimensions ranging between 50 and 200 nm, i.e., sizes of interest for bio-applications. Such hybrid nanocomposites display extraordinary stability in high ionic strength and oxidizing environments, along with high cellular uptake, and low cytotoxicity. Overall, the prepared nanostructures are promising candidates for plasmonic applications under biologically relevant conditions.  
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  Language Wos 000467109100024 Publication Date 2019-02-11  
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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 19 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes L.S. and M.S. contributed equally to this work. This work was supported by the Spanish MINECO (Grant MAT2017-86659-R), by the German Research Foundation (DFG, Grant LA 2901/1-1) and by the European Research Council (Grant 335078 COLOURATOM to S.B). The authors acknowledge funding from the European Commission Grant (EUSMI 731019 to S.B., L.M.L.-M). L.S. acknowledges funding from the American-Italian Cancer Foundation through a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. D.J.d.A. thanks MINECO for a Juan de la Cierva fellowship (IJCI-2015-24264). J.P.M. was financed by Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. (VCI). The authors thank Dr. Artur Feld, Dr. Andreas Kornowski and Stefan Werner (Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg) for their support. Approved Most recent IF: 12.124  
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Author Nerl, H.C.; Pokle, A.; Jones, L.; Müller‐Caspary, K.; Bos, K.H.W.; Downing, C.; McCarthy, E.K.; Gauquelin, N.; Ramasse, Q.M.; Lobato, I.; Daly, D.; Idrobo, J.C.; Van Aert, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sanvito, S.; Coleman, J.N.; Cucinotta, C.S.; Nicolosi, V. pdf  url
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  Title Self‐Assembly of Atomically Thin Chiral Copper Heterostructures Templated by Black Phosphorus Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 37 Pages 1903120  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Language Wos 000478478400001 Publication Date 2019-07-17  
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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 1 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes European Research Council, 2DNanoCaps TC2D CoG 3D2DPrint CoG Picometrics grant agreement No. 770887; Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, EP/P033555/1 EP/R029431 ; Science Foundation Ireland, HPC1600932 ; Approved Most recent IF: 12.124  
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Author Minjauw, M.M.; Solano, E.; Sree, S.P.; Asapu, R.; Van Daele, M.; Ramachandran, R.K.; Heremans, G.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Lenaerts, S.; Martens, J.A.; Detavernier, C.; Dendooven, J. pdf  doi
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  Title Plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition of silver using Ag(fod)(PEt3) and NH3-plasma Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 17 Pages 7114-7121  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract A plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (ALD) process using the Ag(fod)(PEt3) precursor [(triethylphosphine)(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethy1-3,5-octanedionate)silver(I)] in combination with NH3-plasma is reported. The steady growth rate of the reported process (0.24 +/- 0.03 nm/cycle) was found to be 6 times larger than that of the previously reported Ag ALD process based on the same precursor in combination with H-2-plasma (0.04 +/- 0.02 nm/cycle). The ALD characteristics of the H-2-plasma and NH3-plasma processes were verified. The deposited Ag films were polycrystalline face-centered cubic Ag for both processes. The film morphology was investigated by ex situ scanning electron microscopy and grazing-incidence small-angle X-ray scattering, and it was found that films grown with the NH3-plasma process exhibit a much higher particle areal density and smaller particle sizes on oxide substrates compared to those deposited using the H-2-plasma process. This control over morphology of the deposited Ag is important for applications in catalysis and plasmonics. While films grown with the H-2-plasma process had oxygen impurities (similar to 9 atom %) in the bulk, the main impurity for the NH3-plasma process was nitrogen (similar to 7 atom %). In situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy experiments suggest that these nitrogen impurities are derived from NH surface groups generated during the NH3-plasma, which interact with the precursor molecules during the precursor pulse. We propose that the reaction of these surface groups with the precursor leads to additional deposition of Ag atoms during the precursor pulse compared to the H-2-plasma process, which explains the enhanced growth rate of the NH3-plasma process.  
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  Language Wos 000410868600012 Publication Date 2017-08-09  
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  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 9 Open Access  
  Notes ; M.M.M. and J.D. acknowledge the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Vlaanderen (FWO Vlaanderen) for financial support through a personal research grant. We also acknowledge FWO Vlaanderen for providing project funding for this work. We are grateful to the ESRF staff for smoothly running the synchrotron and beamline facilities. We also thank Olivier Janssens for performing the SEM measurements and Stefaan Broekaert for mechanical assistance. J.A.M. acknowledges the Flemish Government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem). ; Approved Most recent IF: 9.466  
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Author Jorli, M.; Van Passel, S.; Saghdel, H.S. pdf  doi
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  Title External costs from fossil electricity generation : a review of the applied impact pathway approach Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Energy & Environment Abbreviated Journal Energ Environ-Uk  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 5 Pages 635-648  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract This paper reviews and compares 11 studies that have estimated external costs of fossil electricity generation by benefits transfer. These studies include 13 countries and most of these countries are developing countries. The impact pathway approach is applied to estimate the environmental impact arising from fossil fuel-fired power plant's air emission and the related damages on human health. The estimated damages are used to value the monetary external costs from fossil fuel electricity generation. The estimated external costs in the 13 countries vary from 0.51 to 213.5 USD (2005) per MWh due to differences in fossil fuel quality, location, technology, and efficiency of power plants and additionally differences in assumptions, monetization values, and impact estimations. Accounting for these externalities can indicate the actual costs of fossil energy. The results can be applied by policy makers to take measures to avoid additional costs and to apply newer and cleaner energy sources. The described methods in the selected studies for estimating the external costs with respect to incomplete local data can be applied as a useful example for other developing countries.  
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  Language Wos 000440685300001 Publication Date 2018-03-02  
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  ISSN 0958-305x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 0.302 Times cited 3 Open Access  
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Author Martínez-Dueñas, E.J.R.; de Jong van Coevorden, C.M.; Stukach, O.V.; Panokin, N.V.; Gielis, J.; Caratelli, D. url  doi
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  Title Electromagnetic modeling and design of a novel class of complementary split‐ring resonators Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication International journal of RF and microwave computer-aided engineering Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 4 Pages e21582  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract This research study reports the assessment of complementary split ring resonators based on Gielis transformation as basic elements for the design of high‐performance microwave components in printed technology. From the electromagnetic simulation of said structures, suitable equivalent circuit models are extracted and analyzed. Physical prototypes are fabricated and tested for design validation. The obtained results confirm that the adoption of supershaped geometries enables the synthesis of very compact scalable microwave filters.  
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  Language Wos 000460308500020 Publication Date 2018-11-19  
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  ISSN 1096-4290 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
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Author Christis, M.; Geerken, T.; Vercalsteren, A.; Vrancken, K.C.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Improving footprint calculations of small open economies : combining local with multi-regional input-output tables Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Economic systems research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 1 Pages 25-47  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract In a small, open and resource-poor economy, import and export dependency have an ever-growing impact on local policy decisions, which makes local (environmental) policy-makers increasingly depend on global data. This increases the interest in models that link local production and consumption data to global production, trade and environmental data. The recent increase in availability of global environmentally extended multi-regional input-output tables (EE-MRIO tables) provides an opportunity to link them with existing local environmentally extended input-output tables (EE-RIO tables). These combined tables make it possible (1) to analyse the links between local and global production and consumption and (2) to study global value chains, material use and environmental impacts simultaneously. However, estimations using input-output (I-O) analyses contain errors due to imperfect databases. In this article the magnitude of specification, aggregation and time errors are estimated and compared. The results show the need to combine local datasets with multi-regional ones and show that highest detailed (country and sector levels) as well as time series of I-O tables are the way forward for using I-O analyses in local policy-making. The paper provides guidance on trading off investments in model adoption and/or extension and the reliability of estimation results.  
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  ISSN 0953-5314 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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Author Nowak, D.; Florek, M.; Nowak, J.; Kwiatek, W.; Lekki, J.; Chevallier, P.; Hacura, A.; Wrzalik, R.; Ben-Nissan, B.; Van Grieken, R.; Kuczumow, A. pdf  doi
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  Title Morphology and the chemical make-up of the inorganic components of black corals Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 3 Pages 1029-1038  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Black corals (Cnidaria, Antipatharia) from three different sources were investigated with the aim of detecting inorganic components and their morphology. In general, the skeleton of black corals was composed of the chitin fibrils admixed with peptides and the chitin presence was confirmed by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR) and microRaman Microscopy, the latter giving the opportunity of tracing single fibrils and their location. The composition and concentrations of the inorganic components of the black corals were measured, using a scanning electron microprobe and micro-Particle Induced X-ray Emission (µ-PIXE). The application of such instruments enabled the estimation of the constituent distributions in a microscale. The mapping option was the most useful technique of making analyses in these studies, just to reveal the composition of chamber-like cells. Analysis of the morphology and microstructure showed that there were three distinct regions within the coral: a core and the cells encircled with adjacent interface gluing strips. The majority of the elements analyzed were selectively distributed and segregated in a striking way in mentioned distinctive zones of the skeleton and it was detected for the first time. The core area was characterized by the relatively elevated concentrations of Ca. The measurements gave extremely clear images of the distribution of particular elements in the skeletal tissue, with I, Ca, K and Fe much more concentrated in the gluing zones, while C, N, Na and Mg present in the interiors of particular skeletal cells. The distribution of some elements (Mg, Fe) and some compounds (chitin) and functional groups (SS, CI) allows differentiating the biological and mechanical functions of particular fragments of the rods. The kinds of elements and their concentrations measured were essentially in compliance with rare data available in the literature. The Raman technique gave the additional qualitative information about the structure of gluing zone and the chitin fibrils and surrounding matrix inside the cell interior.  
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  Language Wos 000266520400065 Publication Date 2008-09-10  
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  ISSN 0928-4931 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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Author da Costa, D.R.; Chaves, A.; Farias, G.A.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Valley filtering in graphene due to substrate-induced mass potential Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 21 Pages 215502  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The interaction of monolayer graphene with specific substrates may break its sublattice symmetry and results in unidirectional chiral states with opposite group velocities in the different Dirac cones (Zarenia et al 2012 Phys. Rev. B 86 085451). Taking advantage of this feature, we propose a valley filter based on a transversal mass kink for low energy electrons in graphene, which is obtained by assuming a defect region in the substrate that provides a change in the sign of the substrate-induced mass and thus creates a non-biased channel, perpendicular to the kink, for electron motion. By solving the time-dependent Schrodinger equation for the tight-binding Hamiltonian, we investigate the time evolution of a Gaussian wave packet propagating through such a system and obtain the transport properties of this graphene-based substrate-induced quantum point contact. Our results demonstrate that efficient valley filtering can be obtained, provided: (i) the electron energy is sufficiently low, i.e. with electrons belonging mostly to the lowest sub-band of the channel, and (ii) the channel length (width) is sufficiently long (narrow). Moreover, even though the transmission probabilities for each valley are significantly affected by impurities and defects in the channel region, the valley polarization in this system is shown to be robust against their presence.  
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  Language Wos 000400092700002 Publication Date 2017-04-24  
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  ISSN 0953-8984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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Author Leenaerts, O.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Volodin, A.; van Haesendonck, C. pdf  doi
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  Title The work function of few-layer graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 3 Pages 035003  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract A theoretical and experimental study of the work function of few-layer graphene is reported. The influence of the number of layers on the work function is investigated in the presence of a substrate, a molecular dipole layer, and combinations of the two. The work function of few-layer graphene is almost independent of the number of layers with only a difference between monolayer and multilayer graphene of about 60 meV. In the presence of a charge-donating substrate the charge distribution is found to decay exponentially away from the substrate and this is directly reflected in the work function of few-layer graphene. A dipole layer changes the work function only when placed in between the substrate and few-layer graphene through a change of the charge transfer between the two.  
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  Language Wos 000425250600002 Publication Date 2016-11-16  
  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 Times cited 61 Open Access  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:164938 Serial 8760  
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Author Debie, Y.; van Audenaerde, J.R.M.; Vandamme, T.; Croes, L.; Teuwen, L.-A.; Verbruggen, L.; Vanhoutte, G.; Marcq, E.; Verheggen, L.; Le Blon, D.; Peeters, B.; Goossens, M.; Pannus, P.; Ariën, K.K.; Anguille, S.; Janssens, A.; Prenen, H.; Smits, E.L.J.; Vulsteke, C.; Lion, E.; Peeters, M.; Van Dam, P.A. pdf  url
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  Title Humoral and cellular immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 after third dose BNT162b2 following double-dose vaccination with BNT162b2 versus ChAdOx1 in patients with cancer Type University Hospital Antwerp
  Year 2023 Publication Clinical cancer research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume (down) 29 Issue 3 Pages 635-646  
  Keywords University Hospital Antwerp; A1 Journal article; Laboratory for Experimental Hematology (LEH); Center for Oncological Research (CORE)  
  Abstract Purpose: Patients with cancer display reduced humoral responses after double-dose COVID-19 vaccination, whereas their cellular response is more comparable with that in healthy individuals. Recent studies demonstrated that a third vaccination dose boosts these immune responses, both in healthy people and patients with cancer. Because of the availability of many different COVID-19 vaccines, many people have been boosted with a different vaccine fromthe one used for double-dose vaccination. Data on such alternative vaccination schedules are scarce. This prospective study compares a third dose of BNT162b2 after double-dose BNT162b2 (homologous) versus ChAdOx1 (heterologous) vaccination in patients with cancer. Experimental Design: A total of 442 subjects (315 patients and 127 healthy) received a third dose of BNT162b2 (230 homologous vs. 212 heterologous). Vaccine-induced adverse events (AE) were captured up to 7 days after vaccination. Humoral immunity was assessed by SARS-CoV-2 anti-S1 IgG antibody levels and SARSCoV- 2 50% neutralization titers (NT50) against Wuhan and BA.1 Omicron strains. Cellular immunity was examined by analyzing CD4þ and CD8þ T-cell responses against SARS-CoV-2–specific S1 and S2 peptides. Results: Local AEs were more common after heterologous boosting. SARS-CoV-2 anti-S1 IgG antibody levels did not differ significantly between homologous and heterologous boosted subjects [GMT 1,755.90 BAU/mL (95% CI, 1,276.95–2,414.48) vs. 1,495.82 BAU/mL (95% CI, 1,131.48–1,977.46)]. However, homologous- boosted subjects show significantly higher NT50 values against BA.1 Omicron. Subjects receiving heterologous boosting demonstrated increased spike-specific CD8þ T cells, including higher IFNg and TNFa levels. Conclusions: In patients with cancer who received double-dose ChAdOx1, a third heterologous dose of BNT162b2 was able to close the gap in antibody response.  
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  Language Wos 000928414200001 Publication Date 2022-11-07  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1078-0432; 1557-3265 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 11.5 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 11.5; 2023 IF: 9.619  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:192500 Serial 9207  
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Author Szafran, B.; Bednarek, S.; Adamowski, J.; Tavernier, M.B.; Anisimovas, E.; Peeters, F.M. doi  openurl
  Title Accuracy of the Hartree-Fock method for Wigner molecules at high magnetic fields Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication European physical journal : D : atomic, molecular and optical physics Abbreviated Journal Eur Phys J D  
  Volume (down) 28 Issue 3 Pages 373-380  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Few-electron systems confined in two-dimensional parabolic quantum dots at high magnetic fields are studied by the Hartree-Fock (HF) and exact diagoiialization methods. A generalized multicenter Gaussian basis is proposed in the HF method. A comparison of the HF and exact, results allows as to discuss the relevance of the symmetry of the charge density distribution for the accuracy of the HF method. It is shown that the energy estimates obtained with the broken-symmetry HF wave functions become exact in the infinite magnetic-field limit. In this limit the charge density of the broken-symmetry solution call be identified with the classical charge distribution.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor  
  Language Wos 000220378400008 Publication Date 2004-03-19  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1434-6060;1434-6079; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.288 Times cited 14 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.288; 2004 IF: 1.692  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103246 Serial 43  
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Author Berdiyorov, G.; Harrabi, K.; Maneval, J.P.; Peeters, F.M. url  doi
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  Title Effect of pinning on the response of superconducting strips to an external pulsed current Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Superconductor science and technology Abbreviated Journal Supercond Sci Tech  
  Volume (down) 28 Issue 28 Pages 025004  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Using the anisotropic time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau theory we study the effect of ordered and disordered pinning on the time response of superconducting strips to an external current that switched on abruptly. The pinning centers result in a considerable delay of the response time of the system to such abrupt switching on of the current, whereas the output voltage is always larger when pinning is present. The resistive state in both cases are characterized either by dynamically stable phase-slip centers/lines or expanding in-time hot-spots, which are the main mechanisms for dissipation in current-carrying superconductors. We find that hot-spots are always initiated by the phase-slip state. However, the range of the applied current for the phase-slip state increases significantly when pinning is introduced. Qualitative changes are observed in the dynamics of the superconducting condensate in the presence of pinning.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor  
  Language Wos 000351046300010 Publication Date 2014-12-31  
  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 19 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by EU Marie Curie (Project No: 253057), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia, under the IN131034 DSR project. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.878; 2015 IF: 2.325  
  Call Number c:irua:125491 Serial 829  
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