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Author Pereira, J.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Costa Filho, R.N.; Farias, G.A.
Title Landau levels in graphene bilayer quantum dots Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 79 Issue 19 Pages 195403,1-195403,5
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate localized electron and hole states in parabolic quantum dots of biased graphene bilayers in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. These quantum dots can be created by means of nanostructured gates or by position-dependent doping, which can create a gap in the otherwise gapless dispersion of a graphene bilayer. Numerical results show the energy levels of confined electrons and holes as a function of the dot parameters and the magnetic field. Remarkable crossings of energy levels are found.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos (down) 000266501300102 Publication Date 2009-05-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77401 Serial 1774
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Author Berdiyorov, G.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Kinematic vortex-antivortex lines in strongly driven superconducting stripes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 19 Issue 18 Pages 184506,1-184506,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract In the framework of the time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau formalism, we study the resistive state of a submicron superconducting stripe in the presence of a longitudinal current. Sufficiently strong current leads to phase slippage between the leads, which is manifested as oppositely charged kinematic vortices moving in opposite directions perpendicular to applied drive. Depending on the distribution of superconducting current density the vortex-antivortex either nucleate in the middle of the stripe and are expelled laterally or enter on opposite sides of the sample and are driven together to annihilation. We distinguish between the two scenarios as a function of relevant parameters and show how the creation/annihilation point of the vortex-antivortex and their individual velocity can be manipulated by applied magnetic field and current.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos (down) 000266501200091 Publication Date 2009-05-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 75 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77400 Serial 1756
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Author Geurts, R.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Second generation of vortex-antivortex states in mesoscopic superconductors: stabilization by artificial pinning Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 79 Issue 17 Pages 174508,1-174508,5
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Antagonistic symmetries of superconducting polygons and their induced multivortex states in a homogeneous magnetic field may lead to the appearance of antivortices in the vicinity of the superconducting/normal-state boundary (where mesoscopic confinement is particularly strong). Resulting vortex-antivortex (V-Av) molecules match the sample symmetry but are extremely sensitive to defects and fluctuations and remain undetected experimentally. Here we show that V-Av states can reappear deep in the superconducting state due to an array of perforations in a polygonal setting, surrounding a central hole. Such states are no longer caused by the symmetry of the sample but rather by pinning itself, which prevents the vortex-antivortex annihilation. As a result, even micron size, clearly spaced V-Av molecules can be stabilized in large mesoscopic samples.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos (down) 000266501100098 Publication Date 2009-05-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77399 Serial 2956
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Author Berdiyorov, G.R.; Elmurodov, A.K.; Peeters, F.M.; Vodolazov, D.Y.
Title Finite-size effect on the resistive state in a mesoscopic type-II superconducting stripe Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 79 Issue 17 Pages 174506,1-174506,6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Within the time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau (TDGL) theory we studied the creation of phase-slip lines and the interplay with a vortex lattice in a finite-length superconducting thin stripe with finite-size normal metal leads. In zero magnetic field and with increasing transport current phase-slip lines appear across the sample leading to distinct jumps in the current-voltage characteristics. When a magnetic field is applied, the moving vortex lattice becomes rearranged by the external current and fast and slow moving vortex channels are formed. Curved vortex channels are observed near the normal contacts. We found the remarkable result that at small applied magnetic field the normal-state transition current is increased as compared to the one at zero magnetic field. This effect is more pronounced for larger values of the parameter in the TDGL formalism. This unusual field-induced increase in the critical current is a consequence of the nonuniform distribution of the current in the sample.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos (down) 000266501100096 Publication Date 2009-05-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 36 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77398 Serial 1196
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Author Nguyen, H.L.; Braun, M.; Szaloki, I.; Baeyens, W.; Van Grieken, R.; Leermakers, M.
Title Tracing the metal pollution history of the Tisza River through the analysis of a sediment depth profile Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Water, air and soil pollution Abbreviated Journal
Volume 200 Issue Pages 119-132
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The vertical profiles of 20 major and trace metals were investigated along a 180-cm-long sediment core, which was sampled at Kiss-Janosne-Holt Tisza, an oxbow lake located in the upper part of the Tisza River in Hungary. The vertical profiles showed sharp peaks at different depths, reflecting historical pollution events and unusual changes of river water characteristics. Five different groups of metals, containing metals which were strongly correlated and showing a similar behaviour, could be distinguished by factor analysis. Six areas, with variable degrees and types of contamination, were classified in the sediment core with cluster analysis. The most polluted sections were found in the upper 50-cm part (significantly contaminated by Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd and Hg) and the deeper 100120-cm part (characterised by high concentrations of metals associated with mining activities, such as Fe and Mn, as well as Cu, Zn and Pb). In recent years, important pollution events, such as the one which took place in March of 2000, were the reason for pollution of the upper sediment layers, whereas mining activities during the last century were responsible for the pollution of the deeper core sections.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos (down) 000266487700012 Publication Date 2008-10-29
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0049-6979; 1573-2932 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:77257 Serial 8695
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Author Bogaerts, A.; Bultinck, E.; Eckert, M.; Georgieva, V.; Mao, M.; Neyts, E.; Schwaederlé, L.
Title Computer modeling of plasmas and plasma-surface interactions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Plasma processes and polymers Abbreviated Journal Plasma Process Polym
Volume 6 Issue 5 Pages 295-307
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract In this paper, an overview is given of different modeling approaches used for describing gas discharge plasmas, as well as plasma-surface interactions. A fluid model is illustrated for describing the detailed plasma chemistry in capacitively coupled rf discharges. The strengths and limitations of Monte Carlo simulations and of a particle-in-cell-Monte Carlo collisions model are explained for a magnetron discharge, whereas the capabilities of a hybrid Monte Carlo-fluid approach are illustrated for a direct current glow discharge used for spectrochemical analysis of materials. Finally, some examples of molecular dynamics simulations, for the purpose of plasma-deposition, are given.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos (down) 000266471800003 Publication Date 2009-04-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1612-8850;1612-8869; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.846 Times cited 18 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.846; 2009 IF: 4.037
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76833 Serial 461
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Author Lin, N.S.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Unconventional vortex dynamics in mesoscopic superconducting corbino disks Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 102 Issue 19 Pages 197003,1-197003,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The discrete shell structure of vortex matter strongly influences the flux dynamics in mesoscopic superconducting Corbino disks. While the dynamical behavior is well understood in large and in very small disks, in the intermediate-size regime it occurs to be much more complex and unusual, due to (in)commensurability between the vortex shells. We demonstrate unconventional vortex dynamics (inversion of shell velocities with respect to the gradient driving force) and angular melting (propagating from the boundary where the shear stress is minimum, towards the center) in mesoscopic Corbino disks.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos (down) 000266207700063 Publication Date 2009-05-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9007;1079-7114; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 18 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2009 IF: 7.328
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77396 Serial 3800
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Author Papp, G.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Magneto-ballistic transport through micro-structured junctions on a curved two-dimensional electron gas Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Solid state communications Abbreviated Journal Solid State Commun
Volume 149 Issue 19/20 Pages 778-780
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate theoretically the ballistic transport in a two-dimensional electron gas, which is rolled up as a tube and is micro-structured into a Hall bar. A uniform magnetic field applied to such a curved surface results in a non-uniform perpendicular magnetic field. The bend resistances become asymmetric with respect to the orientation of the magnetic field due to the varying magnetic field along the junction. The resistance asymmetry is strongly affected by corrugation due to the varying mobility along different crystallographic directions. We compare our results with a recent transport measurement.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos (down) 000266149900011 Publication Date 2009-03-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0038-1098; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.554 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.554; 2009 IF: 1.837
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77580 Serial 1897
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Author Covaci, L.; Berciu, M.
Title Polaron formation in the presence of Rashba spin-orbit coupling: implications for spintronics Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical Review Letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 102 Issue 18 Pages 186403
Keywords A1 Journal article
Abstract We study the effects of the Rashba spin-orbit coupling on polaron formation, using a suitable generalization of the momentum average approximation. While previous work on a parabolic band model found that spin-orbit coupling increases the effective mass, we show that the opposite holds for a tight-binding model, unless both the spin-orbit and the electron-phonon couplings are weak. It is thus possible to lower the effective mass of the polaron by increasing the spin-orbit coupling. We also show that when the spin-orbit coupling is large as compared to the phonon energy, the polaron retains only one of the spin-polarized bands in its coherent spectrum. This has major implications for the propagation of spin-polarized currents in such materials, and thus for spintronic applications.
Address Department of Physics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z1
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language English Wos (down) 000265948600049 Publication Date 2009-05-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9007 ISBN Additional Links
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 25 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2009 IF: 7.328
Call Number UA @ lucian @ Serial 4434
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Author Masir, M.R.; Matulis, A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Quasibound states of Schrödinger and Dirac electrons in a magnetic quantum dot Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 79 Issue 15 Pages 155451,1-155451,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The properties of a two-dimensional electron are investigated in the presence of a circular step magnetic-field profile. Both electrons with parabolic dispersion as well as Dirac electrons with linear dispersion are studied. We found that in such a magnetic quantum dot no electrons can be confined. Nevertheless close to the Landau levels quasibound states can exist with a rather long lifetime.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265944200140 Publication Date 2009-04-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 55 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77026 Serial 2800
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Author Barbier, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M.; Pereira, J.M.
Title Bilayer graphene with single and multiple electrostatic barriers: band structure and transmission Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 79 Issue 15 Pages 155402,1-155402,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We evaluate the electronic transmission and conductance in bilayer graphene through a finite number of potential barriers. Further, we evaluate the dispersion relation in a bilayer graphene superlattice with a periodic potential applied to both layers. As a model we use the tight-binding Hamiltonian in the continuum approximation. For zero bias the dispersion relation shows a finite gap for carriers with zero momentum in the direction parallel to the barriers. This is in contrast to single-layer graphene where no such gap was found. A gap also appears for a finite bias. Numerical results for the energy spectrum, conductance, and the density of states are presented and contrasted with those pertaining to single-layer graphene.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265944200091 Publication Date 2009-04-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 74 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77025 Serial 235
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Author Tadić, M.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Excitonic properties of strained triple quantum-ring molecules Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : B : solid state Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume 79 Issue 15 Pages 153305,1-153305,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The tunneling coupling in three vertically stacked (In,Ga)As/GaAs quantum rings is investigated. With increasing inter-ring separation (d), we find that the nonuniform strain results into a crossing of the lowest-energy electron states. Strain is also responsible for an increase in the ground electron energy above the level in the single quantum ring. The ground hole energy level exhibits decrease when d decreases, which is typical for antibonding states in an unstrained structure. These effects lead to a local maximum in the dependence of the ground-state exciton energy on d. Our theoretical results compare well with recent photoluminescence measurements but deviate considerably from the calculations for flat bands in quantum-ring molecules. We conclude that the nonuniform character of the strain distribution gives rise to a peculiar exciton hybridization in self-assembled quantum-ring molecules.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265944200018 Publication Date 2009-04-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77024 Serial 1123
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Author Yang, W.; Nelissen, K.; Kong, M.; Zeng, Z.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Structure of binary colloidal systems confined in a quasi-one-dimensional channel Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
Volume 79 Issue 4 Pages 041406,1-041406,6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The structural properties of a binary colloidal quasi-one-dimensional system confined in a narrow channel are investigated through modified Monte Carlo simulations. Two species of particles with different magnetic moment interact through a repulsive dipole-dipole force are confined in a quasi-one-dimensional channel. The impact of three decisive parameters (the density of particles, the magnetic-moment ratio, and the fraction between the two species) on the transition from disordered phase to crystal-like phases and the transitions among the different mixed phases are summarized in a phase diagram.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265941300077 Publication Date 2009-04-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2009 IF: 2.400
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77021 Serial 3308
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Author Smeulders, G.; Meynen, V.; van Baelen, G.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Maes, B.U.W.; Cool, P.
Title Rapid microwave-assisted synthesis of benzene bridged periodic mesoporous organosilicas Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of materials chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Mater Chem
Volume 19 Issue 19 Pages 3042-3048
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY)
Abstract Following extended use in organic chemistry, microwave-assisted synthesis is gaining more importance in the field of inorganic chemistry, especially for the synthesis of nanoporous materials. It offers some major advantages such as a significant shortening of the synthesis time and an improved promotion of nucleation. In the research here reported, microwave technology is applied for the synthesis of benzene bridged PMOs (periodic mesoporous organosilicas). PMOs are one of the latest innovations in the field of hybrid ordered mesoporous materials and have attracted much attention because of their feasibility in electronics, catalysis, separation and sorption applications. The different synthesis steps (stirring, aging and extraction) of the classical PMO synthesis are replaced by microwave-assisted synthesis steps. The characteristics of the as-synthesized materials are evaluated by X-ray diffraction, N2-sorption, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning- and transmission electron microscopy. The microwave-assisted synthesis drastically reduces the synthesis time by more than 40 hours without any loss in structural properties, such as mesoscale and molecular ordering. The porosity of the PMO materials has even been improved by more than 25%. Moreover, the number of handling/transfer steps and amounts of chemicals and waste are drastically reduced. The study also shows that there is a clear time (1 to 3 hours) and temperature frame (373 K to 403 K) wherein synthesis of benzene bridged PMO is optimal. In conclusion, the microwave-assisted synthesis pathway allows an improved material to be obtained in a more economical way i.e. a much shorter time with fewer chemicals and less waste.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265919300024 Publication Date 2009-03-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0959-9428;1364-5501; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes Fwo; Iwt Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76844 Serial 2810
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Author Bharathy, M.; Gemmill, W.R.; Fox, A.H.; Darriet, J.; Smith, M.D.; Hadermann, J.; Remy, M.S.; zur Loye, H.-C.
Title Synthesis and magnetic properties of rare earth ruthenates, Ln5Ru2O12 (Ln=Pr, Nd, SmTb) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem
Volume 182 Issue 5 Pages 1164-1170
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Single crystals of Ln5Ru2O12 (Ln=Pr, Nd, SmTb) were grown out of either NaOH or KOH fluxes in sealed silver tubes. The crystals of all the phases were observed to be twinned as confirmed by TEM studies. The series crystallize in the C2/m monoclinic system with lattice parameters, a=12.4049(4)12.7621(6) Å, b=5.8414(2)5.9488(3) Å, c=7.3489(2)7.6424(4) Å, β=107.425(3)107.432(2)° and Z=2. The crystal structure is isotypic with the defect/disorder model of Ln5Re2O12 (Ln = Y, Gd) and consists of one dimensional edge shared RuO6 octahedral chains separated by a two dimensional LnOx polyhedral framework. Magnetic measurements indicate paramagnetic and antiferromagnetic behavior for Ln=Nd, SmGd and Ln=Tb, respectively.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265893700027 Publication Date 2009-02-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77052 Serial 3433
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Author Leenaerts, O.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Adsorption of small molecules on graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Microelectronics journal Abbreviated Journal Microelectron J
Volume 40 Issue 4/5 Pages 860-862
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate the adsorption process of small molecules on graphene through first-principles calculations and show the presence of two main charge transfer mechanisms. Which mechanism is the dominant one depends on the magnetic properties of the adsorbing molecules. We explain these mechanisms through the density of states of the system and the molecular orbitals of the adsorbates, and demonstrate the possible difficulties in calculating the charge transfer from first principles between a graphene sheet and a molecule. Our results are in good agreement with experiment.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Luton Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265870200058 Publication Date 2008-12-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0026-2692; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.163 Times cited 116 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.163; 2009 IF: 0.778
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77030 Serial 65
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Author Slachmuylders, A.F.; Partoens, B.; Magnus, W.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Neutral shallow donors near a metallic interface Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Microelectronics journal Abbreviated Journal Microelectron J
Volume 40 Issue 4/5 Pages 753-755
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The effect of a metallic gate on the bound states of a shallow donor located near the gate is studied. We calculate the energy spectrum as a function of the distance between the metallic gate and the donor and find an anti-crossing behavior in the energy levels for certain distances. We show how a transverse electric field can tune the average position of the electron with respect to the metallic gate and the impurity.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Luton Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265870200024 Publication Date 2009-02-04
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0026-2692; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.163 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.163; 2009 IF: 0.778
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77029 Serial 2296
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Author Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Rompaey, S.; Mankevich, A.S.; Korsakov, I.E.
Title Comment on ALaMn2O6-y (A = K, Rb): novel ferromagnetic manganites exhibiting negative giant magnetoresistance Type Editorial
Year 2009 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
Volume 21 Issue 9 Pages 2000-2001
Keywords Editorial; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265781000036 Publication Date 2009-04-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77055 Serial 411
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Author Kips, R.; Pidduck, A.J.; Houlton, M.R.; Leenaers, A.; Mace, J.D.; Marie, O.; Pointurier, F.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Taylor, P.D.P.; van den Berghe, S.; van Espen, P.; Van Grieken, R.; Wellum, R.
Title Determination of fluorine in uranium oxyfluoride particles as an indicator of particle age Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal
Volume 64 Issue 3 Pages 199-207
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
Abstract As swipe samples from enrichment activities typically contain uranium particles with a detectable amount of fluorine, the question was raised whether the analysis of fluorine in particles could complement the information on the uranium isotope ratios. For this, uranium oxyfluoride particles were prepared from the controlled hydrolysis of uranium hexafluoride (UF6). The relative amount of fluorine was characterized by scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDX), as well as ion-microprobe secondary ion mass spectrometry (IM-SIMS). Of particular interest was the assessment of the reduction of the amount of fluorine over time, and after exposure to UV-light and high temperatures. Micro-Raman spectrometry (MRS) was applied to look for differences in molecular structure between these various sample types. Both SEM-EDX and IM-SIMS showed a general reduction of the fluorine-to-uranium ratio after 12 years of storage. The exposure to UV-light and high temperatures was found to have accelerated the loss of fluorine. A distinct peak at 865 cm− 1 Raman shift was detected for the majority of particles analyzed by MRS. For the particles that were heat-treated, the Raman spectra were similar to the spectrum of U3O8. Although often large variations were observed between particles from the same sample, the three particle measurement techniques (IM-SIMS, SEM-EDX and MRS) showed some consistent trends. They therefore appear promising in terms of the ability to place bounds on particle age, as well as shedding light on the complex processes involved in UO2F2 particle ageing.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265755600002 Publication Date 2008-12-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0584-8547; 1873-3565 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:77057 Serial 7780
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Author Van Tendeloo, G.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Antipov, E.V.
Title Advanced electron microscopy and its possibilities to solve complex structures: application to transition metal oxides Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of materials chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Mater Chem
Volume 19 Issue 18 Pages 2660-2670
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Design and optimization of materials properties can only be performed through a thorough knowledge of the structure of the compound. In this feature article we illustrate the possibilities of advanced electron microscopy in materials science and solid state chemistry. The different techniques are briefly discussed and several examples are given where the structures of complex oxides, often with a modulated structure, have been solved using electron microscopy.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265740600002 Publication Date 2009-02-04
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0959-9428;1364-5501; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77065 Serial 68
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Author Dubourdieu, C.; Rauwel, E.; Roussel, H.; Ducroquet, F.; Hollaender, B.; Rossell, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lhostis, S.; Rushworth, S.
Title Addition of yttrium into HfO2 films: microstructure and electrical properties Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films Abbreviated Journal J Vac Sci Technol A
Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages 503-514
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The cubic phase of HfO2 was stabilized by addition of yttrium in thin films grown on Si/SiO2 by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition. The cubic phase was obtained for contents of 6.5 at. % Y or higher at a temperature as low as 470 °C. The complete compositional range (from 1.5 to 99.5 at. % Y) was investigated. The crystalline structure of HfO2 was determined from x-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and attenuated total-reflection infrared spectroscopy. For cubic films, the continuous increase in the lattice parameter indicates the formation of a solid-solution HfO2Y2O3. As shown by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, yttrium silicate is formed at the interface with silicon; the interfacial layer thickness increases with increasing yttrium content and increasing film thickness. The dependence of the intrinsic relative permittivity r as a function of Y content was determined. It exhibits a maximum of ~30 for ~8.8 at. % Y. The cubic phase is stable upon postdeposition high-temperature annealing at 900 °C under NH3.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265739100016 Publication Date 2009-05-02
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 29 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.374; 2009 IF: 1.297
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77054 Serial 58
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Author Petrović, D.; Martens, T.; van Dijk, J.; Brok, W.J.M.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Modeling of a dielectric barrier discharge used as a flowing chemical reactor Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of physics : conference series Abbreviated Journal
Volume 133 Issue Pages 012023,1-012023,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Our aim is to develop and optimize a model for a dielectric barrier discharge used as a chemical reactor for gas treatment. In order to determine the optimum operating conditions, we have studied the influence of the gas flow rate, reactor geometry and applied voltage parameters on the discharge characteristics. For this purpose, a two-dimensional time-dependent fluid model has been applied to an atmospheric pressure DBD in helium with nitrogen impurities, in a cylindrical geometry. The numerical model is based on the continuity and flux equations for each type of particles treated, the electron energy equation and the Poisson equation. The gas flow is incorporated in the flux equations as a source term. The set of coupled partial differential equations is solved by the so-called modified strongly implicit method. The background gas flow is numerically treated separately, assuming in the model that there is no influence of the plasma on the flow. Indeed, the gas convection velocity is calculated using the commercial code Fluent and it is used as input into the 2D fluid model. The plasma characteristics have been studied in terms of gas flow rate, applied voltage amplitude and frequency, and geometrical effects. The electric currents as a function of time for a given applied potential have been obtained, as well as the number densities and fluxes of plasma species.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265684100023 Publication Date 2008-11-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1742-6596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 6 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71282 Serial 2115
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Author Idrissi, H.; Ryelandt, L.; Veron, M.; Schryvers, D.; Jacques, P.J.
Title Is there a relationship between the stacking fault character and the activated mode of plasticity of FeMn-based austenitic steels? Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Scripta materialia Abbreviated Journal Scripta Mater
Volume 60 Issue 11 Pages 941-944
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract By changing the testing temperature, an austenitic FeMnAlSi alloy presents either å-martensite transformation or mechanical twinning during straining. In order to understand the nucleation and growth mechanisms involved in both phenomena, defects and particularly stacking faults, were characterized by transmission electron microscopy. It is observed that the character of the stacking faults also changes (from extrinsic to intrinsic) together with the temperature and the activated mode of plasticity.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos (down) 000265359900005 Publication Date 2009-02-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1359-6462; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.747 Times cited 84 Open Access
Notes Iap Approved Most recent IF: 3.747; 2009 IF: 2.949
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77276 Serial 1751
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Author Zelaya, E.; Tolley, A.; Condo, A.M.; Schumacher, G.
Title Swift heavy ion irradiation of Cu-Zn-Al and Cu-Al-Ni alloys Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat
Volume 21 Issue 18 Pages 185009-185009,8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The effects produced by swift heavy ions in the martensitic (18R) and austenitic phase (beta) of Cu based shape memory alloys were characterized. Single crystal samples with a surface normal close to [210](18R) and [001](beta) were irradiated with 200 MeV of Kr(15+), 230 MeV of Xe(15+), 350 and 600 MeV of Au(26+) and Au(29+). Changes in the microstructure were studied with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). It was found that swift heavy ion irradiation induced nanometer sized defects in the 18R martensitic phase. In contrast, a hexagonal close-packed phase formed on the irradiated surface of beta phase samples. HRTEM images of the nanometer sized defects observed in the 18R martensitic phase were compared with computer simulated images in order to interpret the origin of the observed contrast. The best agreement was obtained when the defects were assumed to consist of local composition modulations.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos (down) 000264934400014 Publication Date 2009-03-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0953-8984;1361-648X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.649; 2009 IF: 1.964
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94551 Serial 3399
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Author Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A.; Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.
Title Temperature-dependent Debye-Waller factors for semiconductors with the wurtzite-type structure Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Acta crystallographica: section A: foundations of crystallography Abbreviated Journal Acta Crystallogr A
Volume 65 Issue Pages 227-231
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We computed Debye-Waller factors in the temperature range from 0.1 to 1000 K for AlN, GaN, InN, ZnO and CdO with the wurtzite-type structure. The Debye-Waller factors were derived from phonon densities of states obtained from Hellmann-Feynman forces computed within the density-functional-theory formalism. The temperature dependences of the Debye-Waller factors were fitted and fit parameters are given.
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Publisher Place of Publication Copenhagen Editor
Language Wos (down) 000264927100006 Publication Date 2009-03-12
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0108-7673; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.725 Times cited 23 Open Access
Notes Fwo G.0425.05; Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 5.725; 2009 IF: 49.926
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74565 Serial 3497
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Author Vandevoorde, D.; Pamplona, M.; Schalm, O.; Vanhellemont, Y.; Cnudde, V.; Verhaeven, E.
Title Contact sponge method : performance of a promising tool for measuring the initial water absorption Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of cultural heritage Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 1 Pages 41-47
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Porous limestone and mortar are able to absorb large quantities of water. This phenomenon will accelerate the deterioration of the material. In such cases, the material might be treated with a hydrophobic product, which creates a superficial layer that hampers the penetration of water. In order to decide if such a treatment should be applied or not, the water absorbing behaviour of the material should be measured. With the same measuring technique the efficiency of the hydrophobic barrier can be evaluated. Moreover, it allows the monitoring of such barriers as a function of time. At the same time, the water absorption of porous stone material is an indication of the degree of deterioration and its sensitivity to future deterioration. Up to now, two different measuring techniques exist, but one can only be used in laboratory and the other, which can be operated in laboratory as well as in situ, is not always reliable for in situ analyses. This article proposes an alternative method: the contact sponge method. This recently developed method was tested on non-treated porous stone materials in a laboratory environment in order to evaluate its performance in comparison with the two existing methods.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos (down) 000264831900005 Publication Date 2009-03-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1296-2074 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:115023 Serial 7728
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Author Ariskin, D.A.; Schweigert, I.V.; Alexandrov, A.L.; Bogaerts, A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Modeling of chemical processes in the low pressure capacitive radio frequency discharges in a mixture of Ar/C2H2 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys
Volume 105 Issue 6 Pages 063305,1-063305,9
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract We study the properties of a capacitive 13.56 MHz discharge with a mixture of Ar/C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub> taking into account the plasmochemistry and growth of heavy hydrocarbons. A hybrid model was developed to combine the kinetic description for electron motion and the fluid approach for negative and positive ion transports and plasmochemical processes. A significant change in plasma parameters related to injection of 5.8% portion of acetylene in argon was observed and analyzed. We found that the electronegativity of the mixture is about 30%. The densities of negatively and positively charged heavy hydrocarbons are sufficiently large to be precursors for the formation of nanoparticles in the discharge volume.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos (down) 000264774000059 Publication Date 2009-03-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 21 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2009 IF: 2.072
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74496 Serial 2121
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Author van der Snickt, G.; Dik, J.; Cotte, M.; Janssens, K.; Jaroszewicz, J.; de Nolf, W.; Groenewegen, J.; van der Loeff, L.
Title Characterization of a degraded cadmium yellow (CdS) pigment in an oil painting by means of synchrotron radiation based X-ray techniques Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Chem
Volume 81 Issue 7 Pages 2600-2610
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract On several paintings of James Ensor (1860−1949), a gradual fading of originally bright yellow areas, painted with the pigment cadmium yellow (CdS), is observed. Additionally, in some areas exposed to light, the formation of small white-colored globules on top of the original paint surface is observed. In this paper the chemical transformation leading to the color change and to the formation of the globules is elucidated. Microscopic X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (ì-XANES) experiments show that sulfur, originally present in sulfidic form (S2−), is oxidized during the transformation to the sulfate form (S6+). Upon formation (at or immediately below the surface), the highly soluble cadmium sulfate is assumed to be transported to the surface in solution and reprecipitates there, forming the whitish globules. The presence of cadmium sulfate (CdSO4·2H2O) and ammonium cadmium sulfate [(NH4)2Cd(SO4)2] at the surface is confirmed by microscopic X-ray diffraction measurements, where the latter salt is suspected to result from a secondary reaction of cadmium sulfate with ammonia. Measurements performed on cross sections reveal that the oxidation front has penetrated into the yellow paint down to ca. 1−2 ìm. The morphology and elemental distribution of the paint and degradation product were examined by means of scanning electron microscopy equipped with an energy-dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS) and synchrotron radiation based micro-X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (SR ì-XRF). In addition, ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence photography (UIVFP) revealed itself to be a straightforward technique for documenting the occurrence of this specific kind of degradation on a macroscale by painting conservators.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos (down) 000264759400025 Publication Date 2009-03-11
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-2700; 5206-882x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.32 Times cited 91 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.32; 2009 IF: 5.214
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:76415 Serial 5501
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Author Tomecka, D.M.; Kamieniarz, G.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Ground state configurations and melting of two-dimensional non-uniformly charged classical clusters Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of physics : condensed matter Abbreviated Journal J Phys-Condens Mat
Volume 21 Issue 15 Pages 155301,1-155301,7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We consider classical two-dimensional (2D) Coulomb clusters consisting of two species containing five particles with charge q1 and five with charge q2, respectively. Using Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we investigated the ground state configurations as well as radial and angular displacements of particles as a function of temperature and their dependence on the ratio q = q2/q1. We found new configurations and a new multi-step melting behavior for q sufficiently different from the uniform charge limit q = 1.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos (down) 000264708600007 Publication Date 2009-03-18
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0953-8984;1361-648X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.649 Times cited 2 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.649; 2009 IF: 1.964
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76412 Serial 1384
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Author Li, B.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.; Magnus, W.
Title Dielectric mismatch effect on coupled impurity states in a freestanding nanowire Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Microelectronics journal Abbreviated Journal Microelectron J
Volume 40 Issue 3 Pages 446-448
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We studied the coupled impurity states in a freestanding semiconductor nanowire (NW), within the effective mass approximation and including the effect of the dielectric mismatch, by using finite element method. Bonding and anti-bonding states are found and their energies converge with increasing distance di between the two impurities. The dependence of the binding energy on the wire radius R and the distance di between the two impurities is investigated, and we compare it with the result of a freestanding NW that contains a single impurity.
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Publisher Place of Publication Luton Editor
Language Wos (down) 000264694700017 Publication Date 2008-07-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0026-2692; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.163 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.163; 2009 IF: 0.778
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76410 Serial 690
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