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Author |
Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Structural, chemical and electronic characterization of ceramic materials using quantitative (scanning) transmission electron microscopy |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2007 |
Publication |
Microscopy and microanalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Microanal |
Volume |
13 |
Issue |
S:3 |
Pages |
332-333 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge, Mass. |
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Publication Date |
2008-02-13 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1431-9276;1435-8115; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record |
Impact Factor |
1.891 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2007 IF: 1.941 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96553 |
Serial |
3224 |
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Author |
Batenburg, K.J.; Bals, S.; Sijbers, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
DART explained: how to carry out a discrete tomography reconstruction |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2008 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
295-296 |
Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Springer |
Place of Publication |
Berlin |
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0000-00-00 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
978-3-540-85154-7 |
ISBN |
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UA library record |
Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77914 |
Serial |
606 |
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Author |
Lisiecki, I.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Pileni, M.P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Enhanced stability against oxidation due to 2D self-organisation of hcp cobalt nanocrystals |
Type |
H1 Book chapter |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2008 |
Publication |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
273-274 |
Keywords |
H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Springer |
Place of Publication |
Berlin |
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0000-00-00 |
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ISBN |
978-3-540-85226-1 |
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UA library record |
Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87610 |
Serial |
1055 |
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Author |
Montoya, E.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Redeposition and differential sputtering of La in transmission electron microscopy samples of LaAIO3/SrTiO3 multilayers prepared by focused ion beam |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of microscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Microsc-Oxford |
Volume |
231 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
359-363 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000259611000001 |
Publication Date |
2008-08-28 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0022-2720;1365-2818; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
Impact Factor |
1.692 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Notes |
The authors are grateful to M. Huijben and G. Rijnders of the MESA+ group at the University of Twente (NI) for the growth of the multilayers. This work has been performed under the Interuniversity Attraction Poles programme – Belgian State Belgian Science Policy. The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure initiative. Part of this work was performed with financial support from the European Union under the framework 6 programme, under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference No. 02601.9 ESTEEM). |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.692; 2008 IF: 1.409 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76522 |
Serial |
2849 |
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Author |
Krsmanovic, R.; Bals, S.; Bertoni, G.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Structural characterization of Er-doped Li2O-Al2O3-SiO2 glass ceramics |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2008 |
Publication |
Optical materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Opt Mater |
Volume |
30 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
1183-1188 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Particularly favourable properties of glass ceramics are developed on the basis of two key advantages of these materials: the variation of chemical composition and of microstructure. Therefore, detailed structural and chemical information are necessary to get insight in novel glass ceramic materials. We present here two examples of Er-doped Li2O-Al2O3-SiO2, with different quantities of ZrO2, both obtained with sol-gel synthesis. Different transmission electron microscopy techniques: conventional TEM, HRTEM, and EELS are used and the results are compared with those previously obtained with XRD and Rietveld analysis. We also demonstrate the 3D reconstruction, obtained from HAADF-STEM imaging, to determine the morphology of nanosize precipitates in these composites. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000254419100035 |
Publication Date |
2007-07-11 |
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Series Title |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0925-3467; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.238 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Iap-V1; Esteem |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.238; 2008 IF: 1.714 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70004 |
Serial |
3219 |
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Author |
Van Aert, S.; Bals, S.; Chang, L.Y.; den Dekker, A.J.; Kirkland, A.I.; Van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
The benefits of statistical parameter estimation theory for quantitative interpretation of electron microscopy data |
Type |
H1 Book chapter |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2008 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
97-98 |
Keywords |
H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Publisher |
Springer |
Place of Publication |
Berlin |
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Wos |
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Publication Date |
2009-03-17 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
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ISBN |
978-3-540-85154-7 |
Additional Links |
UA library record |
Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:136865 |
Serial |
4493 |
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Author |
Batenburg, K.J.; Bals, S.; Sijbers, J.; Kübel, C.; Midgley, P.A.; Hernandez, J.C.; Kaiser, U.; Encina, E.R.; Coronado, E.A.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
3D imaging of nanomaterials by discrete tomography |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
109 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
730-740 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
Abstract |
The field of discrete tomography focuses on the reconstruction of samples that consist of only a few different materials. Ideally, a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of such a sample should contain only one grey level for each of the compositions in the sample. By exploiting this property in the reconstruction algorithm, either the quality of the reconstruction can be improved significantly, or the number of required projection images can be reduced. The discrete reconstruction typically contains fewer artifacts and does not have to be segmented, as it already contains one grey level for each composition. Recently, a new algorithm, called discrete algebraic reconstruction technique (DART), has been proposed that can be used effectively on experimental electron tomography datasets. In this paper, we propose discrete tomography as a general reconstruction method for electron tomography in materials science. We describe the basic principles of DART and show that it can be applied successfully to three different types of samples, consisting of embedded ErSi2 nanocrystals, a carbon nanotube grown from a catalyst particle and a single gold nanoparticle, respectively. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000265816400005 |
Publication Date |
2009-02-01 |
Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0304-3991; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
220 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74665 c:irua:74665 |
Serial |
12 |
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Author |
Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Erni, R.; van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Atomic resolution mapping using quantitative high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
Microscopy and microanalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Microanal |
Volume |
15 |
Issue |
S:2 |
Pages |
464-465 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge, Mass. |
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Wos |
000208119100230 |
Publication Date |
2009-07-27 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1431-9276;1435-8115; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.891 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2009 IF: 3.035 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96555UA @ admin @ c:irua:96555 |
Serial |
178 |
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Author |
Beyers, E.; Biermans, E.; Ribbens, S.; de Witte, K.; Mertens, M.; Meynen, V.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vansant, E.F.; Cool, P. |
Title |
Combined TiO2/SiO2 mesoporous photocatalysts with location and phase controllable TiO2 nanoparticles |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
Applied catalysis : B : environmental |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Catal B-Environ |
Volume |
88 |
Issue |
3/4 |
Pages |
515-524 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) |
Abstract |
Combined TiO2/SiO2 mesoporous materials were prepared by deposition of TiO2 nanoparticles synthesised via the acid-catalysed solgel method. In the first synthesis step a titania solution is prepared, by dissolving titaniumtetraisopropoxide in nitric acid. The influences of the initial titaniumtetraisopropoxide concentration and the temperature of dissolving on the final structural properties were investigated. In the second step of the synthesis, the titania nanoparticles were deposited on a silica support. Here, the influence of the temperature during deposition was studied. The depositions were carried out on two different mesoporous silica supports, SBA-15 and MCF, leading to substantial differences in the catalytic and structural properties. The samples were analysed with N2-sorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to obtain structural information, determining the amount of titania, the crystal phase and the location of the titania particles on the mesoporous material (inside or outside the mesoporous channels). The structural differences of the support strongly determine the location of the nanoparticles and the subsequent photocatalytic activity towards the degradation of rhodamine 6G in aqueous solution under UV irradiation. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000266513400032 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-29 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0926-3373; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
9.446 |
Times cited |
69 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Goa-Bof; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 9.446; 2009 IF: 5.252 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77150 |
Serial |
403 |
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Author |
di Vece, M.; Bals, S.; Lievens, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Compositional changes of Pd-Au bimetallic nanoclusters upon hydrogenation |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
80 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
125420,1-125420,4 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Changes in the size distribution and composition of bimetallic Pd-Au nanoclusters have been observed after hydrogen exposure. This effect is caused by hydrogen-induced Ostwald ripening whereby the hydrogen reduces the binding energy of the cluster atoms leading to their detachment from the cluster. The composition changes due to a difference in mobility of the detached palladium and gold atoms on the surface. Fast palladium atoms contribute to the formation of larger nanoclusters, while the slower gold atoms are confined to the smaller nanoclusters. These transformations in the Pd-Au nanocluster size and composition set a limit for chemical reactions in which such nanoclusters are involved together with hydrogen. |
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Place of Publication |
Lancaster, Pa |
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Wos |
000270383300121 |
Publication Date |
2009-09-23 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
28 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo; Goa; Iap-Vi; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79232 |
Serial |
445 |
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Author |
Van Aert, S.; Chang, L.Y.; Bals, S.; Kirkland, A.I.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Effect of amorphous layers on the interpretation of restored exit waves |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
109 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
237-246 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The effects of amorphous layers on the quality of exit wave restorations have been investigated. Two independently developed software implementations for exit wave restoration have been used to simulated focal series of images of SrTiO3 with amorphous carbon layers incorporated. The restored exit waves have been compared both qualitatively and quantitatively. We have shown that amorphous layers have a strong impact on the quantitative measurements of atomic column positions, however, the error in the position measurements is still in the picometer range. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000264280200005 |
Publication Date |
2008-11-15 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0304-3991; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
10 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76421 |
Serial |
796 |
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Author |
Figuerola, A.; Franchini, I.R.; Fiore, A.; Mastria, R.; Falqui, A.; Bertoni, G.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kudera, S.; Cingolani, R.; Manna, L. |
Title |
End-to-end assembly of shape-controlled nanocrystals via a nanowelding approach mediated by gold domains |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
Volume |
21 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
550-554 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Welding nanocrystals for assembly: The welding of Au domains grown on the tips of shape-controlled cadmium chalcogenide colloidal nanocrystals is used as a strategy for their assembly. Iodine-induced coagulation of selectively grown Au domains leads to assemblies such as flowerlike structures based on bullet-shaped nanocrystals, linear and cross-linked chains of nanorods, and globular networks with tetrapods as building blocks. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000263371800005 |
Publication Date |
2008-11-14 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0935-9648; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
110 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: 8.379 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75960 |
Serial |
1037 |
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Author |
Bals, S.; Stes, A.; Celis, V. |
Title |
Klassieke toetsing in de praktijk |
Type |
H2 Book chapter |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
211-225 |
Keywords |
H2 Book chapter; Educational sciences; EduBROn; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Publisher |
LannooCampus |
Place of Publication |
Leuven |
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Publication Date |
0000-00-00 |
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Edition |
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ISBN |
978 90 209 8819 2 |
Additional Links |
UA library record |
Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79658 |
Serial |
1762 |
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Author |
Van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Erni, R.; Bals, S.; Luysberg, M.; van Dyck, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Quantitative atomic resolution mapping using high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
109 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
1236-1244 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
Abstract |
A model-based method is proposed to relatively quantify the chemical composition of atomic columns using high angle annular dark field (HAADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images. The method is based on a quantification of the total intensity of the scattered electrons for the individual atomic columns using statistical parameter estimation theory. In order to apply this theory, a model is required describing the image contrast of the HAADF STEM images. Therefore, a simple, effective incoherent model has been assumed which takes the probe intensity profile into account. The scattered intensities can then be estimated by fitting this model to an experimental HAADF STEM image. These estimates are used as a performance measure to distinguish between different atomic column types and to identify the nature of unknown columns with good accuracy and precision using statistical hypothesis testing. The reliability of the method is supported by means of simulated HAADF STEM images as well as a combination of experimental images and electron energy-loss spectra. It is experimentally shown that statistically meaningful information on the composition of individual columns can be obtained even if the difference in averaged atomic number Z is only 3. Using this method, quantitative mapping at atomic resolution using HAADF STEM images only has become possible without the need of simultaneously recorded electron energy loss spectra. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000270015200004 |
Publication Date |
2009-05-28 |
Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0304-3991; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
166 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78585UA @ admin @ c:irua:78585 |
Serial |
2748 |
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Author |
Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Liang, D.; Lebedev, O.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Aerts, A.; Martens, J.A.; Kirschhock, C.E. |
Title |
Quantitative three-dimensional modeling of zeotile through discrete electron tomography |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Am Chem Soc |
Volume |
131 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
4769-4773 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
Abstract |
Discrete electron tomography is a new approach for three-dimensional reconstruction of nanoscale objects. The technique exploits prior knowledge of the object to be reconstructed, which results in an improvement of the quality of the reconstructions. Through the combination of conventional transmission electron microscopy and discrete electron tomography with a model-based approach, quantitative structure determination becomes possible. In the present work, this approach is used to unravel the building scheme of Zeotile-4, a silica material with two levels of structural order. The layer sequence of slab-shaped building units could be identified. Successive layers were found to be related by a rotation of 120°, resulting in a hexagonal space group. The Zeotile-4 material is a demonstration of the concept of successive structuring of silica at two levels. At the first level, the colloid chemical properties of Silicalite-1 precursors are exploited to create building units with a slablike geometry. At the second level, the slablike units are tiled using a triblock copolymer to serve as a mesoscale structuring agent. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000264806300050 |
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2009-03-16 |
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0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
58 |
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Fwo; Iap; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 13.858; 2009 IF: 8.580 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76393 |
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2767 |
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Lisiecki, I.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Pileni, M.P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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The remarkable and intriguing resistance to oxidation of 2D ordered hcp Co nanocrystals: a new intrinsic property |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
Volume |
21 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
2335-2338 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000267049200001 |
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2009-05-14 |
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ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
28 |
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Iap-Vi; Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77887 |
Serial |
2867 |
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Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Romo Negreira, A.; Hantschel, T.; Bender, H.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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TEM sample preparation by FIB for carbon nanotube interconnects |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
109 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
1353-1359 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A powerful method to study carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grown in patterned substrates for potential interconnects applications is transmission electron microscopy (TEM). However, high-quality TEM samples are necessary for such a study. Here, TEM specimen preparation by focused ion beam (FIB) has been used to obtain lamellae of patterned samples containing CNTs grown inside contact holes. A dual-cap Pt protection layer and an extensive 5 kV cleaning procedure are applied in order to preserve the CNTs and avoid deterioration during milling. TEM results show that the inner shell structure of the carbon nanotubes has been preserved, which proves that focused ion beam is a useful technique to prepare TEM samples of CNT interconnects. |
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Amsterdam |
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000270765800006 |
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2009-07-11 |
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Edition |
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0304-3991; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
21 |
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Esteem 026019; Iap |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79074 |
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3485 |
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Werner, R.; Raisch, C.; Leca, V.; Ion, V.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Chasse, T.; Kleiner, R.; Koelle, D. |
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Transport, magnetic, and structural properties of La0.7Ce0.3MnO3 thin films: evidence for hole-doping |
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A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
79 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
054416,1-054416,8 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Cerium-doped manganite thin films were grown epitaxially by pulsed laser deposition at 720 °C and oxygen pressure pO2=125 Pa and were subjected to different annealing steps. According to x-ray diffraction (XRD) data, the formation of CeO2 as a secondary phase could be avoided for pO28 Pa. However, transmission electron microscopy shows the presence of CeO2 nanoclusters even in those films which appear to be single phase in XRD. With O2 annealing, the metal-to-insulator transition temperature increases, while the saturation magnetization decreases and stays well below the theoretical value for electron-doped La0.7Ce0.3MnO3 with mixed Mn3+/Mn2+ valences. The same trend is observed with decreasing film thickness from 100 to 20 nm, indicating a higher oxygen content for thinner films. Hall measurements on a film which shows a metal-to-insulator transition clearly reveal holes as dominating charge carriers. Combining data from x-ray photoemission spectroscopy, for determination of the oxygen content, and x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), for determination of the hole concentration and cation valences, we find that with increasing oxygen content the hole concentration increases and Mn valences are shifted from 2+ to 4+. The dominating Mn valences in the films are Mn3+ and Mn4+, and only a small amount of Mn2+ ions can be observed by XAS. Mn2+ and Ce4+ XAS signals obtained in surface-sensitive total electron yield mode are strongly reduced in the bulk-sensitive fluorescence mode, which indicates hole-doping in the bulk for those films which do show a metal-to-insulator transition. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000263815400057 |
Publication Date |
2009-02-13 |
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ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
25 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76221 |
Serial |
3725 |
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Turner, S.; Tavernier, S.M.F.; Huyberechts, G.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Assisted spray pyrolysis production and characterisation of ZnO nanoparticles with narrow size distribution |
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A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2010 |
Publication |
Journal of nanoparticle research |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Nanopart Res |
Volume |
12 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
615-622 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Nano-sized ZnO particles with a narrow size distribution and high crystallinity were prepared from aqueous solutions with high concentrations of Zn2+ containing salts and citric acid in a conventional spray pyrolysis setup. Structure, morphology and size of the produced material were compared to ZnO material produced by simple spray pyrolysis of zinc nitrates in the same experimental setup. Using transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography it has been shown that citric acid-assisted spray pyrolysed material is made up of micron sized secondary particles comprising a shell of lightly agglomerated, monocrystalline primary ZnO nanoparticles with sizes in the 2030 nm range, separable by a simple ultrasonic treatment step. |
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S.l. |
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000275318700025 |
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2009-04-20 |
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ISSN |
1388-0764;1572-896X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.02 |
Times cited |
27 |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 2.02; 2010 IF: 3.253 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81771 |
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156 |
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Ustarroz, J.; Gupta, U.; Hubin, A.; Bals, S.; Terryn, H. |
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Electrodeposition of Ag nanoparticles onto carbon coated TEM grids : a direct approach to study early stages of nucleation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Electrochemistry communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Electrochem Commun |
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12 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
1706-1709 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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An innovative experimental approach to study the electrodeposition of small nanoparticles and the early stages of electrochemical nucleation and growth is presented. Carbon coated gold TEM grids are used as substrates for the electrodeposition of silver nanoparticles so that electrochemical data, FESEM, HAADFSTEM and HRTEM data can be acquired from the same sample without the need to remove the particles from the substrate. It is shown that the real distribution of nanoparticles cannot be resolved by FESEM whereas HAADFSTEM analysis confirms that a distribution of small nanoparticles (d ≈ 12 nm) coexist with large nanoparticles corresponding to a bimodal size distribution. Besides, particles grown under the same conditions have been found to present different structures such as monocrystals, polycrystals or aggregates of smaller particles. |
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Amsterdam |
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000285904700010 |
Publication Date |
2010-10-09 |
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ISSN |
1388-2481; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.396 |
Times cited |
52 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.396; 2010 IF: 4.287 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87612 |
Serial |
900 |
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Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Lamoen, D.; Luysberg, M.; Huijben, M.; Rijnders, G.; Brinkman, A.; Hilgenkamp, H.; Blank, D.H.A.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Electronic reconstruction at n-type SrTiO3/LaAlO3 interfaces |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
Volume |
81 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
085113,1-085113,6 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Electron-energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) is used to investigate single layers of LaAlO3 grown on SrTiO3 having an n-type interface as well as multilayers of LaAlO3 and SrTiO3 in which both n- and p-type interfaces occur. Only minor changes in Ti valence at the n-type interface are observed. This finding seems to contradict earlier experiments for other SrTiO3/LaAlO3 systems where large deviations in Ti valency were assumed to be responsible for the conductivity of these interfaces. Ab initio calculations have been carried out in order to interpret our EELS results. Using the concept of Bader charges, it is demonstrated that the so-called polar discontinuity is mainly resolved by lattice distortions and to a far lesser extent by changes in valency for both single layer and multilayer geometries. |
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000275053300040 |
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2010-02-18 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
25 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019; Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81768UA @ admin @ c:irua:81768 |
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1005 |
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Biermans, E.; Molina, L.; Batenburg, K.J.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Measuring porosity at the nanoscale by quantitative electron tomography |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Nano letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
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10 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
5014-5019 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Quantitative electron tomography is proposed to characterize porous materials at a nanoscale. To achieve reliable three-dimensional (3D) quantitative information, the influence of missing wedge artifacts and segmentation methods is investigated. We are presenting the Discrete Algebraic Reconstruction Algorithm as the most adequate tomography method to measure porosity at the nanoscale. It provides accurate 3D quantitative information, regardless the presence of a missing wedge. As an example, we applied our approach to nanovoids in La2Zr2O7 thin films. |
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Washington |
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000284990900040 |
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2010-11-22 |
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1530-6984;1530-6992; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
79 |
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Esteem 026019 |
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Most recent IF: 12.712; 2010 IF: 12.219 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87658 |
Serial |
1967 |
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Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Cott, D.; Hantschel, T.; Bender, H.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Three-dimensional analysis of carbon nanotube networks in interconnects by electron tomography without missing wedge artifacts |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Microscopy and microanalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Microanal |
Volume |
16 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
210-217 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The three-dimensional (3D) distribution of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grown inside semiconductor contact holes is studied by electron tomography. The use of a specialized tomography holder results in an angular tilt range of ±90°, which means that the so-called missing wedge is absent. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) sample for this purpose consists of a micropillar that is prepared by a dedicated procedure using the focused ion beam (FIB) but keeping the CNTs intact. The 3D results are combined with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) to study the relation between the CNTs and the catalyst particles used during their growth. The reconstruction, based on the full range of tilt angles, is compared with a reconstruction where a missing wedge is present. This clearly illustates that the missing wedge will lead to an unreliable interpretation and will limit quantitative studies |
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Cambridge, Mass. |
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000276137200011 |
Publication Date |
2010-02-26 |
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1431-9276;1435-8115; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.891 |
Times cited |
42 |
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Esteem 026019; Fwo; Iap-Vi |
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Most recent IF: 1.891; 2010 IF: 3.259 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82279 |
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3642 |
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Leroux, F.; Gysemans, M.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Snauwaert, J.; Verbiest, T.; van Haesendonck, C.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Three-dimensional characterization of helical silver nanochains mediated by protein assemblies |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
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22 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
2193-2197 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Characterization methods for the structural investigation of biotemplates for nanodevices remain widely unexplored, despite the fact that biotemplating methods for nanodevice fabrication are becoming more widespread. In this study several techniques are used to characterize the morphology and 3D distribution of silver nanoparticles deposited on insulin fibrils. |
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Weinheim |
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000278601400016 |
Publication Date |
2010-03-11 |
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0935-9648;1521-4095; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
51 |
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Esteem 026019; Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 19.791; 2010 IF: NA |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83296 |
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3645 |
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Molina, L.; Tan, H.; Biermans, E.; Batenburg, K.J.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Barrier efficiency of sponge-like La2Zr2O7 buffer layers for YBCO-coated conductors |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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24 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
065019-065019,8 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Solution derived La2Zr2O7 films have drawn much attention for potential applications as thermal barriers or low-cost buffer layers for coated conductor technology. Annealing and coating parameters strongly affect the microstructure of La2Zr2O7, but different film processing methods can yield similar microstructural features such as nanovoids and nanometer-sized La2Zr2O7 grains. Nanoporosity is a typical feature found in such films and the implications for the functionality of the films are investigated by a combination of scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) and quantitative electron tomography. Chemical solution based La2Zr2O7 films deposited on flexible Ni5 at.%W substrates with a {100}lang001rang biaxial texture were prepared for an in-depth characterization. A sponge-like structure composed of nanometer-sized voids is revealed by high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy in combination with electron tomography. A three-dimensional quantification of nanovoids in the La2Zr2O7 film is obtained on a local scale. Mostly non-interconnected highly faceted nanovoids compromise more than one-fifth of the investigated sample volume. The diffusion barrier efficiency of a 170 nm thick La2Zr2O7 film is investigated by STEM-EELS, yielding a 1.8 ± 0.2 nm oxide layer beyond which no significant nickel diffusion can be detected and intermixing is observed. This is of particular significance for the functionality of YBa2Cu3O7 − δ coated conductor architectures based on solution derived La2Zr2O7 films as diffusion barriers. |
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Bristol |
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000290472900021 |
Publication Date |
2011-04-20 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
31 |
Open Access |
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Esteem 026019; Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 2011 IF: 2.662 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88639UA @ admin @ c:irua:88639 |
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221 |
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Martens, J.A.; Thybaut, J.W.; Denayer, J.F.M.; Sree, S.P.; Aerts, A.; Reyniers, M.-F.; van Speybroeck, V.; Waroquier, M.; Buekenhoudt, A.; Vankelecom, I.; Buijs, W.; Persoons, J.; Baron, G.V.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Marin, G.B.; Jacobs, P.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A. |
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Catalytic and molecular separation properties of Zeogrids and Zeotiles |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Catalysis today |
Abbreviated Journal |
Catal Today |
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168 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
17-27 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Zeogrids and Zeotiles are hierarchical materials built from assembled MFI zeolite precursor units. Permanent secondary porosity in these materials is obtained through self assembly of nanoparticles encountered in MFI zeolite synthesis in the presence of supramolecular templates. Hereon, the aggregated species are termed nanoslabs. Zeogrids are layered materials with lateral spacings between nanoslabs creating galleries qualifying as supermicropores. Zeotiles present a diversity of tridimensional nanoslab assemblies with mesopores. Zeotile-1, -4 and -6 are hexagonal mesostructures. Zeotile-1 has triangular and hexagonal channels; Zeotile-4 has hexagonal channels interconnected via slits. Zeotile-2 has a cubic structure with gyroid type mesoporosity. The behavior of Zeogrids and Zeotiles in adsorption, membrane and chromatographic separation and catalysis has been characterized and compared with zeolites and mesoporous materials derived from unstructured silica sources. Shape selectivity was detected via adsorption of n- and iso-alkanes. The mesoporosity of Zeotiles can be exploited in chromatographic separation of biomolecules. Zeotiles present attractive separation properties relevant to CO2 sequestration. Because of its facile synthesis procedure without hydrothermal steps Zeogrid is convenient for membrane synthesis. The performance of Zeogrid membrane in gas separation, nanofiltration and pervaporation is reported. In the Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime Zeogrids and Zeotiles display a catalytic activity characteristic of silicalite-1 zeolites. Introduction of acidity and redox catalytic activity can be achieved via incorporation of Al and Ti atoms in the nanoslabs during synthesis. Zeogrids are active in hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, alkylation and epoxidation reactions. Zeogrids and Zeotiles often behave differently from ordered mesoporous materials as well as from zeolites and present a valuable extension of the family of hierarchical silicate based materials. |
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Amsterdam |
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000291033300003 |
Publication Date |
2011-03-09 |
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ISSN |
0920-5861; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.636 |
Times cited |
13 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo; Iap
Sbo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.636; 2011 IF: 3.407 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88647 |
Serial |
290 |
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Goris, B.; Bals, S.; van den Broek, W.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Exploring different inelastic projection mechanisms for electron tomography |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2011 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
111 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
1262-1267 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
Abstract |
Several different projection mechanisms that all make use of inelastically scattered electrons are used for electron tomography. The advantages and the disadvantages of these methods are compared to HAADFSTEM tomography, which is considered as the standard electron tomography technique in materials science. The different inelastic setups used are energy filtered transmission electron microscopy (EFTEM), thickness mapping based on the log-ratio method and bulk plasmon mapping. We present a comparison that can be used to select the best inelastic signal for tomography, depending on different parameters such as the beam stability and nature of the sample. The appropriate signal will obviously also depend on the exact information which is requested. |
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Thesis |
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Publisher |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
Editor |
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Language |
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Wos |
000300461100039 |
Publication Date |
2011-03-07 |
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Series Title |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0304-3991; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
21 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo; Iap; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2011 IF: 2.471 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91260UA @ admin @ c:irua:91260 |
Serial |
1151 |
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Author |
Aerts, A.; Follens, L.R.A.; Biermans, E.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Loppinet, B.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Martens, J.A. |
Title |
Modelling of synchrotron SAXS patterns of silicalite-1 zeolite during crystallization |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2011 |
Publication |
Physical chemistry, chemical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
Volume |
13 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
4318-4325 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Synchrotron small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) was used to characterize silicalite-1 zeolite crystallization from TEOS/TPAOH/water clear sol. SAXS patterns were recorded over a broad range of length scales, enabling the simultaneous monitoring of nanoparticles and crystals occurring at various stages of the synthesis. A simple two-population model accurately described the patterns. Nanoparticles were modeled by polydisperse coreshell spheres and crystals by monodisperse oblate ellipsoids. These models were consistent with TEM images. The SAXS results, in conjunction with in situ light scattering, showed that nucleation of crystals occurred in a short period of time. Crystals were uniform in size and shape and became increasingly anisotropic during growth. In the presence of nanoparticles, crystal growth was fast. During crystal growth, the number of nanoparticles decreased gradually but their size was constant. These observations suggested that the nanoparticles were growth units in an aggregative crystal growth mechanism. Crystals grown in the presence of nanoparticles developed a faceted habit and intergrowths. In the final stages of growth, nanoparticles were depleted. Concurrently, the crystal growth rate decreased significantly. |
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Publisher |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
Editor |
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Language |
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Wos |
000287584700017 |
Publication Date |
2011-01-24 |
Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1463-9076;1463-9084; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.123 |
Times cited |
22 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo; Iap; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.123; 2011 IF: 3.573 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87602 |
Serial |
2155 |
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Author |
Boschker, H.; Huijben, M.; Vailinois, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Aert, S.; Luysberg, M.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Houwman, E.P.; Koster, G.; Blank, D.H.A.; Rijnders, G. |
Title |
Optimized fabrication of high-quality La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 thin films considering all essential characteristics |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys D Appl Phys |
Volume |
44 |
Issue |
20 |
Pages |
205001-205001,9 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
In this paper, an overview of the fabrication and properties of high-quality La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 (LSMO) thin films is given. A high-quality LSMO film combines a smooth surface morphology with a large magnetization and a small residual resistivity, while avoiding precipitates and surface segregation. In the literature, typically only a few of these issues are adressed. We therefore present a thorough characterization of our films, which were grown by pulsed laser deposition. The films were characterized with reflection high energy electron diffraction, atomic force microscopy, x-ray diffraction, magnetization and transport measurements, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning transmission electron microscopy. The films have a saturation magnetization of 4.0 µB/Mn, a Curie temperature of 350 K and a residual resistivity of 60 µΩ cm. These results indicate that high-quality films, combining both large magnetization and small residual resistivity, were realized. A comparison between different samples presented in the literature shows that focussing on a single property is insufficient for the optimization of the deposition process. For high-quality films, all properties have to be adressed. For LSMO devices, the thin-film quality is crucial for the device performance. Therefore, this research is important for the application of LSMO in devices. |
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Place of Publication |
London |
Editor |
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Language |
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Wos |
000290150900001 |
Publication Date |
2011-04-29 |
Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0022-3727;1361-6463; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.588 |
Times cited |
99 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
This research was financially supported by the Dutch Science Foundation, by NanoNed, a nanotechnology program of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, and by the NanOxide program of the European Science Foundation. This work is supported in part by the Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering, under contract DE-AC02-76SF00515. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.588; 2011 IF: 2.544 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89557UA @ admin @ c:irua:89557 |
Serial |
2491 |
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Author |
Heidari Mezerji, H.; van den Broek, W.; Bals, S. |
Title |
A practical method to determine the effective resolution in incoherent experimental electron tomography |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year ![sorted by Year field, ascending order (up)](img/sort_asc.gif) |
2011 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
Volume |
111 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
330-336 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
Abstract |
It is not straightforward to determine resolution for a 3D reconstruction when performing an electron tomography experiment. Different contributions such as missing wedge and misalignment add up and often influence the final resolution in an anisotropic manner. The conventional resolution measures can not be used for all of the reconstruction techniques, especially for iterative techniques which are more commonly used for electron tomography in materials science. Here we define a quantitative resolution measure that determines the resolution in three orthogonal directions of the reconstruction. As an application we use this measure to determine the optimum number of simultaneous iterative reconstruction technique (SIRT) iterations to reconstruct the gold nanoparticles, based on a high angle annular dark field STEM (HAADF-STEM) tilt series. |
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Corporate Author |
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Thesis |
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Publisher |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
Editor |
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Language |
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Wos |
000289396900005 |
Publication Date |
2011-01-24 |
Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0304-3991; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
26 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2011 IF: 2.471 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87606 |
Serial |
2688 |
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