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Author Colomer, J.-F.; Benoit, J.-M.; Stephan, C.; Lefrant, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nagy, J.B.
Title Characterization of single-wall carbon nanotubes produced by CCVD method Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2001 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 345 Issue Pages 11-17
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000171066300003 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 45 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2001 IF: 2.364
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54775 Serial 332
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Author Pierard, N.; Fonseca, A.; Konya, Z.; Willems, I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nagy, J.B.
Title Production of short carbon nanotubes with open tips by ball milling Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2001 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 335 Issue Pages 1-8
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000167018700001 Publication Date 2002-10-31
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 203 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2001 IF: 2.364
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54774 Serial 2725
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Author Ning, Y.; Zhang, X.; Wang, Y.; Sun, Y.; Shen, L.; Yang, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Bulk production of multi-wall carbon nanotube bundles on sol-gel prepared catalyst Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2002 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 366 Issue 5/6 Pages 555-560
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000179484300017 Publication Date 2002-12-03
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 41 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2002 IF: 2.526
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54776 Serial 262
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Author Verberck, B.; Michel, K.H.; Nikolaev, A.V.
Title Crystal structures of polymerized fullerides AC60, A=K, Rb, Cs, and alkali-mediated interactions Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2002 Publication The journal of chemical physics Abbreviated Journal J Chem Phys
Volume 116 Issue 23 Pages 10462-10474
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Starting from a model of rigid interacting C-60 polymer chains on an orthorhombic lattice, we study the mutual orientation of the chains and the stability of the crystalline structures Pmnn and I2/m. We take into account (i) van der Waals interactions and electric quadrupole interactions between C-60 monomers on different chains as well as (ii) interactions of the monomers with the surrounding alkali atoms. The direct interactions (i) always lead to an antiferrorotational structure Pmnn with alternate orientation of the C-60 chains in planes (001). The interactions (ii) with the alkalis consist of two parts: translation-rotation (TR) coupling where the orientations of the chains interact with displacements of the alkalis, and quadrupolar electronic polarizability (ep) coupling, where the electric quadrupoles on the C-60 monomers interact with induced quadrupoles due to excited electronic d-states of the alkalis. Both interactions (ii) lead to an effective orientation-orientation interaction between the C-60 chains and always favor the ferrorotational structure I2/m, where C-60 chains have a same orientation. The structures Pmnn for KC60 and I2/m for Rb- and CsC60 are the result of a competition between the direct interaction (i) and the alkali-mediated interactions (ii). In Rb- and CsC60 the latter are found to be dominant, the preponderant role being played by the quadrupolar electronic polarizability of the alkali ions. (C) 2002 American Institute of Physics.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000175905800044 Publication Date 2002-07-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9606; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.965 Times cited 12 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.965; 2002 IF: 2.998
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103350 Serial 578
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Author Titantah, J.T.; Pierleoni, C.; Ryckaert, J.-P.
Title Single chain elasticity and thermoelasticity of polyethylene Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2002 Publication The journal of chemical physics Abbreviated Journal J Chem Phys
Volume 117 Issue 19 Pages 9028-9036
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Single-chain elasticity of polyethylene at theta point up to 90% of stretching with respect to its contour length is computed by Monte Carlo simulation of an atomistic model in continuous space. The elasticity law together with the free-energy and the internal energy variations with stretching are found to be very well represented by the wormlike chain model up to 65% of the chain elongation, provided the persistence length is treated as a temperature-dependent parameter. Beyond this value of elongation simple ideal chain models are not able to describe the Monte Carlo data in a thermodynamic consistent way. This study reinforces the use of the wormlike chain model to interpret experimental data on the elasticity of synthetic polymers in the finite extensibility regime, provided the chain is not yet in its fully stretched regime. Specific solvent effects on the elasticity law and the partition between energetic and entropic contributions to single chain elasticity are investigated. (C) 2002 American Institute of Physics.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000178934700046 Publication Date 2002-10-31
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9606; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.965 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.965; 2002 IF: 2.998
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103862 Serial 3018
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Author Huang, W.; Zhang, X.-B.; Tu, J.; Kong, F.; Ning, Y.; Xu, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Synthesis and characterization of graphite nanofibers deposited on nickel foams Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2002 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys
Volume 4 Issue 21 Pages 5325-5329
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Nickel foams were used as catalysts to dissociate acetylene and deposit carbon atoms. Graphite nanofibers with distinct structures were developed at 550degreesC with nickel foams pretreated with hydrogen. HREM observations showed that the graphite layers of the nanofibers were aligned at a certain angle to the fiber axis. It is suggested that hydrogen treatment and metal catalysts have a tremendous impact on the yields and microstructures of the graphite nanofibers. The growth mechanism of these fish-bone graphite nanofibers is also discussed.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000178635300016 Publication Date 2002-10-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2002 IF: 1.838
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94938 Serial 3411
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Author Leys, F.E.; March, N.H.; Lamoen, D.
Title Thermodynamic consistency and integral equations for the liquid structure Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2002 Publication Journal Of Chemical Physics Abbreviated Journal J Chem Phys
Volume 117 Issue Pages 10726
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000179495000031 Publication Date 2002-12-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9606; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record;
Impact Factor 2.965 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.965; 2002 IF: 2.998
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:41406 Serial 3634
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Author Li, Y.; Zhang, X.; Shen, L.; Luo, J.; Tao, X.; Liu, F.; Xu, G.; Wang, Y.; Geise, H.J.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Controlling the diameters in large-scale synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes by catalytic decomposition of CH4 Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2004 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 398 Issue 1-3 Pages 276-282
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract High-quality single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) are synthesized in gram amount on Fe-Mo/MgO catalysts by catalytic decomposition of CH4 in H-2 or N-2. Raman data reveal that the as-prepared SATNTs have a diameter of about 0.74-1.29 nm. It is found that the diameter of the as-prepared SWNTs can be controlled mainly by adjusting the molar ratio of Fe-Mo versus the MgO support. Several other factors that potentially influence the growth of SWNTs have been studied in detail. The experimental results show that the nature of the catalyst determines the diameter of the as-prepared SWNTs. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000224720300050 Publication Date 2004-10-12
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 45 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2004 IF: 2.438
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103720 Serial 507
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Author Du, G.H.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Cu(OH)2 nanowires, CuO nanowires and CuO nanobelts Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2004 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 393 Issue 1/3 Pages 64-69
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000222887700012 Publication Date 2004-06-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 145 Open Access
Notes Iuap P5/01 Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2004 IF: 2.438
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54777 Serial 3525
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Author Verberck, B.; Popov, V.N.; Nikolaev, A.V.; Lamoen, D.
Title Valence electronic charge density of distorted C60-monomers in polymerized KC60 and RbC60 Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2004 Publication The journal of chemical physics Abbreviated Journal J Chem Phys
Volume 121 Issue Pages 321
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000222112100035 Publication Date 2004-06-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9606; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.965 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.965; 2004 IF: 3.105
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:47380 Serial 3830
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Author Nikolaev, A.V.; Michel, K.H.
Title Superexchange and electron correlations in alkali fullerides AC60, A=K, Rb, Cs Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2005 Publication The journal of chemical physics Abbreviated Journal J Chem Phys
Volume 122 Issue 6 Pages 064310-64314
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Superexchange interactions in alkali fullerides AC(60) are derived for C-60 molecular ions separated by interstitial alkali-metal ions. We use a multiconfiguration approach which comprises the lowest molecular orbital states of the C-60 molecule and the excited s and d states of the alkali-metal atom A. Interactions are described by the valence bond (Heitler-London) method for a complex (C-60 – A – C-60) – with two valence electrons. The electronic charge transfer between the alkali-metal atom and a neighboring C-60 molecule is not complete. The occupation probability of excited d and s states of the alkali atom is not negligible. In correspondence with the relative positions of the C-60 molecules and A atoms in the polymer crystal, we consider 180degrees and 90degrees (angle) superexchange pathways. For the former case the ground state is found to be a spin singlet separated from a triplet at similar to20 K. For T < 20 K there appear strong spin correlations for the 180degrees superexchange pathway. The results are related to spin lattice relaxation experiments on CsC60 in the polymerized and in the quenched cubic phase. (C) 2005 American Institute of Physics.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000226918100018 Publication Date 2005-02-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9606; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.965 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.965; 2005 IF: 3.138
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102740 Serial 3377
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Author Neyts, E.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Influence of internal energy and impact angle on the sticking behaviour of reactive radicals in thin a-C:H film growth: a molecular dynamics study Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2006 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys
Volume 8 Issue 17 Pages 2066-2071
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000236970300011 Publication Date 2006-03-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2006 IF: 2.892
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:57353 Serial 1625
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Author Bittencourt, C.; Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Drube, W.; Erni, R.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Decorating carbon nanotubes with nickel nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2007 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 436 Issue 4/6 Pages 368-372
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000245302000013 Publication Date 2007-01-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 78 Open Access
Notes Ia-Sfs; Pai 5/1 Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2007 IF: 2.207
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64310 Serial 611
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Author Hermans, I.; Breynaert, E.; Poelman, H.; de Gryse, R.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Maes, A.; Peeters, J.; Jacobs, P.
Title Silica-supported chromium oxide: colloids as building blocks Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2007 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys
Volume 9 Issue 39 Pages 5382-5386
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000249925500022 Publication Date 2007-10-03
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2007 IF: 3.343
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:66752 Serial 3000
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Author Michel, K.H.; Verberck, B.; Hulman, M.; Kuzmany, H.; Krause, M.
Title Superposition of quantum and classical rotational motions in Sc2C2@C84 fullerite Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2007 Publication The journal of chemical physics Abbreviated Journal J Chem Phys
Volume 126 Issue 6 Pages 064304,1-15
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000244250200008 Publication Date 2007-02-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9606; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.965 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.965; 2007 IF: 3.044
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:63628 Serial 3381
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Author Bittencourt, C.; Hecq, M.; Felten, A.; Pireaux, J.J.; Ghijsen, J.; Felicissimo, M.P.; Rudolf, P.; Drube, W.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Platinumcarbon nanotube interaction Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2008 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 462 Issue 4/6 Pages 260-264
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The interaction between evaporated Pt and pristine or oxygen-plasma-treated multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is investigated. Pt is found to nucleate at defect sites, whether initially present or introduced by oxygen plasma treatment. The plasma treatment induces a uniform dispersion of Pt nanoparticles at the CNT surface. The absence of additional features in the C 1s core level spectrum indicates that no mixed PtC phase is formed. The formation of COPt bonds at the cluster-CNT interface is suggested to reduce the electronic interaction between Pt nanoparticles and the CNT surface.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000258830900025 Publication Date 2008-07-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 62 Open Access
Notes Pai Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2008 IF: 2.169
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76489 Serial 2652
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Author Verberck, B.; Vliegenthart, G.A.; Gompper, G.
Title Orientational ordering in solid C60 fullerene-cubane Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2009 Publication The journal of chemical physics Abbreviated Journal J Chem Phys
Volume 130 Issue 15 Pages 154510,1-154510,14
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We study the structure and phase behavior of fullerene-cubane C60·C8H8 by Monte Carlo simulation. Using a simple potential model capturing the icosahedral and cubic symmetries of its molecular constituents, we reproduce the experimentally observed phase transition from a cubic to an orthorhombic crystal lattice and the accompanying rotational freezing of the C60 molecules. We elaborate a scheme to identify the low-temperature orientations of individual molecules and to detect a pattern of orientational ordering similar to the arrangement of C60 molecules in solid C60. Our configuration of orientations supports a doubled periodicity along one of the crystal axes.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000265486300036 Publication Date 2009-04-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9606; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.965 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.965; 2009 IF: 3.093
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77258 Serial 2519
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Author Armelao, L.; Barreca, D.; Bottaro, G.; Gasparotto, A.; Maccato, C.; Tondello, E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Štangar, U.L.
Title Rational design of Ag/TiO2 nanosystems by a combined RF-sputtering/sol-gel approach Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2009 Publication ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Chemphyschem
Volume 10 Issue 18 Pages 3249-3259
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The present work is devoted to the preparation of Ag/TiO2 nanosystems by an original synthetic strategy, based on the radio-frequency (RF) sputtering of silver particles on titania-based xerogels prepared by the sol-gel (SG) route. This approach takes advantage of the synergy between the microporous xerogel structure and the infiltration power characterizing RF-sputtering, whose combination enables the obtainment of a tailored dispersion of Ag-containing particles into the titania matrix. In addition, the systems chemico-physical features can be tuned further through proper ex situ thermal treatments in air at 400 and 600 °C. The synthesized composites are extensively characterized by the joint use of complementary techniques, that is, X-ray photoelectron and X-ray excited Auger electron spectroscopies (XPS, XE-AES), secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), glancing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron diffraction (ED), high-angle annular dark field scanning TEM (HAADF-STEM), energy-filtered TEM (EF-TEM) and optical absorption spectroscopy. Finally, the photocatalytic performances of selected samples in the decomposition of the azo-dye Plasmocorinth B are preliminarily investigated. The obtained results highlight the possibility of tailoring the system characteristics over a broad range, directly influencing their eventual functional properties.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000273410600015 Publication Date 2009-10-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1439-4235;1439-7641; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.075 Times cited 56 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 3.075; 2009 IF: 3.453
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80561 Serial 2811
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Author Felten, A.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Drube, W.; Bittencourt, C.; Ewels, C.P.
Title The role of oxygen at the interface between titanium and carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2009 Publication ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Chemphyschem
Volume 10 Issue 11 Pages 1799-1804
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We study the interface between carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and surface-deposited titanium using electron microscopy and photoemission spectroscopy, supported by density functional calculations. Charge transfer from the Ti atoms to the nanotube and carbide formation is observed at the interface which indicates strong interaction. Nevertheless, the presence of oxygen between the Ti and the CNTs significantly weakens the Ti-CNT interaction. Ti atoms at the surface will preferentially bond to oxygenated sites. Potential sources of oxygen impurities are examined, namely oxygen from any residual atmosphere and pre-existing oxygen impurities on the nanotube surface, which we enhance through oxygen plasma surface pre-treatment. Variation in literature data concerning Ohmic contacts between Ti and carbon nanotubes is explained via sample pre-treatment and differing vacuum levels, and we suggest improved treatment routes for reliable Schottky barrier-free Ti-nanotube contact formation.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000268817800015 Publication Date 2009-05-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1439-4235;1439-7641; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.075 Times cited 38 Open Access
Notes Pai Approved Most recent IF: 3.075; 2009 IF: 3.453
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77939 Serial 2918
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Author Bittencourt, C.; van Lier, G.; Ke, X.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Felten, A.; Ghijsen, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ewels, C.O.
Title Spectroscopy and defect identification for fluorinated carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2009 Publication ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Chemphyschem
Volume 10 Issue 6 Pages 920-925
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were exposed to a CF4 radio-frequency (rf) plasma. High-resolution photoelectron spectroscopy shows that the treatment effectively grafts fluorine atoms onto the MWCNTs, altering the valence electronic states. Fluorine surface concentration can be tuned by varying the exposure time. Evaporation of gold onto MWCNTs is used to mark active site formation. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy coupled with density functional theory (DFT) modelling is used to characterise the surface defects formed, indicating that the plasma treatment does not etch the tube surface. We suggest that this combination of theory and microscopy of thermally evaporated gold atoms onto the CNT surface may be a powerful approach to characterise both surface defect density as well as defect type.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000265469200011 Publication Date 2009-03-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1439-4235;1439-7641; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.075 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Iuap; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 3.075; 2009 IF: 3.453
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77315 Serial 3073
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Author Neyts, E.; Shibuta, Y.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Bond switching regimes in nickel and nickel-carbon nanoclusters Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2010 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 488 Issue 4/6 Pages 202-205
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Understanding the fundamental dynamics in carbon nanotube (CNT) catalysts is of primary importance to understand CNT nucleation. This Letter reports on calculated bond switching (BS) rates in pure and carbon containing nickel nanoclusters. The rates are analyzed in terms of their temperature dependent spatial distribution and the mobility of the cluster atoms. The BS mechanism is found to change from vibrational to diffusional at around 900 K, with a corresponding strong increase in activation energy. Furthermore, the BS activation energy is observed to decrease as the carbon content in the cluster increases, resulting in an effective liquification of the cluster.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000275751900020 Publication Date 2010-02-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2010 IF: 2.282
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80998 Serial 248
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Author Georgieva, V.; Todorov, I.T.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Molecular dynamics simulation of oxide thin film growth: importance of the inter-atomic interaction potential Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2010 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 485 Issue 4/6 Pages 315-319
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract A molecular dynamics (MD) study of MgxAlyOz thin films grown by magnetron sputtering is presented using an ionic model and comparing two potential sets with formal and partial charges. The applicability of the model and the reliability of the potential sets for the simulation of thin film growth are discussed. The formal charge potential set was found to reproduce the thin film structure in close agreement with the structure of the experimentally grown thin films. Graphical abstract A molecular dynamics study of growth of MgxAlyOz thin films is presented using an ionic model and comparing two potential sets with formal and partial charges. The simulation results with the formal charge potential set showed a transition in the film from a crystalline to an amorphous structure, when the Mg metal content decreases below 50% in very close agreement with the structure of the experimentally deposited films.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000273782600010 Publication Date 2010-01-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 16 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2010 IF: 2.282
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80023 Serial 2170
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Author Bekermann, D.; Gasparotto, A.; Barreca, D.; Devi, A.; Fischer, R.A.; Kete, M.; Štangar, U.L.; Lebedev, O.I.; Maccato, C.; Tondello, E.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title ZnO nanorod arrays by plasma-enhanced CVD for light-activated functional applications Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2010 Publication ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Chemphyschem
Volume 11 Issue 11 Pages 2337-2340
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Switch of the surface properties: Supported ZnO nanorod arrays with tailored roughness and aspect ratios are successfully synthesized by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. Such nanostructures exhibit significant superhydrophilic and photocatalytic properties tunable as a function of their morphological organization (see picture). This renders them promising building blocks for the fabrication of stimuli-responsive materials.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000281061500008 Publication Date 2010-06-16
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ISSN 1439-4235;1439-7641; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.075 Times cited 38 Open Access
Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 3.075; 2010 IF: 3.340
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84594 Serial 3935
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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 (up) 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 Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000287584700017 Publication Date 2011-01-24
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 22 Open Access
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 Scipioni, R.; Matsubara, M.; Ruiz, E.; Massobrio, C.; Boero, M.
Title Thermal behavior of Si-doped fullerenes vs their structural stability at T = 0 K : a density functional study Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2011 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 510 Issue 1/3 Pages 14-17
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We establish the topological conditions underlying the thermal stability of C30Si30 clusters. Two topologies have been considered: a segregated one, where Si and C atoms lie on neighboring and yet, separated parts of the cage, and a non-segregated one, where the number of SiC bonds is maximized. The segregated network is energetically favored against the non-segregated one, both structures being fully relaxed at T = 0 K. Conversely, the non-segregated structure is the only one stable at finite temperatures, regardless of the nature of the local states (d or p) included in the KleynmanBylander construction.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000291478400002 Publication Date 2011-05-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2011 IF: 2.337
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90453 Serial 3625
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Author Zeng, Y.I.; Menghini, M.; Li, D.Y.; Lin, S.S.; Ye, Z.Z.; Hadermann, J.; Moorkens, T.; Seo, J.W.; Locquet, J.-P.; van Haesendonck, C.
Title Unexpected optical response of single ZnO nanowires probed using controllable electrical contacts Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2011 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys
Volume 13 Issue 15 Pages 6931-6935
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Relying on combined electron-beam lithography and lift-off methods Au/Ti bilayer electrical contacts were attached to individual ZnO nanowires (NWs) that were grown by a vapor phase deposition method. Reliable Schottky-type as well as ohmic contacts were obtained depending on whether or not an ion milling process was used. The response of the ZnO NWs to ultraviolet light was found to be sensitive to the type of contacts. The intrinsic electronic properties of the ZnO NWs were studied in a field-effect transistor configuration. The transfer characteristics, including gate threshold voltage, hysteresis and operational mode, were demonstrated to unexpectedly respond to visible light. The origin of this effect could be accounted for by the presence of point defects in the ZnO NWs.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000288951000019 Publication Date 2011-03-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2011 IF: 3.573
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89378 Serial 3807
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Author Sliem, M.A.; Turner, S.; Heeskens, D.; Kalidindi, S.B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Muhler, M.; Fischer, R.A.
Title Preparation, microstructure characterization and catalytic performance of Cu/ZnO and ZnO/Cu composite nanoparticles for liquid phase methanol synthesis Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2012 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys
Volume 14 Issue 22 Pages 8170-8178
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Stearate@Cu/ZnO nanocomposite particles with molar ratios of ZnO ∶ Cu = 2 and 5 are synthesized by reduction of the metalorganic Cu precursor [Cu{(OCH(CH3)CH2N(CH3)2)}2] in the presence of stearate@ZnO nanoparticles. In the case of ZnO ∶ Cu = 5, high-angle annular dark field-scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) combined with electron-energy-loss-spectroscopy (EELS) as well as attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-IR) spectroscopy are used to localize the small amount of Cu deposited on the surface of 35 nm sized stearate@ZnO particles. For ZnO ∶ Cu = 2, the microstructure of the nanocomposites after catalytic activity testing is characterized by HAADF-STEM techniques. This reveals the construction of large Cu nanoparticles (2050 nm) decorated by small ZnO nanoparticles (35 nm). The catalytic activity of both composites for the synthesis of methanol from syn gas is evaluated.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000304102200033 Publication Date 2012-04-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 16 Open Access
Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2012 IF: 3.829
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98377 Serial 2702
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Author Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Thiess, S.; Drube, W.; Ghijsen, J.; Ewels, C.P.
Title Study of the interaction between copper and carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2012 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume 535 Issue Pages 80-83
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Copper deposited by thermal evaporation onto pristine and oxygen plasma treated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) diffuse over the CNT surface, coalescing and forming crystalline islands. The nucleation sites of the islands are preferentially defects, and more homogeneous island dispersion was observed at the CNT oxygen functionalized surface. The presence of weakly bound oxygen atoms at the CNT surface induces the formation of CuO bonds at the Cu/CNT interface, as described through density functional calculations. Exposure to air allows further oxidation to facetted crystalline Cu2O. Oxygen plasma pre-treatment represents a promising route for homogenous disperse Cu2O nanoparticle decoration of CNTs.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000303437900015 Publication Date 2012-03-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 27 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2012 IF: 2.145
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97704 Serial 3336
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Author Ao, Z.M.; Hernández-Nieves, A.D.; Peeters, F.M.; Li, S.
Title The electric field as a novel switch for uptake/release of hydrogen for storage in nitrogen doped graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2012 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys
Volume 14 Issue 4 Pages 1463-1467
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Nitrogen-doped graphene was recently synthesized and was reported to be a catalyst for hydrogen dissociative adsorption under a perpendicular applied electric field (F). In this work, the diffusion of H atoms on N-doped graphene, in the presence and absence of an applied perpendicular electric field, is studied using density functional theory. We demonstrate that the applied field can significantly facilitate the binding of hydrogen molecules on N-doped graphene through dissociative adsorption and diffusion on the surface. By removing the applied field the absorbed H atoms can be released efficiently. Our theoretical calculation indicates that N-doped graphene is a promising hydrogen storage material with reversible hydrogen adsorption/desorption where the applied electric field can act as a switch for the uptake/release processes.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000298754500018 Publication Date 2011-11-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 67 Open Access
Notes ; Financial support of the Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program (SIR50/PS19184) and the ECR grant (SIR30/PS24201) from the University of New South Wales are acknowledged. This work is also supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2012 IF: 3.829
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96266 Serial 3578
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Author Smits, M.; Ling, Y.; Lenaerts, S.; Van Doorslaer, S.
Title Photocatalytic removal of soot : unravelling of the reaction mechanism by EPR and in situ FTIR spectroscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year (up) 2012 Publication ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Chemphyschem
Volume 13 Issue 18 Pages 4251-4257
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Photocatalytic soot oxidation is studied on P25 TiO2 as an important model reaction for self-cleaning processes by means of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Contacting of carbon black with P25 leads on the one hand to a reduction of the local dioxygen concentration in the powder. On the other hand, the weakly adsorbed radicals on the carbon particles are likely to act as alternative traps for the photogenerated conduction-band electrons. We find furthermore that the presence of dioxygen and oxygen-related radicals is vital for the photocatalytic soot degradation. The complete oxidation of soot to CO2 is evidenced by in situ FTIR spectroscopy, no intermediate CO is detected during the photocatalytic process.
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Language Wos 000313692600026 Publication Date 2012-11-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1439-4235 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.075 Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the University of Antwerp (PhD grants of M. S. and Y.L.). We would like to thank Birger Hauchecorne for the scientific discussion. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.075; 2012 IF: 3.349
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:104568 Serial 5980
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