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Author Xu, B.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Second-order multiple-quanta flux entry into a perforated spherical mesoscopic superconductor Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 82 Issue 21 Pages 214501-214501,7
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Flux entry in type-II superconductors without prominent symmetry is a first-order phase transition, where flux enters conventionally gradual in units of a flux quantum. Here we show that neither is necessarily the case in a mesoscopic superconducting sphere with a perforation. In axially applied magnetic field, vortices initially occupy the hole, and can oppose further flux entry in the sample. As a result, multiple-quanta flux entry is found at significantly higher field, and it can manifest as a second-order transition due to suppressed geometric barrier at the equatorial belt of the sample. At high fields a new state is found, with gradually destroyed condensate from the equator inwards, the exact opposite of surface superconductivity.
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  Language Wos 000286737800007 Publication Date 2010-12-02
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 2 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), and the ESF “Nanoscience and Engineering in Superconductivity” program. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88039 Serial 2957
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Author Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Aashuri, H.
  Title Semisolid structure for M2 high speed steel prepared by cooling slope Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Journal of materials processing technology Abbreviated Journal J Mater Process Tech
  Volume 210 Issue 12 Pages 1632-1635
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Effects of cooling slope angle and the temperature of molten metal on the globular structure of M2 high speed steel after holding at the semisolid state have been investigated. The globular structure was achieved by pouring the molten metal at 1595 °C on the ceramic cooling slope with the length of 200 mm and the angle of 25°. The globular structure of M2 high speed steel in the form of rolledannealed and as cast condition after holding at semisolid state has been achieved. The size of globular grains of cooling slope sample was smaller than that of the rolledannealed and as cast samples. Solid particles of rolledannealed sample after holding at semisolid state had better roundness compared with cooling slope sample. Dissolution of carbides in the austenite phase at grain boundaries leads to formation of globular particles in the semisolid state. MC-type and M6C-type eutectic carbides reprecipitate during cooling cycle along grain boundaries.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000280498200011 Publication Date 2010-06-02
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0924-0136; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.147 Times cited 12 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.147; 2010 IF: 1.570
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122042 Serial 2983
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Author Zarenia, M.; Pereira, J.M.; Chaves, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Farias, G.A.
  Title Simplified model for the energy levels of quantum rings in single layer and bilayer graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 81 Issue 4 Pages 045431,1-045431,9
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Within a minimal model, we present analytical expressions for the eigenstates and eigenvalues of carriers confined in quantum rings in monolayer and bilayer graphene. The calculations were performed in the context of the continuum model by solving the Dirac equation for a zero width ring geometry, i.e., by freezing out the carrier radial motion. We include the effect of an external magnetic field and show the appearance of Aharonov-Bohm oscillations and of a nonzero gap in the spectrum. Our minimal model gives insight on the energy spectrum of graphene-based quantum rings and models different aspects of finite width rings.
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  Language Wos 000277186000010 Publication Date 2010-01-29
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 76 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the Bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil, and the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82866 Serial 3005
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Author Földi, P.; Szaszkó-Bogár, V.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Spin-orbit interaction controlled properties of two-dimensional superlattices Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 82 Issue 11 Pages 115302-115302,4
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The band structure of two-dimensional artificial superlattices in the presence of (Rashba-type) spin-orbit interaction (SOI) is presented. The position and shape of the energy bands in these spintronic crystals depend on the geometry as well as the strength of the SOI, which can be tuned by external gate voltages. For finite mesoscopic arrays, we show that their conductance properties and possible applications can be understood from these spin-dependent band diagrams.
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  Language Wos 000281516300005 Publication Date 2010-09-03
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 6 Open Access
  Notes ; We thank M. G. Benedict and F. Bartha for useful discussions. This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and the Hungarian Scientific Research Fund (OTKA) under Contracts No. T81364 and No. M045596. P.F. was supported by a J. Bolyai grant of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84259 Serial 3092
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Author Avetisyan, A.A.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Stacking order dependent electric field tuning of the band gap in graphene multilayers Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 81 Issue 11 Pages 115432,1-115432,7
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The effect of different stacking order of graphene multilayers on the electric field induced band gap is investigated. We considered a positively charged top and a negatively charged back gate in order to independently tune the band gap and the Fermi energy of three and four layer graphene systems. A tight-binding approach within a self-consistent Hartree approximation is used to calculate the induced charges on the different graphene layers. We found that the gap for trilayer graphene with the ABC stacking is much larger than the corresponding gap for the ABA trilayer. Also we predict that for four layers of graphene the energy gap strongly depends on the choice of stacking, and we found that the gap for the different types of stacking is much larger as compared to the case of Bernal stacking. Trigonal warping changes the size of the induced electronic gap by approximately 30% for intermediate and large values of the induced electron density.
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  Language Wos 000276248800145 Publication Date 2010-03-19
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 142 Open Access
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82274 Serial 3148
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Author Vodolazov, D.Y.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Strong influence of nonlocal nonequilibrium effects on the dynamics of the order parameter in a phase-slip center: ring studies Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 81 Issue 18 Pages 184521,1-184521,7
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We study the influence of the inelastic relaxation time τ̃E of the quasiparticle distribution function f(E) on the phase slip process in quasi-one-dimensional superconducting rings at a temperature close to the critical temperature Tc. We find that the initial time of growth of the order parameter |Δ| in the phase slip core after the phase slip is a nonmonotonic function of τ̃E which has a maximum at τ̃E≃τ̃GL=πℏ/8kB(Tc−T) and has a tendency to saturate for large τ̃E⪢τ̃GL. The effective heating of the electron subsystem due to the increase in |Δ| in the phase slip center together with the above effect result in a nonmonotonic dependence of the number of subsequent phase slips on τ̃E in rings of relatively large radius (in which each phase slip reduces the current density to a small fraction of its initial value). During the phase slip process the order parameter distribution has two peaks near the phase slip core due to the diffusion of the nonequilibrium quasiparticles from that region.
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  Language Wos 000278141800100 Publication Date 2010-05-19
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 5 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). D.Y.V. also acknowledges support from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, Federal Target Programme “Scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel of innovative Russia in 2009-2013” and Dynasty Foundation. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83305 Serial 3182
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Author Verlooy, P.L.H.; Robeyns, K.; van Meervelt, L.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martens, J.A.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.
  Title Synthesis and characterization of the new cyclosilicate hydrate (hexamethyleneimine)4.[Si8O16(OH)4].12H2O Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
  Volume 130 Issue 1/3 Pages 14-20
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract A new cyclosilicate hydrate with composition (C6H14N)4·[Si8O16(OH)4]·12H2O was crystallized and the structure determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure, described by the tetragonal space group I41/a, with unit cell dimensions of a = 39.2150(2) Å and c = 14.1553(2) Å, contains columns of hydrogen-bonded cubic octamer silicate anions. The space between silicate columns holds hydrogen-bonded water and protonated hexamethyleneimine molecules compensating the negative charge of the silicate. The crystal water can be removed resulting in a rearrangement of the columns into orthorhombic symmetry. Removal of the organic moiety causes amorphisation. Flash evacuation results in a new microporous material with pore volumes typical of a zeolite.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000275702600003 Publication Date 2009-10-14
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  ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 5 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.615; 2010 IF: 3.220
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82448 Serial 3418
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Author Leroux, F.; Gysemans, M.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.; Snauwaert, J.; Verbiest, T.; van Haesendonck, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Three-dimensional characterization of helical silver nanochains mediated by protein assemblies Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Advanced materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Mater
  Volume 22 Issue 19 Pages 2193-2197
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
  Abstract 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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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
  Language Wos 000278601400016 Publication Date 2010-03-11
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0935-9648;1521-4095; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 19.791 Times cited 51 Open Access
  Notes Esteem 026019; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 19.791; 2010 IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83296 Serial 3645
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Author Efimov, K.; Xu, Q.; Feldhoff, A.
  Title Transmission electron microscopy study of BA0.5Sr0.5CO0.8Fe0.2O3-\delta Perovskite decomposition at intermediate temperatures Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
  Volume 22 Issue 21 Pages 5866-5875
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The cubic perovskite Ba(0.5)Sr(0.5)Co(0.8)Fe(0.2)O(3-delta) (denoted BSCF) is the state-of-the-art ceramic membrane material used for oxygen separation technologies above 1150 K. BSCF is a mixed oxygen-ion and electron conductor (MIEC) and exhibits one of the highest oxygen permeabilities reported so far for dense oxides. Additionally, it has excellent phase stability above 1150 K. In the intermediate temperature range (750-1100 K), however, BSCF suffers from a slow decomposition of the cubic perovskite into variants with hexagonal stacking that are barriers to oxygen transport. To elucidate details of the decomposition process, both sintered BSCF ceramic and powder were annealed for 180-240 h in ambient air at temperatures below 1123 K and analyzed by different transmission electron microscopy techniques. Aside from hexagonal perovskite Ba(0.5)Sr(0.5)CoO(3-delta) , the formation of lamellar noncubic phases was observed in the quenched samples. The structure of the lamellae with the previously unknown composition Ba(1-x)Sr(x)Co(2-y)Fe(y)O(5-delta) was found to be related to the 15R hexagonal perovskite polytype. The valence and spin-state transition of cobalt leading to a considerable diminution of its ionic radius can be considered a reason for BSCF's inherent phase instability at intermediate temperatures.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
  Language Wos 000283623700010 Publication Date 2010-10-13
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  ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 117 Open Access
  Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2010 IF: 6.400
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95546 Serial 3720
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Author Branchaud, S.; Kam, A.; Zawadzki, P.; Peeters, F.M.; Sachrajda, A.S.
  Title Transport detection of quantum Hall fluctuations in graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 81 Issue 12 Pages 121406,1-121406,4
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Low-temperature magnetoconductance measurements were made in the vicinity of the charge neutrality point (CNP). Two origins for the fluctuations were identified close to the CNP. At very low magnetic fields there exist only mesoscopic magnetoconductance quantum interference features which develop rapidly as a function of density. At slightly higher fields (>0.5 T), close to the CNP, additional fluctuations track the quantum Hall (QH) sequence expected for monolayer graphene. These additional features are attributed to effects of locally charging individual QH localized states. These effects reveal a precursor to the quantum Hall effect since, unlike previous transport observations of QH dot charging effects, they occur in the absence of quantum Hall plateaus or Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations. From our transport data we are able to extract parameters that characterize the inhomogeneities in our device.
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  Language Wos 000276248900026 Publication Date 2010-03-09
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 25 Open Access
  Notes ; We would like to acknowledge important motivating discussions with Louis Gaudreau, Ghislain Granger, Pawel Hawrylak, Devrim Guclu, Josh Folk, and Mark Lundeberg. A. S. S. and F. M. P. acknowledge funding from CIFAR. A. S. S. and S. B. acknowledge assistance from NSERC. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82275 Serial 3723
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Author Liu, Y.; Cheng, F.; Li, X.J.; Peeters, F.M.; Chang, K.
  Title Tuning of the two electron states in quantum rings through the spin-orbit interaction Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 82 Issue 4 Pages 1-7
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The effect of the Coulomb interaction on the energy spectrum and anisotropic distribution of two electron states in a quantum ring in the presence of Rashba spin-orbit interaction (RSOI) and Dresselhaus SOI (DSOI) is investigated in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. We find that the interplay between the RSOI and DSOI makes the single quantum ring behaves like a laterally coupled quantum dot and the interdot coupling can be tuned by changing the strengths of the SOIs. The interplay can lead to singlet-triplet state mixing and anticrossing behavior when the singlet and triplet states meet with increasing magnetic field. The two electron ground state displays a bar-bell-like spatial anisotropic distribution in a quantum ring at a specific crystallographic direction, i.e., [110] or [11̅ 0], which can be switched by reversing the direction of the perpendicular electric field. The ground state exhibits a singlet-triplet state transition with increasing magnetic field and strengths of RSOI and DSOI. An anisotropic electron distribution is predicted which can be detected through the measurement of its optical properties.
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  Language Wos 000280234100006 Publication Date 2010-07-22
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 14 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by NSFC under Grants No. 60525405 and No. 10874175 and the Belgium Science Policy (IAP). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84087 Serial 3756
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Author van den Heuvel, W.; Tikhomirov, V.K.; Kirilenko, D.; Schildermans, N.; Chibotaru, L.F.; Vanacken, J.; Gredin, P.; Mortier, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshchalkov, V.V.
  Title Ultralow blocking temperature and breakdown of the giant spin model in Er3+-doped nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 82 Issue 9 Pages 094421-094421,8
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The magnetization of luminescent Er3+-doped PbF2 nanoparticles (formula Er0.3Pb0.7F2.3) has been studied. Despite the high concentration of the doping Er3+ ions and relatively large size (8 nm) of these nanoparticles we have found no deviation between field-cooled and zero-field-cooled magnetization curves down to T=0.35 K, which points out an ultralow blocking temperature for the reversal of magnetization. We also have found strongly deviating magnetization curves M(H/T) for different temperatures T. These results altogether show that the investigated nanoparticles are not superparamagnetic, but rather each Er3+ ion in these nanoparticles is found in a paramagnetic state down to very low temperatures, which implies the breakdown of the Néel-Brown giant spin model in the case of these nanoparticles. Calculations of magnetization within a paramagnetic model of noninteracting Er3+ ions completely support this conclusion. Due to the ultralow blocking temperature, these nanoparticles have a potential for magnetic field-induced nanoscale refrigeration with an option of their optical localization and temperature control.
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  Language Wos 000281773300005 Publication Date 2010-09-13
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 11 Open Access
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85423 Serial 3796
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Author Geurts, R.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Vortex matter in mesoscopic two-gap superconducting disks: influence of Josephson and magnetic coupling Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 81 Issue 21 Pages 15
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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  Language Wos 000278846600001 Publication Date 2010-06-21
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  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 89 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vlaanderen), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the ESF “Nanoscience and Engineering in Superconductivity” (NES) program, and the ESF “Arrays of Quantum Dots and Josephson Junctions” network. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83933 Serial 3872
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Author Doria, M.M.; Romaguera, A.R. de C.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Vortex patterns in a mesoscopic superconducting rod with a magnetic dot Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 81 Issue 10 Pages 104529,1-104529,11
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We study a mesoscopic superconducting rod with a magnetic dot on its top having its moment oriented along the axis of symmetry. We study the dependence of the vortex pattern with the height and find that for very short and very long rods, the vortex pattern acquires a simple structure, consisting of giant and of multivortex states, respectively. In the long limit, the most stable configuration consists of two vortices, that reach the lateral surface of the rod diametrically opposed. The long rod shows reentrant behavior within some range of its radius and of the dots magnetic moment. Our results are obtained within the Ginzburg-Landau approach in the limit of no magnetic shielding.
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  Language Wos 000276248700123 Publication Date 2010-03-31
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  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 5 Open Access
  Notes ; The three authors acknowledge CNPq and the bilateral program between Brazil and Flanders for financial support. They also make the following acknowledgments for financial support: A. R. de C. Romaguera to FACEPE, M. M. Doria to FAPERJ, and F. M. Peeters to the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IUAP), and the ESF-AQDJJ network. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82272 Serial 3877
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Author Berdiyorov, G.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Vortices induced in a superconducting loop by asymmetric kinetic inductance and their detection in transport measurements Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 81 Issue 14 Pages 144511,1-144511,5
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Using time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau theory, we study the dynamic properties of a rectangular superconducting loop, which are found to depend on the position of the current leads. For asymmetric positioning of the leads, different kinetic inductance of the two paths for injected electric current leads to different critical conditions in the two branches. System self-regulates by allowing vortex entry, as vortex currents bring equilibration between the two current flows and the conventional resistive state can be realized. We also demonstrate that individual vortex entry in the loop can be detected by measuring the voltage between normal-metal leads, for applied currents comparable in magnitude to the screening currents.
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  Language Wos 000277210200107 Publication Date 2010-04-21
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  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 18 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), the ESF-NES program, and the ESF-AQDJJ network. G.R.B. acknowledges support from FWO-Vlaanderen. The authors thank S. Michotte for useful discussions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82804 Serial 3901
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Author Chaves, A.; Covaci, L.; Rakhimov, K.Y.; Farias, G.A.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Wave-packet dynamics and valley filter in strained graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
  Volume 82 Issue 20 Pages 205430
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract The time evolution of a wave packet in strained graphene is studied within the tight-binding model and continuum model. The effect of an external magnetic field, as well as a strain-induced pseudomagnetic field, on the wave-packet trajectories and zitterbewegung are analyzed. Combining the effects of strain with those of an external magnetic field produces an effective magnetic field which is large in one of the Dirac cones, but can be practically zero in the other. We construct an efficient valley filter, where for a propagating incoming wave packet consisting of momenta around the K and K' Dirac points, the outgoing wave packet exhibits momenta in only one of these Dirac points while the components of the packet that belong to the other Dirac point are reflected due to the Lorentz force. We also found that the zitterbewegung is permanent in time in the presence of either external or strain-induced magnetic fields, but when both the external and strain-induced magnetic fields are present, the zitterbewegung is transient in one of the Dirac cones, whereas in the other cone the wave packet exhibits permanent spatial oscillations.
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  Language Wos 000284401600007 Publication Date 2010-11-19
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  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 95 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was financially supported by CNPq under NanoBioEstruturas Contract No. 555183/2005-0, PRONEX/CNPq/FUNCAP, CAPES, the Bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil, the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1) ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95542 Serial 3905
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Author van der Linden, V.; Van de Casteele, E.; Thomas, M.S.; de Vos, A.; Janssen, E.; Janssens, K.
  Title Analysis of micro computed tomography images; a look inside historic enamelled metal objects Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Applied physics A : materials science & processing Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys A-Mater
  Volume 98 Issue 2 Pages 385-392
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Vision lab; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract In this study the usefulness of micro-Computed Tomography (µ-CT) for the in-depth analysis of enamelled metal objects was tested. Usually investigations of enamelled metal artefacts are restricted to non-destructive surface analysis or analysis of cross sections after destructive sampling. Radiography, a commonly used technique in the field of cultural heritage studies, is limited to providing two-dimensional information about a three-dimensional object (Lang and Middleton, Radiography of Cultural Material, pp. 6061, Elsevier-Butterworth-Heinemann, Amsterdam-Stoneham-London, 2005). Obtaining virtual slices and information about the internal structure of these objects was made possible by CT analysis. With this technique the underlying metal work was studied without removing the decorative enamel layer. Moreover visible defects such as cracks were measured in both width and depth and as of yet invisible defects and weaker areas are visualised. All these features are of great interest to restorers and conservators as they allow a view inside these objects without so much as touching them.
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  Language Wos 000272158200018 Publication Date 2009-09-21
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0947-8396 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.455 Times cited 3 Open Access
  Notes ; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme-Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of GOA “Atom” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium), FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects nos. G.0177.03, G.0103.04 and G.0689.06. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.455; 2010 IF: 1.765
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:80421 Serial 5469
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Author Basile, F.; Benito, P.; Bugani, S.; de Nolf, W.; Fornasari, G.; Janssens, K.; Morselli, L.; Scavetta, E.; Tonelli, D.; Vaccari, A.
  Title Combined use of synchrotron-radiation-based imaging techniques for the characterization of structured catalysts Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater
  Volume 20 Issue 23 Pages 4117-4126
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Active-phase-coated metallic supports as structured catalysts are gaining attention in endothermic and exothermic processes because they improve heat transfer. The deposition of a well-adhered and stable catalyst layer on the metallic support constitutes an important feature for the successful application of the final material. In this work, coating of FeCrAlY foams is performed by a one-step electrosynthesis-deposition of hydrotalcite-type compounds, precursors of catalysts active in endothermic steam methane reforming. The catalysts are studied at different length scales by using, for the first time, a combination of several techniques: SEM/EDS and X-ray fluorescence, X-ray powder diffraction and absorption-tomography experiments on the micro- and nanoscales at a synchrotron facility. The results show that the morphology of the coating depends on the synthesis conditions and that the catalyst may be described as Ni metal crystallites dispersed on γ-Al2O3, homogeneously coating the FeCrAlY foam.
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  Language Wos 000285392900010 Publication Date 2010-09-23
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1616-301x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 24 Open Access
  Notes ; The authors give thanks to Dr. Cloetens, for helping during the absorption tomography experiments, performed at ID19 of the ESRF; and P. Blauet and R. Toucolou, for helping during the mu-XRF/XRPD and nano-XRF experiments at ID22 and ID22-NI of the ESRF. The financial support from the Ministero per l'Istruzione, l'Universita e la Ricerca (MIUR, Roma, Italy) is gratefully acknowledged. ; Approved Most recent IF: 12.124; 2010 IF: 8.508
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:85834 Serial 5525
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Author Rouchon, V.; Pellizzi, E.; Janssens, K.
  Title FTIR techniques applied to the detection of gelatine in paper artifacts: from macroscopic to microscopic approach Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Applied physics A : materials science & processing Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys A-Mater
  Volume 100 Issue 3 Pages 663-669
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract In order to render paper hydrophobic for ink and thus adequate for writing, gelatine has been largely used. To this day, it is still employed in conservation workshops as an adhesive or a sizing agent, for instance, during the treatment of iron gall ink manuscripts. Various types and concentrations of gelatine are recommended, depending on the desired effect, but little information is available regarding to the physical distribution of gelatine in the paper. This aspect is however determinant for a better control of conservation treatments. In this work, we investigate the possibilities offered by FTIR microscopy for the measurement of the gelatine distribution in paper. Laboratory papers were preliminary treated with different types of gelatine and then embedded in a resin and cut in thin slices. Mapping techniques enable to compare the penetration of different types of gelatine in a semiquantitative way. The performance of conventional laboratory equipment and synchrotron radiation experimental setup are discussed.
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  Language Wos 000281317700011 Publication Date 2010-04-01
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0947-8396 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.455 Times cited 12 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was performed with the support of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Torino, who founded the postgraduate internship of Eleonora Pellizzi at the CRCC (Master dei talenti). It received the technical support of the SMIS line of the SOLEIL synchrotron (Saint Aubin, France). We are thankful to all our colleagues who helped us during our experiments: Anne Laurence Dupont for providing gelatine samples, Chakib Djediat (Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris) for his advice regarding the samples preparation, Christophe Sandt (Synchrotron SOLEIL) for his help and availability during our Beam time allocation, and Paul Dumas (Synchrotron SOLEIL) for his warm reception on the SMIS line. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.455; 2010 IF: 1.765
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:84579 Serial 5627
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Author de Baere, K.; Verstraelen, H.; Dewil, R.; Lemmens, L.; Lenaerts, S.; Nkunzimana, T.; Potters, G.
  Title Impact of tank construction on corrosion of ship ballast tanks Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Materials performance Abbreviated Journal Mater Performance
  Volume 49 Issue 5 Pages 48-54
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0094-1492 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 0.149 Times cited Open Access
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 0.149; 2010 IF: 0.055
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82385 Serial 5961
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Author Roet, D.; van Espen, P.
  Title Monte Carlo simulation of X-ray spectra from low energy electrons using optical data Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 268 Issue 17/18 Pages 2794-2800
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract An approach using optical data to simulate both the bremsstrahlung continuum and characteristic K and L X-ray lines generated by low energy electrons (cfr. electron microscopy) in solids is discussed in this paper. The necessary analytical expressions together with the data to calculate the relevant cross sections for elastic and inelastic interactions at these energies along with variance reduction techniques are given. The results of the Monte Carlo simulation are compared to experimental data measured with a JEOL 6300 electron microscope.
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  Language Wos 000281498900039 Publication Date 2010-07-15
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0168-583x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:84261 Serial 8281
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Author Damla, N.; Čevik, U.; Kobya, A.I.; Celik, A.; Celik, N.; Van Grieken, R.
  Title Radiation dose estimation and mass attenuation coefficients of cement samples used in Turkey Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2010 Publication Journal of hazardous materials Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 176 Issue 1/3 Pages 644-649
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Different cement samples commonly used in building construction in Turkey have been analyzed for natural radioactivity using gamma-ray spectrometry. The mean activity concentrations observed in the cement samples were 52, 40 and 324 Bq kg−1 for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K, respectively. The measured activity concentrations for these radionuclides were compared with the reported data of other countries and world average limits. The radiological hazard parameters such as radium equivalent activities (Raeq), gamma index (Iγ) and alpha index (Iα) indices as well as terrestrial absorbed dose and annual effective dose rate were calculated and compared with the international data. The Raeq values of cement are lower than the limit of 370 Bq kg−1, equivalent to a gamma dose of 1.5 mSv y−1. Moreover, the mass attenuation coefficients were determined experimentally and calculated theoretically using XCOM in some cement samples. Also, chemical compositions analyses of the cement samples were investigated.
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  Language Wos 000274839700087 Publication Date 2009-11-20
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0304-3894 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:80671 Serial 8448
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Author Van Tendeloo, G.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Antipov, E.V.
  Title Advanced electron microscopy and its possibilities to solve complex structures: application to transition metal oxides Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2009 Publication Journal of materials chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Mater Chem
  Volume 19 Issue 18 Pages 2660-2670
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Design and optimization of materials properties can only be performed through a thorough knowledge of the structure of the compound. In this feature article we illustrate the possibilities of advanced electron microscopy in materials science and solid state chemistry. The different techniques are briefly discussed and several examples are given where the structures of complex oxides, often with a modulated structure, have been solved using electron microscopy.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
  Language Wos 000265740600002 Publication Date 2009-02-04
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0959-9428;1364-5501; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited 9 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77065 Serial 68
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Author Mortet, V.; Zhang, L.; Echert, M.; Soltani, A.; d' Haen, J.; Douheret, O.; Moreau, M.; Osswald, S.; Neyts, E.; Troadec, D.; Wagner, P.; Bogaerts, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Haenen, K.
  Title Characterization of nano-crystalline diamond films grown under continuous DC bias during plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition Type A3 Journal article
  Year (down) 2009 Publication Materials Research Society symposium proceedings Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue 1203 Pages
  Keywords A3 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract Nanocrystalline diamond films have generated much interested due to their diamond-like properties and low surface roughness. Several techniques have been used to obtain a high re-nucleation rate, such as hydrogen poor or high methane concentration plasmas. In this work, the properties of nano-diamond films grown on silicon substrates using a continuous DC bias voltage during the complete duration of growth are studied. Subsequently, the layers were characterised by several morphological, structural and optical techniques. Besides a thorough investigation of the surface structure, using SEM and AFM, special attention was paid to the bulk structure of the films. The application of FTIR, XRD, multi wavelength Raman spectroscopy, TEM and EELS yielded a detailed insight in important properties such as the amount of crystallinity, the hydrogen content and grain size. Although these films are smooth, they are under a considerable compressive stress. FTIR spectroscopy points to a high hydrogen content in the films, while Raman and EELS indicate a high concentration of sp2 carbon. TEM and EELS show that these films consist of diamond nano-grains mixed with an amorphous sp2 bonded carbon, these results are consistent with the XRD and UV Raman spectroscopy data.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Wuhan Editor
  Language Wos Publication Date 2010-03-27
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1946-4274; ISBN Additional Links UA library record
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81646 Serial 327
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Author Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Rompaey, S.; Mankevich, A.S.; Korsakov, I.E.
  Title Comment on ALaMn2O6-y (A = K, Rb): novel ferromagnetic manganites exhibiting negative giant magnetoresistance Type Editorial
  Year (down) 2009 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater
  Volume 21 Issue 9 Pages 2000-2001
  Keywords Editorial; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
  Language Wos 000265781000036 Publication Date 2009-04-14
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 4 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77055 Serial 411
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Author Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Shenderova, O.; Vlasov, I.I.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Determination of size, morphology, and nitrogen impurity location in treated detonation nanodiamond by transmission electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2009 Publication Advanced functional materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Funct Mater
  Volume 19 Issue 13 Pages 2116-2124
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Size, morphology, and nitrogen impurity location, all of which are all thought to be related to the luminescent properties of detonation nanodiamonds, are determined in several detonation nanodiamond samples using a combination of transmission electron microscopy techniques. Results obtained from annealed and cleaned detonation nanodiamond samples are compared to results from conventionally purified detonation nanodiamond. Detailed electron energy loss spectroscopy combined with model-based quantification provides direct evidence for the sp3 like embedding of nitrogen impurities into the diamond cores of all the studied nanodiamond samples. Simultaneously, the structure and morphology of the cleaned detonation nanodiamond particles are studied using high resolution transmission electron microscopy. The results show that the size and morphology of detonation nanodiamonds can be modified by temperature treatment and that by applying a special cleaning procedure after temperature treatment, nanodiamond particles with clean facets almost free from sp2 carbon can be prepared. These clean facets are clear evidence that nanodiamond cores are not necessarily in coexistence with a graphitic shell of non-diamond carbon.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
  Language Wos 000268297800012 Publication Date 2009-05-12
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1616-301X;1616-3028; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 12.124 Times cited 100 Open Access
  Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 12.124; 2009 IF: 6.990
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78261UA @ admin @ c:irua:78261 Serial 674
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Author Doenen, M.; Zhang, L.; Erni, R.; Williams, O.A.; Hardy, A.; van Bael, M.K.; Wagner, P.; Haenen, K.; Nesladek, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Diamond nucleation by carbon transport from buried nanodiamond TiO2 sol-gel composites Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2009 Publication Advanced materials Abbreviated Journal Adv Mater
  Volume 21 Issue 6 Pages 670-673
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract
  Address
  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
  Language Wos 000263492000007 Publication Date 2008-12-02
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0935-9648;1521-4095; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 19.791 Times cited 20 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Iap-P6/42; Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76329 Serial 688
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Author Hamelet, S.; Gibot, P.; Casas-Cabanas, M.; Bonnin, D.; Grey, C.P.; Cabana, J.; Leriche, J.B.; Rodriguez-Carvajal, J.; Courty, M.; Levasseur, S.; Carlach, P.; Van Thournout, M.; Tarascon, J.M.; Masquelier, C.;
  Title The effects of moderate thermal treatments under air on LiFePO4-based nano powders Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2009 Publication Journal of materials chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Mater Chem
  Volume 19 Issue 23 Pages 3979-3991
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The thermal behavior under air of LiFePO(4)-based powders was investigated through the combination of several techniques such as temperature-controlled X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis and Mossbauer and NMR spectroscopies. The reactivity with air at moderate temperatures depends on the particle size and leads to progressive displacement of Fe from the core structure yielding nano-size Fe(2)O(3) and highly defective, oxidized Li(x)Fe(y)PO(4) compositions whose unit-cell volume decreases dramatically when the temperature is raised between 400 and 600 K. The novel LiFePO(4)-like compositions display new electrochemical reactivity when used as positive electrodes in Li batteries. Several redox phenomena between 3.4 V and 2.7 V vs. Li were discovered and followed by in-situ X-ray diffraction, which revealed two distinct solid solution domains associated with highly anisotropic variations of the unit-cell constants.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
  Language Wos 000266615800024 Publication Date 2009-05-05
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0959-9428;1364-5501; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited 93 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94582 Serial 867
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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
  Year (down) 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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  Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
  Language Wos 000263371800005 Publication Date 2008-11-14
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0935-9648; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 19.791 Times cited 110 Open Access
  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 Tian, H.; Schryvers, D.; Mohanchandra, K.P.; Carman, G.P.; van Humbeeck, J.
  Title Fabrication and characterization of functionally graded Ni-Ti multilayer thin films Type A1 Journal article
  Year (down) 2009 Publication Functional materials letters Abbreviated Journal Funct Mater Lett
  Volume 2 Issue 2 Pages 61-66
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract A functionally graded multilayer NiTi thin film was deposited on a SiO2/Si substrate by d.c. sputtering using a ramped heated NiTi alloy target. The stand-alone films were crystallized at 500°C in vacuum better than 10-7 Torr. Transmission electron microscopy micrographs taken along the film cross section show two distinct regions, thin and thick, with weak R and B2 phases, respectively. The film compositions along the thickness were measured and quantified using the standard-less EELSMODEL method. The film deposited during the initial thermal ramp (thin regions) displays an average of 54 at.% Ni while the film deposited at a more elevated target temperature (thick regions) shows about 51 at.% Ni.
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  Language Wos 000271077000003 Publication Date 2009-07-22
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1793-6047;1793-7213; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.234 Times cited 9 Open Access
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 1.234; 2009 IF: 2.561
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77655 Serial 1165
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