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De Backer, A.; Bals, S.; Van Aert, S. |
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A decade of atom-counting in STEM: From the first results toward reliable 3D atomic models from a single projection |
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2023 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Quantitative structure determination is needed in order to study and understand nanomaterials at the atomic scale. Materials characterisation resulting in precise structural information is a crucial point to understand the structure–property relation of materials. Counting the number of atoms and retrieving the 3D atomic structure of nanoparticles plays an important role here. In this paper, an overview will be given of the atom-counting methodology and its applications over the past decade. The procedure to count the number of atoms will be discussed in detail and it will be shown how the performance of the method can be further improved. Furthermore, advances toward mixed element nanostructures, 3D atomic modelling based on the atom-counting results, and quantifying the nanoparticle dynamics will be highlighted. |
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2023-02-10 |
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2.2 |
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This work was supported by the European Research Council (Grant 770887 PICOMETRICS to S. Van Aert, Grant 815128 REALNANO to S. Bals, and Grant 823717 ESTEEM3). The authors acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project fundings (G.0267.18N, G.0502.18N, G.0346.21N, and EOS 30489208) and a postdoctoral grant to A. De Backer. S. Van Aert acknowledges funding from the University of Antwerp Research fund (BOF) . The authors also thank the colleagues who have contributed to this work over the years, including T. Altantzis, E. Arslan Irmak, K.J. Batenburg, E. Bladt, A. De wael, R. Erni, C. Faes, B. Goris, L. Jones, L.M. Liz-Marzán, I. Lobato, G.T. Martinez, P.D. Nellist, M.D. Rosell, A. Rosenauer, K.H.W. van den Bos, A. Varambhia, and Z. Zhang.; esteem3reported; esteem3JRA |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:195896 |
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7236 |
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Zhang, Z.; Lobato, I.; De Backer, A.; Van Aert, S.; Nellist, P. |
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Fast generation of calculated ADF-EDX scattering cross-sections under channelling conditions |
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2023 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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113671 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Advanced materials often consist of multiple elements which are arranged in a complicated structure. Quantitative scanning transmission electron microscopy is useful to determine the composition and thickness of nanostructures at the atomic scale. However, significant difficulties remain to quantify mixed columns by comparing the resulting atomic resolution images and spectroscopy data with multislice simulations where dynamic scattering needs to be taken into account. The combination of the computationally intensive nature of these simulations and the enormous amount of possible mixed column configurations for a given composition indeed severely hamper the quantification process. To overcome these challenges, we here report the development of an incoherent non-linear method for the fast prediction of ADF-EDX scattering cross-sections of mixed columns under channelling conditions. We first explain the origin of the ADF and EDX incoherence from scattering physics suggesting a linear dependence between those two signals in the case of a high-angle ADF detector. Taking EDX as a perfect incoherent reference mode, we quantitatively examine the ADF longitudinal incoherence under different microscope conditions using multislice simulations. Based on incoherent imaging, the atomic lensing model previously developed for ADF is now expanded to EDX, which yields ADF-EDX scattering cross-section predictions in good agreement with multislice simulations for mixed columns in a core–shell nanoparticle and a high entropy alloy. The fast and accurate prediction of ADF-EDX scattering cross-sections opens up new opportunities to explore the wide range of ordering possibilities of heterogeneous materials with multiple elements. |
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2022-12-28 |
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European Research Council 770887 PICOMETRICS; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek No.G.0502.18N; Horizon 2020, 770887 ; Horizon 2020 Framework Programme; European Research Council, 823717 ESTEEM3 ; esteem3reported; esteem3JRa |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:195890 |
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7251 |
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Lobato, I.; De Backer, A.; Van Aert, S. |
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Real-time simulations of ADF STEM probe position-integrated scattering cross-sections for single element fcc crystals in zone axis orientation using a densely connected neural network |
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2023 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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251 |
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113769 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Quantification of annular dark field (ADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images in terms
of composition or thickness often relies on probe-position integrated scattering cross sections (PPISCS). In
order to compare experimental PPISCS with theoretically predicted ones, expensive simulations are needed for
a given specimen, zone axis orientation, and a variety of microscope settings. The computation time of such
simulations can be in the order of hours using a single GPU card. ADF STEM simulations can be efficiently
parallelized using multiple GPUs, as the calculation of each pixel is independent of other pixels. However, most
research groups do not have the necessary hardware, and, in the best-case scenario, the simulation time will
only be reduced proportionally to the number of GPUs used. In this manuscript, we use a learning approach and
present a densely connected neural network that is able to perform real-time ADF STEM PPISCS predictions as
a function of atomic column thickness for most common face-centered cubic (fcc) crystals (i.e., Al, Cu, Pd, Ag,
Pt, Au and Pb) along [100] and [111] zone axis orientations, root-mean-square displacements, and microscope
parameters. The proposed architecture is parameter efficient and yields accurate predictions for the PPISCS
values for a wide range of input parameters that are commonly used for aberration-corrected transmission
electron microscopes. |
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This work was supported by the European Research Council (Grant 770887 PICOMETRICS to S. Van Aert). The authors acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project fundings (G034621N and G0A7723N) and a postdoctoral grant to A. De Backer. S. Van Aert acknowledges funding from the University of Antwerp Research fund (BOF), Belgium. |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:197275 |
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8812 |
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Denisov, N.; Jannis, D.; Orekhov, A.; Müller-Caspary, K.; Verbeeck, J. |
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Characterization of a Timepix detector for use in SEM acceleration voltage range |
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2023 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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253 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Hybrid pixel direct electron detectors are gaining popularity in electron microscopy due to their excellent properties. Some commercial cameras based on this technology are relatively affordable which makes them attractive tools for experimentation especially in combination with an SEM setup. To support this, a detector characterization (Modulation Transfer Function, Detective Quantum Efficiency) of an Advacam Minipix and Advacam Advapix detector in the 15–30 keV range was made. In the current work we present images of Point Spread Function, plots of MTF/DQE curves and values of DQE(0) for these detectors. At low beam currents, the silicon detector layer behaviour should be dominant, which could make these findings transferable to any other available detector based on either Medipix2, Timepix or Timepix3 provided the same detector layer is used. |
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2023-06-08 |
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The authors acknowledge the financial support of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) project SBO S000121N. The authors are grateful to Dr. Lobato for productive discussion of methods. |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:198258 |
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8815 |
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Van den Broek, W.; Jannis, D.; Verbeeck, J. |
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Convexity constraints on linear background models for electron energy-loss spectra |
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2023 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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254 |
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In this paper convexity constraints are derived for a background model of electron energy loss spectra (EELS) that is linear in the fitting parameters. The model outperforms a power-law both on experimental and simulated backgrounds, especially for wide energy ranges, and thus improves elemental quantification results. Owing to the model’s linearity, the constraints can be imposed through fitting by quadratic programming. This has important advantages over conventional nonlinear power-law fitting such as high speed and a guaranteed unique solution without need for initial parameters. As such, the need for user input is significantly reduced, which is essential for unsupervised treatment of large datasets. This is demonstrated on a demanding spectrum image of a semiconductor device sample with a high number of elements over a wide energy range. |
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ECSEL, 875999 ; Horizon 2020; Horizon 2020 Framework Programme; Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership; |
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Most recent IF: 2.2; 2023 IF: 2.843 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:200588 |
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8961 |
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Leigh, S.; Doyle, S.J.; Smith, G.J.; Gibson, A.R.; Boswell, R.W.; Charles, C.; Dedrick, J.P. |
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Ionization and neutral gas heating efficiency in radio frequency electrothermal microthrusters : the role of driving frequency |
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2024 |
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Physics of plasmas |
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023509-23513 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The development of compact, low power, charge-neutral propulsion sources is of significant recent interest due to the rising application of micro-scale satellite platforms. Among such sources, radio frequency (rf) electrothermal microthrusters present an attractive option due to their scalability, reliability, and tunable control of power coupling to the propellant. For micropropulsion applications, where available power is limited, it is of particular importance to understand how electrical power can be transferred to the propellant efficiently, a process that is underpinned by the plasma sheath dynamics. In this work, two-dimensional fluid/Monte Carlo simulations are employed to investigate the effects of applied voltage frequency on the electron, ion, and neutral heating in an rf capacitively coupled plasma microthruster operating in argon. Variations in the electron and argon ion densities and power deposition, and their consequent effect on neutral-gas heating, are investigated with relation to the phase-averaged and phase-resolved sheath dynamics for rf voltage frequencies of 6-108 MHz at 450 V. Driving voltage frequencies above 40.68 MHz exhibit enhanced volumetric ionization from bulk electrons at the expense of the ion heating efficiency. Lower driving voltage frequencies below 13.56 MHz exhibit more efficient ionization due to secondary electrons and an increasing fraction of rf power deposition into ions. Thermal efficiencies are improved by a factor of 2.5 at 6 MHz as compared to the more traditional 13.56 MHz, indicating a favorable operating regime for low power satellite applications. |
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2024-02-23 |
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Most recent IF: 2.2; 2024 IF: 2.115 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:205506 |
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Hofer, C.; Gao, C.; Chennit, T.; Yuan, B.; Pennycook, T.J. |
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Phase offset method of ptychographic contrast reversal correction |
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2024 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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FWO, G013122N ; Horizon 2020 Framework Programme; European Research Council, 802123-HDEM ; European Research Council; |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:202379 |
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8988 |
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Şentürk, DG.; Yu, CP.; De Backer, A.; Van Aert, S. |
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Atom counting from a combination of two ADF STEM images |
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2024 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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255 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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To understand the structure–property relationship of nanostructures, reliably quantifying parameters, such as the number of atoms along the projection direction, is important. Advanced statistical methodologies have made it possible to count the number of atoms for monotype crystalline nanoparticles from a single ADF STEM image. Recent developments enable one to simultaneously acquire multiple ADF STEM images. Here, we present an extended statistics-based method for atom counting from a combination of multiple statistically independent ADF STEM images reconstructed from non-overlapping annular detector collection regions which improves the accuracy and allows one to retrieve precise atom-counts, especially for images acquired with low electron doses and multiple element structures. |
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2023-09-23 |
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This work was supported by the European Research Council (Grant 770887 PICOMETRICS to S. Van Aert). The authors acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project fundings (G034621N, G0A7723N, and EOS 40007495) and a postdoctoral grant to A. De Backer. S. Van Aert acknowledges funding from the University of Antwerp Research fund (BOF). |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:201008 |
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8964 |
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Şentürk, D.G.; De Backer, A.; Van Aert, S. |
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Element specific atom counting for heterogeneous nanostructures: Combining multiple ADF STEM images for simultaneous thickness and composition determination |
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2024 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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259 |
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In this paper, a methodology is presented to count the number of atoms in heterogeneous nanoparticles based on the combination of multiple annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (ADF STEM) images. The different non-overlapping annular detector collection regions are selected based on the principles of optimal statistical experiment design for the atom-counting problem. To count the number of atoms, the total intensities of scattered electrons for each atomic column, the so-called scattering cross-sections, are simultaneously compared with simulated library values for the different detector regions by minimising the squared differences. The performance of the method is evaluated for simulated Ni@Pt and Au@Ag core-shell nanoparticles. Our approach turns out to be a dose efficient alternative for the investigation of beam-sensitive heterogeneous materials as compared to the combination of ADF STEM and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. |
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This work was supported by the European Research Council (Grant 770887 PICOMETRICS to S. Van Aert). The authors acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project fundings (G.0346.21N, GOA7723N, and EOS 40007495) and a postdoctoral grant to A. De Backer. S. Van Aert acknowledges funding from the University of Antwerp Research fund (BOF). |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:204353 |
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8996 |
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Gao, C.; Hofer, C.; Pennycook, T.J. |
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On central focusing for contrast optimization in direct electron ptychography of thick samples |
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2024 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ptychography provides high dose efficiency images that can reveal light elements next to heavy atoms. However, despite ptychography having an otherwise single signed contrast transfer function, contrast reversals can occur when the projected potential becomes strong for both direct and iterative inversion ptychography methods. It has recently been shown that these reversals can often be counteracted in direct ptychography methods by adapting the focus. Here we provide an explanation of why the best contrast is often found with the probe focused to the middle of the sample. The phase contribution due to defocus at each sample slice above and below the central plane in this configuration effectively cancels out, which can prevent contrast reversals when dynamical scattering effects are not overly strong. In addition we show that the convergence angle can be an important consideration for removal of contrast reversals in relatively thin samples. |
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2023-11-03 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:202029 |
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9066 |
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Zebrowski, D.P.; Peeters, F.M.; Szafran, B. |
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Driven spin transitions in fluorinated single- and bilayer-graphene quantum dots |
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2017 |
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Semiconductor science and technology |
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Semicond Sci Tech |
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065016 |
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Spin transitions driven by a periodically varying electric potential in dilute fluorinated graphene quantum dots are investigated. Flakes of monolayer graphene as well as electrostatic electron traps induced in bilayer graphene are considered. The stationary states obtained within the tight-binding approach are used as the basis for description of the system dynamics. The dilute fluorination of the top layer lifts the valley degeneracy of the confined states and attenuates the orbital magnetic dipole moments due to current circulation within the flake. The spin-orbit coupling introduced by the surface deformation of the top layer induced by the adatoms allows the spin flips to be driven by the AC electric field. For the bilayer quantum dots the spin flip times is substantially shorter than the spin relaxation. Dynamical effects including many-photon and multilevel transitions are also discussed. |
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2017-04-19 |
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2.305 |
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; This work was supported by the National Science Centre according to decision DEC-2013/11/B/ST3/03837 and by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VL). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.305 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144238 |
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4646 |
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Prabhakara, V.; Jannis, D.; Béché, A.; Bender, H.; Verbeeck, J. |
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Strain measurement in semiconductor FinFET devices using a novel moiré demodulation technique |
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A1 Journal article |
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2019 |
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Semiconductor science and technology |
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Semicond Sci Tech |
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Moiré fringes are used throughout a wide variety of applications in physics and
engineering to bring out small variations in an underlying lattice by comparing with another reference lattice. This method was recently demonstrated in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy imaging to provide local strain measurement in crystals by comparing the crystal lattice with the scanning raster that then serves as the reference. The images obtained in this way contain a beating fringe pattern with a local period that represents the deviation of the lattice from the reference. In order to obtain the actual strain value, a region containing a full period of the fringe is required, which results in a compromise between strain sensitivity and spatial resolution. In this paper we propose an advanced setup making use of an optimised scanning pattern and a novel phase stepping demodulation scheme. We demonstrate the novel method on a series of 16 nm Si-Ge semiconductor FinFET devices in which strain plays a crucial role in modulating the charge carrier mobility. The obtained results are compared with both Nano-beam diffraction and the recently proposed Bessel beam diffraction technique. The setup provides a much improved spatial resolution over conventional moiré imaging in STEM while at the same time being fast and requiring no specialised diffraction camera as opposed to the diffraction techniques we compare to. |
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2019-11-29 |
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0268-1242 |
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2.305 |
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8 |
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The Qu-Ant-EM microscope and the direct electron detector used in the diffraction experiments was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. This project has received funding from the GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. We would also like to thank Dr. Thomas Nuytten and Prof. Dr. Wilfried Vandervorst from IMEC, Leuven for their continuous support and collaboration with the project. |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:165794 |
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5445 |
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Pereira, J.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Chaves, A.; Farias, G.A. |
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Klein tunneling in single and multiple barriers in graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
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Semiconductor science and technology |
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Semicond Sci Tech |
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25 |
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3 |
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033002,1-033002,9 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We review the transmission properties of carriers interacting with potential barriers in graphene. The tunneling of electrons and holes in quantum structures in graphene is found to display features that are in marked contrast with those of other systems. In particular, the interaction between the carriers with electrostatic potential barriers can be related to the propagation of electromagnetic waves in media with negative refraction indices, also known as metamaterials. This behavior becomes evident as one calculates the time evolution of wavepackets propagating across the barrier interface. In addition, we discuss the effect of trigonal warping on the tunneling through potential barriers. |
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London |
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000274318300004 |
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2010-02-04 |
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0268-1242;1361-6641; |
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Impact Factor |
2.305 |
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83 |
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; We want to acknowledge our collaborators in this work: P Vasilopoulos and M Barbier. This work was supported by the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.305; 2010 IF: 1.333 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80961 |
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1764 |
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Denneulin, T.; Rouvière, J.L.; Béché, A.; Py, M.; Barnes, J.P.; Rochat, N.; Hartmann, J.M.; Cooper, D. |
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The reduction of the substitutional C content in annealed Si/SiGeC superlattices studied by dark-field electron holography |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Semiconductor science and technology |
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Semicond Sci Tech |
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26 |
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12 |
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1-10 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Si/Si(1 − x − y)GexCy superlattices are used in the construction of new microelectronic architectures such as multichannel transistors. The introduction of carbon in SiGe allows for compensation of the strain and to avoid plastic relaxation. However, the formation of incoherent β-SiC clusters during annealing limits the processability of SiGeC. This precipitation leads to a modification of the strain in the alloy due to the reduction of the substitutional carbon content. Here, we investigated the strain in annealed Si/Si0.744Ge0.244C0.012 superlattices grown by reduced pressure chemical vapour deposition using dark-field electron holography. The variation of the substitutional C content was calculated by correlating the results with finite-element simulations. The obtained values were then compared with Fourier-transformed infrared spectrometry measurements. It was shown that after annealing for 2 min at 1050 °C carbon no longer has any influence on strain in the superlattice, which behaves like pure SiGe. However, a significant proportion of substitutional C atoms remain in a third-nearest neighbour (3nn) configuration. It was deduced that the influence of 3nn C on strain is negligible and that only isolated atoms have a significant contribution. It was also proposed that the 3nn configuration is an intermediary step during the formation of SiC clusters. |
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2011-11-07 |
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0268-1242 |
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2.305 |
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Most recent IF: 2.305; 2011 IF: 1.723 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:136427 |
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4508 |
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Ercolani, G.; Gorle, C.; Garcia Sánchez, C.; Corbari, C.; Mancini, M. |
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RAMS and WRF sensitivity to grid spacing in large-eddy simulations of the dry convective boundary layer |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Computers and fluids |
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Comput Fluids |
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123 |
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123 |
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54-71 |
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Large-eddy simulations (LESS) are frequently used to model the planetary boundary layer, and the choice of the grid cell size, numerical schemes and sub grid model can significantly influence the simulation results. In the present paper the impact of grid spacing on LES of an idealized atmospheric convective boundary layer (CBL), for which the statistics and flow structures are well understood, is assessed for two mesoscale models: the Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS) and the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF). Nine simulations are performed on a fixed computational domain (6 x 6 x 2 km), combining three different horizontal (120, 60, 30 m) and vertical (20, 10, 5 m) spacings. The impact of the cell size on the CBL is investigated by comparing turbulence statistics and velocity spectra. The results demonstrate that both WRF and RAMS can perform LES of the CBL under consideration without requiring extremely high computational loads, but they also indicate the importance of adopting a computational grid that is adequate for the numerical schemes and subgrid models used. In both RAMS and WRF a horizontal cell size of 30 m is required to obtain a suitable turbulence reproduction throughout the CBL height. Considering the vertical grid spacing, WRF produced similar results for all the three tested values, while in RAMS it should be ensured that the aspect ratio of the cells does not exceed a value of 3. The two models were found to behave differently in function of the grid resolution, and they have different shortcomings in their prediction of CBL turbulence. WRF exhibits enhanced damping at the smallest scales, while RAMS is prone to the appearance of spurious fluctuations in the flow when the grid aspect ratio is too high. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Oxford |
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000365367500006 |
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2015-10-08 |
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0045-7930 |
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Impact Factor |
2.313 |
Times cited |
3 |
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Most recent IF: 2.313; 2015 IF: 1.619 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:130200 |
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4236 |
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Elia, A.; De Wael, K.; Dowsett, M.; Adriaens, A. |
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Electrochemical deposition of a copper carboxylate layer on copper as potential corrosion inhibitor |
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2011 |
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Journal of solid state electrochemistry |
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J Solid State Electr |
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16 |
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1 |
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143-148 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Carboxylic acids and sodium carboxylates are used to protect metals against aqueous and atmospheric corrosion. In this paper, we describe the application of a layer of copper carboxylate on the surface of a copper electrode by means of cyclic voltammetry technique and tests which measure the corresponding resistance to aqueous corrosion. Unlike the soaking process, which also forms a film on the surface, the use of cyclic voltammetry allows one to follow the deposition process of the copper carboxylates onto the electrode. The modified electrodes have been characterised with infrared spectroscopy. In addition, the corrosion resistance of the film has been investigated using polarisation resistance and Tafel plot measurements. |
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2011-01-25 |
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1432-8488 |
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2.316 |
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8 |
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; Authors would like to acknowledge the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO) for funding assistance (A. Elia is a FWO aspirant) and V. Vermeersch and S. Van Vlierberghe (Ghent University, Polymer Chemistry and Biomaterials Research Group) for the FTIR-ATR measurements. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.316; 2011 IF: 2.131 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:89618 |
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5588 |
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De Keersmaecker, M.; De Wael, K.; Adriaens, A. |
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Influence of the deposition method, temperature and deposition time on the corrosion inhibition of lead dodecanoate coatings deposited on lead surfaces |
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2013 |
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Journal of solid state electrochemistry |
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J Solid State Electr |
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5 |
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1259-1269 |
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Electrochemical impedance measurements have been used to investigate the influence of the deposition method, including time and temperature, upon the corrosion inhibition characteristics of lead dodecanoate coatings on lead electrodes. The results were analysed using multivariate statistics and show that, in general, these easily prepared coatings are very protective against corrosion. The temperature proves to be an important parameter for the quality and the corrosion inhibition efficiency of the coating. A comparison between two different electrochemically assisted deposition methods, immersion using a reduction pretreatment and cyclic voltammetry, does not show significant differences. Using the immersion technique at room temperature, the deposition time was tested as the third influencing parameter for the corrosion inhibition efficiency of the deposited lead dodecanoate coatings. A longer deposition time of the lead into the sodium dodecanoate solution provides a layer with a somewhat higher corrosion resistance. |
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2013-01-10 |
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Impact Factor |
2.316 |
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4 |
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; The Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO)- and Ghent University are acknowledged for the funding of this work. The authors would also like to thank Pieter van Hoe for the construction of the lead electrodes. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.316; 2013 IF: 2.234 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:105278 |
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5663 |
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Chen, Z.; Tan, Z.; Ji, G.; Schryvers, D.; Ouyang, Q.; Li, Z. |
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Effect of interface evolution on thermal conductivity of vacuum hot pressed SiC/Al composites |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Advanced engineering materials |
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Adv Eng Mater |
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17 |
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17 |
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1076-1084 |
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The SiC/Al composites have been fabricated by a vacuum hot pressing (VHP) process in order to study the effect of interface evolution on the global thermal conductivity (TC). By optimizing the VHP parameters of sintering temperature and time, the three different kinds of SiC/Al interface configurations, that is, non-bonded, diffusion-bonded, and reaction-bonded interfaces, are formed and identified by measurement of relative density, X-ray diffraction, scanning and (high-resolution) transmission electron microscopy. The VHPed composite sintered at 655 °C for 60 min is fully dense and presents a tightly-adhered and clean SiC/Al interface at the nanoscale, the ideal diffusion-bonded interface being the most favorable for minimizing interfacial thermal resistance, which in turn results in the highest TC of around 270 W/mK. |
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2015-01-02 |
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1438-1656; |
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2.319 |
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9 |
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Most recent IF: 2.319; 2015 IF: 1.758 |
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c:irua:123000 |
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818 |
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Salbu, B.; Janssens, K.; Lind, O.C.; Proost, K.; Danesi, P.R. |
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Oxidation states of uranium in DU particles from Kosovo |
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2003 |
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Journal of environmental radioactivity |
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J Environ Radioactiv |
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64 |
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167-173 |
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2002-12-02 |
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2.31 |
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Most recent IF: 2.31; 2003 IF: 0.837 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:39942 |
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5766 |
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Salbu, B.; Janssens, K.; Lind, O.C.; Proost, K.; Gijsels, L.; Danesi, P.R. |
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Oxidation states of uranium in depleted uranium particles from Kuwait |
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2004 |
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Journal of environmental radioactivity |
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J Environ Radioactiv |
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78 |
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2 |
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125-135 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The oxidation states of uranium in depleted uranium (DU) particles were determined by synchrotron radiation based mu-XANES, applied to individual particles isolated from selected samples collected at different sites in Kuwait. Based on scanning electron microscopy with X-ray microanalysis prior to mu-XANES, DU particles ranging from sub-microns to several hundred micrometers were observed. The.median particle size depended on sources and sampling sites; small-sized particles (median 13 mum) were identified in swipes taken from the inside of DU penetrators holes in tanks and in sandy soil collected below DU penetrators, while larger particles (median 44 mum) were associated with fire in a DU ammunition storage facility. Furthermore, the U-236/U-235 ratios obtained from accelerator mass spectrometry demonstrated that uranium in the DU particles originated from reprocessed fuel (about 10(-2) in DU from the ammunition facility, about 10(-3) for DU in swipes). Compared to well-defined standards, all investigated DU particles were oxidized. Uranium particles collected from swipes were characterized as UO2, U3O8 or a mixture of these oxidized forms, similar to that observed in DU affected areas in Kosovo. Uranium particles formed during fire in the DU ammunition facility were, however, present as oxidation state +5 and +6, with XANES spectra similar to solid uranyl standards. Environmental or health impact assessments for areas affected by DU munitions should therefore take into account the presence of respiratory UO2, U3O8 and even UO3 particles, their corresponding weathering rates and the subsequent mobilisation of U from oxidized DU particles. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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2.31 |
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Most recent IF: 2.31; 2004 IF: 1.188 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:49012 |
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5765 |
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Lind, O.C.; Salbu, B.; Janssens, K.; Proost, K.; Dahlgaard, H. |
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Characterization of uranium and plutonium containing particles originating from the nuclear weapons accident in Thule, Greenland, 1968 |
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2005 |
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Journal of environmental radioactivity |
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J Environ Radioactiv |
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81 |
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21-32 |
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2005-03-01 |
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2.31 |
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37 |
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Most recent IF: 2.31; 2005 IF: 1.243 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:52231 |
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5507 |
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Lind, O.C.; Salbu, B.; Skipperud, L.; Janssens, K.; Jaroszewicz, J.; de Nolf, W. |
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Solid state speciation and potential bioavailability of depleted uranium particles from Kosovo and Kuwait |
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2009 |
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Journal of environmental radioactivity |
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J Environ Radioactiv |
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100 |
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4 |
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301-307 |
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A combination of synchrotron radiation based X-ray microscopic techniques (ì-XRF, ì-XANES, ì-XRD) applied on single depleted uranium (DU) particles and semi-bulk leaching experiments has been employed to link the potential bioavailability of DU particles to site-specific particle characteristics. The oxidation states and crystallographic forms of U in DU particles have been determined for individual particles isolated from selected samples collected at different sites in Kosovo and Kuwait that were contaminated by DU ammunition during the 1999 Balkan conflict and the 1991 Gulf war. Furthermore, small soil or sand samples heavily contaminated with DU particles were subjected to simulated gastrointestinal fluid (0.16 M HCl) extractions. Characteristics of DU particles in Kosovo soils collected in 2000 and in Kuwait soils collected in 2002 varied significantly depending on the release scenario and to some extent on weathering conditions. Oxidized U (+6) was determined in large, fragile and bright yellow DU particles released during fire at a DU ammunition storage facility and crystalline phases such as schoepite (UO3·2.25H2O), dehydrated schoepite (UO3·0.75H2O) and metaschoepite (UO3·2.0H2O) were identified. As expected, these DU particles were rapidly dissolved in 0.16 M HCl (84 ± 3% extracted after 2 h) indicating a high degree of potential mobility and bioavailability. In contrast, the 2 h extraction of samples contaminated with DU particles originating either from corrosion of unspent DU penetrators or from impacted DU ammunition appeared to be much slower (2030%) as uranium was less oxidized (+4 to +6). Crystalline phases such as UO2, UC and metallic U or UTi alloy were determined in impacted DU particles from Kosovo and Kuwait, while the UO2,34 phase, only determined in particles from Kosovo, could reflect a more corrosive environment. Although the results are based on a limited number of DU particles, they indicate that the structure and extractability of DU particles released from similar sources (metallic U penetrators) will depend on the release scenarios (fire, impact) and to some extent environmental conditions. However, most of the DU particles (7396%) in all investigated samples were dissolved in 0.16 M HCl after one week indicating that a majority of the DU material is bioaccessible. |
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2009-02-18 |
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0265-931x |
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2.31 |
Times cited |
49 |
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Most recent IF: 2.31; 2009 IF: 1.268 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:76413 |
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5834 |
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Lind, O.C.; de Nolf, W.; Janssens, K.; Salbu, B. |
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Micro-analytical characterisation of radioactive heterogeneities in samples from Central Asian TENORM sites |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Journal of environmental radioactivity |
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J Environ Radioactiv |
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123 |
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63-70 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The present work focuses on the use of micro-analytical techniques to demonstrate the heterogeneous distribution of radionuclides and metals in soils collected at Former Soviet Union mining sites in Central Asia. Based on digital autoradiography, radionuclides were heterogeneously distributed in soil samples collected at the abandoned uranium mining sites Kurday, Kazakhstan, Kadji Sai, Kyrgyzstan and Taboshar, Tajikistan. Using electron microscopy interfaced with X-ray microanalysis submicron – mm-sized radioactive particles and rock fragments with U, As, Se and toxic metals on the surfaces were identified in Kurday and Kadji Sai samples. Employing scanning and tomographic (3D) synchrotron radiation based micro-X-ray fluorescence (mu-SRXRF) and synchrotron radiation based micro-X-ray diffraction (mu-SRXRD) allowed us to observe the inner structure of the particles without physical sectioning. The distribution of elements in virtual crosssections demonstrated that U and a series of toxic elements were rather heterogeneously distributed also within individual radioactive TENORM particles. Compared to archived data, U in Kadji Sai particles was present as uraninite (U4O9+y or UO2+x) or Na-zippeite aNa(4)(UO2)(6)[(OH)(10)(SO4)(3)]center dot 4H(2)O), i.e. U minerals with very low solubility. The results suggested that TENORM particles can carry substantial amount of radioactivity, which can be subject to re-suspension, atmospheric transport and water transport. Thus, the potential radioecological and radioanalytical impact of radioactive particles at NORM and TENORM sites worldwide should be taken into account. The present work also demonstrates that radioecological studies should benefit from the use of advanced methods such as synchrotron radiation based techniques. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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000321177200007 |
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2012-03-16 |
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0265-931x |
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Impact Factor |
2.31 |
Times cited |
16 |
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; We gratefully acknowledge the support provided by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Commission (HASYLAB proposal I-20070051 EC and II-20090184 EC). The authors are indebted to Dr. Karen Appel and Dr. Manuela Borchert, Hasylab for beamline assistance. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.31; 2013 IF: 3.571 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:109558 |
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5710 |
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Potapov, P.L.; Tirry, W.; Schryvers, D.; Sivel, V.G.M.; Wu, M.-Y.; Aslanidis, D.; Zandbergen, H. |
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Cross-section transmission electron microscopy characterization of the near-surface structure of medical Nitinol superelastic tubing |
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A1 Journal article |
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2007 |
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Journal of materials science: materials in medicine |
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J Mater Sci-Mater M |
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18 |
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3 |
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483-492 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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London |
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000244689700009 |
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2007-02-27 |
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0957-4530;1573-4838; |
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Impact Factor |
2.325 |
Times cited |
14 |
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Gao; Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 2.325; 2007 IF: 1.581 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:63484 |
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547 |
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Van Eynde, E.; Tytgat, T.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Biotemplated diatom silica-titania materials for air purification |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Photochemical & photobiological sciences |
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Photoch Photobio Sci |
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12 |
Issue |
4 |
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690-695 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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We present a novel manufacture route for silicatitania photocatalysts using the diatom microalga Pinnularia sp. Diatoms self-assemble into porous silica cell walls, called frustules, with periodic micro-, meso- and macroscale features. This unique hierarchical porous structure of the diatom frustule is used as a biotemplate to incorporate titania by a solgel methodology. Important material characteristics of the modified diatom frustules under study are morphology, crystallinity, surface area, pore size and optical properties. The produced biosilicatitania material is evaluated towards photocatalytic activity for NOx abatement under UV radiation. This research is the first step to obtain sustainable, well-immobilised silicatitania photocatalysts using diatoms. |
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2012-10-25 |
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1474-905x; 1474-9092 |
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Impact Factor |
2.344 |
Times cited |
18 |
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Most recent IF: 2.344; 2013 IF: 2.939 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:106625 |
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5930 |
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Pardo, J.A.; Santiso, J.; Solis, C.; Garcia, G.; Figueras, A.; Rossell, M.D. |
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Thickness-dependent transport properties of Sr4Fe6O13 epitaxial thin films |
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A1 Journal article |
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2006 |
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Solid state ionics |
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Solid State Ionics |
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177 |
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5/6 |
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423-428 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Amsterdam |
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000236301000001 |
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2006-01-24 |
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0167-2738 |
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Impact Factor |
2.354 |
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Most recent IF: 2.354; 2006 IF: 2.190 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:58049 |
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4512 |
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Solís, C.; Rossell, M.D.; Garcia, G.; Figueras, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Santiso, J. |
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Microstructure and high temperature transport properties of high quality epitaxial SrFeO3-\delta films |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
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Solid state ionics |
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Solid State Ionics |
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179 |
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35/36 |
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1996-1999 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We report the high temperature electronic transport properties of SrFeO3 − ä epitaxial thin films obtained by pulsed laser deposition on NdGaO3(110) substrates. The films show total conductivity higher than the bulk material and apparent activation energy of about 0.12 eV in O2, lower than reported values for SrFeO3 − ä films. The conductivity dependence with oxygen partial pressure shows a power dependence with an exponent close to + 1/4, in agreement with expected point defect equilibrium. For a given oxygen partial pressure, the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) shows a low positive value of about 1.52.5 10− 3 K− 1, which is still suitable for resistive oxygen sensing applications. The transport properties of the films are discussed in view of their particular microstructure. |
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Amsterdam |
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000261904800007 |
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2008-07-19 |
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0167-2738; |
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Impact Factor |
2.354 |
Times cited |
10 |
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Iap V-1 |
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Most recent IF: 2.354; 2008 IF: 2.425 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75907 |
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2053 |
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Lomakov, M.V.; Istomin, S.Y.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Antipov, E.V. |
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Synthesis and characterization of oxygen-deficient oxides BaCo1-xYxO3-y' x = 0.15, 0.25 and 0.33, with the perovskite structure |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Solid state ionics |
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Solid State Ionics |
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179 |
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33/34 |
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1885-1889 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Oxygen-deficient complex cobalt oxides BaCo1 − xYxO3 − y, = 0.15, 0.25 and 0.33, with a cubic perovskite structure have been synthesized in air at 1100 °C using a citrate route. Cation composition of the compounds was confirmed by energy-dispersed X-ray (EDX) microanalysis while oxygen content was determined by iodometric titration. An electron diffraction (ED) study of the x = 0.25 and 0.33 compositions show the presence of a diffuse intensity, indicating possible short-range ordering of the B cations. It was found that the treatment of BaCo0.75Y0.25O2.55 in a humid atmosphere leads to the absorption of water vapour at the first stage. Oxygen permeation studies of the ceramic membranes of BaCo0.75Y0.25O2.55 and BaCo0.67Y0.33O2.55 with variable thickness showed high oxygen fluxes of 0.170.32 µmol/cm2/s at 950 °C. |
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000261870800009 |
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2008-06-21 |
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0167-2738; |
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Impact Factor |
2.354 |
Times cited |
9 |
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Most recent IF: 2.354; 2008 IF: 2.425 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75905 |
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3415 |
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Bogaerts, A.; van de Sanden, R. |
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Special Issue of Papers by Plenary and Topical Invited Lecturers at the 22nd International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry (ISPC 22), 5–10 July 2015, Antwerp, Belgium: Introduction |
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Editorial |
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2016 |
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Plasma chemistry and plasma processing |
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Plasma Chem Plasma P |
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36 |
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36 |
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1-2 |
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Editorial; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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000370720800001 |
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2016-01-11 |
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0272-4324 |
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Impact Factor |
2.355 |
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Most recent IF: 2.355 |
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c:irua:130713 |
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4003 |
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Neyts, E.C. |
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Plasma-Surface Interactions in Plasma Catalysis |
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2016 |
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Plasma chemistry and plasma processing |
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Plasma Chem Plasma P |
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36 |
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36 |
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185-212 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this paper the various elementary plasma—surface interaction processes occurring in plasma catalysis are critically evaluated. Specifically, plasma catalysis at atmospheric pressure is considered. The importance of the various processes is analyzed for the most common plasma catalysis sources, viz. the dielectric barrier discharge and the gliding arc. The role and importance of surface chemical reactions (including adsorption, surface-mediated association and dissociation reactions, and desorption), plasma-induced surface modification, photocatalyst activation, heating, charging, surface discharge formation and electric field enhancement are discussed in the context of plasma catalysis. Numerous examples are provided to demonstrate the importance of the various processes. |
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000370720800011 |
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2015-10-16 |
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0272-4324 |
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Impact Factor |
2.355 |
Times cited |
66 |
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The author is indebted to many colleagues for fruitful discussions. In particular discussions with A. Bogaerts (University of Antwerp, Belgium), H.-H. Kim (AIST, Japan), J. C. Whitehead (University of Manchester, UK) and T. Nozaki (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan) are greatfully acknowledged and appreciated. |
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Most recent IF: 2.355 |
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c:irua:130742 |
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4004 |
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