| Records |
| Author |
Mourdikoudis, S.; Chirea, M.; Altantzis, T.; Pastoriza-Santos, I.; Perez-Juste, J.; Silva, F.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. |
| Title |
Dimethylformamide-mediated synthesis of water-soluble platinum nanodendrites for ethanol oxidation electrocatalysis |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
| Volume |
5 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
4776-4784 |
Keywords  |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Herein we describe the synthesis of water-soluble platinum nanodendrites in dimethylformamide (DMF), in the presence of polyethyleneimine (PEI) as a stabilizing agent. The average size of the dendrites is in the range of 20-25 nm while their porosity can be tuned by modifying the concentration of the metal precursor. Electron tomography revealed different crystalline orientations of nanocrystallites in the nanodendrites and allowed a better understanding of their peculiar branching and porosity. The high surface area of the dendrites (up to 22 m(2) g(-1)) was confirmed by BET measurements, while X-ray diffraction confirmed the abundance of high-index facets in the face-centered-cubic crystal structure of Pt. The prepared nanodendrites exhibit excellent performance in the electrocatalytic oxidation of ethanol in alkaline solution. Sensing, selectivity, cycleability and great tolerance toward poisoning were demonstrated by cyclic voltammetry measurements. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
Editor |
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Wos |
000319008700028 |
Publication Date |
2013-04-03 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2040-3364;2040-3372; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
7.367 |
Times cited |
50 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esf; 262348 Esmi |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2013 IF: 6.739 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109060 |
Serial |
705 |
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| Author |
Rossell, M.D.; Abakumov, A.M.; Ramasse, Q.M.; Erni, R. |
| Title |
Direct evidence of stacking disorder in the mixed ionic-electronic conductor Sr4Fe6O12+\delta |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
3078-3085 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Determining the structure-to-property relationship of materials becomes particularly challenging when the material under investigation is dominated by defects and structural disorder. Knowledge on the exact atomic arrangement at the defective structure is required to understand its influence on the functional properties. However, standard diffraction techniques deliver structural information that is averaged over many unit cells. In particular, information about defects and order-disorder phenomena is contained in the coherent diffuse scattering intensity which often is difficult to uniquely interpret. Thus, the examination of the local disorder in materials requires a direct method to study their structure on the atomic level with chemical sensitivity. Using aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy in combination with atomic-resolution electron energy-loss spectroscopy, we show that the controversial structural arrangement of the Fe2O2+delta layers in the mixed ionic-electronic conducting Sr4Fe6O12+delta perovskite can be unambiguously resolved. Our results provide direct experimental evidence for the presence of a nanomixture of “ordered” and “disordered” domains in an epitaxial Sr4Fe6O12+delta thin film. The most favorable arrangement is the disordered structure and is interpreted as a randomly occurring but well-defined local shift of the Fe-O chains in the Fe2O2+delta layers. By analyzing the electron energy-loss near-edge structure of the different building blocks in the Sr4Fe6O12+delta unit cell we find that the mobile holes in this mixed ionic-electronic conducting oxide are highly localized in the Fe2O2+delta layers, which are responsible for the oxide-ion conductivity. A possible link between disorder and oxygen-ion transport along the Fe2O2+delta layers is proposed by arguing that the disorder can effectively break the oxygen diffusion pathways. |
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Wos |
000318143300021 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-04 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1936-0851;1936-086X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 13.942; 2013 IF: 12.033 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108476 |
Serial |
713 |
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| Author |
Filippousi, M.; Turner, S.; Katsikini, M.; Pinakidou, F.; Zamboulis, D.; Pavlidou, E.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Direct observation and structural characterization of natural and metal ion-exchanged HEU-type zeolites |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Micropor Mesopor Mat |
| Volume |
210 |
Issue |
210 |
Pages |
185-193 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The atomic structure of natural HEU-type zeolite and two ion-exchanged variants of the zeolite, Ag+ (Ag-HEU) and Zn2+ (Zn-HEU) ion exchanged HEU-type zeolites, are investigated using advanced transmission electron microscopy techniques in combination with X-ray powder diffraction and X-ray absorption fine structure measurements. In both ion-exchanged materials, loading of the natural HEU zeolite is confirmed. Using low-voltage, aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy at low-dose conditions, the local crystal structure of natural HEU-type zeolite is determined and the interaction of the ion-exchanged natural zeolites with the Ag+ and Zn2+ ions is studied. In the case of Ag-HEU, the presence of Ag+ ions and clusters at extra-framework sites as well as Ag nanoparticles has been confirmed. The Ag nanoparticles are preferentially positioned at the zeolite surface. For Zn-HEU, no large Zn(O) nanopartides are present, instead, the HEU channels are evidenced to be decorated by small Zn(O) clusters. (c) 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Thesis |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
Editor |
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| Language |
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Wos |
000353733300024 |
Publication Date |
2015-02-13 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1387-1811; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.615 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
246791 Countatoms; Iap-Pai; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.615; 2015 IF: 3.453 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:126006 |
Serial |
715 |
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| Author |
Colla, M.-S.; Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Idrissi, H.; Malet, L.; Godet, S.; Raskin, J.-P.; Schryvers, D.; Pardoen, T. |
| Title |
Dislocation-mediated relaxation in nanograined columnar palladium films revealed by on-chip time-resolved HRTEM testing |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nature communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Commun |
| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
5922 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The high-rate sensitivity of nanostructured metallic materials demonstrated in the recent literature is related to the predominance of thermally activated deformation mechanisms favoured by a large density of internal interfaces. Here we report time-resolved high-resolution electron transmission microscopy creep tests on thin nanograined films using on-chip nanomechanical testing. Tests are performed on palladium, which exhibited unexpectedly large creep rates at room temperature. Despite the small 30-nm grain size, relaxation is found to be mediated by dislocation mechanisms. The dislocations interact with the growth nanotwins present in the grains, leading to a loss of coherency of twin boundaries. The density of stored dislocations first increases with applied deformation, and then decreases with time to drive additional deformation while no grain boundary mechanism is observed. This fast relaxation constitutes a key issue in the development of various micro- and nanotechnologies such as palladium membranes for hydrogen applications. |
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Place of Publication |
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Editor |
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| Language |
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Wos |
000348742300002 |
Publication Date |
2015-01-05 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2041-1723; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
34 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Iap7/21; Fwo G012012n |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 12.124; 2015 IF: 11.470 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:122045 |
Serial |
731 |
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| Author |
Ke, X.; Turner, S.; Quintana, M.; Hadad, C.; Montellano-López, A.; Carraro, M.; Sartorel, A.; Bonchio, M.; Prato, M.; Bittencourt, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.; |
| Title |
Dynamic motion of Ru-polyoxometalate ions (POMs) on functionalized few-layer graphene |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
23 |
Pages |
3922-3927 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The interaction and stability of Ru4POM on few layer graphene via functional groups is investigated by time-dependent imaging using aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy. The Ru4POM demonstrates dynamic motion on the graphene surface with its frequency and amplitude of rotation related to the nature of the functional group used. The stability of the Ru4POMgraphene hybrid corroborates its long-term robustness when applied to multielectronic catalytic processes. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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| Language |
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Wos |
000331282400003 |
Publication Date |
2013-07-01 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1613-6810; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
16 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
IAP-7; Countatoms; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.643; 2013 IF: 7.514 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115768 |
Serial |
763 |
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| Author |
Buffière, M.; Zaghi, A.E.; Lenaers, N.; Batuk, M.; Khelifi, S.; Drijkoningen, J.; Hamon, J.; Stesmans, A.; Kepa, J.; Afanas’ev, V.V.; Hadermann, J.; D’Haen, J.; Manca, J.; Vleugels, J.; Meuris, M.; Poortmans, J.; |
| Title |
Effect of binder content in Cu-In-Se precursor ink on the physical and electrical properties of printed CuInSe2 solar cells |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
| Volume |
118 |
Issue |
47 |
Pages |
27201-27209 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Printed chalcopyrite thin films have attracted considerable attention in recent years due to their potential in the high-throughput production of photovoltaic devices. To improve the homogeneity of printed CuInSe2 (CISe) layers, chemical additives such as binder can be added to the precursor ink. In this contribution, we investigate the influence of the dicyandiamide (DCDA) content, used as a binder in the precursor ink, on the physical and electrical properties of printed CISe solar cells. It is shown that the use of the binder leads to a dense absorber, composed of large CISe grains close to the surface, while the bulk of the layer consists of CISe crystallites embedded in a CuxS particle based matrix, resulting from the limited sintering of the precursor in this region. The expected additional carbon contamination of the CISe layer due to the addition of the binder appears to be limited, and the optical properties of the CISe layer are similar to the reference sample without additive. The electrical characterization of the corresponding CISe/CdS solar cells shows a degradation of the efficiency of the devices, due to a modification in the predominant recombination mechanisms and a limitation of the space charge region width when using the binder; both effects could be explained by the inhomogeneity of the bulk of the CISe absorber and high defect density at the CISe/CuxS-based matrix interface. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington, D.C. |
Editor |
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Wos |
000345722400003 |
Publication Date |
2014-11-06 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.536; 2014 IF: 4.772 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121332 |
Serial |
801 |
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Delmelle, R.; Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Sinnaeve, M.; Idrissi, H.; Pardoen, T.; Schryvers, D.; Proost, J. |
| Title |
Effect of structural defects on the hydriding kinetics of nanocrystalline Pd thin films |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
International journal of hydrogen energy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Int J Hydrogen Energ |
| Volume |
40 |
Issue |
40 |
Pages |
7335-7347 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
While the microstructure of a metal is well-known to affect its equilibrium hydrogen uptake and therefore the hydriding thermodynamics, microstructural effects on the hydriding kinetics are much less documented. Moreover, for thin film systems, such microstructural effects are difficult to separate from the internal stress effect, since most defects generate internal stresses. Such a decoupling has been achieved in this paper for nanocrystalline Pd thin film model systems through the use of a high-resolution, in-situ curvature measurement set-up during Pd deposition, annealing and hydriding. This set-up allowed producing Pd thin films with similar internal stress levels but significantly different microstructures. This was evidenced from detailed defect statistics obtained by transmission electron microscopy, which showed that the densities of grain boundaries, dislocations and twin boundaries have all been lowered by annealing. The same set-up was then used to study the hydriding equilibrium and kinetic behaviour of the resulting films at room temperature. A full quantitative analysis of their hydriding cycles showed that the rate constants of both the adsorption- and absorption-limited kinetic regimes were strongly affected by microstructure. Defect engineering was thereby shown to increase the rate constants for hydrogen adsorption and absorption in Pd by a factor 40 and 30, respectively. Copyright (C) 2015, Hydrogen Energy Publications, LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
Editor |
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Wos |
000355884300012 |
Publication Date |
2015-05-02 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0360-3199; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.582 |
Times cited |
13 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Iap 7/21 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.582; 2015 IF: 3.313 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:126429 |
Serial |
838 |
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Frangis, N.; van Landuyt, J.; Grimaldi, M.G.; Calcagno, L. |
| Title |
Electron microscopy and Rutherford backscattering spectrometry characterisation of 6H SiC samples implanted with He+ |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1996 |
Publication |
Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms
T2 – Symposium 1 on New Trends in Ion Beam Processing of Materials, at the, E-MRS 96 Spring Meeting, June 04-07, 1996, Strasbourg, France |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl Instrum Meth B |
| Volume |
120 |
Issue |
1-4 |
Pages |
186-189 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
6H SiC single crystals were implanted al room temperature with 1 MeV He+ up to a fluence of 2 x 10(17) at./cm(2) RBS-channeling analysis with a 2 MeV He+ beam indicated the formation of extended defects or the generation of point defects at a constant concentration over a depth of about 1 mu m. Electron microscopy characterisation revealed the presence of two amorphous buried layers at depths of about 1,75 and 4.8 mu m. They an due to the implantation and to the analysing RES beam, respectively, No extended planar or linear faults were found in the region between the surface and the first amorphous layer. However, at the surface, a 50 nm thick amorphous layer was observed in which crystalline inclusions were embedded. Electron diffraction and HREM data of the inclusions were typical for diamond, These inclusions were even found in the crystalline SiC material below this layer, however at a reduced density. |
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Elsevier |
Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
A1996VZ24500040 |
Publication Date |
2002-07-26 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0168-583X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.124 |
Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
no |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95882 |
Serial |
947 |
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Vandebroek, M.; Belis, J.; Louter, C.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Experimental validation of edge strength model for glass with polished and cut edge finishing |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Engineering fracture mechanics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Eng Fract Mech |
| Volume |
96 |
Issue |
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Pages |
480-489 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
In literature, the experimental validation of a glass edge strength model is lacking. Therefore, in this study, an edge strength model was established and validated. The short-term parameters of the edge strength model, i.e. the flaw geometry and depth, were determined by means of testing at a high stress rate. This was done for polished and cut edges. Next, the strength model, including subcritical crack growth, was established. Finally, the edge strength model was validated by the test results at a low stress rate. The assessed model was found to be slightly conservative, compared to the test results. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000313384300034 |
Publication Date |
2012-09-04 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0013-7944; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.151 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.151; 2012 IF: 1.413 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105285 |
Serial |
1145 |
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Sanz-Ortiz, M.N.; Sentosun, K.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. |
| Title |
Templated Growth of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering -Active Branched Au Nanoparticles within Radial Mesoporous Silica Shells |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
10489-10497 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Noble metal nanoparticles are widely used as probes or substrates for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), due to their characteristic plasmon resonances in the visible and NIR spectral ranges. Aiming at obtaining a versatile system with high SERS performance we developed the synthesis of quasi-monodisperse, non-aggregated gold nanoparticles protected by radial mesoporous silica shells. The radial channels of such shells were used as templates for the growth of gold tips branching from the cores, thereby improving the plasmonic performance of the particles while favoring the localization of analyte molecules at high electric field regions: close to the tips, inside the pores. The method, which allows control over tip length, was successfully applied to various gold nanoparticle shapes, leading to materials with highly efficient SERS performance. The obtained nanoparticles are stable in ethanol and water upon thermal consolidation and can be safely stored as a powder. |
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English |
Wos |
000363915300105 |
Publication Date |
2015-09-15 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1936-0851;1936-086X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
110 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
This work has been funded by the European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant 267867 Plasmaquo and Starting Grant Colouratom). The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013 under grant agreement no. 312184, SACS). Help from Mert Kurttepeli is acknowledged. Pentatwinned nanorods and nanotriangles were synthesized by L. Scarabelli.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 13.942; 2015 IF: 12.881 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:129194 |
Serial |
3947 |
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Rehor, I.; Slegerova, J.; Kucka, J.; Proks, V.; Petrakova, V.; Adam, M.P.; Treussart, F.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Sacha, P.; Ledvina, M.; Wen, A.M.; Steinmetz, N.F.; Cigler, P.; |
| Title |
Fluorescent nanodiamonds embedded in biocompatible translucent shells |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
| Volume |
10 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1106-1115 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
High pressure high temperature (HPHT) nanodiamonds (NDs) represent extremely promising materials for construction of fluorescent nanoprobes and nanosensors. However, some properties of bare NDs limit their direct use in these applications: they precipitate in biological solutions, only a limited set of bio-orthogonal conjugation techniques is available and the accessible material is greatly polydisperse in shape. In this work, we encapsulate bright 30-nm fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs) in 1020-nm thick translucent (i.e., not altering FND fluorescence) silica shells, yielding monodisperse near-spherical particles of mean diameter 66 nm. High yield modification of the shells with PEG chains stabilizes the particles in ionic solutions, making them applicable in biological environments. We further modify the opposite ends of PEG chains with fluorescent dyes or vectoring peptide using click chemistry. High conversion of this bio-orthogonal coupling yielded circa 2000 dye or peptide molecules on a single FND. We demonstrate the superior properties of these particles by in vitro interaction with human prostate cancer cells: while bare nanodiamonds strongly aggregate in the buffer and adsorb onto the cell membrane, the shell encapsulated NDs do not adsorb nonspecifically and they penetrate inside the cells. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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Wos |
000333538000012 |
Publication Date |
2014-02-05 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1613-6810; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
79 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
262348 ESMI; Hercules; FWO |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.643; 2014 IF: 8.368 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115566 |
Serial |
1234 |
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Zhang, G.; Turner, S.; Ekimov, E.A.; Vanacken, J.; Timmermans, M.; Samuely, T.; Sidorov, V.A.; Stishov, S.M.; Lu, Y.; Deloof, B.; Goderis, B.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Van de Vondel, J.; Moshchalkov, V.V.; |
| Title |
Global and local superconductivity in boron-doped granular diamond |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
| Volume |
26 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
2034-2040 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Strong granularity-correlated and intragrain modulations of the superconducting order parameter are demonstrated in heavily boron-doped diamond situated not yet in the vicinity of the metal-insulator transition. These modulations at the superconducting state (SC) and at the global normal state (NS) above the resistive superconducting transition, reveal that local Cooper pairing sets in prior to the global phase coherence. |
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Thesis |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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Wos |
000333616700008 |
Publication Date |
2013-12-16 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0935-9648; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
34 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Methusalem Funding; FWO projects; MP1201 COST Action; ERC Grant N246791-COUNTATOMS; post-doctoral grant (S.T.) and for project no. G.0568.10N.;Hercules Foundation |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2014 IF: 17.493 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116150 |
Serial |
1346 |
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| Author |
La Porta, A.; Sanchez-Iglesias, A.; Altantzis, T.; Bals, S.; Grzelczak, M.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. |
| Title |
Multifunctional self-assembled composite colloids and their application to SERS detection |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
10377-10381 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We present a simple method for the co-encapsulation of gold nanostars and iron-oxide nanoparticles into hybrid colloidal composites that are highly responsive to both light and external magnetic fields. Self-assembly was driven by hydrophobic interactions between polystyrene capped gold nanostars and iron oxide nanocrystals stabilized with oleic acid, upon addition of water. A block copolymer was then used to encapsulate the resulting spherical colloidal particle clusters, which thereby became hydrophilic. Electron microscopy analysis unequivocally shows that each composite particle comprises a single Au nanostar surrounded by a few hundreds of iron oxide nanocrystals. We demonstrate that this hybrid colloidal system can be used as an efficient substrate for surface enhanced Raman scattering, using common dyes as model molecular probes. The co-encapsulation of iron oxide nanoparticles renders the system magnetically responsive, so that application of an external magnetic field leads to particle accumulation and limits of detection are in the nM range. |
| Address |
A1 Article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); |
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Place of Publication |
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Editor |
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| Language |
English |
Wos |
000355987300010 |
Publication Date |
2015-04-22 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2040-3364;2040-3372; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
7.367 |
Times cited |
51 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
267867 Plasmaquo; 335078 Colouratom; 262348 Esmi; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2015 IF: 7.394 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:127003 |
Serial |
3940 |
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| Author |
Mourdikoudis, S.; Chirea, M.; Zanaga, D.; Altantzis, T.; Mitrakas, M.; Bals, S.; Marzán, L.M.; Pérez-Juste, J.; Pastoriza-Santos, I. |
| Title |
Governing the morphology of PtAu heteronanocrystals with improved electrocatalytic performance |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanoscale |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
8739-8747 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Platinumgold heteronanostructures comprising either dimer (PtAu) or coresatellite (Pt@Au) configurations were synthesized by means of a seeded growth procedure using platinum nanodendrites as seeds. Careful control of the reduction kinetics of the gold precursor can be used to direct the nucleation and growth of gold nanoparticles on either one or multiple surface sites simultaneously, leading to the formation of either dimers or coresatellite nanoparticles, respectively, in high yields. Characterization by electron tomography and high resolution electron microscopy provided a better understanding of the actual three-dimensional particle morphology, as well as the AuPt interface, revealing quasi-epitaxial growth of Au on Pt. The prepared PtAu bimetallic nanostructures are highly efficient catalysts for ethanol oxidation in alkaline solution, showing accurate selectivity, high sensitivity, and improved efficiency by generating higher current densities than their monometallic counterparts. |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
Editor |
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Wos |
000354204400011 |
Publication Date |
2015-03-12 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2040-3364;2040-3372; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
7.367 |
Times cited |
41 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
335078 Colouratom; 262348 Esmi; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.367; 2015 IF: 7.394 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:126354 |
Serial |
1360 |
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Ovsyannikov, S.V.; Karkin, A.E.; Morozova, N.V.; Shchennikov, V.V.; Bykova, E.; Abakumov, A.M.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Glazyrin, K.V.; Dubrovinsky, L. |
| Title |
A hard oxide semiconductor with a direct and narrow bandgap and switchable pn electrical conduction |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
| Volume |
26 |
Issue |
48 |
Pages |
8185-8191 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
An oxide semiconductor (perovskite-type Mn2O3) is reported which has a narrow and direct bandgap of 0.45 eV and a high Vickers hardness of 15 GPa. All the known materials with similar electronic band structures (e.g., InSb, PbTe, PbSe, PbS, and InAs) play crucial roles in the semiconductor industry. The perovskite-type Mn2O3 described is much stronger than the above semiconductors and may find useful applications in different semiconductor devices, e.g., in IR detectors. |
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Thesis |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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| Language |
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Wos |
000346480800016 |
Publication Date |
2014-10-27 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0935-9648; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2014 IF: 17.493 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122230 |
Serial |
1408 |
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| Author |
Bouvier, S.; Benmhenni, N.; Tirry, W.; Gregory, F.; Nixon, M.E.; Cazacu, O.; Rabet, L. |
| Title |
Hardening in relation with microstructure evolution of high purity \alpha-titanium deformed under monotonic and cyclic simple shear loadings at room temperature |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Materials science and engineering: part A: structural materials: properties, microstructure and processing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Mat Sci Eng A-Struct |
| Volume |
535 |
Issue |
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Pages |
12-21 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The aim of this paper is to gain understanding of the quasi-static, large strain deformation behavior at room-temperature of high-purity alpha-Ti with an initial split-basal texture. Simple shear tests were conducted along different directions in order to quantify the material's anisotropy and hardening evolution for different strain paths such as monotonic, Bauschinger, and cyclic loadings. The stress-strain curves indicate that the material displays strong anisotropy in the flow behavior. In order to capture the link between microstructure evolution (occurrence of twinning, grain size evolution, etc.) and the macroscopic response, a thoroughly detailed multi-scale characterization using scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) analysis was also conducted. Specifically, EBSD analyses indicate that the twin activity and grain fragmentation are responsible for the observed difference between the macroscopic hardening rates corresponding to different directions and loading paths. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Lausanne |
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Wos |
000301402400003 |
Publication Date |
2011-12-17 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0921-5093; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.094 |
Times cited |
22 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.094; 2012 IF: 2.108 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97824 |
Serial |
1410 |
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Vidick, D.; Ke, X.; Devillers, M.; Poleunis, C.; Delcorte, A.; Moggi, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hermans, S. |
| Title |
Heterometal nanoparticles from Ru-based molecular clusters covalently anchored onto functionalized carbon nanotubes and nanofibers |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Beilstein journal of nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Beilstein J Nanotech |
| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1287-1297 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Heterometal clusters containing Ru and Au, Co and/or Pt are anchored onto carbon nanotubes and nanofibers functionalized with chelating phosphine groups. The cluster anchoring yield is related to the amount of phosphine groups available on the nanocarbon surface. The ligands of the anchored molecular species are then removed by gentle thermal treatment in order to form nanoparticles. In the case of Au-containing clusters, removal of gold atoms from the clusters and agglomeration leads to a bimodal distribution of nanoparticles at the nanocarbon surface. In the case of Ru-Pt species, anchoring occurs without reorganization through a ligand exchange mechanism. After thermal treatment, ultrasmall (1-3 nm) bimetal Ru-Pt nanoparticles are formed on the surface of the nanocarbons. Characterization by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) confirms their bimetal nature on the nanoscale. The obtained bimetal nanoparticles supported on nanocarbon were tested as catalysts in ammonia synthesis and are shown to be active at low temperature and atmospheric pressure with very low Ru loading. |
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Place of Publication |
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Wos |
000355908400001 |
Publication Date |
2015-06-10 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2190-4286; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.127 |
Times cited |
7 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
246791 Countatoms; 262348 Esmi |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.127; 2015 IF: 2.670 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:126431 |
Serial |
1420 |
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Yan, Y.; Wang, L.-X.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Wu, X.-S.; Yu, D.-P.; Liao, Z.-M. |
| Title |
High-mobility Bi2Se3 nanoplates manifesting quantum oscillations of surface states in the sidewalls |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Scientific reports |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sci Rep-Uk |
| Volume |
4 |
Issue |
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Pages |
3817-7 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Magnetotransport measurements of topological insulators are very important to reveal the exotic topological surface states for spintronic applications. However, the novel properties related to the surface Dirac fermions are usually accompanied by a large linear magnetoresistance under perpendicular magnetic field, which makes the identification of the surface states obscure. Here, we report prominent Shubnikov-de Haas (SdH) oscillations under an in-plane magnetic field, which are identified to originate from the surface states in the sidewalls of topological insulator Bi2Se3 nanoplates. Importantly, the SdH oscillations appear with a dramatically weakened magnetoresistance background, offering an easy path to probe the surface states directly when the coexistence of surface states and bulk conduction is inevitable. Moreover, under a perpendicular magnetic field, the oscillations in Hall conductivity have peak-to-valley amplitudes of 2 e(2)/h, giving confidence to achieve a quantum Hall effect in this system. A cross-section view of the nanoplate shows that the sidewall is (015) facet dominant and therefore forms a 586 angle with regard to the top/ bottom surface instead of being perpendicular; this gives credit to the surface states' behavior as two-dimensional transport. |
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| Publisher |
Nature Publishing Group |
Place of Publication |
London |
Editor |
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Wos |
000330044700008 |
Publication Date |
2014-01-22 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2045-2322; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.259 |
Times cited |
31 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
ERC grant Nu246791 – COUNTATOMS |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.259; 2014 IF: 5.578 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114815 |
Serial |
1436 |
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Razdobarin, A.G.; Mukhin, E.E.; Semenov, V.V.; Yu.Tolstyakov, S.; Kochergin, M.M.; Kurskiev, G.S.; Podushnikova, K.A.; Kirilenko, D.A.; Sitnikova, A.A.; Gorodetsky, А.Е.; Bukhovets, V.L.; Zalavutdinov, R.K.; Zakharov, А.P.; Arkhipov, I.I.; Voitsenya, V.S.; Bondarenko, V.N.; Konovalov, V.G.; Ryzhkov, I.V.; |
| Title |
High reflective mirrors for in-vessel applications in ITER |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research : A: accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl Instrum Meth A |
| Volume |
623 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
809-811 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The structure and surface morphology of aluminum and silver mirrors covered with protective dielectric oxide layer were studied by means of TEM and SEM. The presence of needle-like pores throughout the thickness of the ZrO(2) film and bubble-like pores in Al(2)O(3) was observed. The test for resistivity to deuterium ion bombardment shows that the exposition to a fluence of similar to 2 x 10(20) ions/cm(2) with the ion energy of 40-50 eV results in appearance of blisters on the surface of mirrors covered wit h Al(2)O(3). For the mirrors protected with ZrO(2) no noticeable changes in surface morphology and reflectivity were found even after order of magnitude higher ion fluence. The effect of different porous structures on blistering phenomena is discussed. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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| Publisher |
Elsevier Science |
Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
Editor |
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Wos |
000284343600041 |
Publication Date |
2010-04-22 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0168-9002; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.362 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.362; 2010 IF: 1.142 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95545 |
Serial |
1442 |
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Colla, M.-S.; Wang, B.; Idrissi, H.; Schryvers, D.; Raskin, J.-P.; Pardoen, T. |
| Title |
High strength-ductility of thin nanocrystalline palladium films with nanoscale twins : on-chip testing and grain aggregate model |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Acta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acta Mater |
| Volume |
60 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1795-1806 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The mechanical behaviour of thin nanocrystalline palladium films with an ∼30 nm in plane grain size has been characterized on chip under uniaxial tension. The films exhibit a large strain hardening capacity and a significant increase in the strength with decreasing thickness. Transmission electron microscopy has revealed the presence of a moderate density of growth nanotwins interacting with dislocations. A semi-analytical grain aggregate model is proposed to investigate the impact of different contributions to the flow behaviour, involving the effect of twins, of grain size and of the presence of a thin surface layer. This model provides guidelines to optimizing the strength/ductility ratio of the films. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000301989500035 |
Publication Date |
2012-02-02 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1359-6454; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.301 |
Times cited |
38 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Iap |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 5.301; 2012 IF: 3.941 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94213 |
Serial |
1465 |
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Pasquini, L.; Sacchi, M.; Brighi, M.; Boelsma, C.; Bals, S.; Perkisas, T.; Dam, B. |
| Title |
Hydride destabilization in core-shell nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
International journal of hydrogen energy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Int J Hydrogen Energ |
| Volume |
39 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
2115-2123 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We present a model that describes the effect of elastic constraint on the thermodynamics of hydrogen absorption and desorption in biphasic core-shell nanoparticles, where the core is a hydride forming metal. In particular, the change of the hydride formation enthalpy and of the equilibrium pressure for the metal/hydride transformation are described as a function of nanoparticles radius, shell thickness, and elastic properties of both core and shell. To test the model, the hydrogen sorption isotherms of Mg-MgO core-shell nanoparticles, synthesized by inert gas condensation, were measured by means of optical hydrogenography. The model's predictions are in good agreement with the experimentally determined plateau pressure of hydrogen absorption. The features that a core-shell systems should exhibit in view of practical hydrogen storage applications are discussed with reference to the model and the experimental results. Copyright (C) 2013, Hydrogen Energy Publications, LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000331344800022 |
Publication Date |
2014-01-04 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0360-3199; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.582 |
Times cited |
32 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
COST Action MP1103 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.582; 2014 IF: 3.313 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115785 |
Serial |
1528 |
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Oh, H.; Gennett, T.; Atanassov, P.; Kurttepeli, M.; Bals, S.; Hurst, K.E.; Hirscher, M. |
| Title |
Hydrogen adsorption properties of platinum decorated hierarchically structured templated carbons |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Micropor Mesopor Mat |
| Volume |
177 |
Issue |
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Pages |
66-74 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
In this report, the possibility of Pt catalytic activity for the dissociation of hydrogen molecules and subsequent hydrogen adsorption on sucrose templated carbon at ambient temperature has been studied. In order to investigate Pt catalytic effect for hydrogen storage solely, 6.8 wt.% Pt-doped (Pt/TC) and pure templated carbon (TC) possessing almost identical specific surface area (SSA) and pore volume (Vp) have been successfully synthesized. Since both Pt/TC and TC shares for their textural properties (e.g. SSA and Vp), any difference of hydrogen adsorption characteristic and storage capacity can be ascribed to the presence of Pt nanoparticles. Both samples are characterized by various techniques such as powder Xray diffraction, ICP-OES, Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, cryogenic thermal desorption spectroscopy, low-pressure high-resolution hydrogen and nitrogen BET and high-pressure hydrogen adsorption isotherms in a Sieverts' apparatus. By applying hydrogen and deuterium isotope mixture, cryogenic thermal desorption spectroscopy point to a Pt catalytic activity for the dissociation of hydrogen molecules. Furthermore, the hydrogen adsorption isotherms at RT indicate an enhancement of the initial hydrogen adsorption kinetics in Pt-doped system. However, the hydrogen storage capacity of Pt/TC exhibits a negligible enhancement with a strong hysteresis, suggesting no connection between the spillover effect and a feasible hydrogen storage enhancement. (C) 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
Editor |
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Wos |
000322293000012 |
Publication Date |
2013-04-28 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1387-1811; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.615 |
Times cited |
25 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
262348 ESMI; COST Action MP1103 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.615; 2013 IF: 3.209 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:109758 |
Serial |
1532 |
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Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Grzelczak, M.; Altantzis, T.; Goris, B.; Pérez-Juste, J.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Donaldson, S.H.; Chmelka, B.F.; Israelachvili, J.N.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; |
| Title |
Hydrophobic interactions modulate self-assembly of nanoparticles |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
11059-11065 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Hydrophobic interactions constitute one of the most important types of nonspecific interactions in biological systems, which emerge when water molecules rearrange as two hydrophobic species come close to each other. The prediction of hydrophobic interactions at the level of nanoparticles (Brownian objects) remains challenging because of uncontrolled diffusive motion of the particles. We describe here a general methodology for solvent-induced, reversible self-assembly of gold nanoparticles into 3D clusters with well-controlled sizes. A theoretical description of the process confirmed that hydrophobic interactions are the main driving force behind nanoparticle aggregation. |
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000312563600070 |
Publication Date |
2012-11-28 |
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Edition |
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1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
311 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
267867 Plasma Quo; 246791 Countatoms; 262348 Esmi |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 13.942; 2012 IF: 12.062 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105292 |
Serial |
1538 |
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| Author |
Dubrovinsky, L.; Dubrovinskaia, N.; Prakapenka, V.B.; Abakumov, A.M. |
| Title |
Implementation of micro-ball nanodiamond anvils for high-pressure studies above 6 Mbar |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nature communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Commun |
| Volume |
3 |
Issue |
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Pages |
1163-1167 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Since invention of the diamond anvil cell technique in the late 1950s for studying materials at extreme conditions, the maximum static pressure generated so far at room temperature was reported to be about 400 GPa. Here we show that use of micro-semi-balls made of nanodiamond as second-stage anvils in conventional diamond anvil cells drastically extends the achievable pressure range in static compression experiments to above 600 GPa. Micro-anvils (10-50 mu m in diameter) of superhard nano-diamond (with a grain size below similar to 50 nm) were synthesized in a large volume press using a newly developed technique. In our pilot experiments on rhenium and gold we have studied the equation of state of rhenium at pressures up to 640 GPa and demonstrated the feasibility and crucial necessity of the in situ ultra high-pressure measurements for accurate determination of material properties at extreme conditions. |
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Wos |
000313514100073 |
Publication Date |
2012-10-23 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2041-1723; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
150 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2012 IF: 10.015 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110134 |
Serial |
1563 |
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Kelchtermans, A.; Adriaensens, P.; Slocombe, D.; Kuznetsov, V.L.; Hadermann, J.; Riskin, A.; Elen, K.; Edwards, P.P.; Hardy, A.; Van Bael, M.K. |
| Title |
Increasing the solubility limit for tetrahedral aluminium in ZnO:Al nanorods by variation in synthesis parameters |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Journal of nanomaterials |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Nanomater |
| Volume |
2015 |
Issue |
2015 |
Pages |
1-8 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Nanocrystalline ZnO:Al nanoparticles are suitable building blocks for transparent conductive layers. As the concentration of substitutional tetrahedral Al is an important factor for improving conductivity, here we aim to increase the fraction of substitutional Al. To this end, synthesis parameters of a solvothermal reaction yielding ZnO:Al nanorods were varied. A unique set of complementary techniques was combined to reveal the exact position of the aluminium ions in the ZnO lattice and demonstrated its importance in order to evaluate the potential of ZnO:Al nanocrystals as optimal building blocks for solution deposited transparent conductive oxide layers. Both an extension of the solvothermal reaction time and stirring during solvothermal treatment result in a higher total tetrahedral aluminium content in the ZnO lattice. However, only the longer solvothermal treatment effectively results in an increase of the substitutional positions aimed for. |
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Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000358516300001 |
Publication Date |
2015-07-12 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1687-4110;1687-4129; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
1.871 |
Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
FWO; Methusalem |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.871; 2015 IF: 1.644 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:124426 |
Serial |
1600 |
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Tian, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Brück, S.; Paul, M.; Kufer, D.; Sing, M.; Claessen, R.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Interface-induced modulation of charge and polarization in thin film Fe3O4 |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
| Volume |
26 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
461-465 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Charge and polarization modulations in Fe3O4 are controlled by taking advantage of interfacial strain effects. The feasibility of oxidation state control by strain modification is demonstrated and it is shown that this approach offers a stable configuration at room temperature. Direct evidence of how a local strain field changes the atomic coordination and introduces atomic displacements leading to polarization of Fe ions is presented. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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Wos |
000334289300011 |
Publication Date |
2013-10-25 |
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Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0935-9648; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Vortex; FWO; Countatoms; Hercules ECASJO_; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2014 IF: 17.493 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112419UA @ admin @ c:irua:112419 |
Serial |
1694 |
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Buffière, M.; Brammertz, G.; Sahayaraj, S.; Batuk, M.; Khelifi, S.; Mangin, D.; El Mel, A.A.; Arzel, L.; Hadermann, J.; Meuris, M.; Poortmans, J.; |
| Title |
KCN chemical etch for interface engineering in Cu2ZnSnSe4 solar cells |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
ACS applied materials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Appl Mater Inter |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
14690-14698 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The removal of secondary phases from the surface of the kesterite crystals is one of the major challenges to improve the performances of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)(4) (CZTSSe) thin film solar cells. In this Contribution, the KCN/KOH Chemical etching approach, originally developed for the removal of CuxSe phases in Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)(2) thin films) is applied to CZTSe absorbers exhibiting various chemical compositions. Two distinct electrical behaviors were observed on CZTSe/CdS solar cells after treatment: (i) the improvement of the fill factor (FF) after 30 s of etching for the CZTSe absorbers showing initially a distortion of the electrical characteristic; (ii) the progressive degradation Of the FF after long treatment time for all Cu-poor CZTSe solar cell samples. The first effect can be attributed to the action of KCN on the absorber, that is found to clean the absorber free surface from most of the secondary phases surrounding the kesterite grains (e.g., Se-0, CuxSe, SnSex, SnO2, Cu2SnSe3 phases, excepting the ZnSe-based phases). The second observation was identified as a consequence of the preferential etching of Se, Sn, and Zn from the CZTSe surface by the KOH solution, combined with the modification of the alkali content of the absorber. The formation of a Cu-rich shell at the absorber/buffer layer interface, leading to the increase of the recombination rate at the interface, and the increase in the doping of the absorber layer after etching are found to be at the origin of the deterioration of the FF of the solar cells. |
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Wos |
000358395200019 |
Publication Date |
2015-06-03 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1944-8244;1944-8252; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
7.504 |
Times cited |
34 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.504; 2015 IF: 6.723 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:127153 |
Serial |
1755 |
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Quintana, M.; López, A.M.; Rapino, S.; Toma, F.M.; Iurlo, M.; Carraro, M.; Sartorel, A.; Maccato, C.; Ke, X.; Bittencourt, C.; Da Ros, T.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Marcaccio, M.; Paolucci, F.; Prato, M.; Bonchio, M.; |
| Title |
Knitting the catalytic pattern of artificial photosynthesis to a hybrid graphene nanotexture |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
811-817 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The artificial leaf project calls for new materials enabling multielectron catalysis with minimal overpotential, high turnover frequency, and long-term stability. Is graphene a better material than carbon nanotubes to enhance water oxidation catalysis for energy applications? Here we show that functionalized graphene with a tailored distribution of polycationic, quaternized, ammonium pendants provides an sp(2) carbon nanoplatform to anchor a totally inorganic tetraruthenate catalyst, mimicking the oxygen evolving center of natural PSII. The resulting hybrid material displays oxygen evolution at overpotential as low as 300 mV at neutral pH with negligible loss of performance after 4 h testing. This multilayer electroactive asset enhances the turnover frequency by 1 order of magnitude with respect to the isolated catalyst, and provides a definite up-grade of the carbon nanotube material, with a similar surface functionalization. Our innovation is based on a noninvasive, synthetic protocol for graphene functionalization that goes beyond the ill-defined oxidation-reduction methods, allowing a definite control of the surface properties. |
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Wos |
000314082800088 |
Publication Date |
2012-12-17 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1936-0851;1936-086X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
69 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
246791 COUNTATOMS; 262348 ESMI; ESF Cost Action NanoTP MP0901 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 13.942; 2013 IF: 12.033 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107707 |
Serial |
1766 |
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Quintana, M.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Meneghetti, M.; Bittencourt, C.; Prato, M. |
| Title |
Light-induced selective deposition of Au nanoparticles on single-wall carbon nanotubes |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
| Volume |
4 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
6105-6113 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Novel applications of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) rely on the development of new strategies to make them easier to handle without affecting their structural properties. In this work, we have selectively deposited Au nanoparticles (Au NP) on SWNT assisted by UV light irradiation. XPS analysis and UV-vis spectroscopy indicate that the deposition occurs at the defects generated after oxidation of the SWNT. By addition of n-dodecylthiol, the separation of oxidized tubes with Au NP (Au-ox-SWNT) from tubes devoid of Au NP (bare tubes, b-SWNT) was achieved. Raman and UV-vis-NIR spectra indicate that UV irradiation induces a faster nucleation of Au NP on metallic SWNT. This new technique can be useful for the preparation of nanohybrid composites with enhanced properties, as increased thermal stability, and to obtain purified SWNT. |
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Wos |
000283453700081 |
Publication Date |
2010-09-24 |
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| ISSN |
1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
13.942 |
Times cited |
26 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2010 IF: 9.865 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99202 |
Serial |
1819 |
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Li, J.; Ji, M.; Schwarz, T.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Yuan, J.; Pereira, P.J.; Huang, Y.; Zhang, G.; Feng, H.L.; Yuan, Y.H.; Hatano, T.; Kleiner, R.; Koelle, D.; Chibotaru, L.F.; Yamaura, K.; Wang, H.B.; Wu, P.H.; Takayama-Muromachi, E.; Vanacken, J.; Moshchalkov, V.V.; |
| Title |
Local destruction of superconductivity by non-magnetic impurities in mesoscopic iron-based superconductors |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Nature communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Commun |
| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
7614 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The determination of the pairing symmetry is one of the most crucial issues for the iron-based superconductors, for which various scenarios are discussed controversially. Non-magnetic impurity substitution is one of the most promising approaches to address the issue, because the pair-breaking mechanism from the non-magnetic impurities should be different for various models. Previous substitution experiments demonstrated that the non-magnetic zinc can suppress the superconductivity of various iron-based superconductors. Here we demonstrate the local destruction of superconductivity by non-magnetic zinc impurities in Ba0.5K0.5Fe2As2 by exploring phase-slip phenomena in a mesoscopic structure with 119 × 102 nm2 cross-section. The impurities suppress superconductivity in a three-dimensional Swiss cheese-like pattern with in-plane and out-of-plane characteristic lengths slightly below ~1.34 nm. This causes the superconducting order parameter to vary along abundant narrow channels with effective cross-section of a few square nanometres. The local destruction of superconductivity can be related to Cooper pair breaking by non-magnetic impurities. |
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Place of Publication |
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Wos |
000358857000007 |
Publication Date |
2015-07-03 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2041-1723; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
246791 Countatoms |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 12.124; 2015 IF: 11.470 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:126677 |
Serial |
1827 |
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