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Ji, Z.; Wang, H.; Canossa, S.; Wuttke, S.; Yaghi, O.M. |
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Pore Chemistry of Metal–Organic Frameworks |
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2020 |
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Advanced Functional Materials |
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Adv Funct Mater |
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30 |
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41 |
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2000238 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The pores in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) can be functionalized by placing chemical entities along the backbone and within the backbone. This chemistry is enabled by the architectural, thermal, and chemical robustness of the frameworks and the ability to characterize them by many diffraction and spectroscopic techniques. The pore chemistry of MOFs is articulated in terms of site isolation, coupling, and cooperation and relate that to their functions in guest recognition, catalysis, ion and electron transport, energy transfer, pore‐dynamic modulation, and interface construction. It is envisioned that the ultimate control of pore chemistry requires arranging functionalities into defined sequences and developing techniques for reading and writing such sequences within the pores. |
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2020-05-16 |
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1616-301X |
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19 |
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Most recent IF: 19; 2020 IF: 12.124 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:169485 |
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6422 |
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Saberi-Pouya, S.; Zarenia, M.; Vazifehshenas, T.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Anisotropic charge density wave in electron-hole double monolayers : applied to phosphorene |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
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Physical review B |
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Phys Rev B |
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98 |
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24 |
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245115 |
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The possibility of an inhomogeneous charge density wave phase is investigated in a system of two coupled electron and hole monolayers separated by a hexagonal boron nitride insulating layer. The charge-density-wave state is induced through the assumption of negative compressibility of electron/hole gases in a Coulomb drag configuration between the electron and hole sheets. Under equilibrium conditions, we derive analytical expressions for the density oscillation along the zigzag and armchair directions. We find that the density modulation not only depends on the sign of the compressibility but also on the anisotropy of the low-energy bands. Our results are applicable to any two-dimensional system with anisotropic parabolic bands, characterized by different effective masses. For equal effective masses, i.e., isotropic energy bands, our results agree with Hroblak et al. [Phys. Rev. B 96, 075422 (2017)]. Our numerical results are applied to phosphorene. |
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2018-12-12 |
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2469-9969; 2469-9950 |
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3.836 |
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; This work was partially supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem program of the Flemish government and Iran Science Elites Federation. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:156233 |
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5195 |
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Kapra, A.V.; Misko, V.R.; Vodolazov, D.Y.; Peeters, F.M. |
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The guidance of vortex-antivortex pairs by in-plane magnetic dipoles in a superconducting finite-size film |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Superconductor science and technology |
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Supercond Sci Tech |
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24 |
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2 |
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024014-024014,8 |
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The possibility of manipulating vortex matter by using various artificial pinning arrays is of significant importance for possible applications in nano and micro fluxonics devices. By numerically solving the time-dependent GinzburgLandau equations, we study the vortexantivortex (vav) dynamics in a hybrid structure consisting of a finite-size superconductor with magnetic dipoles on top which generate vav pairs in the presence of an external current. The vav dynamics is analyzed for different arrangements and magnetic moments of the dipoles, as a function of angle α between the direction of the magnetic dipole and that of the Lorentz force produced by the applied current. The interplay of the attractive interaction between a vav pair and the Lorentz force leads either to the separation of (anti)vortices and their motion in opposite directions or to their annihilation. We found a critical angle αc, below which vortices and antivortices are repelled, while for larger angles they annihilate. In case of a single (few) magnetic dipole(s), this magnetic dipole induced vav guidance is influenced by the self-interaction of the vav pairs with their images in a finite-size sample, while for a periodic array of dipoles the guidance is determined by the interaction of a vav pair with other dipoles and vav pairs created by them. This effect is tunable through the external current and the magnetization and size of the magnetic dipoles. |
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Bristol |
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000286379900015 |
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2011-01-20 |
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0953-2048;1361-6668; |
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2.878 |
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28 |
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; This work was supported by the 'Odysseus' program of the Flemish Government and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Interuniversity Attraction Poles (IAP) Programme-Belgian State-Belgian Science Policy, and the FWO-Vl. DYV acknowledges support from the Russian Fund for Basic Research and Russian Agency of Education under the Federal Programme 'Scientific and educational personnel of innovative Russia in 2009-2013'. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.878; 2011 IF: 2.662 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88732 |
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1399 |
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Claes, M.; van Dyck, K.; Deelstra, H.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Determination of silicon in organic matrices with grazing-emission X-ray fluorescence spectrometry |
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1999 |
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Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy |
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54 |
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10 |
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1517-1524 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The potential of a prototype grazing-emission X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for reliable analysis of sample solutions, obtained by pressurized microwave oven digestion of Si-spiked organic and biological materials, was investigated as part of an inter-laboratory study. The fact that this grazing-emission technique is based on the total reflection phenomenon and wavelength-dispersive detection, gives it the benefit to determine light elements in a sensitive way. Results of the determination of silicon in pork liver, cellulose, urine, serum, spinach, beer, mineral water and horsetail (dry plant extract) samples are presented. Some of the results are compared with those obtained with other analytical techniques. The study proved that determination of silicon traces in biological matrices represents an extremely difficult task, however, measurements of silicon are achieved with acceptable precision. The most important problems still arise when sample pre-treatment is needed prior to analysis. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. |
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2002-08-30 |
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0584-8547; 1873-3565 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:25943 |
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7789 |
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Abduvokhidov, D.; Yusupov, M.; Shahzad, A.; Attri, P.; Shiratani, M.; Oliveira, M.C.; Razzokov, J. |
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Unraveling the Transport Properties of RONS across Nitro-Oxidized Membranes |
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2023 |
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Biomolecules |
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Biomolecules |
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13 |
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7 |
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1043 |
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The potential of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) in biomedical applications has received significant interest, due to its ability to generate reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). Upon exposure to living cells, CAP triggers alterations in various cellular components, such as the cell membrane. However, the permeation of RONS across nitrated and oxidized membranes remains understudied. To address this gap, we conducted molecular dynamics simulations, to investigate the permeation capabilities of RONS across modified cell membranes. This computational study investigated the translocation processes of less hydrophilic and hydrophilic RONS across the phospholipid bilayer (PLB), with various degrees of oxidation and nitration, and elucidated the impact of RONS on PLB permeability. The simulation results showed that less hydrophilic species, i.e., NO, NO2, N2O4, and O3, have a higher penetration ability through nitro-oxidized PLB compared to hydrophilic RONS, i.e., HNO3, s-cis-HONO, s-trans-HONO, H2O2, HO2, and OH. In particular, nitro-oxidation of PLB, induced by, e.g., cold atmospheric plasma, has minimal impact on the penetration of free energy barriers of less hydrophilic species, while it lowers these barriers for hydrophilic RONS, thereby enhancing their translocation across nitro-oxidized PLB. This research contributes to a better understanding of the translocation abilities of RONS in the field of plasma biomedical applications and highlights the need for further analysis of their role in intracellular signaling pathways. |
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2023-06-27 |
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2218-273X |
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This research was funded by the Innovative Development Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan, grant number FZ-2020092817. |
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PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:198154 |
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Verbueken, A.H.; van de Vijver, F.L.; Visser, W.J.; Roels, F.; Van Grieken, R.; de Broe, M.E. |
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Use of laser microprobe mass analysis (LAMMA) for localizing multiple elements in soft and hard tissues |
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1987 |
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Biological trace element research |
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397-416 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
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The potential of laser microprobe mass analysis (LAMMA) as a sensitive microanalytical technique was explored in applications relevant to nephrology. Aluminum and associated elements, such as iron, were localized in fresh tissue biopsies obtained from uremic patients treatment by chronic hemodialysis. The LAMMA was applied to serum, liver, bone, and parathyroid glands of such patients. In addition, we used LAMMA to evaluate the specificity and sensitivity of routine histochemistry, in particular on human bone sections stained by the aluminon method. The high, multielemental sensitivity and molecular microprobe potential of LAMMA established important advantages over other microchemical methods forin situ analysis at the micron level in histological sections. |
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A1987L016000036 |
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2007-12-31 |
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0163-4984 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:116796 |
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8721 |
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Benito, P.; Monti, M.; de Nolf, W.; Nuyts, G.; Janssens, K.; et al. |
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Improvement in the coating homogeneity in electrosynthesized Rh structured catalysts for the partial oxidation of methane |
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2015 |
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Catalysis today |
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Catal Today |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The precipitation of Rh/Mg/Al and Rh/Al hydroxides on the surface of FeCrAlloy foams by a base electrogeneration method was investigated to improve the properties of the deposited film (homogeneity and composition) and therefore the performances of the structured catalysts, obtained by calcination, in the Catalytic Partial Oxidation of CH4 to syngas. The work focussed on decreasing current gradients within open-cell foam cylinders by increasing the number of electrical contacts from 1 to 3 points to promote a more homogeneous precipitation of the hydroxides. Electrochemical and catalytic tests as well as SEM/EDS and mu-XRFIXRD analyses allowed to correlate the effect of the number of electrical contact points with materials properties. Lastly, syntheses were performed on Pt plates to study the effect of the electrical behaviour and shape of the support on the composition of the film. A more homogeneous coating of the foam surface was achieved by adopting a configuration with 3 contact points since the reduction of nitrates and water molecules that generates the basic media in the vicinity of the support was enhanced. Layer thicknesses up to 5-15 mu m were deposited; however, the sequential precipitation of a film with composition closer to the expected one and a layer enriched in Al and Rh (outer layer) was not avoided. The improvement in the coating gave rise to enhanced performances for a sample prepared at -1.1 V for 3000 s. Contrarily, the low adherence of the outer layer in a sample prepared at -1.2 V for 2000 s during both calcination and catalytic tests may be responsible of the unexpected decrease in catalytic performances. The same sequential precipitation was observed by performing the syntheses on Pt plates, showing that the electrical nature the support did not play a key role on this phenomenon. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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2014-10-31 |
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0920-5861 |
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4.636 |
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14 |
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; The financial support from the Ministero per l'Istruzione, l'Universita e la Ricerca (MIUR, Roma, I) is gratefully acknowledged. The authors thank D. Grolimund and C.N. Borca for assisting the mu XRF/XRD conducted experiments at MicroXAS Beamline of SLS Thanks are due to Porvair for supplying FeCrAlloy foams. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.636; 2015 IF: 3.893 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:124616 |
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5656 |
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Felten, A.; Gillon, X.; Gulas, M.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.; Najafi, E.; Hitchcock, A.P. |
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Measuring point defect density in individual carbon nanotubes using polarization-dependent X-ray microscopy |
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2010 |
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ACS nano |
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Acs Nano |
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4 |
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8 |
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4431-4436 |
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The presence of defects in carbon nanotubes strongly modifies their electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties. It was long thought undesirable, but recent experiments have shown that introduction of structural defects using ion or electron irradiation can lead to novel nanodevices. We demonstrate a method for detecting and quantifying point defect density in individual carbon nanotubes (CNTs) based on measuring the polarization dependence (linear dichroism) of the C 1s → π* transition at specific locations along individual CNTs with a scanning transmission X-ray microscope (STXM). We show that STXM can be used to probe defect density in individual CNTs with high spatial resolution. The quantitative relationship between ion dose, nanotube diameter, and defect density was explored by purposely irradiating selected sections of nanotubes with kiloelectronvolt (keV) Ga+ ions. Our results establish polarization-dependent X-ray microscopy as a new and very powerful characterization technique for carbon nanotubes and other anisotropic nanostructures. |
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2010-07-07 |
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1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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13.942 |
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26 |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2010 IF: 9.865 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84734 |
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1966 |
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Amini, M.N.; Altantzis, T.; Lobato, I.; Grzelczak, M.; Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Van Aert, S.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Partoens, B.; Bals, S.; Neyts, E.C. |
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Understanding the Effect of Iodide Ions on the Morphology of Gold Nanorods |
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2018 |
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Particle and particle systems characterization |
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Part Part Syst Char |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The presence of iodide ions during the growth of gold nanorods strongly affects the shape of the final products, which is proposed to be due to selective iodide adsorption on certain crystallographic facets. Therefore, a detailed structural and morphological characterization of the starting rods is crucial toward understanding this effect. Electron tomography is used to determine the crystallographic indices of the lateral facets of gold nanorods, as well as those present at the tips. Based on this information, density functional theory calculations are used to determine the surface and interface energies of the observed facets and provide insight into the relationship between the amount of iodide ions in the growth solution and the final morphology of anisotropic gold nanoparticles. |
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2018-06-10 |
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0934-0866 |
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4.474 |
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This work was supported by the European Research Council (grant 335078 COLOURATOM to S.B.). T.A., S.V.A. S.B. and E.C.N., acknowledge funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium), through project funding (G.0218.14N and G.0369.15N) and a postdoctoral grant to T.A. L.M.L.-M. and M.G. acknowledge funding from the Spanish Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (grant MAT2013-46101-R). Mozhgan N. Amini and Thomas Altantzis contributed equally to this work. (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); ecas_sara |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:152998UA @ admin @ c:irua:152998 |
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Hellar-Kihampa, H.; De Wael, K.; Lugwisha, E.; Govindan, M.; Covaci, A.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Spatial monitoring of organohalogen compounds in surface water and sediments of a rural-urban river basin in Tanzania |
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2013 |
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The science of the total environment |
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Sci Total Environ |
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The presence of persistent organic pollutants in Tanzanian environment is not well monitored despite the existing pollution potential from a number of sources. In this study, we investigated for the first time, the concentration profiles of different organohalogen compounds such as organochlorine pesticide residues (OCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in environmental samples (water and sediments) from the Pangani river basin (PRB). The PRB is one of the largest drainage basins in Tanzania, with its watershed exposed to multiple input sources of trace organic contaminants. Surface water and sediments were sampled from 12 representative stations of diverse characteristics and land-use practices, in three distinct seasons, and extracted by liquidliquid and Soxhlet extraction methods, respectively. Water samples were analyzed by GC-ECD for OCPs only, while sediment samples were analyzed for OCPs, PCBs and PBDEs by GC/MS. Seven compounds, dominated by HCH isomers (5104460 pg/L) and DDT analogs (1601460 pg/L),were detected in the water samples. These concentrations are far below the WHO guidelines for drinking water quality. A total of 42 compounds (8 OCPs, 28 PCB congeners and 6 PBDE congeners) were detected in the sediment samples. Their respective total concentration ranges were 24510,230; 35711,000 and 382175 pg/g dry weight. The spatial distribution patterns and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis reflected the impact of historical agricultural usage in sugarcane plantations (OCPs), and urbanization (PCBs and PBDEs). Risk assessment using sediment quality guidelines indicated no ecotoxicological risks. The results we have found provide preliminary data on levels of the organic contaminants in Pangani river basin as a new insight on the environmental quality of the area. |
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2013-02-05 |
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4.9 |
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42 |
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; This research project was funded by the International Foundation for Science (IFS, Project Number W/4945-1). The authors wish to acknowledge the contribution of the Pangani Basin Water Office (PBWO) in Moshi, Tanzania; especially Ms. Arafa Maggidi in provision of valuable information and assistance with the sampling campaigns, and Salim Lyimo in mapping of the study area. The contributions of Mr. Peter Machibya of the Department of Geology, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in sediment characterization; and Mr. Emmanuel Gwae, of the Government Chemists Laboratory Agency (GCLA) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for instrumental analysis of the water samples, are highly appreciated. Harieth Hellar-Kihampa acknowledges financial support from the Belgian Technical Agency (BTC). Govindan Malarvannan and Adrian Covaci acknowledge financial support from the University of Antwerp. ; |
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Vishwakarma, M.; Karakulina, O.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Mehta, B.R. |
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Nanoscale Characterization of Growth of Secondary Phases in Off-Stoichiometric CZTS Thin Films |
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2018 |
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Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology |
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J Nanosci Nanotechno |
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3 |
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1688-1695 |
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The presence of secondary phases is one of the main issues that hinder the growth of pure kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) based thin films with suitable electronic and junction properties for efficient solar cell devices. In this work, CZTS thin films with varied Zn and Sn content have been prepared by RF-power controlled co-sputtering deposition using Cu, ZnS and SnS targets and a subsequent sulphurization step. Detailed TEM investigations show that the film shows a layered structure with the majority of the top layer being the kesterite phase. Depending on the initial thin film composition, either about ~1 μm Cu-rich and Zn-poor kesterite or stoichiometric CZTS is formed as top layer. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy reveal the presence of Cu2−x S, ZnS and SnO2 minor secondary phases in the form of nanoinclusions or nanoparticles or intermediate layers. |
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1.483 |
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Manoj Vishwakarma acknowl- edges IIT Delhi for MHRD fellowship. Professor B. R. Mehta acknowledges the support of the Schlumberger chair professorship. Manoj Vishwakarma, Joke Hadermann and Olesia M. karakulina acknowledge support provided by InsoL-DST. Manoj Vishwakarma acknowledges sup- port provided by CSIR funded projects and the support of DST-FIST Raman facility. References |
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Most recent IF: 1.483 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147505 |
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Schryvers, D.; Salje, E.K.H.; Nishida, M.; De Backer, A.; Idrissi, H.; Van Aert, S. |
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Quantification by aberration corrected (S)TEM of boundaries formed by symmetry breaking phase transformations |
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2017 |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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Ultramicroscopy |
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176 |
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194-199 |
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The present contribution gives a review of recent quantification work of atom displacements, atom site occupations and level of crystallinity in various systems and based on aberration corrected HR(S)TEM images. Depending on the case studied, picometer range precisions for individual distances can be obtained, boundary widths at the unit cell level determined or statistical evolutions of fractions of the ordered areas calculated. In all of these cases, these quantitative measures imply new routes for the applications of the respective materials. |
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2.843 |
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1 |
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The authors acknowledge financial support from the Fund for Scientific Research-Flanders (G.0064.10N, G.0393.11N, G.0374.13N, G.0368.15N, G.0369.15N) and the Flemish Hercules 3 program for large infrastructure as well as financial support from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007 – 2013) under Grant agreement no. 312483 (ESTEEM2). EKHS thanks EPSRC (EP/ K009702/1) and the Leverhulme trust (EM-2016-004) for support. DS and MN acknowledge financial support from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS, Japan) through the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A: No. 26249090) and the Strategic Young Researcher Overseas Visits Program for Accelerating Brain Circulation (R2408). |
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Most recent IF: 2.843 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:149654 |
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4914 |
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Harlay, J.; Borges, A.V.; van der Zee, C.; Delille, B.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Schiettecatte, L.-S.; Roevros, N.; Aerts, K.; Lapernat, P.-E.; Rebreanu, L.; Groom, S.; Daro, M.-H.; Van Grieken, R.; Chou, L. |
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Biogeochemical study of a coccolithophore bloom in the northern Bay of Biscay (NE Atlantic Ocean) in June 2004 |
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2010 |
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Progress in oceanography |
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86 |
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3/4 |
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317-336 |
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The present paper synthesizes data obtained during a multidisciplinary cruise carried out in June 2004 at the continental margin of the northern Bay of Biscay. The data-set allows to describe the different stages of a coccolithophore bloom dominated by Emiliania huxleyi. The cruise was carried out after the main spring phytoplankton bloom that started in mid-April and peaked in mid-May. Consequently, low phosphate (PO4 < 0.2 μM) and silicate (DSi < 2.0 μM) concentrations, low partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) and high calcite saturation degree in surface waters combined with thermal stratification, probably favoured the blooming of coccolithophores. During the period of the year our cruise was carried out, internal tides induce enhanced vertical mixing at the continental shelf break leading to the injection of inorganic nutrients to surface waters that probably trigger the bloom. The bloom developed as the water-column stratified and as the water mass was advected over the continental shelf, following the general residual circulation in the area. The most developed phase of the bloom was sampled in a remote sensed high reflectance (HR) patch over the continental shelf that was characterized by low chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentration in surface waters (<1.0 μg L−1), high particulate inorganic carbon (PIC) concentration (not, vert, similar8 μmol L−1) and coccolithophore abundance up to 57 × 106 cells L−1. Transparent exopolymer particles (TEP) concentrations ranged between 15 and 75 μg C L−1 and carbon content of TEP represented up to 26% of the particulate organic carbon (POC; maximum concentration of 15.5 μmol L−1 in the upper 40 m). Integrated primary production (PP) ranged between 210 and 680 mg C m−2 d−1 and integrated calcification (CAL) ranged between 14 and 140 mg C m−2 d−1, within the range of PP and CAL values previously reported during coccolithophore blooms in open and shelf waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Bacterial protein production (BPP) measurements in surface waters (0.30.7 μg C L−1 h−1) were much higher than those reported during early phases of coccolithophore blooms in natural conditions, but similar to those during peak and declining coocolithophorid blooms reported in mesocosms. Total alkalinity anomalies with respect to conservative mixing (ΔTA) down to −49 μmol kg−1 are consistent with the occurrence of biogenic precipitation of calcite, while pCO2 remained 15107 μatm lower than atmospheric equilibrium (372 μatm). The correlation between ΔTA and pCO2 suggested that pCO2 increased in part due to calcification, but this increase was insufficient to overcome the background under-saturation of CO2. This is related to the biogeochemical history of the water masses due to net carbon fixation by the successive phytoplankton blooms in the area prior to the cruise, hence, the investigated area remained a sink for atmospheric CO2 despite calcification. |
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2010-04-20 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:84236 |
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7560 |
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Sakarika, M.; Kornaros, M. |
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Kinetics of growth and lipids accumulation in Chlorella vulgaris during batch heterotrophic cultivation : effect of different nutrient limitation strategies |
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2017 |
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Bioresource technology |
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243 |
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The present study aimed at: (1) determining the effect of sulfur addition on biomass growth and (2) assessing the effect of sulfur, phosphorus and nitrogen limitation on lipid accumulation by C. vulgaris SAG 211-11b. The sulfur cellular content was more than two-fold higher under nitrogen and phosphorus limitation (0.52% and 0.54% w w(-1), respectively) compared to sulfur requirements (0.20% w w(-1)) under sulfur limiting conditions. The nitrogen needs are significantly lower (2.81-3.35% w w(-1)) when compared to other microalgae and become 23% lower under nitrogen or phosphorus limitation. The microalga exhibited substrate inhibition above 30 g L-1 initial glucose concentration. Sulfur limitation had the most significant effect on lipid accumulation, resulting in maximum total lipid content of 53.43 +/- 3.93% g g(DW)(1). In addition to enhancing lipid productivity, adopting the optimal nutrient limitation strategy can result in cost savings by avoiding unnecessary nutrient additions and eliminate the environmental burden due to wasted resources. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:146663 |
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De Jong, M.; Sleegers, N.; Florea, A.; Van Loon, J.; van Nuijs, A.L.N.; Samyn, N.; De Wael, K. |
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Unraveling the mechanisms behind the complete suppression of cocaine electrochemical signals by chlorpromazine, promethazine, procaine, and dextromethorphan |
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2019 |
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Analytical chemistry |
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Anal Chem |
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91 |
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24 |
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The present work investigates the challenges accompanied by the electrochemical cocaine detection in physiological conditions (pH 7) in the presence of chlorpromazine, promethazine, procaine, and dextromethorphan, frequently used cutting agents in cocaine street samples. The problem translates into the absence of the cocaine oxidation signal (signal suppression) when in a mixture with one of these compounds, leading to false negative results. Although a solution to this problem was provided through earlier experiments of our group, the mechanisms behind the suppression are now fundamentally investigated via electrochemical and liquid chromatography quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS) strategies. The latter was used to confirm the passivation of the electrodes due to their interaction with promethazine and chlorpromazine. Electron transfer mechanisms were further identified via linear sweep voltammetry. Next, adsorption experiments were performed on the graphite screen printed electrodes both with and without potential assistance in order to confirm if the suppression of the cocaine signals is due to passivation induced by the cutting agents or their oxidized products. The proposed strategies allowed us to identify the mechanisms of cocaine suppression for each cutting agent mentioned. Suppression due to procaine and dextromethorphan is caused by fouling of the electrode surface by their oxidized forms, while for chlorpromazine and promethazine the suppression of the cocaine signal is related to the strong adsorption of these (nonoxidized) cutting agents onto the graphite electrode surface. These findings provide fundamental insights in possible suppression and other interfering mechanisms using electrochemistry in general not only in the drug detection sector. |
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2019-11-14 |
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0003-2700; 5206-882x |
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6.32 |
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; The authors acknowledge financial support from IOF-SBO/POC (UAntwerp) and the Fund for Scientific Research (FWO) Flanders, Grant 1S 37658 17N. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.32 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:165727 |
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5887 |
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De Jong, M.; Florea, A.; de Vries, A.-M.; van Nuijs, A.L.N.; Covaci, A.; Van Durme, F.; Martins, J.C.; Samyn, N.; De Wael, K. |
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Levamisole : a common adulterant in cocaine street samples hindering electrochemical detection of cocaine |
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2018 |
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Analytical chemistry |
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Anal Chem |
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90 |
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8 |
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5290-5297 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Toxicological Centre |
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The present work investigates the electrochemical determination of cocaine in the presence of levamisole, one of the most common adulterants found in cocaine street samples. Levamisole misleads cocaine color tests, giving a blue color (positive test) even in the absence of cocaine. Moreover, the electrochemical detection of cocaine is also affected by the presence of levamisole, with a suppression of the oxidation signal of cocaine. When levamisole is present in the sample in ratios higher than 1:1, the cocaine signal is no longer detected, thus leading to false negative results. Mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance were used to investigate if the signal suppression is due to the formation of a complex between cocaine and levamisole in bulk solution. Strategies to eliminate this suppressing effect are further suggested in this manuscript. In a first approach, the increase of the pH of the sample solution from pH 7 to pH 12 allowed the voltammetric determination of cocaine in the presence of levamisole in a concentration range from 10 to 5000 μM at nonmodified graphite disposable electrodes with a detection limit of 5 μM. In a second approach, the graphite electrode was cathodically pretreated, resulting in the presence of oxidation peaks of both cocaine and levamisole, with a detection limit for cocaine of 3 μM over the linear range of concentrations from 10 to 2500 μM. Both these strategies have been successfully applied for the simultaneous detection of cocaine and levamisole in three street samples on unmodified graphite disposable electrodes. |
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6.32 |
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8 |
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; This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No. 753223 Narcoreader. This work was also supported by BR/314/PI/ APTADRU Project and IOF-SBO (UAntwerp). Alexander van Nuijs acknowledges the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO) for his postdoctoral fellowship. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.32 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:149528 |
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Cautaerts, N.; Delville, R.; Stergar, E.; Schryvers, D.; Verwerft, M. |
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Tailoring the Ti-C nanoprecipitate population and microstructure of titanium stabilized austenitic steels |
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2018 |
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Journal of nuclear materials |
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J Nucl Mater |
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507 |
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The present work reports on the microstructural evolution of a new heat of 24% cold worked austenitic DIN 1.4970 (15-15Ti) nuclear cladding steel subjected to ageing heat treatments of varying duration between 500 and 800 degrees C (by steps of 100 degrees C). The primary aim was studying the finely dispersed Ti-C nanoprecipitate population, which are thought to be beneficial for creep and swelling resistance during service. Their size distribution and number density were estimated through dark field imaging and bright field Moire imaging techniques in the transmission electron microscope. Nanoprecipitates formed at and above 600 degrees C, which is a lower temperature than previously reported. The observed nucleation, growth and coarsening behavior of the nanoprecipitates were consistent with simple diffusion arguments. The formation of nanoprecipitates coincided with significant dissociation of dislocations as evidenced by weak beam dark field imaging. Possible mechanisms, including Silcock's stacking fault growth model and Suzuki segregation, are discussed. Recrystallization observed after extended ageing at 800 degrees C caused the redissolution of nanoprecipitates. Large primary Ti(C,N) and (Ti,Mo)C precipitates that occur in the as-received material, and M23C6 precipitates that nucleate on grain boundaries at low temperatures were also characterized by a selective dissolution procedure involving filtration, X-ray diffraction and quantitative Rietveld refinement. The partitioning of key elements between the different phases was derived by combining these findings and was consistent with thermodynamic considerations and the processing history of the steel. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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2018-04-30 |
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2.048 |
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1 |
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; We would like to acknowledge ENGIE, SCK.CEN, the SCK.CEN academy and the MYRRHA project for the financial support of this work. Special thanks to T. Wangle and P. Dries for their help with filtration and gravimetry. Also thanks to Dr. G. Leinders for the discussions on XRD and Rietveld refinement. Thanks to E. Charalampopoulou and A. Youssef for assisting with the dissolution experiments. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.048 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:152382 |
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Delabie, L.; Honoré, M.; Lenaerts, S.; Huyberechts, G.; Roggen, J.; Maes, G. |
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The effect of sintering and Pd-doping on the conversion of CO to CO2 on SnO2 gas sensor materials |
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1997 |
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Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical |
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Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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The principal aim of this work is to study the effect of the processes of sintering and Pd doping of SnO2 gas sensor materials on the conversion of CO to CO2. For this purpose, the gas phase above screen printed sensor material is investigated using FTIR spectroscopy, while surface area, porosity and particle size measurements are performed on the SnO2 powders. During sintering, larger agglomerates of primary particles are formed, which results in a larger conversion degree of CO. The effect of Pd doping of the tin dioxide film on the CO conversion is more pronounced. The transformation of CO starts at a lower temperature and the conversion degree increases remarkably. |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 1997 IF: 0.858 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:82017 |
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Salluzzo, M.; Aruta, C.; Maggio-Aprile, I.; Fischer, Ø.; Bals, S.; Zegenhagen, J. |
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Growth of R1+xBa2-xCu3O7-\delta epitaxial films investigated by in situ scanning tunneling microscopy |
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Physica status solidi: A: applied research |
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Phys Status Solidi A |
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339-364 |
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The problem of the epitaxial growth of the high temperature superconducting R1+xBa2xCu3O7δ (R = Y or rare earth except Ce and Tb) films has been addressed. Using in situ ultra high vacuum Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (UHV-STM) we have studied the role of cationic substitution and substrate mismatch on the growth mode of stoichiometric and Nd-rich Nd1+xBa2xCu3O7δ thin films. The results are compared to the growth of Y1Ba2Cu3O7δ, Dy1Ba2Cu3O7δ and Gd1Ba2Cu3O7δ epitaxial films. Two main phenomena are investigated: a) the first stage of the direct nucleation on the substrate and b) the crossover between 2D and 3D growth upon increasing the film thickness. At the first stage of the growth, pseudo-cubic perovskite (Re,Ba)CuO3 nuclei are formed. While they disappear after the growth of a few nm in stoichiometric films, they persist on the surface of Nd-rich films of up to 110 nm thickness. Stoichiometric R1+xBa2xCu3O7δ films exhibit a rough morphology with increasing thickness due to island growth mode, whereas Nd-rich films remain smooth and continue to grow layer by layer. It is proposed that linear defects (like anti-phase boundaries), which are formed due to the misalignment of growth fronts, are the source of screw dislocations in stoichiometric films. In Nd-rich films, linear defects are eliminated through the insertion of (Nd,Ba)CuO3 extra layers without introduction of any screw dislocations. |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87587 |
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1398 |
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Vandewalle, L.A.; Gonzalez-Quiroga, A.; Perreault, P.; Van Geem, K.M.; Marin, G.B. |
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Process intensification in a gas–solid vortex unit : computational fluid dynamics model based analysis and design |
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A1 Journal article |
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2019 |
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Industrial and engineering chemistry research |
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58 |
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28 |
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12751-12765 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The process intensification abilities of gas–solid vortex units (GSVU) are very promising for gas–solid processes. By working in a centrifugal force field, much higher gas–solid slip velocities can be obtained compared to gravitational fluidized beds, resulting in a significant increase in heat and mass transfer rates. In this work, local azimuthal and radial particle velocities for an experimental GSVU are simulated using the Euler–Euler framework in OpenFOAM and compared with particle image velocimetry measurements. With the validated model, the effect of the particle diameter, number of inlet slots and reactor length on the bed hydrodynamics is assessed. Starting from 1g-Geldart-B type particles, increasing the particle diameter or density, increasing the number of inlet slots or increasing the gas injection velocity leads to an increased bed stability and uniformity. However, a trade-off has to be made since increased bed stability and uniformity lead to higher shear stresses and attrition. |
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2019-06-19 |
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0888-5885; 1520-5045 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:162122 |
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8416 |
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Ghanian, M.; Ghoochani, O.M.; Kitterlin, M.; Jahangiry, S.; Zarafshani, K.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H. |
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Attitudes of agricultural experts toward genetically modified crops : a case study in Southwest Iran |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
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Science And Engineering Ethics |
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Sci Eng Ethics |
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22 |
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2 |
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509-524 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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The production of genetically modified (GM) crops is growing around the world, and with it possible opportunities to combat food insecurity and hunger, as well as solutions to current problems facing conventional agriculture. In this regard the use of GMOs in food and agricultural applications has increased greatly over the past decade. However, the development of GM crops has been a matter of considerable interest and worldwide public controversy. This, in addition to skepticism, has stifled the use of this practice on a large scale in many areas, including Iran. It stands to reason that a greater understanding of this practice could be formed after a review of the existing expert opinions surrounding GM crops. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the predictors that influence agricultural experts attitudes toward the development of and policies related to GM crops. Using a descriptive correlational research method, questionnaire data was collected from 65 experts from the Agricultural Organization in the Gotvand district in Southwest Iran. Results indicated that agricultural experts were aware of the environmental benefits and possible risks associated with GM crops. The majority of participants agreed that GM crops could improve food security and accelerate rural development, and were proponents of labeling practices for GM crops. Finally, there was a positive correlation between the perception of benefits and attitudes towards GM crops. |
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2015-06-04 |
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1353-3452 |
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Impact Factor |
2.229 |
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5 |
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Most recent IF: 2.229 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:136751 |
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6158 |
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Godoi, R.H.M.; Avigo, D.; Campos, V.D.; Tavares, T.M.; de Marchi, M.R.R.; Van Grieken, R.; Godoi, A.F.L. |
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Indoor air quality assessment of elementary schools in Curitiba, Brazil |
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A3 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Water, air, and soil pollution : focus |
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9 |
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3/4 |
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171-177 |
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A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The promotion of good indoor air quality in schools is of particular public concern for two main reasons: (1) school-age children spend at least 30% of their time inside classrooms and (2) indoor air quality in urban areas is substantially influenced by the outdoor pollutants, exposing tenants to potentially toxic substances. Two schools in Curitiba, Brazil, were selected to characterize the gaseous compounds indoor and outdoor of the classrooms. The concentrations of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and the isomers xylenes (BTEX); NO2; SO2; O3; acetic acid (HAc); and formic acid (HFor) were assessed using passive diffusion tubes. BTEX were analyzed by gas chromatographyion trap mass spectrometry and other collected gasses by ion chromatography. The concentration of NO2 varied between 9.5 and 23 µg m−3, whereas SO2 showed an interval from 0.1 to 4.8 µg m−3. Within the schools, BTEX concentrations were predominant. Formic and acetic acids inside the classrooms revealed intermediate concentrations of 1.5 µg m−3 and 1.2 µg m−3, respectively. |
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2009-09-29 |
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1567-7230 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:80494 |
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8081 |
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Yuan, X.; Yu, W.; Yu, M.Y.; Chen, Z.Y.; Liu, J.R.; Lu, P.X.; Li, R.X.; Qian, L.J.; Lu, B.D. |
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Long-distance channeling and focusing of lasers in plasmas |
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A1 Journal article |
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2002 |
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Physica scripta |
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Phys Scripta |
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66 |
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5 |
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381-384 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The propagation of a short laser beam in plasma is investigated analytically Relativistic ponderomotive force and space charge effects are included, and an equation describing the evolution of the laser spot size is derived. It is shown that self-consistent electron cavitation can lead to self channelling and thus long-distance self-focusing of the laser. The condition for the latter to occur is given. |
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Stockholm |
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2003-07-31 |
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0031-8949;1402-4896; |
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1.28 |
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2 |
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Most recent IF: 1.28; 2002 IF: 0.748 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95120 |
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1835 |
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Galván-Moya, J.E.; Altantzis, T.; Nelissen, K.; Peeters, F.M.; Grzelczak, M.; Liz-Marán, L.M.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Self-organization of highly symmetric nanoassemblies : a matter of competition |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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ACS nano |
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Acs Nano |
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8 |
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4 |
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3869-3875 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The properties and applications of metallic nanoparticles are inseparably connected not only to their detailed morphology and composition but also to their structural configuration and mutual interactions. As a result, the assemblies often have superior properties as compared to individual nanoparticles. Although it has been reported that nanoparticles can form highly symmetric clusters, if the configuration can be predicted as a function of the synthesis parameters, more targeted and accurate synthesis will be possible. We present here a theoretical model that accurately predicts the structure and configuration of self-assembled gold nanoclusters. The validity of the model is verified using quantitative experimental data extracted from electron tomography 3D reconstructions of different assemblies. The present theoretical model is generic and can in principle be used for different types of nanoparticles, providing a very wide window of potential applications. |
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2014-03-13 |
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1936-0851;1936-086X; |
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13.942 |
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34 |
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FWO; Methusalem; 246791 COUNTATOMS; 335078 COLOURATOM; 262348 ESMI; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2014 IF: 12.881 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116955 |
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2977 |
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Shveigert, I.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Effect of the size of nanoparticles on the properties of a capacitive high-frequency discharge |
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2007 |
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Journal of experimental and theoretical physics letters |
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Jetp Lett+ |
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86 |
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9 |
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572-576 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The properties of a capacitive HF discharge with growing nanoparticles are studied with the use of kinetic PIC-MCC simulation. At the initial stage of growth, the nanoparticles are shown to be localized at the interface between the near-electrode layer and quasi-neutral plasma, where the rate of ionization by electron impact has the maximum value. At the beginning of formation of particles, plasma parameters change rapidly and a transition between the capacitive and spatial discharge burning modes is observed for a certain critical size of the particles. If the growth of the dust particles continues, their distribution over the discharge becomes more uniform and the steady-state parameters of the gas-discharge plasma hardly change. |
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2009-02-16 |
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0021-3640;1090-6487; |
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1.235 |
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11 |
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Most recent IF: 1.235; 2007 IF: 1.378 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:67696 |
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849 |
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Shanenko, A.A.; Croitoru, M.D.; Mints, R.G.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Andreev-type states induced by quantum confinement |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
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Journal of Surface Investigation. X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques |
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J Surf Investig-X-Ra |
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2 |
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4 |
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611-615 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The properties of a clean superconductor with nanoscale dimensions are governed by quantum confinement of the electrons. This results in a spatially inhomogeneous superconducting condensate and in the formation of new Andreev-type quasiparticle states. These states are mainly located beyond regions where the superconducting condensate is enhanced. A numerical self-consistent solution of the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations for a cylindrical metallic nanowire shows that these new Andreev-type states decrease the ratio of the energy gap to the critical temperature. |
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2008-08-09 |
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1027-4510;1819-7094; |
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1 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75991 |
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113 |
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Aierken, Y.; Leenaerts, O.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Defect-induced faceted blue phosphorene nanotubes |
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2015 |
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Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
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Phys Rev B |
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92 |
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92 |
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104104 |
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The properties of a new class of phosphorene nanotubes (PNT) are investigated by performing first-principles calculations. We demonstrate that it is advantageous to use blue phosphorene in order to make small nanotubes and propose a way to create low-energy PNTs by the inclusion of defect lines. Five different types of defect lines are investigated and incorporated in various combinations. The resulting defect-induced faceted PNTs have negligible bending stresses which leads to a reduction in the formation energy with respect to round PNTs. Our armchair faceted PNTs have similar formation energies than the recently proposed multiphase faceted PNTs, but they have a larger variety of possible structures. Our zigzag faceted PNTs have lower formation energies than round tubes and multiphase faceted nanotubes. The electronic properties of the defect-induced faceted PNTs are determined by the defect lines which control the band gap and the shape of the electronic states at the band edges. These band gaps increase with the radius of the nanotubes and converge to those of isolated defect lines. |
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2015-09-12 |
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1098-0121 |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
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24 |
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This work was supported by the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (FWO-Vl). The computational resources and ser- vices used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Hercules Foundation and the Flemish Government, department EWI. |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2015 IF: 3.736 |
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c:irua:127837 |
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4033 |
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Masir, M.R.; Matulis, A.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Quasibound states of Schrödinger and Dirac electrons in a magnetic quantum dot |
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2009 |
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Physical review : B : solid state |
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Phys Rev B |
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79 |
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15 |
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155451,1-155451,8 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The properties of a two-dimensional electron are investigated in the presence of a circular step magnetic-field profile. Both electrons with parabolic dispersion as well as Dirac electrons with linear dispersion are studied. We found that in such a magnetic quantum dot no electrons can be confined. Nevertheless close to the Landau levels quasibound states can exist with a rather long lifetime. |
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2009-04-30 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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3.836 |
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55 |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77026 |
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2800 |
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Sankaran, K.; Clima, S.; Mees, M.; Adelmann, C.; Tokei, Z.; Pourtois, G. |
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Exploring alternative metals to Cu and W for interconnects : an ab initio Insight |
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P1 Proceeding |
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2014 |
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2014 Ieee International Interconnect Technology Conference / Advanced Metallization Conference (iitc/amc) |
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193-195 |
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P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The properties of alternative metals to Cu and W for interconnect applications are reviewed based on first-principles simulations and benchmarked in terms of intrinsic bulk resistivity and electromigration. |
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Ieee |
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New york |
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978-1-4799-5018-8 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:127034 |
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1149 |
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Chen, B.; Gauquelin, N.; Green, R.J.; Lee, J.H.; Piamonteze, C.; Spreitzer, M.; Jannis, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Bibes, M.; Huijben, M.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G. |
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Spatially controlled octahedral rotations and metal-insulator transitions in nickelate superlattices |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
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Nano Letters |
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Nano Lett |
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21 |
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3 |
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1295-1302 |
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The properties of correlated oxides can be manipulated by forming short-period superlattices since the layer thicknesses are comparable with the typical length scales of the involved correlations and interface effects. Herein, we studied the metal-insulator transitions (MITs) in tetragonal NdNiO3/SrTiO3 superlattices by controlling the NdNiO3 layer thickness, n in the unit cell, spanning the length scale of the interfacial octahedral coupling. Scanning transmission electron microscopy reveals a crossover from a modulated octahedral superstructure at n = 8 to a uniform nontilt pattern at n = 4, accompanied by a drastically weakened insulating ground state. Upon further reducing n the predominant dimensionality effect continuously raises the MIT temperature, while leaving the antiferromagnetic transition temperature unaltered down to n = 2. Remarkably, the MIT can be enhanced by imposing a sufficiently large strain even with strongly suppressed octahedral rotations. Our results demonstrate the relevance for the control of oxide functionalities at reduced dimensions. |
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2021-01-20 |
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1530-6984 |
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12.712 |
Times cited |
19 |
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OpenAccess |
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This work is supported by the international M-ERA.NET project SIOX (project 4288). J.V. and N.G. acknowledge funding through the GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. The microscope used in this work was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government. D.J. acknowledges funding from FWO Project G093417N from the Flemish fund for scientific research. M.S. acknowledges funding from Slovenian Research Agency (Grants J2-9237 and P2-0091). R.J.G. acknowledges funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Part of the research described in this paper was performed at the Canadian Light Source, a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan, which is supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), NSERC, the National Research Council (NRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Government of Saskatchewan, and the University of Saskatchewan. This work received support from the ERC CoG MINT (No. 615759) and from a PHC Van Gogh grant. M.B. thanks the French Academy of Science and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences for supporting his stays in The Netherlands. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 823717 -ESTEEM3. |
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Most recent IF: 12.712 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:176753 |
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6736 |
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