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Yin, S.; Tian, H.; Ren, Z.; Wei, X.; Chao, C.; Pei, J.; Li, X.; Xu, G.; Shen, G.; Han, G. |
Title |
Octahedral-shaped perovskite nanocrystals and their visible-light photocatalytic activity |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Chemical communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Commun |
Volume |
50 |
Issue |
45 |
Pages |
6027-6030 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Octahedral-shaped perovskite PbTiO3 nanocrystals (PT OCT) with well-defined {111} facets exposed have been successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method by using LiNO3 as an ion surfactant. The Li-O bond on the surface of PT OCT nanocrystals is essential to the stability of such nanocrystals and also results in a dramatic high visible-light photocatalytic activity. |
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London |
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000335984700022 |
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2014-04-15 |
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ISSN |
1359-7345;1364-548X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
6.319 |
Times cited |
19 |
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Most recent IF: 6.319; 2014 IF: 6.834 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117690 |
Serial |
2428 |
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Shan, L.; Punniyakoti, S.; Van Bael, M.J.; Temst, K.; Van Bael, M.K.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; D'Olieslaeger, M.; Wagner, P.; Haenen, K.; Boyen, H.G.; |
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Homopolymers as nanocarriers for the loading of block copolymer micelles with metal salts : a facile way to large-scale ordered arrays of transition-metal nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry C : materials for optical and electronic devices |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem C |
Volume |
2 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
701-707 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
A new and facile approach is presented for generating quasi-regular patterns of transition metal-based nanoparticles on flat substrates exploiting polystyrene-block-poly2vinyl pyridine (PS-b-P2VP) micelles as intermediate templates. Direct loading of such micellar nanoreactors by polar transition metal salts in solution usually results in nanoparticle ensembles exhibiting only short range order accompanied by broad distributions of particle size and inter-particle distance. Here, we demonstrate that the use of P2VP homopolymers of appropriate length as molecular carriers to transport precursor salts into the micellar cores can significantly increase the degree of lateral order within the final nanoparticle arrays combined with a decrease in spreading in particle size. Thus, a significantly extended range of materials is now available which can be exploited to study fundamental properties at the transition from clusters to solids by means of well-organized, well-separated, size-selected metal and metal oxide nanostructures. |
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000329069900015 |
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2013-11-12 |
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ISSN |
2050-7526;2050-7534; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.256 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
Notes |
FWO projects G.0456.12; 50 G.0346.09N; Methusalem project "NANO |
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Most recent IF: 5.256; 2014 IF: 4.696 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113734 |
Serial |
1489 |
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Reynaud, M.; Rousse, G.; Abakumov, A.M.; Sougrati, M.T.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Chotard, J.-N.; Tarascon, J.-M. |
Title |
Design of new electrode materials for Li-ion and Na-ion batteries from the bloedite mineral Na2Mg(SO4)2\cdot4H2O |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry A : materials for energy and sustainability |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem A |
Volume |
2 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
2671-2680 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Mineralogy offers a large database to search for Li- or Na-based compounds having suitable structural features for acting as electrode materials, LiFePO4 being one example. Here we further explore this avenue and report on the electrochemical properties of the bloedite type compounds Na2M(SO4)(2)center dot 4H(2)O (M = Mg, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn) and their dehydrated phases Na2M(SO4)(2) (M = Fe, Co), whose structures have been solved via complementary synchrotron X-ray diffraction, neutron powder diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. Among these compounds, the hydrated and anhydrous iron-based phases show electrochemical activity with the reversible release/uptake of 1 Na+ or 1 Li+ at high voltages of similar to 3.3 V vs. Na+/Na-0 and similar to 3.6 V vs. Li+/Li-0, respectively. Although the reversible capacities remain lower than 100 mA h g(-1), we hope this work will stress further the importance of mineralogy as a source of inspiration for designing eco-efficient electrode materials. |
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Cambridge |
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000331247500031 |
Publication Date |
2013-11-22 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2050-7488;2050-7496; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
8.867 |
Times cited |
56 |
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Most recent IF: 8.867; 2014 IF: 7.443 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115807 |
Serial |
659 |
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Alaria, J.; Borisov, P.; Dyer, M.S.; Manning, T.D.; Lepadatu, S.; Cain, M.G.; Mishina, E.D.; Sherstyuk, N.E.; Ilyin, N.A.; Hadermann, J.; Lederman, D.; Claridge, J.B.; Rosseinsky, M.J.; |
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Engineered spatial inversion symmetry breaking in an oxide heterostructure built from isosymmetric room-temperature magnetically ordered components |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Chemical science |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Sci |
Volume |
5 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1599-1610 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Royal Society of Chemistry |
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Cambridge |
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Wos |
000332467400044 |
Publication Date |
2014-01-20 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
2041-6520;2041-6539; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
8.668 |
Times cited |
24 |
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Most recent IF: 8.668; 2014 IF: 9.211 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117064 |
Serial |
1045 |
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Berdiyorov, G.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Influence of vacancy defects on the thermal stability of silicene: a reactive molecular dynamics study |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
RSC advances |
Abbreviated Journal |
Rsc Adv |
Volume |
4 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
1133-1137 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The effect of vacancy defects on the structural properties and the thermal stability of free standing silicene – a buckled structure of hexagonally arranged silicon atoms – is studied using reactive molecular dynamics simulations. Pristine silicene is found to be stable up to 1500 K, above which the system transits to a three-dimensional amorphous configuration. Vacancy defects result in local structural changes in the system and considerably reduce the thermal stability of silicene: depending on the size of the vacancy defect, the critical temperature decreases by more than 30%. However, the system is still found to be stable well above room temperature within our simulation time of 500 ps. We found that the, stability of silicene can be increased by saturating the dangling bonds at the defect edges by foreign atoms (e.g., hydrogen). |
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000327868400015 |
Publication Date |
2013-11-06 |
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Edition |
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2046-2069; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.108 |
Times cited |
62 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem Foundation of the Flemish Government. The authors are grateful to Prof. Adri van Duin for his support with the ReaxFF force field. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.108; 2014 IF: 3.840 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112829 |
Serial |
1658 |
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Deng, S.; Verbruggen, S.W.; He, Z.; Cott, D.J.; Vereecken, P.M.; Martens, J.A.; Bals, S.; Lenaerts, S.; Detavernier, C. |
Title |
Atomic layer deposition-based synthesis of photoactive TiO2 nanoparticle chains by using carbon nanotubes as sacrificial templates |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
RSC advances |
Abbreviated Journal |
Rsc Adv |
Volume |
4 |
Issue |
23 |
Pages |
11648-11653 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
Abstract |
Highly ordered and self supported anatase TiO2 nanoparticle chains were fabricated by calcining conformally TiO2 coated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). During annealing, the thin tubular TiO2 coating that was deposited onto the MWCNTs by atomic layer deposition (ALD) was transformed into chains of TiO2 nanoparticles ([similar]12 nm diameter) with an ultrahigh surface area (137 cm2 per cm2 of substrate), while at the same time the carbon from the MWCNTs was removed. Photocatalytic tests on the degradation of acetaldehyde proved that these forests of TiO2 nanoparticle chains are highly photoactive under UV light because of their well crystallized anatase phase. |
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000332470000017 |
Publication Date |
2014-02-14 |
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2046-2069; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.108 |
Times cited |
45 |
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Not_Open_Access |
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; The authors wish to thank the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and UGENT-GOA-01G01513 for financial support. The authors acknowledge the European Research Council for funding under the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013)/ERC grant agreement no. 239865-COCOON and no. 246791-COUNTATOMS. JAM acknowledges the Flemish government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.108; 2014 IF: 3.840 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117298 |
Serial |
168 |
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Borovinskaya, O.; Aghaei, M.; Flamigni, L.; Hattendorf, B.; Tanner, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Günther, D. |
Title |
Diffusion- and velocity-driven spatial separation of analytes from single droplets entering an ICP off-axis |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Anal Atom Spectrom |
Volume |
29 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
262-271 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The reproducible temporal separation of ion signals generated from a single multi-element droplet, observed in previous studies, was investigated in detail in this work using an ICPTOFMS with high temporal resolution. It was shown that the signal peak intensities of individual elements temporally shift relative to each other only for droplets moving through the plasma off-axis. The magnitude of these shifts correlated with the vaporization temperatures of the analytes and depended on the radial position of the droplets as well as on the thermal properties and velocity profiles of the carrier gases of the ICP. The occurrence of the signal shifting was explained by a spatial separation of analytes already present in the vapor phase in the ICP from a yet unvaporized residue of the droplet. This separation is most likely driven by anisotropic diffusion of vaporized analytes towards the plasma axis and a radial velocity gradient. The proposed explanation is supported by modeling of the gas velocities inside the ICP and imaging of the atomic and ionic emissions produced from single droplets, whose patterns were sloping towards the center of the torch. The effects observed in these studies are important not only for the fundamental understanding of analyteplasma interactions but have also a direct impact on the signal intensities and stability. |
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London |
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000329934000006 |
Publication Date |
2013-11-02 |
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ISSN |
0267-9477;1364-5544; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.379 |
Times cited |
18 |
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Most recent IF: 3.379; 2014 IF: 3.466 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112897 |
Serial |
697 |
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Aghaei, M.; Flamigni, L.; Lindner, H.; Günther, D.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Occurrence of gas flow rotational motion inside the ICP torch : a computational and experimental study |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Anal Atom Spectrom |
Volume |
29 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
249-261 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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An inductively coupled plasma, connected to the sampling cone of a mass spectrometer, is computationally investigated. The occurrence of rotational motion of the auxiliary and carrier gas flows is studied. The effects of operating parameters, i.e., applied power and gas flow rates, as well as geometrical parameters, i.e., sampler orifice diameter and injector inlet diameter, are investigated. Our calculations predict that at higher applied power the auxiliary and carrier gas flows inside the torch move more forward to the sampling cone, which is validated experimentally for the auxiliary gas flow, by means of an Elan 6000 ICP-MS. Furthermore, an increase of the gas flow rates can also modify the occurrence of rotational motion. This is especially true for the carrier gas flow rate, which has a more pronounced effect to reduce the backward motion than the flow rates of the auxiliary and cooling gas. Moreover, a larger sampler orifice (e.g., 2 mm instead of 1 mm) reduces the backward flow of the auxiliary gas path lines. Finally, according to our model, an injector inlet of 2 mm diameter causes more rotations in the carrier gas flow than an injector inlet diameter of 1.5 mm, which can be avoided again by changing the operating parameters. |
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London |
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000329934000005 |
Publication Date |
2013-11-14 |
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0267-9477;1364-5544; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.379 |
Times cited |
21 |
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Most recent IF: 3.379; 2014 IF: 3.466 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112896 |
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2427 |
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Cagno, S.; Hellemans, K.; Lind, O.C.; Skipperud, L.; Janssens, K.; Salbu, B. |
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LA-ICP-MS for Pu source identification at Mayak PA, the Urals, Russia |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Environmental science : processes & impacts |
Abbreviated Journal |
Environ Sci-Proc Imp |
Volume |
16 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
306-312 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Information on Pu in environmental samples is traditionally based on the determination of the 240+239PU activity via Alpha Spectrometry (AS). A large number of alpha spectrometry sources (planchettes) containing radiochemically separated Pu are therefore stored worldwide and are available for further analyses. These archive samples represent a resource from which valuable information on isotopic composition of alpha emitters including Pu can be obtained. The relative abundances of Pu isotopes can be used to trace specific Pu sources and characterize the relative contributions of different Pu sources in a sample. Thus, in addition to the total 239+240PU activity, determination of the Pu-240/Pu-239 ratio can provide valuable information on the nature of the Pu emitting sources. The Pu isotopic ratios can be determined by mass spectrometry techniques such as Sector Field Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (SF-ICPMS) or Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) that require dissolution and complete destruction of the material deposited on the planchettes. In this study Laser Ablation (LA)-quadrupole-ICP-MS has been employed for the analysis of Pu-239/Pu-240 ratios from alpha-planchettes prepared from samples originating from the Mayak PA nuclear facility, Russia. The results are compared with data from AMS and show that the Pu-240/Pu-239 ratios obtained by LA-ICP-MS can be utilized to distinguish weapons-grade Pu from civil reprocessing sources. Moreover, isotope ratio mapping can also be performed across the planchettes, allowing e.g. the visualization of possible inhomogeneities in the Pu-isotope distribution on their surface. Thus, this solid sample technique can be applied to extract additional information from existing archives of samples. |
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000331504100015 |
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2013-12-09 |
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2050-7887; 2050-7895 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.592 |
Times cited |
10 |
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; This work was supported by the Research Council of Norway through its Centres of Excellence funding scheme, project number 223268/F50, and the Hercules fund, Brussels (grant A11/0387). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.592; 2014 IF: 2.171 |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:115791 |
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5684 |
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Boënne, W.; Desmet, N.; Van Looy, S.; Seuntjens, P. |
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Use of online water quality monitoring for assessing the effects of WWTP overflows in rivers |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Environmental science : processes & impacts |
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16 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1510-1518 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The effects on river water quality of sewer overflows are not well known. Since the duration of the overflow is in the order of magnitude of minutes to hours, continuous measurements of water quality are needed and traditional grab sampling is unable to quantify the pollution loads. The objective of this paper was to demonstrate the applicability of high frequency measurements for assessing the impacts of waste water treatment plants on the water quality of the receiving surface water. In our in situ water quality monitoring setup, two types of multiparameter sensors mounted on a floating fixed platform were used to determine the dynamics of dissolved oxygen, specific conductivity, ammonium-N, nitrate-N and dissolved organic carbon downstream of a waste water treatment plant (WWTP), in combination with data on rainfall, river discharge and WWTP overflow discharge. The monitoring data for water quantity and water quality were used to estimate the pollution load from waste water overflow events and to assess the impact of waste water overflows on the river water quality. The effect of sewer overflow on a small river in terms of N load was shown to be significant. The WWTP overflow events accounted for about 1/3 of the river discharge. The NH4-N loads during overflow events contributed 29% and 21% to the August 2010 and June 2011 load, respectively, in only 8% and 3% of the monthly time span. The results indicate that continuous monitoring is needed to accurately represent the effects of sewer overflows in river systems. |
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000336841600031 |
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2014-03-18 |
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2050-7887; 2050-7895 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:118390 |
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8722 |
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Mees, M.J.; Pourtois, G.; Rosciano, F.; Put, B.; Vereecken, P.M.; Stesmans, A. |
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First-principles material modeling of solid-state electrolytes with the spinel structure |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Physical chemistry, chemical physics |
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Phys Chem Chem Phys |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Ionic diffusion through the novel (AlxMg1-2xLix)Al2O4 spinel electrolyte is investigated using first-principles calculations, combined with the Kinetic Monte Carlo algorithm. We observe that the ionic diffusion increases with the lithium content x. Furthermore, the structural parameters, formation enthalpies and electronic structures of (AlxMg1-2xLix)Al2O4 are calculated for various stoichiometries. The overall results indicate the (AlxMg1-2xLix)Al2O4 stoichiometries x = 0.2...0.3 as most promising. The (AlxMg1-2xLix)Al2O4 electrolyte is a potential candidate for the all-spinel solid-state battery stack, with the material epitaxially grown between well-known spinel electrodes, such as LiyMn2O4 and Li4+3yTi5O12 (y = 0...1). Due to their identical crystal structure, a good electrolyte-electrode interface is expected. |
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Cambridge |
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000332395700048 |
Publication Date |
2014-02-07 |
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1463-9076; 1463-9084 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.123 |
Times cited |
8 |
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Most recent IF: 4.123; 2014 IF: 4.493 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:128893 |
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4520 |
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Amini, M.N.; Dixit, H.; Saniz, R.; Lamoen, D.; Partoens, B. |
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The origin of p-type conductivity in ZnM2O4 (M = Co, Rh, Ir) spinels |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Physical chemistry, chemical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
Volume |
16 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
2588-2596 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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ZnM2O4 (M = Co, Rh, Ir) spinels are considered as a class of potential p-type transparent conducting oxides (TCOs). We report the formation energy of acceptor-like defects using first principles calculations with an advanced hybrid exchange-correlation functional (HSE06) within density functional theory (DFT). Due to the discrepancies between the theoretically obtained band gaps with this hybrid functional and the – scattered – experimental results, we also perform GW calculations to support the validity of the description of these spinels with the HSE06 functional. The considered defects are the cation vacancy and antisite defects, which are supposed to be the leading source of disorder in the spinel structures. We also discuss the band alignments in these spinels. The calculated formation energies indicate that the antisite defects ZnM (Zn replacing M, M = Co, Rh, Ir) and VZn act as shallow acceptors in ZnCo2O4, ZnRh2O4 and ZnIr2O4, which explains the experimentally observed p-type conductivity in those systems. Moreover, our systematic study indicates that the ZnIr antisite defect has the lowest formation energy in the group and it corroborates the highest p-type conductivity reported for ZnIr2O4 among the group of ZnM2O4 spinels. To gain further insight into factors affecting the p-type conductivity, we have also investigated the formation of localized small polarons by calculating the self-trapping energy of the holes. |
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000329926700040 |
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2013-12-03 |
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1463-9076;1463-9084; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.123 |
Times cited |
47 |
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Fwo; Goa; Hercules |
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Most recent IF: 4.123; 2014 IF: 4.493 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114829 |
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2525 |
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Hadad, C.; Ke, X.; Carraro, M.; Sartorel, A.; Bittencourt, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bonchio, M.; Quintana, M.; Prato, M. |
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Positive graphene by chemical design : tuning supramolecular strategies for functional surfaces |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Chemical communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Commun |
Volume |
50 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
885-887 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A diazonium based-arylation reaction was efficiently used for the covalent addition of 4-amino-N,N,N-trimethylbenzene ammonium to stable dispersions of few layer graphene (FLG) yielding an innovative FLG platform with positive charges to immobilize inorganic polyanions. |
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London |
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000328884500036 |
Publication Date |
2013-11-08 |
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1359-7345;1364-548X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
6.319 |
Times cited |
19 |
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Most recent IF: 6.319; 2014 IF: 6.834 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113733 |
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2678 |
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Ceglia, A.; Nuyts, G.; Cagno, S.; Meulebroeck, W.; Baert, K.; Cosyns, P.; Nys, K.; Thienpont, H.; Janssens, K.; Terryn, H. |
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A XANES study of chromophores : the case of black glass |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Analytical methods |
Abbreviated Journal |
Anal Methods-Uk |
Volume |
6 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
2662-2671 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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We studied the Fe K-edge X-ray absorption near edge (XANES) spectra of several Roman black glass fragments in order to determine the Fe3+/ΣFe ratio of these materials. The selected archaeological glass samples cover the period 1st5th century AD in nine different sites of the North Western provinces of the Roman Empire. The fragments belong to two different compositional groups demonstrating a diachronic evolution: early Roman HMG (High Magnesia Glass) and Roman Imperial LMG (Low Magnesia Glass). The first group contains natural Fe levels (below 2 wt% as Fe2O3), while the LMG has concentrations above 5 wt%. This difference is also reflected by Fe3+/ΣFe values. Low iron glass was produced under strongly reducing conditions in order to obtain the black colour, with average Fe3+/ΣFe values ≈ 0.17. LMG glass is somewhat more oxidised (Fe3+/ΣFe ≈ 0.40.5). While HMG glass required active control of the furnace environment, LMG was made under ambient atmosphere and its higher oxidation degree is mainly determined by the chemistry of the raw glass. |
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000333524200032 |
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2014-02-05 |
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1759-9660 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.9 |
Times cited |
14 |
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; The authors are grateful to the staff of beamline L in HASYLAB for their helpful support. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme FP7/2007-2013 under grant agreement no. 265010. Support from the University of Antwerp Research Council through GOA Programme “XANES meets ELNES” is gratefully acknowledged. This work was partly supported by the Research Council of Norway through its Centres of Excellence funding scheme, project number 223268/F50. We would like to thank M. P. Riccardi and E. Basso of the University of Pavia and R. Falcone of the Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro who provided us with the reference glasses. ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.9; 2014 IF: 1.821 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:116596 |
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5919 |
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Legrand, S.; Alfeld, M.; Vanmeert, F.; de Nolf, W.; Janssens, K. |
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Macroscopic Fourier transform infrared scanning in reflection mode (MA-rFTIR), a new tool for chemical imaging of cultural heritage artefacts in the mid-infrared range |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
The analyst |
Abbreviated Journal |
Analyst |
Volume |
139 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
2489-2498 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
Abstract |
In this paper we demonstrate that by means of scanning reflection FTIR spectroscopy, it is possible to record highly specific distribution maps of organic and inorganic compounds from flat, macroscopic objects with cultural heritage value in a non-invasive manner. Our previous work involved the recording of macroscopic distributions of chemical elements or crystal phases from painted works of art based on respectively macroscopic X-ray fluorescence or X-ray powder diffraction analysis. The use of infrared radiation instead of X-rays has the advantage that more specific information about the nature and distribution of the chemical compounds present can be gathered. This higher imaging specificity represents a clear advantage for the characterization of painting and artist materials. It allows the distribution of metallo-organic compounds to be visualized and permits distinguishing between pigmented materials containing the same key metal. The prototype instrument allows the recording of hyperspectral datacubes by scanning the surface of the artefact in a contactless and sequential single-point measuring mode, while recording the spectrum of reflected infrared radiation. After the acquisition, spectral line intensities of individual bands and chemical distribution maps can be extracted from the datacube to identify the compounds present and/or to highlight their spatial distribution. Not only is information gained on the surface of the investigated artefacts, but also images of overpainted paint layers and, if present, the underdrawing may be revealed in this manner. A current major limitation is the long scanning times required to record these maps. |
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000334734200028 |
Publication Date |
2014-02-19 |
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0003-2654 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.885 |
Times cited |
25 |
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Most recent IF: 3.885; 2014 IF: 4.107 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:116595 |
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5699 |
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Janssens, K.; Alfeld, M.; Van der Snickt, G.; De Nolf, W.; Vanmeert, F.; Monico, L.; Legrand, S.; Dik, J.; Cotte, M.; Falkenberg, G.; van der Loeff, L.; Leeuwestein, M.; Hendriks, E. |
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Examination of Vincent van Gogh's paintings and pigments by means of state-of-the-art analytical methods |
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H2 Book chapter |
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2014 |
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373-403
T2 - Science and art : the painted surface |
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H2 Book chapter; Art; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Recent studies in which X-ray beams of macroscopic to (sub) microscopic dimensions were used for non-destructive analysis and characterization of pigments, paint micro samples and/or entire paintings by Vincent van Gogh are concisely reviewed. The overview presented encompasses the use of laboratory and synchrotron radiation-based instrumentation and deals with the use of several variants of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) as a method of elemental analysis and imaging as well as with the combined use of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). Microscopic and macroscopic XRF are variants of the method that are well suited to visualize the elemental distribution of key elements, mostly metals, present in paint multi layers, either on the length scale from 1–100 μm inside micro samples taken from paintings or on the 1–100 cm length scale when the (subsurface) distribution of specific pigments in entire paintings is concerned. In the context of the characterization of van Gogh's pigments subject to natural degradation, the use of methods limited to elemental analysis or imaging usually is not sufficient to elucidate the chemical transformations that have taken place. However, at synchrotron facilities, combinations of μ-XRF with related methods such as μ-XAS and μ-XRD have proven themselves to be very suitable for such studies. Their use is often combined with microscopic Fourier transform infra-red (μ-FTIR) spectroscopy since this method delivers complementary information at more or less the same length scale as the X-ray microprobe techniques. Also in the context of macroscopic imaging of works of art, the complementary use of X-ray based and infra-red based imaging appears very promising; some recent developments are discussed. |
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2020-02-24 |
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978-1-84973-818-7 |
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UA library record |
Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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no |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:190782 |
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7943 |
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Partoens, B. |
Title |
Spinorbit interactions : hide and seek |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Nature physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Phys |
Volume |
10 |
Issue |
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Pages |
333-334 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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It is commonly believed that solids with spatial inversion symmetry do not display spinorbit effects. However, first-principles calculations now reveal unexpected spin structure for centrosymmetric crystals |
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000335371200003 |
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2014-04-11 |
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1745-2473; 1745-2481 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
22.806 |
Times cited |
8 |
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Most recent IF: 22.806; 2014 IF: 20.147 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:141068 |
Serial |
4608 |
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Erni, R.; Abakumov, A.M.; Rossell, M.D.; Batuk, D.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Nénert, G.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Nanoscale phase separation in perovskites revisited |
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L1 Letter to the editor |
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2014 |
Publication |
Nature materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Mater |
Volume |
13 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
216-217 |
Keywords |
L1 Letter to the editor; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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London |
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000331945200002 |
Publication Date |
2014-02-20 |
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1476-1122;1476-4660; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
39.737 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Most recent IF: 39.737; 2014 IF: 36.503 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114579 |
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2270 |
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Neek-Amal, M.; Xu, P.; Schoelz, J.K.; Ackerman, M.L.; Barber, S.D.; Thibado, P.M.; Sadeghi, A.; Peeters, F.M. |
Title |
Thermal mirror buckling in freestanding graphene locally controlled by scanning tunnelling microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Nature communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Commun |
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5 |
Issue |
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Pages |
4962 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Knowledge of and control over the curvature of ripples in freestanding graphene are desirable for fabricating and designing flexible electronic devices, and recent progress in these pursuits has been achieved using several advanced techniques such as scanning tunnelling microscopy. The electrostatic forces induced through a bias voltage (or gate voltage) were used to manipulate the interaction of freestanding graphene with a tip (substrate). Such forces can cause large movements and sudden changes in curvature through mirror buckling. Here we explore an alternative mechanism, thermal load, to control the curvature of graphene. We demonstrate thermal mirror buckling of graphene by scanning tunnelling microscopy and large-scale molecular dynamic simulations. The negative thermal expansion coefficient of graphene is an essential ingredient in explaining the observed effects. This new control mechanism represents a fundamental advance in understanding the influence of temperature gradients on the dynamics of freestanding graphene and future applications with electro-thermal-mechanical nanodevices. |
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000342984800018 |
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2014-09-17 |
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2041-1723; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
36 |
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; Financial support for this study was provided, in part, by the Office of Naval Research under grant N00014-10-1-0181, the National Science Foundation under grant DMR-0855358, the EU-Marie Curie IIF postdoc Fellowship/299855 (for M. N.-A.), the ESF-EuroGRAPHENE project CONGRAN, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem Foundation of the Flemish Government. M.N.-A. has also been supported partially by BOF project of University of Antwerp number 28033. ; |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2014 IF: 11.470 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121121 |
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3628 |
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Xu, P.; Neek-Amal, M.; Barber, S.D.; Schoelz, J.K.; Ackerman, M.L.; Thibado, P.M.; Sadeghi, A.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Unusual ultra-low-frequency fluctuations in freestanding graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Nature communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Commun |
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5 |
Issue |
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Pages |
3720 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
Intrinsic ripples in freestanding graphene have been exceedingly difficult to study. Individual ripple geometry was recently imaged using scanning tunnelling microscopy, but these measurements are limited to static configurations. Thermally-activated flexural phonon modes should generate dynamic changes in curvature. Here we show how to track the vertical movement of a one-square-angstrom region of freestanding graphene using scanning tunnelling microscopy, thereby allowing measurement of the out-of-plane time trajectory and fluctuations over long time periods. We also present a model from elasticity theory to explain the very-low-frequency oscillations. Unexpectedly, we sometimes detect a sudden colossal jump, which we interpret as due to mirror buckling. This innovative technique provides a much needed atomic-scale probe for the time-dependent behaviours of intrinsic ripples. The discovery of this novel progenitor represents a fundamental advance in the use of scanning tunnelling microscopy, which together with the application of a thermal load provides a low-frequency nano-resonator. |
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000335223200007 |
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2014-04-28 |
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2041-1723; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
62 |
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Notes |
; This work was financially supported, in part, by the Office of Naval Research under grant N00014-10-1-0181, the National Science Foundation under grant DMR-0855358, the EU-Marie Curie IIF postdoc Fellowship/299855 (for M.N.-A.), the ESF-Euro-GRAPHENE project CONGRAN, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem Foundation of the Flemish Government. ; |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2014 IF: 11.470 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117201 |
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3819 |
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Tongay, S.; Sahin, H.; Ko, C.; Luce, A.; Fan, W.; Liu, K.; Zhou, J.; Huang, Y.S.; Ho, C.H.; Yan, J.; Ogletree, D.F.; Aloni, S.; Ji, J.; Li, S.; Li, J.; Peeters, F.M.; Wu, J.; |
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Monolayer behaviour in bulk ReS2 due to electronic and vibrational decoupling |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Nature communications |
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Nat Commun |
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5 |
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3252 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenides consist of monolayers held together by weak forces where the layers are electronically and vibrationally coupled. Isolated monolayers show changes in electronic structure and lattice vibration energies, including a transition from indirect to direct bandgap. Here we present a new member of the family, rhenium disulphide (ReS2), where such variation is absent and bulk behaves as electronically and vibrationally decoupled monolayers stacked together. From bulk to monolayers, ReS2 remains direct bandgap and its Raman spectrum shows no dependence on the number of layers. Interlayer decoupling is further demonstrated by the insensitivity of the optical absorption and Raman spectrum to interlayer distance modulated by hydrostatic pressure. Theoretical calculations attribute the decoupling to Peierls distortion of the 1T structure of ReS2, which prevents ordered stacking and minimizes the interlayer overlap of wavefunctions. Such vanishing interlayer coupling enables probing of two-dimensional-like systems without the need for monolayers. |
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000332666700010 |
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2014-02-06 |
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2041-1723; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
806 |
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; This work was supported by the United States Department of Energy Early Career Award DE-FG02-11ER46796. The high pressure part of this work was supported by COMPRES, the Consortium for Materials Properties Research in Earth Sciences, under National Science Foundation Cooperative Agreement EAR 11-577758. The electron microscopy and nano-Auger measurements were supported by the user programme at the Molecular Foundry, which was supported by the Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, of the United States Department of Energy under contract no. DE-AC02-05CH11231. S. A. gratefully acknowledges Dr Virginia Altoe of the Molecular Foundry for help with the TEM data acquisition and analysis. J.L. acknowledges support from the Natural Science Foundation of China for Distinguished Young Scholar (grant nos. 60925016 and 91233120). Y.-S.H. and C.-H. H. acknowledge support from the National Science Council of Taiwan under project nos. NSC 100-2112-M-011-001-MY3 and NSC 101-2221-E-011-052-MY3. H. S. was supported by the FWO Pegasus Marie Curie Long Fellowship programme. The DFT work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem programme of the Flemish government. Computational resources were partially provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Centre. ; |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2014 IF: 11.470 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119247 |
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2192 |
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Walter, A.L.; Sahin, H.; Jeon, K.J.; Bostwick, A.; Horzum, S.; Koch, R.; Speck, F.; Ostler, M.; Nagel, P.; Merz, M.; Schupler, S.; Moreschini, L.; Chang, Y.J.; Seyller, T.; Peeters, F.M.; Horn, K.; Rotenberg, E.; |
Title |
Luminescence, patterned metallic regions, and photon-mediated electronic changes in single-sided fluorinated graphene sheets |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
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8 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
7801-7808 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
Single-sided fluorination has been predicted to open an electronic band gap in graphene and to exhibit unique electronic and magnetic properties; however, this has not been substantiated by experimental reports. Our comprehensive experimental and theoretical study of this material on a SiC(0001) substrate shows that single-sided fluorographene exhibits two phases, a stable one with a band gap of similar to 6 eV and a metastable one, induced by UV irradiation, with a band gap of similar to 2.5 eV. The metastable structure, which reverts to the stable “ground-state” phase upon annealing under emission of blue light, in our view is induced by defect states, based on the observation of a nondispersive electronic state at the top of the valence band, not unlike that found in organic molecular layers. Our structural data show that the stable C2F ground state has a “boat” structure, in agreement with our X-ray magnetic circular dichroism data, which show the absence of an ordered magnetic phase. A high flux of UV or X-ray photons removes the fluorine atoms, demonstrating the possibility of lithographically patterning conducting regions into an otherwise semiconducting 2D material. |
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000340992300025 |
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2014-08-09 |
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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 |
23 |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2014 IF: 12.881 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119263 |
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1857 |
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Xu, P.; Dong, L.; Neek-Amal, M.; Ackerman, M.L.; Yu, J.; Barber, S.D.; Schoelz, J.K.; Qi, D.; Xu, F.; Thibado, P.M.; Peeters, F.M.; |
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Self-organized platinum nanoparticles on freestanding graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
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8 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
2697-2703 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Freestanding graphene membranes were successfully functionalized with platinum nanoparticles (Pt NPs). High-resolution transmission electron microscopy revealed a homogeneous distribution of single-crystal Pt NPs that tend to exhibit a preferred orientation. Unexpectedly, the NPs were also found to be partially exposed to the vacuum with the top Pt surface raised above the graphene substrate, as deduced from atomic-scale scanning tunneling microscopy images and detailed molecular dynamics simulations. Local strain accumulation during the growth process is thought to be the origin of the NP self-organization. These findings are expected to shape future approaches in developing Pt NP catalysts for fuel cells as well as NP-functionalized graphene-based high-performance electronics. |
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000333539400085 |
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2014-02-05 |
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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 |
38 |
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; M.N.A. acknowledges financial support by the EU-Marie Curie IIF postdoc Fellowship/299855. F.M.P. acknowledges financial support by the ESF-EuroGRAPHENE project CONGRAN, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI), and the Methusalem Foundation of the Flemish Government. L.D. acknowledges financial support by the Taishan Overseas Scholar program (tshw20091005), the International Science & Technology Cooperation Program of China (2014DFA60150), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51172113), the Shandong Natural Science Foundation (JQ201118), the Qingdao Municipal Science and Technology Commission (12-1-4-136-hz), and the National Science Foundation (DMR-0821159). P.M.T. is thankful for the financial support of the Office of Naval Research under Grant No. N00014-10-1-0181 and the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DMR-0855358. ; |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2014 IF: 12.881 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116881 |
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2978 |
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Xu, X.; Vereecke, G.; Chen, C.; Pourtois, G.; Armini, S.; Verellen, N.; Tsai, W.K.; Kim, D.W.; Lee, E.; Lin, C.Y.; Van Dorpe, P.; Struyf, H.; Holsteyns, F.; Moshchalkov, V.; Indekeu, J.; De Gendt, S.; |
Title |
Capturing wetting states in nanopatterned silicon |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
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8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
885-893 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Spectacular progress in developing advanced Si circuits with reduced size, along the track of Moore's law, has been relying on necessary developments in wet cleaning of nanopatterned Si wafers to provide contaminant free surfaces. The most efficient cleaning is achieved when complete wetting can be realized. In this work, ordered arrays of silicon nanopillars on a hitherto unexplored small scale have been used to study the wetting behavior on nanomodulated surfaces in a substantial range of surface treatments and geometrical parameters. With the use of optical reflectance measurements, the nanoscale water imbibition depths have been measured and the transition to the superhydrophobic Cassie-Baxter state has been accurately determined. For pillars of high aspect ratio (about 15), the transition occurs even when the surface is grafted with a hydrophilic functional group. We have found a striking consistent deviation between the contact angle measurements and the straightforward application of the classical wetting models. Molecular dynamics simulations show that these deviations can be attributed to the long overlooked atomic-scale surface perturbations that are introduced during the nanofabrication process. When the transition condition is approached, transient states of partial imbibition that characterize intermediate states between the Wenzel and Cassie-Baxter states are revealed in our experiments. |
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2013-12-31 |
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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 |
39 |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2014 IF: 12.881 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114871 |
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276 |
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Kundu, P.; Turner, S.; Van Aert, S.; Ravishankar, N.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Atomic structure of quantum gold nanowires : quantification of the lattice strain |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
Volume |
8 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
599-606 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Theoretical studies exist to compute the atomic arrangement in gold nanowires and the influence on their electronic behavior with decreasing diameter. Experimental studies, e.g., by transmission electron microscopy, on chemically synthesized ultrafine wires are however lacking owing to the unavailability of suitable protocols for sample preparation and the stability of the wires under electron beam irradiation. In this work, we present an atomic scale structural investigation on quantum single crystalline gold nanowires of 2 nm diameter, chemically prepared on a carbon film grid. Using low dose aberration-corrected high resolution (S)TEM, we observe an inhomogeneous strain distribution in the crystal, largely concentrated at the twin boundaries and the surface along with the presence of facets and surface steps leading to a noncircular cross section of the wires. These structural aspects are critical inputs needed to determine their unique electronic character and their potential as a suitable catalyst material. Furthermore, electron-beam-induced structural changes at the atomic scale, having implications on their mechanical behavior and their suitability as interconnects, are discussed. |
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000330542900061 |
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2013-11-29 |
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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 |
20 |
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FWO; Countatoms; Hercules |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2014 IF: 12.881 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113856 |
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199 |
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El-Gogary, R.I.; Rubio, N.; Wang, J.T.W.; Al-Jamal, W.T.; Bourgognon, M.; Kafa, H.; Naeem, M.; Klippstein, R.; Abbate, V.; Leroux, F.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kamel, A.O.; Awad, G.A.S.; Mortada, N.D.; Al-Jamal, K.T.; |
Title |
Polyethylene glycol conjugated polymeric nanocapsules for targeted delivery of quercetin to folate-expressing cancer cells in vitro and in vivo |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
ACS nano |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Nano |
Volume |
8 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
1384-1401 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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In this work we describe the formulation and characterization of chemically modified polymeric nanocapsules incorporating the anticancer drug, quercetin, for the passive and active targeting to tumors. Folic acid was conjugated to poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) polymer to facilitate active targeting to cancer cells. Two different methods for the conjugation of PLGA to folic acid were employed utilizing polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a spacer. Characterization of the conjugates was performed using FTIR and H-1 NMR studies. The PEG and folk acid content was independent of the conjugation methodology employed. PEGylation has shown to reduce the size of the nanocapsule; moreover, zeta-potential was shown to be polymer-type dependent. Comparative studies on the cytotoxicity and cellular uptake of the different formulations by He La cells, in the presence and absence of excess folic acid, were carried out using MTT assay and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, respectively. Both results confirmed the selective uptake and cytotoxicity of the folic acid targeted nanocapsules to the folate enriched cancer cells in a folate-dependent manner. Finally, the passive tumor accumulation and the active targeting of the nanocapsules to folate-expressing cells were confirmed upon intravenous administration in He La or IGROV-1 tumor-bearing mice. The developed nanocapsules provide a system for targeted delivery of a range of hydrophobic anticancer drugs in vivo. |
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000332059200032 |
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2014-01-07 |
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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 |
144 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
Notes |
290023 Raddel; 262348 Esmi; Iap-Pai |
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Most recent IF: 13.942; 2014 IF: 12.881 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115862 |
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2670 |
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Yan, Y.; Liao, Z.M.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Wang, Q.; Sun, D.; Yao, W.; Zhou, S.; Zhang, L.; Wu, H.C.; Yu, D.P.; |
Title |
Topological surface state enhanced photothermoelectric effect in Bi2Se3 nanoribbons |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Nano letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
Volume |
14 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
4389-4394 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The photothermoelectric effect in topological insulator Bi2Se3 nanoribbons is studied. The topological surface states are excited to be spin-polarized by circularly polarized light. Because the direction of the electron spin is locked to its momentum for the spin-helical surface states, the photothermoelectric effect is significantly enhanced as the oriented motions of the polarized spins are accelerated by the temperature gradient. The results are explained based on the microscopic mechanisms of a photon induced spin transition from the surface Dirac cone to the bulk conduction band. The as-reported enhanced photothermoelectric effect is expected to have potential applications in a spin-polarized power source. |
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Washington |
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000340446200028 |
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2014-07-21 |
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1530-6984;1530-6992; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
51 |
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European Research Council under the Seventh Framework Program (FP7); ERC Advanced Grant No. 246791-COUNTATOMS. |
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Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118128 |
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3678 |
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Malladi, S.K.; Xu, Q.; van Huis, M.A.; Tichelaar, F.D.; Batenburg, K.J.; Yucelen, E.; Dubiel, B.; Czyrska-Filemonowicz, A.; Zandbergen, H.W. |
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Real-time atomic scale imaging of nanostructural evolution in aluminum alloys |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Nano Letters |
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Nano Lett |
Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
384-389 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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We present a new approach to study the three-dimensional compositional and structural evolution of metal alloys during heat treatments such as commonly used for improving overall material properties. It relies on in situ heating in a high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM). The approach is demonstrated using a commercial Al alloy AA2024 at 100-240 degrees C, showing in unparalleled detail where and how precipitates nucleate, grow,or dissolve. The observed size evolution of individual precipitates enables a separation between nucleation and growth phenomena, necessary for the development of refined growth models. We conclude that the in situ heating STEM approach opens a route to a much faster determination of the interplay between local compositions, heat treatments, microstructure, and mechanical properties of new alloys. |
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Washington |
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2013-12-13 |
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1530-6984;1530-6992; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114789 |
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2833 |
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Ban, V.; Soloninin, A.V.; Skripov, A.V.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.; Filinchuk, Y. |
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Pressure-Collapsed Amorphous Mg(BH4)(2): An Ultradense Complex Hydride Showing a Reversible Transition to the Porous Framework |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
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J Phys Chem C |
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118 |
Issue |
40 |
Pages |
23402-23408 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Hydrogen-storage properties of complex hydrides depend of their form, such as a polymorphic form or an eutectic mixture. This Paper reports on an easy and reproducible way to synthesize a new stable form of magnesium borohydride by pressure-induced collapse of the porous gamma-Mg(BH4)(2). This amorphous complex hydride was investigated by temperature-programmed synchrotron X-ray diffraction (SXRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry analysis, and Raman spectroscopy, and the dynamics of the BH4 reorientation was studied by spinlattice relaxation NMR spectroscopy. No long-range order is observed in the lattice region by Raman spectroscopy, while the internal vibration modes of the BH4 groups are the same as in the crystalline state. A hump at 4.9 angstrom in the SXRD pattern suggests the presence of nearly linear MgBH4 Mg fragments constituting all the known crystalline polymorphs of Mg(BH4)(2), which are essentially frameworks built of tetrahedral Mg nodes and linear BH4 linkers. TEM shows that the pressure-collapsed phase is amorphous down to the nanoscale, but surprisingly, SXRD reveals a transition at similar to 90 degrees C from the dense amorphous state (density of 0.98 g/cm(3)) back to the porous ? phase having only 0.55 g/cm(3) crystal density. The crystallization is slightly exothermic, with the enthalpy of -4.3 kJ/mol. The volumetric hydrogen density of the amorphous form is 145 g/L, one of the highest among hydrides. Remarkably, this form of Mg(BH4)2 has different reactivity compared to the crystalline forms. The parameters of the reorientational motion of BH4 groups in the amorphous Mg(BH4)(2) found from NMR measurements differ significantly from those in the known crystalline forms. The behavior of the nuclear spinlattice relaxation rates can be described in terms of a Gaussian distribution of the activation energies centered on 234 +/- 9 meV with the dispersion of 100 +/- 10 meV. |
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000343016800067 |
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2014-09-26 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
23 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2014 IF: 4.772 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121113 |
Serial |
2711 |
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Filippousi, M.; Angelakeris, M.; Katsikini, M.; Paloura, E.; Efthimiopoulos, I.; Wang, Y.; Zamboulis, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Surfactant effects on the structural and magnetic properties of iron oxide nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
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J Phys Chem C |
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118 |
Issue |
29 |
Pages |
16209-16217 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Iron oxide nanoparticles were prepared using the simplest and most efficient chemical route, the coprecipitation, in the absence and the presence of three different and widely used surfactants. The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible influence of the different surfactants on the structure and therefore on the magnetic properties of the iron oxide nanoparticles. Thus, different techniques were employed in order to elucidate the composition and structure of the magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. By combining transmission electron microscopy with X-ray powder diffraction and X-ray absorption fine structure measurements, we were able to determine and confirm the crystal structure of the constituent iron oxides. The magnetic properties were investigated by measuring the hysteresis loops where the surfactant influence on their collective magnetic behavior and subsequent AC magnetic hyperthermia response is apparent. The results indicate that the produced iron oxide nanoparticles may be considered as good candidates for biomedical applications in hyperthermia treatments because of their high heating capacity exhibited under an alternating magnetic field, which is sufficient to provoke damage to the cancer cells. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000339540700073 |
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2014-07-04 |
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1932-7447;1932-7455; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
47 |
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European Research Council under the seventh Framework Program (FP7); ERC Grant No. 246791 – COUNTATOMS; IAP-AIP functional Supramolecular structure IUAP P7/05 |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2014 IF: 4.772 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118129 |
Serial |
3398 |
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