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View article: Intertwined Orders in a Quantum-Entangled Metal
Intertwined Orders in a Quantum-Entangled Metal Open
Entanglement underpins quantum information processing and computing, yet its experimental quantification in complex, many-body condensed matter systems remains a considerable challenge. Here, we reveal a highly entangled electronic phase p…
View article: Valorizing non-condensable pyrolysis gases from mixed plastic waste: A comprehensive parametric study of the cross-metathesis reaction for propylene production
Valorizing non-condensable pyrolysis gases from mixed plastic waste: A comprehensive parametric study of the cross-metathesis reaction for propylene production Open
sponsorship: This project has received funding from the European Union's Hori-zon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sk & lstrok; o- dowska-Curie grant agreement No. 859885. (European Union|859885)
View article: Nanoscale chemical heterogeneities control the viscosity of andesitic magmas
Nanoscale chemical heterogeneities control the viscosity of andesitic magmas Open
View article: Shaping the empty carbon nanocubes: the role of Nitrogen. Insight from X-Ray Raman scattering spectroscopy at the N K-edge
Shaping the empty carbon nanocubes: the role of Nitrogen. Insight from X-Ray Raman scattering spectroscopy at the N K-edge Open
View article: Insights on the role of the covalent Ni-O bonds in LiNiO2 positive electrodes: A combined hard X-ray spectroscopy study
Insights on the role of the covalent Ni-O bonds in LiNiO2 positive electrodes: A combined hard X-ray spectroscopy study Open
The interest in Ni-rich layered oxide positive electrode materials has been increasing due to its wide applicability particularly in electric vehicles as high capacity and high energy density electrode materials. However, the Ni-O bond arr…
View article: Probing the structural and electronic heterogeneity of LiVPO4F and KVPO4F positive electrode materials by combined X-ray absorption and emission spectroscopy
Probing the structural and electronic heterogeneity of LiVPO4F and KVPO4F positive electrode materials by combined X-ray absorption and emission spectroscopy Open
View article: Valorizing Non-Condensable Pyrolysis Gases from Mixed Plastic Waste: A Comprehensive Parametric Study of the Cross-Metathesis Reaction for Propylene Production
Valorizing Non-Condensable Pyrolysis Gases from Mixed Plastic Waste: A Comprehensive Parametric Study of the Cross-Metathesis Reaction for Propylene Production Open
View article: Titanium Charge State Drives Antiferrodistortive Phase Transition in LaxSr1-xTiO3
Titanium Charge State Drives Antiferrodistortive Phase Transition in LaxSr1-xTiO3 Open
View article: Insights into the role of the covalent Ni–O bonds in LiNiO<sub>2</sub> positive electrodes: a correlative hard X-ray spectroscopy study
Insights into the role of the covalent Ni–O bonds in LiNiO<sub>2</sub> positive electrodes: a correlative hard X-ray spectroscopy study Open
Representative NiO 2 layers composed of edge-sharing NiO 6 octahedra and a Li interlayer from the LiNiO 2 crystal structure, highlighting a local NiO 6 unit. A simplified band diagram illustrates the negative charge transfer from O 2p to N…
View article: Shaping the Empty Carbon Nanocubes: The Role Of Nitrogen. Insight from X-Ray Raman Scattering Spectroscopy at the N K-Edge
Shaping the Empty Carbon Nanocubes: The Role Of Nitrogen. Insight from X-Ray Raman Scattering Spectroscopy at the N K-Edge Open
View article: Deciphering the Ce<sup>3+</sup> to Ce<sup>4+</sup> Evolution: Insight from X‐ray Raman Scattering Spectroscopy at Ce N<sub>4,5</sub> Edges
Deciphering the Ce<sup>3+</sup> to Ce<sup>4+</sup> Evolution: Insight from X‐ray Raman Scattering Spectroscopy at Ce N<sub>4,5</sub> Edges Open
Cerium oxide, or ceria, (CeO 2 ) is one of the most studied materials for its wide range of applications in heterogeneous catalysis and energy conversion technologies. The key feature of ceria is the remarkable oxygen storage capacity link…
View article: A miniature X-ray diffraction setup on ID20 at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
A miniature X-ray diffraction setup on ID20 at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility Open
We describe an ultra-compact setup for in situ X-ray diffraction on the inelastic X-ray scattering beamline ID20 at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility. The main motivation for the design and construction of this setup is the incre…
View article: Understanding the irreversible lithium loss in silicon anodes using multi-edge X-ray scattering analysis
Understanding the irreversible lithium loss in silicon anodes using multi-edge X-ray scattering analysis Open
During the first charge-discharge cycle, silicon-based batteries show an important capacity loss because of the formation of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and morphological changes due to expansion-contraction sequence upon alloyi…
View article: A review of cleaning technologies for biomass-derived syngas
A review of cleaning technologies for biomass-derived syngas Open
View article: A Fundamental Correlative Spectroscopic Study on Li<sub>1‐x</sub>NiO<sub>2</sub> and NaNiO<sub>2</sub>
A Fundamental Correlative Spectroscopic Study on Li<sub>1‐x</sub>NiO<sub>2</sub> and NaNiO<sub>2</sub> Open
The intricate relationship between local atomic arrangements and electronic states significantly influences the electrochemical properties of Li‐ion battery cathode materials. Despite decades of investigation, a consensus regarding the loc…
View article: Disentangling the ligand and electronic structure in KVPO4F1-xOx positive electrode materials by valence-to-core X-ray emission spectroscopy
Disentangling the ligand and electronic structure in KVPO4F1-xOx positive electrode materials by valence-to-core X-ray emission spectroscopy Open
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View article: Evolution of Low Z-Elements in a Ni/MgFeAlO<sub>4</sub> Catalyst during Reaction: Insight from In Situ XRS
Evolution of Low Z-Elements in a Ni/MgFeAlO<sub>4</sub> Catalyst during Reaction: Insight from In Situ XRS Open
Ni/MgFeAlO4 displays promising activity and stability in the dry reforming of methane. In order to establish a correlation between its performance and structural changes, an in-depth analysis of the Ni/MgFeAlO4 catalyst's constituent eleme…
View article: Deciphering the Origin of Interface‐Induced High Li and Na Ion Conductivity in Nanocomposite Solid Electrolytes Using X‐Ray Raman Spectroscopy
Deciphering the Origin of Interface‐Induced High Li and Na Ion Conductivity in Nanocomposite Solid Electrolytes Using X‐Ray Raman Spectroscopy Open
Solid‐state electrolytes (SSEs) with high ionic conductivities are crucial for safer and high‐capacity batteries. Interface effects in nanocomposites of SSEs and insulators can lead to profound increases in conductivity. Understanding the …
View article: Co2 Utilization and On-Purpose Ethylene Production: A Chemical Looping Approach
Co2 Utilization and On-Purpose Ethylene Production: A Chemical Looping Approach Open
View article: Bismuth drives the morphology and piezoresistivity of lead-free (TMSO)<sub>3</sub>Sn<sub>3<i>x</i></sub>Bi<sub>2(1−<i>x</i>)</sub>I<sub>9</sub> halide perovskite thin films
Bismuth drives the morphology and piezoresistivity of lead-free (TMSO)<sub>3</sub>Sn<sub>3<i>x</i></sub>Bi<sub>2(1−<i>x</i>)</sub>I<sub>9</sub> halide perovskite thin films Open
The bending strain sensitivity of (TMSO)SnI 3 , a monodimensional lead-free halide, is greatly increased by Bi doping. The observed piezoresistivity is fully reversible and can be explained based on the microstructural features.
View article: Evolution of Mo species and ZSM-5 microstructure with temperature and its impact on methane dehydroaromatisation activity
Evolution of Mo species and ZSM-5 microstructure with temperature and its impact on methane dehydroaromatisation activity Open
Wavelet analysis on Mo K-edge data from Mo-ZSM-5 reveals the presence of mononuclear sites after activation and subsequent zeolite collapse.
View article: Quantum spin nematic phase in a square-lattice iridate
Quantum spin nematic phase in a square-lattice iridate Open
View article: Oxygen vacancy clusters in bulk cerium oxide and the impact of gold atoms
Oxygen vacancy clusters in bulk cerium oxide and the impact of gold atoms Open
View article: Interplay of Chemical, Electronic, and Structural Effects in the Triple-Conducting BaFeO<sub>3</sub>–Ba(Zr,Y)O<sub>3</sub> Solid Solution
Interplay of Chemical, Electronic, and Structural Effects in the Triple-Conducting BaFeO<sub>3</sub>–Ba(Zr,Y)O<sub>3</sub> Solid Solution Open
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View article: Interface Diffusion and Compatibility of (Ba,La)FeO<sub>3−δ</sub> Perovskite Electrodes in Contact with Barium Zirconate and Ceria
Interface Diffusion and Compatibility of (Ba,La)FeO<sub>3−δ</sub> Perovskite Electrodes in Contact with Barium Zirconate and Ceria Open
Ba1-xLaxFeO3-δ perovskites (BLF) capable of conducting electrons, protons, and oxygen ions are promising oxygen electrodes for efficient solid oxide cells (fuel cells or electrolyzers), an int…
View article: Anomalous Impact of Mechanochemical Treatment on the Na‐ion Conductivity of Sodium Closo‐Carbadodecaborate Probed by X‐Ray Raman Scattering Spectroscopy
Anomalous Impact of Mechanochemical Treatment on the Na‐ion Conductivity of Sodium Closo‐Carbadodecaborate Probed by X‐Ray Raman Scattering Spectroscopy Open
Solid‐state sodium ion conductors are crucial for the next generation of all‐solid‐state sodium batteries with high capacity, low cost, and improved safety. Sodium closo‐carbadodecaborate (NaCB 11 H 12 ) is an attractive Na‐ion conductor o…
View article: Structural Features Governing the Near-Edge X-ray Absorption Spectra of Lead Halide Perovskites
Structural Features Governing the Near-Edge X-ray Absorption Spectra of Lead Halide Perovskites Open
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View article: Modelling the structural disorder in trigonal-prismatic coordinated transition metal dichalcogenides
Modelling the structural disorder in trigonal-prismatic coordinated transition metal dichalcogenides Open
Trigonal-prismatic coordinated transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) are formed from stacked (chalcogen)–(transition metal)–(chalcogen) triple layers, where the chemical bond is covalent within the triple layers and van der Waals (vdW) …
View article: Oxygen K-Edge X-ray Absorption Spectra of ThO<sub>2</sub>and CeO<sub>2</sub>: Experiment, Interpretation, and Structural Effects
Oxygen K-Edge X-ray Absorption Spectra of ThO<sub>2</sub>and CeO<sub>2</sub>: Experiment, Interpretation, and Structural Effects Open
Experimental oxygen K-edge spectra of ThO2 and CeO2 are presented and interpreted based on density functional theory (DFT). The contribution of d and f orbitals to the O K-edge spectrum is identified as well-distinguished peaks, the presen…
View article: Relationship between lumbar lordosis, pelvic parameters, PI-LL mismatch and outcome after short fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative disease. Literature review, rational and presentation of public study protocol: RELApSE study (registry for evaluation of lumbar arthrodesis sagittal alignEment)
Relationship between lumbar lordosis, pelvic parameters, PI-LL mismatch and outcome after short fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative disease. Literature review, rational and presentation of public study protocol: RELApSE study (registry for evaluation of lumbar arthrodesis sagittal alignEment) Open