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Zhang, F. (author), Wu, Z. (author), Wang, Jianlin (author), Wu, Zhenduo (author), Zhao, C. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author), Schut, H. (author), van Dijk, N.H. (author), Brück, E.H. (author)Recently, the all-d-metal Ni(Co)MnTi based Heusler compounds are found to have a giant magnetocaloric effect (GMCE) near room temperature and manifest different functionalities like multicaloric effects, which can be employed for solid-state refrigeration. However, in comparison to other traditional Heusler compounds, the relatively large...journal article 2024
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Wu, Z. (author), De Wit, Lidwin (author), Beek, Melanie (author), Colombi, G. (author), Chaykina, D. (author), Schreuders, H. (author), Schut, H. (author), Butterling, Maik (author), Brück, E.H. (author), Dam, B. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author)Cycling stability of the photochromic effect in rare-earth oxyhydride thin films is of great importance for long-term applications such as smart windows. However, an increasingly slower bleaching rate upon photochromic cycling was found in yttrium oxyhydride thin films; the origin of this memory effect is yet unclear. In this work, the...journal article 2024
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Roelofs, Jolanda M.B. (author), Zandvliet, Sarah B. (author), Schut, I.M. (author), Huisinga, Anouk C.M. (author), Schouten, A.C. (author), Hendricks, Henk T. (author), de Kam, Digna (author), Aerden, Leo A.M. (author), Bussmann, J.B.J. (author), Geurts, Alexander C.H. (author), Weerdesteyn, Vivian (author)Background: After mild stroke persistent balance limitations may occur, creating a risk factor for fear of falling, falls, and reduced activity levels. Objective. To investigate whether individuals in the chronic phase after mild stroke show balance and gait limitations, elevated fall risk, reduced balance confidence, and physical activity...journal article 2023
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Wu, Z. (author), De Krom, Tom (author), Colombi, G. (author), Chaykina, D. (author), Van Hattem, Gijs (author), Schut, H. (author), Dickmann, Marcel (author), Brück, E.H. (author), Dam, B. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author)Rare-earth (RE) oxyhydride thin films show a color-neutral, reversible photochromic effect at ambient conditions. The origin of the photochromism is the topic of current investigations. Here, we investigated the lattice defects, electronic structure, and crystal structure of photochromic YHxOy and GdHxOy thin films deposited by magnetron...journal article 2022
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Legerstee, W.J. (author), Noort, T. (author), van Vliet, T. K. (author), Schut, H. (author), Kelder, E.M. (author)Here we present Positron Annihilation Doppler Broadening Spectroscopy (PADBS) as a powerful method to analyse the origin and development of defect processes in porous silicon structures as a result of alloying with lithium for the use in battery anode applications. Several prepared anodes were lithiated (discharged against Li<sup>+</sup>/Li)...journal article 2022
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Marques Pereira, V. (author), Wang, S. (author), Morgan, T. (author), Schut, H. (author), Sietsma, J. (author)In the present work, an ODS 12 Cr steel was characterized using Electron Microscopy techniques, in an as-received condition and after annealing treatments between 773 K and 1573 K. Results show a complex microstructure, with the presence of fine Y–Ti–O nanoparticles dispersed in the matrix. After annealing at 1573 K, the average diameter of Y...journal article 2022
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Marques Pereira, V. (author), Davis, T. P. (author), Mayoral, M. H. (author), Kumar, A. (author), Schut, H. (author), Sietsma, J. (author)Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) steels are potential candidate materials for application as structural components of fission and fusion reactors, known for their high thermal stability, high resistance to creep and to radiation-induced damage. These attractive properties result from the presence of the fine and highly thermally stable...journal article 2022
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van Amelrooy, E.F. (author), Schut, H. (author), Egger, Werner (author), Dickmann, Marcel (author), Hugenschmidt, Christoph (author), Mallée, L. (author), Hanefeld, U. (author), McMillan, D.G.G. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author)A new method is developed to produce mesoporous titania thin films at room temperature using the enzyme papain in a dip-coating procedure, providing low-cost titania films in a sustainable manner. Quartz crystal microbalance, positron annihilation Doppler broadening and lifetime spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray...journal article 2020
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Bento Montes, A.R. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author), Tian, Y. (author), Gram, R. (author), Schut, H. (author), Suemasu, T. (author), Usami, N. (author), Zeman, M. (author), Serra, J. (author), Isabella, O. (author)Barium di-silicide (BaSi<sub>2</sub>) is a very promising absorber material for high-efficiency thin-film solar cells, due to its suitable bandgap, high light absorption coefficient, and long minority-carrier lifetime. In this study, we compare the nanostructure, layer composition, and point defects of BaSi<sub>2</sub> thin films deposited by...journal article 2020
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Eijt, S.W.H. (author), De Krom, T. W.H. (author), Chaykina, D. (author), Schut, H. (author), Colombi, G. (author), Cornelius, S. (author), Egger, W. (author), Dickmann, M. (author), Dam, B. (author)Doppler broadening positron annihilation spectroscopy depth profiles were collected on photochromic YO<sub>x</sub>H<sub>y</sub> thin films. In situ UV illumination of photochromic semiconductor YO<sub>x</sub>H<sub>y</sub> films leads to an increase in S-parameter and a large reduction in W-parameter, possibly caused by a change in the charge...journal article 2020
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Marques Pereira, V. (author), Schut, H. (author), Sietsma, J. (author)An approach to improve the performance of steels for fusion reactors is to reinforce them with oxide nanoparticles. These can hinder dislocation and grain boundary movement and trap radiation-induced defects, thus increasing creep and radiation damage resistance. The present work investigates the thermal stability of the microstructure and...journal article 2020
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Schut, A. (author), van Mechelen, M.P.P. (author), Klapwijk, R.M. (author), Gielen, M.A. (author), de Vries, M.J. (author)Design feedback is an essential pedagogical tool that can help young novice designers navigate divergent and convergent paths while designing. However, design feedback is often met with resistance, which counteracts its potential to help novice designers evaluate their design and generate new solution directions. In this paper, we report on...journal article 2020
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Schut, I.M. (author), Pasma, J.H. (author), Roelofs, J. M.B. (author), Weerdesteyn, V. (author), van der Kooij, H. (author), Schouten, A.C. (author)Changes in human balance control can objectively be assessed using system identification techniques in combination with support surface translations. However, large, expensive and complex motion platforms are required, which are not suitable for the clinic. A treadmill could be a simple alternative to apply support surface translations. In...journal article 2020
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Han, C. (author), Yang, G. (author), Montes, Ana (author), Procel Moya, P.A. (author), Mazzarella, L. (author), Zhao, Y. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author), Schut, H. (author), Zhang, Xiaodan (author), Zeman, M. (author), Isabella, O. (author)In high-efficiency silicon solar cells featuring carrier-selective passivating contacts based on ultrathin SiOx/poly-Si, the appropriate implementation of transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layers is of vital importance. Considerable deterioration in passivation quality occurs for thin poly-Si-based devices owing to the sputtering damage...journal article 2020
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Schut, I.M. (author), Pasma, J.H. (author), De Veij Mestdagh, J.C. (author), van der Kooij, H. (author), Schouten, A.C. (author)To unravel the underlying mechanisms of human balance control, system identification techniques are applied in combination with dedicated perturbations, like support surface translations. However, it remains unclear what the optimal amplitude and number of repetitions of the perturbation signal are. In this study we investigated the effect of...journal article 2019
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Schut, A. (author), Klapwijk, R.M. (author), Gielen, M.A. (author), van Doorn, Fenne (author), de Vries, M.J. (author)In this paper, we explore the early indicators of design fixation occurring during the concept development stage of children’s design processes. This type of fixation, which we named: concept fixation, causes a blind adherence to the current (possibly unfavourable) state of a design idea. Its occurrence hampers the creative thinking processes...journal article 2019
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Shi, W. (author), Theelen, Mirjam (author), Illiberi, Andrea (author), van der Sar, S.J. (author), Butterling, M. (author), Schut, H. (author), Zeman, M. (author), Brück, E.H. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author)Positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) and Doppler broadening positron annihilation spectroscopy (DB-PAS) depth profiling demonstrate pronounced growth of vacancy clusters at the grain boundaries of as-deposited Al-doped ZnO films deposited as transparent conductive oxide (TCO) on Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) solar cells upon accelerated...journal article 2018
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Plokker, M.P. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author), Naziris, F. (author), Schut, H. (author), Nafezarefi, F. (author), Schreuders, H. (author), Cornelius, S. (author), Dam, B. (author)In order to investigate the mechanism of the photochromic effect in yttrium oxy-hydride (YO<sub>x</sub>H<sub>y</sub>) thin films, Doppler broadening positron annihilation spectroscopy (PAS) was applied to probe the electronic structure and the presence of vacancies in YO<sub>x</sub>H<sub>y</sub> and related materials as a function of...journal article 2018
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Shi, W. (author), Theelen, Mirjam (author), Illiberi, Andrea (author), van der Sar, S.J. (author), Butterling, M. (author), Schut, H. (author), Zeman, M. (author), Brück, E.H. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author)Positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) and Doppler broadening positron annihilation spectroscopy DB-PAS) depth profiling demonstrate pronounced growth of vacancy clusters at the grain boundaries of as-deposited Al-doped ZnO films deposited as transparent conductive oxide (TCO) on Cu(In, Ga)Se2 (CIGS) solar cells upon accelerated...journal article 2018
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Melskens, J. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author), Schouten, M. (author), Vullers, A.S. (author), Mannheim, Awital (author), Schut, H. (author), Macco, Bart (author), Zeman, M. (author), Smets, A.H.M. (author)The nanostructure of hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) is studied by means of doppler broadening positron annihilation spectroscopy (DB-PAS) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The evolution of open volume deficiencies is monitored during annealing, demonstrating that small vacancies and other small vacancy clusters that...journal article 2017