Publications by authors named "Maxime Van den Bossche"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Maxime Van den Bossche"
- Maxime Van den Bossche's research primarily focuses on developing and refining computational methods in materials science, particularly utilizing density functional tight-binding (DFTB) and genetic algorithms to optimize structures and properties of nanoclusters and thin films.
- Recent studies include advancements in understanding the structural characteristics of ultra-thin alumina films on substrates and the intrinsic stability of freestanding alumina films, revealing various stable structures and addressing previously unknown stability mechanisms.
- Van den Bossche has contributed to enhancing tight-binding approximations and methodologies, enabling efficient global optimization of atomic structures, which is critical for understanding the physicochemical properties of various materials, including late transition metal clusters.