Ultrananocrystalline Diamond brings together the basic science of nanoscale carbon structures with detailed information on nanodiamond synthesis, properties, and applications.
Contents
Carbon Family at the Nanoscale
- Historical Overview
- Nanocarbon Classification
- Exotic Nanocarbons
Extraterrestrial Nanodiamonds in the Cosmos
- Stellar Nuclepsynthesis and Presolar Stardust
- Discovery and Identification of Presolar Minerals
- Origins of Meteoritic Nanodiamonds
- Isotopic Compositions of Meteoric Nanodiamonds: Stellar Sources
- Microstructure of Meteoritic Nanodiamonds: Formation Mechanisms
- Noble Gas and N Content in Meteoritic Nanodiamonds: Nebular Processes
- Nanodiamonds in Interplanetary Dust Particles: Insights on Solar Nebula Evolution
- The New Astronomy
Types of Nanocrystalline Diamond
- Nanodiamonds: Shapes
- Types of Nanodiamond and Methods of Their Synthesis
Stability of Nanodiamond
- Nanocarbon Phase Diagrams
- Theortical Studies of the Relative Phase Stability of Nanocarbons
- Morphologies
Electron Transport and the Potential of Ultrananocrystalline Diamond as a Thermoelectric Material
- Characterization of n-type Conductivity in UNCD Films
- Applications of n-type UNCD Films
- Electronic Structure of UNCD Grain Boundaries
- UNCD and Carbon Nanotube/UNCD Composites as Potential High-Efficiency, High Temperature Thermoelectric Materials
Plasma Assisted Synthesis: Plasma Experimental Diagnostics and Modeling
- Experimental Details
- Fundamentals of Plasma Diagnostics
- Investigations of Typical NCD Deposition Conditions
- Investigations of Ar/H2/CH4 Microwave Discharge with the Plasma Thermochemical Model
Nanodiamond Deposition from Energetic Species: Characterization and Formation Mechanism
- The Deposition System and Deposition Parameters
- Evolution and Properties of the Films Studied by NEXAFS: Coordination and Orientation
- Phase Compostion of the Films as Reflected by Raman Spectroscopy
- Crystalline Structure of the Films by XRD
- Morphological Evolution of the Films by AFM
- Surgace and Grain Boundary Phase Composition Studied by EELS
- Hydrogen Content in the Films by SIMS and ERD
- Hydrogen Bonding Configuration in the Nanodiamond Films Studied by HREELS
- Density Evolution of the Films Examined by XRR
- Visualization and Evolution of the Films Studied by HR TEM
- Formation Mechanism of the Nanodiamond Film Deposited from Energetic Species
Theoretical Studies of UNCD Synthesis and Properties
- Computational Methodologies
- Carbon Dimer Growth Mechanisms on the (110)
- Carbon Dimer Growth Mechanisms on the (100)
- Electronic Structure of UNCD
- Electronic Structure of Doped UNCD
Mechanical Properties of Undoped and Doped Ultrananocrystalline Diamond: Elasticity, Strength, and Toughness
- The Material
- Experimental Technique
- Experimental Results
- Fractographic Analysis
- Theoretical Strength
UNCD Particles of Detonation Nanodiamond
Synthesis and Post-Synthesis Treatment of Detonation Nanodiamond
- Industrial Technologies of Detonation Synthesis of UNCD
- Post-Synthesis Purification and Modification
Characterization and Physical Properties of UNCD Particles
- Methods for Characterization of UNCD Particles
- The Structure of UNCD Clusters and the Aggregation Problem
- Mechanical Properties
- Optical Properties
- Electronic Properties
Diamond Phase Transitions at Nanoscale
- Stability of Nanocarbons
- Surface Chemistry: Stability of Surface Species
- Kinetics of Diamond Graphitization
- Mechanism of Diamond Graphitization
- Catalytic Graphitization of NDs in the Presence of Metal Clusters
- Graphitization of NDs in the Presence of Oxygen- and Hydrogen-Containing Gases
- Properties of ND Annealing Products
Applications of Detonation Nanodiamond
- Electrochemical Coatings
- Polymer Compositions of Alloys along with UNCD
- Polishing
- Oils and Lubricants
- Diamond Sinters and Compacts
- Bioactivity of UNCD Particles
- Other Technological UNCD Particles
Nanodiamond: Designing the Bio-Platform
- Functionalization of ND with Heteroatoms and Chemical Groups
- Modifications with Nucleic Acids
- Interaction with Proteins
- Application in Biosensors and Medicine
- Biocompatibility of ND
History of Russian Patents on Detonation Nanodiamonds
- Patents on Methods of DND Synthesis
- Patents on Post-Synthesis Treatments
- Patents on Composition of Matter
- Patents on Applications
Index
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