Surface Modification of Polycrystalline Diamond

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dc.contributor.committeeMemberAjayan, Pulickelen_US
dc.contributor.committeeMemberVajtai, Roberten_US
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMohite, Adityaen_US
dc.creatorLi, Chenxien_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-22T15:56:15Zen_US
dc.date.available2024-05-22T15:56:15Zen_US
dc.date.created2024-05en_US
dc.date.issued2024-04-12en_US
dc.date.submittedMay 2024en_US
dc.date.updated2024-05-22T15:56:15Zen_US
dc.description.abstractThe dissertation investigates surface modification techniques on polycrystalline diamond surfaces, exploring their impacts on properties relevant to electronic, surface- cleaning, and nanofabricating applications. Firstly, a comparative study elucidates the oxidation of microcrystalline diamond powder (DP) and polycrystalline diamond film (PCD) via wet chemical treatments and dry processes. The investigation reveals that sulfuric/nitric acids (H2SO4/HNO3) treatment at 360°C demonstrates superior oxidation performance, while oxygen (O2) plasma treatment enhances oxygen content on PCD surfaces. This study provides insights into oxidation mechanisms and guides the optimization of diamond surface cleaning conditions. Secondly, a novel strategy for aminating boron-doped diamond (BDD) via UV irradiation in ammonia (NH3) is presented. By employing hydrobromic acid (HBr) treatment, primary amine dominance is achieved, enhancing amination efficiency. The study also demonstrates the influence of preoxidation states on amine group coverage, offering insights into surface cleaning effects and mechanisms through theoretical simulations. Thirdly, the dissertation explores the functionalization of hydrogen (H)-terminated diamond surfaces with nitrogen (N) and I sulfur (S) heteroatoms, revealing improved electrical conductivity compared to H- terminated diamonds. Pre-functionalization with S promotes sequential amination efficiency on diamond surface, facilitating reduced UV-exposure times. Density functional theory (DFT) simulations indicate downshifts in bandgap upon functionalization, suggesting enhanced surface conductivity for various electronic applications. Finally, a top-down approach for fabricating diamond nanostructures using metal masks and reactive-ion etching (RIE) process is presented. Silver (Ag) mask exhibits distinct etching profiles, where diamond nanorods (DNRs) cluster is preferably formed after etching and preserves single crystallinities with features resembling diamond nanotubes. Preliminary electrical measurements show Schottky-like conductivity features, indicating potential applications in nanodiamond-based electronics. Collectively, these investigations contribute to a deeper understanding of surface modification techniques on polycrystalline diamond surfaces, offering insights into their utilities across diverse technological domains.en_US
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dc.identifier.citationLi, Chenxi. Surface Modification of Polycrystalline Diamond. (2024). PhD diss., Rice University. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/116176en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/116176en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.en_US
dc.subjectDiamonden_US
dc.subjectSemiconductoren_US
dc.subjectSurface Functionalizationen_US
dc.subjectMaterials Characterizationen_US
dc.subjectElectron Microscopyen_US
dc.titleSurface Modification of Polycrystalline Diamonden_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.materialTexten_US
thesis.degree.departmentMaterials Science and NanoEngineeringen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineeringen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelDoctoralen_US
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophyen_US
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