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Nanocomposites consisting of diamond nanocrystals of 3–5 nm diameter embedded in an amorphous carbon matrix have been deposited by microwave plasma chemical vapour deposition from CH4/N2 mixtures. A comprehensive study utilizing a variety of different, often complementary techniques was carried out to establish the basic properties of the films (morphology and structure, composition, crystallinity, bonding environment, etc.). This study gave also some insight into the mechanisms of nucleation and growth of nanocrystalline diamond films. Finally, the films have been characterized with respect to a number of properties which are relevant for future applications (mechanical, optical, electrical, biomedical).
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Kulisch, W., Popov, C. (2006). Deposition, Characterization and Application of Nanocrystalline Diamond Films. In: Kassing, R., Petkov, P., Kulisch, W., Popov, C. (eds) Functional Properties of Nanostructured Materials. Nato Science Series, vol 223. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4594-8_18
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