Journal
NANOSCALE
Volume 13, Issue 15, Pages 7308-7321Publisher
ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
DOI: 10.1039/d1nr00189b
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- Institute for Basic Science (IBS) [IBS-R004]
- European Commission under the project, QUEFORMAL [829035]
- Graphene Flagship [881603]
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A novel method for writing charged areas on diamond nanowire surfaces using AFM tips was reported, revealing the presence of nano-sized diamond-graphite composites. Hydrogenation was observed to enhance charge-trapping properties through disintegration of the composites, increasing metallic nanographitic phase fractions. This study highlights the potential of hydrogenation in effective charge trapping and storage for diamond nanocarbon materials.
We report a novel versatile method for writing charged areas on diamond nanowire (DNW) surfaces using an atomic force microscopy (AFM) tip. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) investigations revealed the existence of abundant plate-like diamond aggregates, which were encased in layers of graphite, forming nano-sized diamond-graphite composites (DGCs) on DNW surfaces. These DGCs are the main feature, acting as charge-trapping centers and storing electrostatic charge. A hydrogenation process has been observed effectively enhancing the charge-trapping properties of these DNW materials. The effective charge trapping properties with hydrogenation are ascribed to the disintegration of the DGCs into smaller pieces, with an overall increase in the metallic nanographitic phase fractions in a dielectric diamond matrix. Moreover, the written charge on the surface can be easily modified, re-written, or completely erased, enabling application in diamond-based re-writable electronic devices. However, excessive hydrogenation degrades the charge-trapping properties, which is attributed to the etching of the DGCs from the surface. This study demonstrates the potential importance of a simple hydrogenation process in effective electrostatic charge trapping and storage for diamond related nanocarbon materials and the role of DGCs to further enhance it.
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