In this paper, we present an investigation on two types of nanodiamond (ND) powders with average size of particles around 250nm and having different sp2 (graphite phase) and sp3 (diamond phase) carbon contents. The ND surface modification is carried out by physical methods i.e. treatments in H2 microwave plasma. The quantum efficiency (QE) of photocathodes and the stability of aqueous dispersions are assessed by photoemission and zeta potential (ZP) measurements, respectively.The resultant hydrogenated surface affects in the solid state the QE of ND-based photocathodes and in solution the particle ZP. The effect of the hydrogen treatment is beneficial inducing an enhancement of photocathode QE and a corresponding increase of the ZP. A schematized energy diagram is proposed to illustrate and explain the strong correlation between QE and ZP parameters.
Comparison between photoemitting and colloidal properties of nanodiamond particles
CICALA, GRAZIA
;VELARDI, LUCIANO;PALAZZO, Gerardo;VALENTINI, Antonio;
2017-01-01
Abstract
In this paper, we present an investigation on two types of nanodiamond (ND) powders with average size of particles around 250nm and having different sp2 (graphite phase) and sp3 (diamond phase) carbon contents. The ND surface modification is carried out by physical methods i.e. treatments in H2 microwave plasma. The quantum efficiency (QE) of photocathodes and the stability of aqueous dispersions are assessed by photoemission and zeta potential (ZP) measurements, respectively.The resultant hydrogenated surface affects in the solid state the QE of ND-based photocathodes and in solution the particle ZP. The effect of the hydrogen treatment is beneficial inducing an enhancement of photocathode QE and a corresponding increase of the ZP. A schematized energy diagram is proposed to illustrate and explain the strong correlation between QE and ZP parameters.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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