Diamond nucleation by hydrogenation of the edges of graphitic precursors

Calculations that suggest that diamond films can nucleate by the initial condensation of graphite and subsequent hydrogenation of the (1100) prism planes along the edge of graphite particles are presented. Evidence has accumulated that atomic hydrogen plays a role in nucleation.

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Published in:	Nature (London) 1993-08, Vol.364 (6438), p.607-610
Main Authors:	Lambrecht, Walter R. L, Lee, Choon H, Segall, Benjamin, Angus, John C, Li, Zhidan, Sunkara, Mahendra
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Subjects:	Chemistry Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science rheology Diamonds Exact sciences and technology Graphite Materials science Methods of crystal growth physics of crystal growth Physics Theory and models of crystal growth physics of crystal growth, crystal morphology and orientation
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