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Author |
Vlasov, I.I.; Shenderova, O.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Basov, A.A.; Sildos, I.; Rähn, M.; Shiryaev, A.A.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Nitrogen and luminescent nitrogen-vacancy defects in detonation nanodiamond |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
Volume |
6 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
687-694 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
An efficient method to investigate the microstructure and spatial distribution of nitrogen and nitrogen-vacancy (N-V) defects in detonation nanodiamond (DND) with primary particle sizes ranging from approximately 3 to 50 nm is presented. Detailed analysis reveals atomic nitrogen concentrations as high as 3 at% in 50% of diamond primary particles with sizes smaller than 6 nm. A non-uniform distribution of nitrogen within larger primary DND particles is also presented, indicating a preference for location within the defective central part or at twin boundaries. A photoluminescence (PL) spectrum with well-pronounced zero-phonon lines related to the N-V centers is demonstrated for the first time for electron-irradiated and annealed DND particles at continuous laser excitation. Combined Raman and PL analysis of DND crystallites dispersed on a Si substrate leads to the conclusion that the observed N-V luminescence originates from primary particles with sizes exceeding 30 nm. These findings demonstrate that by manipulation of the size/nitrogen content in DND there are prospects for mass production of nanodiamond photoemitters based on bright and stable luminescence from nitrogen-related defects. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000275972400013 |
Publication Date |
2010-01-27 |
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ISSN |
1613-6810;1613-6829; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
84 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.643; 2010 IF: 7.336 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82364 |
Serial |
2341 |
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