研究目的
Investigating a new technique for obtaining a complex topology of polycrystalline diamond coatings by selective seeding of the substrate by nucleation centers and subsequent surface treatment with reactive ion etching to reduce the number of parasitic particles.
研究成果
The described technique of seeding, cleaning with reactive ion etching, and the subsequent deposition of a diamond coating showed a high efficiency for obtaining a predetermined topology of a polycrystalline diamond film, without the need of different sublayers, aggressive etchants, or laser processing. The relative simplicity, low power consumption, and high efficiency of this method make it attractive for both industrial and scientific applications.
研究不足
The resolution of the method is mostly limited by the size and shape of the crystallites themselves. The technique's effectiveness depends on the parameters of the etching duration and the initial concentration of diamond nanoparticles in the photoresist.